Crayons is an Accredited, licensed, privately owned and operated long day care centre that caters for children aged 2-5 years. Our qualified, trained & experienced staff provide the highest quality of care, nutrition & education. The Crayons Program is based on your child's competencies and interests within a friendly, air conditioned, secure and educationally enriched environment.
Crayons staff recognises the diversity of the children and their families within our service and the community. We incorporate it into our program. In partnership with families, through open
communication, the staff respect & reinforce the family's values and care giving techniques to provide the children with continuity of care.
Crayons is regulated by the Department of Community Services (DOCS), The Australian
Government, The NSW Ombudsman Office and The National Accreditation Council. We have the highest rating for the Accreditation process.
Crayons is an approved service for the Child Care Benefit enabling parents to claim reduced fees.
OPERATING HOURS
Monday to Friday 7.00am -6.00pm
LICENSED PLACES
28 children per day
CLOSURE
All public holidays. At least one week during Christmas period
PROGRAMS
Individualised, educational program based on your child's competencies and interests to encourage further progress in all their areas of development.
School readiness Program for the preschoolers. This prepares and familiarises the preschoolers with knowledge & skills required for school entry. It also gives the children a head start.
GROUPS
Each staff member is responsible for the developmental documentation of a group of children.
STAFFING
Crayons staff work together as a creative team to provide the highest quality of care and education to the children.
Michelle - Owner/ Director/Qualified Diploma Trained Authorised Supervisor/Qualified Cook
Roleen - Qualified Diploma Trained Team Leader
Kaylene - Certificate III trained Childcare Worker
Sue - Experienced Childcare Worker
Marney - Support Cook/Childcare Worker
Crayons Childcare Centre believes that the most treasured people in life are children. Children deserve the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential within a loving, stimulating and learning environment that fosters acceptance, affection, trust, guidance, education and friendship.
Crayons believes that the current Early Childhood Education practice of learning through play will optimise your child's potential to become an active learner. The play is based on your child's or group interest/s which incorporates a variety of experiences and challenges to practice new skills & master old skills. The experiences provided encourages and develops the child's curiosity, imagination, creativity, self esteem, independence and social skills which are all essential in building character and confidence to take on further challenges to promote progress in their overall development and life. The program is planned by the children and carers and evaluated through observation and assessment of each child's participation and accomplishment/s. The ?uniqueness' of each child and family is recognised and valued. When planning the staff take into account the expectations of the children, parents and community.
Crayons believes that providing a team of staff who compliment and support one another with their range of knowledge, skills, training and experience is essential in maintaining the high standard of care and education reflective of the childcare profession, the children and the families within our service. The children are responded to with: care and sensitivity that promotes respect for themselves and others; guidance as to limits of acceptable behaviour that promotes self-control; and with encouragement for learning and mastering skills.
Crayons believe that teamwork is important in providing a quality service that caters for the needs of the children and parents. Open communication and respect for family values is a basis for fostering a close relationship between the centre staff, families and community. With the parent's support towards the staff and the staff's support toward the parents and community, the child will flourish in all areas of their development and ultimately develop into well-adjusted adults in the community.
Crayons Childcare Centre aims to have a positive relationship with the families and assist them in raising and educating their children to become active learners by providing
 High quality care for the children in a warm, friendly and happy environment.
Stimulating and educational experiences and activities suited to the interests and developmental level of individual children and as a group.
Assistance and guidance in achieving their individual goals set by the child, parent and carer.
Guidance regarding the limits of acceptable behaviour and dealing with unacceptable behaviour in a positive manner.
Open communication between the staff, children and parents at all times. Parents are encouraged to visit the centre, participate in the program, give ideas, opinions, suggestions, and be involved in the centre's participative management?where staff and parents are involved in co-operative decision making.
Support network, friendship and guidance for staff, children and parents to work together towards the common goal of providing high quality care and education to their child.
FEES AND FEE POLICY
Fees are based on the daily rate of $ 58.00. Includes all meals and beverages.
ENROLMENT
A non-refundable administration fee of $30.00 is payable upon confirmation of enrolment in addition to a security bond equivalent to two weeks full fees to secure your child's position at the centre.
Due to the high demand for childcare, Crayons is legally obliged to abide by the priority of access guidelines established by the Australian Government and The Department of Community Services.
Parents may be asked to change their day/s or reduce the number of days to create a placement for a child with a higher priority.
