Our Pedagogy

Respect. Belonging. Value. Communication. Teamwork. Equality. Environment.

Pinemont Pre-school believes in valuing respect as an integral part of our centre and it underlies all interactions, procedures & policies of the centre.

We believe that children, families and staff develop a sense of belonging to the centre, and actively encourages the involvement of families in all aspects of their child's care.

We acknowledge the importance of the early childhood years and the value of play and our role in a young child’s development.

We encourage open-ended play experiences that enable children to develop their problem solving skills and physical abilities.

We value and encourage open and sincere/respectful communication between children, families and staff. We believe that greater understanding comes from positive communication.

Co-operation and team work are vital aspects of providing quality care for children and a fulfilling workplace for staff. We encourage children, staff and families to work together as a team to the enhancement of our centre.

We believe in equality and that all children, families and staff should be able to access our service, regardless of gender, country of origin, religion or physical ability.

We recognise and respect the importance of the cultural backgrounds of our children, families, staff and our community.

Educating children on the conservation of our environment is an important part of our planning and will be incorporated into our program. Using natural resources will also encourage an appreciation of the environment and lower our impact.

Statement of Principles

Children

Meet the needs of children whose families reside and work in Maroondah.
To provide an environment that respects and maintains the linguistic and cultural backgrounds of the children.
Enable children to develop to their full potential taking into account their individual needs.

Parents

Provide support for the family as a whole.
Involve parents in the management of the service.
Provide an environment where parental concerns can be addressed.
Encourage parent/family involvement in the day-to-day operation of the Centre.

Staff

Develop and maintain optimum working conditions, allowing opportunities for staff support and training.
Involve staff in the decision making processes and in the ongoing evaluation of the Centre’s policies and development of the service.
Provide an atmosphere in which staff can work as a team and where levels of training and personal skills are respected, valued and utilised.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Pinemont Preschool is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of child abuse or maltreatment of children. We are committed to ensuring children are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.

We understand our legal and moral obligations to treat any child safety concerns seriously. We report any allegations and wellbeing concerns to authorities.

We are committed to the cultural safety of all children including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island children, children from cultural and/or linguistic diverse backgrounds and to provide a safe environment for children with a disability. Pinemont Preschool is committed to being child safe and child friendly organization that recognizes, respects and promotes children’s rights.

Dreamtime at Pinemont

We were so fortunate to receive an arts grant through The City of Maroondah Council to complete a new playground.

Thank you to local Wurundjeri/Yorta-Yorta Artist, Simone Thomson, who has just completed this amazing Dreamtime story ‘We Walk as One’ at the entrance of our Preschool.