FAQ'S (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

How can I best support my child with transitioning into life at CURIOSITY ELC?

Starting Blocks is an Australian Government funded website created by The Australian Children's Education & Care Authority (ACECQA).  This governing body supports Centres in ensuring that they meet quality standards and are compliant within each area.  

On their website you can find many helpful links to information about; quality ratings, child development and tips for parents about the precious position of raising children.

Please follow the link below to access numerous  fact sheets on topics of interest:  

https://www.startingblocks.gov.au/other-resources/factsheets/

Does my child have to be toilet trained to attend?

We understand that toilet training is a developmental milestone that does not always stick to a time frame.  At CURIOSITY, we ask that families commence toilet training before their child begins with us as developmentally children between the ages of 18 months – 3 years are capable of developing these skills.  We understand though that this is not always possible as each child is different and this is an area of development that requires consistency from home to care at CURIOSITY. 

Nappy change facilities are available to provide dignity and care to children when needing to be changed and a potty for children who are not yet ready to use the toilet. 

Teaching your child hygiene practices such as wiping and directing flow appropriately, flushing, and hand washing is extremely important in preparation to starting at CURIOSITY.

Your child’s care in this area will be discussed at time of enrolment and transition as we partner with you to ensure that your child is successful in developing this life long skill.

What if my child is unable to attend their session?

To keep costs low, our budgets will be established on ‘full attendance’ for each session and as such there will be no refunds for missed sessions.

We understand that sometimes it can be difficult to organise care for your child when they are unwell, however it is important that if your child is unwell, presenting with a temperature of 37.5 degrees of more and showing signs of being generally unwell that your child does not attend.

While every reasonable effort is taken to minimise the spread of illness at CURIOSITY, we rely on our families to make the judgement call on sending their child to the Centre based on the wellbeing of our staff and the other children.

If your child is going to be absent for a period of time longer than two weeks, we ask that you put this in writing to the Director to discuss this with the Principal to waive the fees.  This will be dealt with at an individual bases.

Consideration may be given on family holidays that extend for more than two weeks and must also be put in writing for consideration.

CURIOSITY ELC, has been established to provide care and support to families so we value partnering with you and ask that you communicate directly to us with any areas of concern.

Keeping in Touch

With the Christmas season coming upon us we appreciate that there is lots to consider with your child commencing with us in 2020.  No question or query is to small or insignificant, so please make contact with us if we can assist you in anyway.

For further enquiries please feel free to contact:

Jacqui Gliddon

Director:  CURIOSITY ELC at Good Shepherd Lutheran School, Para Vista

Email:  curiosity@gspv.sa.edu.au