CHILDCARE BENEFIT
Crayons is a registered childcare provider for the Childcare Benefit. Your family may be eligible for subsidised fees (CCB) & 30% rebate OR Lump Sum Payment. It is the parent/s responsibility to register with the Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50 prior to commencement of care and to keep your information updated as your circumstances change. Our Provider number 555 011 727C.
PAYMENTS
Fee payments can be made by cash, cheque or via Internet banking. Fees are due on your child's first day of attendance for the week or in advance. All sick days, holidays, public holidays and any absent days are payable. If your child is absent payment must be made by 6pm Friday of that week. A ?Late Payment Fee' will apply to fees that have not been paid by 6pm Fridays. There will be NO exceptions. Fees that fall two weeks in arrears will be issued with an overdue notice (including Late Payment Fee/s) and a demand for payment within seven days. Crayons has the right to cancel your child's position and keep the security bond when payment has not been received within the seven days. Statement will be forwarded to our Debt Collection Agency.
CANCELLATION OF ENROLMENT OR DAY
Written notification of intention to withdraw your child OR reduce days is required two weeks prior to the withdrawal or reduction in days. A final statement with the security bond amount will be issued upon receipt of the written notification. The bond will be credited to your account on the last day of attendance.
Failure to attend the centre for the last two weeks and/or failure to pay the final statement balance by the last day of attendance will forfeit your entitlement to use the bond as credit toward the fees and the security bond will become the property of Crayons Child Care Centre. The overdue statement including any late payment fee/s will be forwarded to the Debt Collection Agency.
118 Whalans Road
GREYSTANES NSW 2145
Ph: 02 9896 5505
Fax: 02 9769 0910
Please feel free to call us on the number above or complete the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible.
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MEALS
Mealtimes provide a sense of security and a link to home. It is an opportunity for children to make choices, taste new foods and develop independence and self control as well as being a pleasant social time.
All meals are planned by a qualified cook and prepared by the centre's support cook. The menus provide a variety of multicultural foods, children's favourites and/or foods associated with children's program interests. Parents are encouraged to give staff recipes and ideas for our menu. Milk, juice and water are offered at meal times and water is available in the playroom via the refrigerated dispenser.
The menu is a four week rotating menu & is displayed on the Parents Noticeboard.
Notify staff if your child requires a special diet.
SAFETY & HYGIENE
Crayons ensures that the safety & hygiene of the centre, staff and children is maintained at all times. Staff, children and students/visitors are required to wash their hand upon entering and prior to leaving the centre. Parents are responsible for taking their child to wash their hands. The correct Hand Washing procedure is posted in the children's bathroom. Staff role model and assist children in carrying out hygiene practices after returning from outdoors, after toileting, before & after eating and at each nappy change. Staff educate children on safety and continually supervise and assist children whenever necessary to maintain their safety throughout the day.
To assist your child in settling into the centre, we advise that you and your child spend some time with us before s/he commences. This visit is usually done on the same day of the week that your child is booked in for care.
At this visit, if you have not already done so, bring:
Completed Enrolment, Financial Management form and stapled ?Return to Crayons' forms
Your child's Immunization Register letter
Security Bond (two weeks full fees)
Enrolment Fee $30 (once off payment)
WHAT TO EXPECT
During the orientation yourself and the staff will have already discussed the most appropriate method of settling your child into the centre. You are welcome to call the centre at any times throughout the day to find out how your child is coping.
Your child may become upset when separating from you. We understand the difficulty of leaving your child when they are upset. The staff will assist with the separation. We assure you that if your child does not settle, we will contact you and make other arrangements to help your child settle into the centre. Each child settles in their own individual way, therefore we have to find a method that suits them.
All children are encouraged to participate in all the activities that are offered and requested. The wide range of activities provided include art/craft, music and movement, language/literature, construction,
water play, sand play, puzzles, games and outdoor activities. Your child may get dirty from time to time as they learn about their world. We provide protective aprons for all messy and water play. We suggest that you dress your child in old clothes or ?Kindy' clothes.
The centre may look disorganised and casual at times, however, the staff carefully plans and supervise the program. Children learn self-discipline by being able to choose activities. Sharing and co-operating with others is encouraged and promoted by staff. Staff interacts with the children during their play to guide them and extend their knowledge and skills.
Crayons employs trained, competent and caring staff that are experienced in the developmental needs of young children. Activities and routines are planned according to the children. Regular observations are recorded regarding your child's development. An appointment can be made with the Director, or trained staff member if you wish to discuss any aspect of your child's progress or care.
