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Gumleaf Gully Childcare Centre
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Gumleaf Gully, for the best in
early childhood education
Our experienced and multicultural team offers rich and varied experiences that make Gumleaf Gully the unique place that it is. As an independently run, family-owned Centre with staff having worked with us for as long as 14 years we truly feel like a home from home. We celebrate every member of our Gumleaf family from our newest baby to our longest standing staff member! By understanding the importance of community we offer a truly holistic approach to early years education.
We are an Early Years Education and Care Centre
and Queensland Government approved Kindergarten in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
Offering exceptional early learning education and care for
children from six weeks up to school age.
Engaging and safe environments
Our Environments play a crucial role in children’s learning and development and in our Centre, a lot of thought goes into it. Educators see both our indoor and outdoor environments as settings for learning, connection, and dialogue.
Nurturing and
professional educators
Our incredible educators are central to what makes Gumleaf Gully special. Through their passion, knowledge and genuine care they ensure each child and their family are truly able to feel a sense of belonging. Through creating this positive and inclusive environment everyone is able to thrive and grow to their fullest potential – children and staff alike!
Creating a safe space to
support your growing family
Every part of your family will be supported by Gumleaf Gully, it is a space for genuine loving and caring partnerships to flourish. We know being a parent can be both rewarding and challenging and we hope to be able join you on your child’s journey through these important first years.
WHAT WE OFFER?
We form strong partnerships and
become part of your extended family
We have a holistic approach to the way we collaborate and work with families. Our family owned and operated service builds a trusting and secure environment for children and families. We have an environment that is friendly, warm and inviting so that children, families and staff feel happy to be here. We also aim to encourage all families to be involved in all aspects of the service, including policy development and revision, curriculum input, evaluation and reflection. We also endeavour to provide an environment that reflects our diverse cultures and values yet still encouraging children to be proudly Australian.
Extracurricular Activities
We offer a different extra-curricular every day at our child care centres! Extracurricular activities are an excellent way for children to discover their interests and passions. Our engaging extra-curricular activities support your childs’ learning and build up their confidence. Our activities also help children develop vital social and emotional skills, while inspiring them to try new things.
Working with Health
& Other Professionals
We engage with other allied health professional to provide a range of programs which enhance each child’s wellbeing. These programs are tailored to support the development of a healthy and well-balance child. Working though each child’s individual strengths, we support the progress over all areas of development.
The Hundred Languages
NO WAY. THE HUNDRED IS THERE
The child
is made of one hundred.
The child has
a hundred languages
a hundred hands
a hundred thoughts
a hundred ways of thinking
of playing, of speaking.
A hundred always a hundred
ways of listening
of marveling of loving
a hundred joys
for singing and understanding
a hundred worlds
to discover
a hundred worlds
to invent
a hundred worlds
to dream.
The child has
a hundred languages
(and a hundred hundred hundred more)
but they steal ninety-nine.
The school and the culture
separate the head from the body.
They tell the child:
to think without hands
to do without head
to listen and not to speak
to understand without joy
to love and to marvel
only at Easter and Christmas.
They tell the child:
to discover the world already there
and of the hundred
they steal ninety-nine.
They tell the child:
that work and play
reality and fantasy
science and imagination
sky and earth
reason and dream
are things
that do not belong together.
And thus they tell the child
that the hundred is not there.
The child says:
No way. The hundred is there.
Loris Malaguzzi (translated by Lella Gandini)