You may see some unfamiliar faces amongst the staff. These would include approved relief workers, childcare or work experience students, special needs workers and/or specialists. These people are approved prior to their visit and are required to follow the centre's regulations, guidelines and policies. Parents are notified either via the Noticeboard, newsletter or note of any visitors at the centre. A staff member supervises all visitors to the centre at all times.
The Crayons team consists of qualified and trained professionals who are experienced in the education and care of young children.
The staff implements an educational program that has been planned with the children to promote progress in each area of their development. The activities, projects and experiences are provided to excite, challenge and educate your child to foster development and progress of skills.
Crayons plays an active role in the community. At times there are specialists, therapists, college students, work experience students and visitors at the centre. These people have all been through an approval process prior to their visit. A staff member supervises them at all times.
Crayons Childcare Centre uses a Journal to document your child's accomplishments,participation levels & developmental progress.
The journals are a collaborative document recorded by staff and parents to obtain an overall profile of your child & their journey through the early childhood years.
The documentation recorded in the journal is used to:-
Celebrate your child's accomplishments in all areas of development
Assess your child's developmental levels
Plan individual & group programs/projects/activities/experiences
Identify their areas of interest & enjoyment
Share their families culture, life & special occasions to foster respect & acceptance of others and make them feel that they are
a part of the Crayons family.
Educate parents about your child's accomplishments & development
Share with other family & friends in celebrating your child's milestones
We ask that you contribute to the journals. There are a variety of methods that you can use to suit everyone.
Photos with a comment about it
Family photo with everyone's name
Summary or recount about an outing, special event, birthday, holiday etc
Drawing, painting or writing your child did at home
A photo of something your child created at home
A photo or comment about the special people in your child's life
At the conclusion of your child's journey at Crayons the Journal is given to you as treasured memory book.
PARENT PARTNERSHIP
Crayons Childcare Centre works together with parents to provide continuity of care for your child. Open communication is encouraged between staff and parent/s in relation to your child, your values and your expectations.
METHODS OF COMMUNICATION
The centre communicates with parents regularly on issues regarding their child, the centre and parent education and information, through a range of methods: -personally on a daily basis, daily in child's notebook, monthly newsletters, telephone conversations, notes in parent pockets, e-mails, posters, notices on the centre noticeboard on current happenings at the centre and in the community. You can contact the Director at the centre between 8.30am - 3.30pm or mobile 0438 705557any time.
PARENT COMMITTEE GROUP
Parent Committee Meetings are held regularly to discuss issues, exchange information, organise events, participate in the Accreditation process and contribute towards management's decision-making process.
RESOURCE INFORMATION
Crayons has a Parent Library of books, magazines and Resource Files of information on a range of topics related to children, adults and the community for you to borrow. The information/articles etc are filed in folder categories for your convenience. The library is updated periodically by parent volunteers and includes parent contributions.
PARENT PARTICIPATION
Crayons encourages and appreciates any form of participation. Check out the Job Search Board located on the office door for ideas. Working parents can still be involved in our program by collecting resources, sending books along for us to read etc. Your level of participation and involvement is endless.
Crayons Childcare Centre is an Accredited Long Day Care Centre. Crayons has maintained the Accreditation decision of High Quality Standard of Care since it opened for operation in 1998. This is the highest most achievable rating in the Quality Assurance System.
"In recognition of the real importance of quality in child care, the Federal Government initiated Quality Assurance (QA) systems designed to promote a high standard of care and acknowledge services in their pursuit of this."
The current system Crayons Childcare Centre is under is: Quality Improvement and Accreditation System (QIAS) for long day care centres.
"The broad objective of these QA systems is to ensure that children in care have stimulating, positive experiences and interactions that nurture all aspects of their development.
The QA systems do this by defining quality child care, providing a way to measure the quality of care provided by the service and identifying areas for ongoing quality improvement."
There are five steps to the QIAS System
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Registration
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Self Study & Continuing Improvement
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Validation
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Moderation
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Accreditation Decision
Crayons management and staff work together with parents and children on the Continuing Improvement Plan to maintain this High Quality Standard of Care.
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Enrolment Form
Please click on the link above to download our enrolment form
Crayons Childcare Centre is managed & operated by Michele Angeloni. Michelle is also the Director, Authorised Supervisor and Qualified Cook at Crayons.
The management works co-operatively with staff, parent and children in the decision making process. Management notifies and discusses with staff, parents and children about any decisions, suggestions and ideas that relate to either party as soon as possible. The final decision is the responsibility of the Management.
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