Jimboomba Community Kindergarten

At Jimboomba Community Kindergarten we believe that childhood is a unique time of life. It is a time to be valued and enjoyed. It is a time when children develop the skills needed to build successful relationships with others, and understand the world in which we live. It is a time for learning how to be part of a group, yet growing as an individual. It is when children build the foundations for all future health, learning and wellbeing.

In our work with children we:Acknowledge the uniqueness and potential of each child;

Acknowledge children as active and competent learners;
Create a safe and stimulating learning environment to encourage thoughtful play;
Promote secure attachments and warm, trusting relationships and interactions;
Seek to strengthen resilience, critical thinking and informed risk taking;
Promote communication and problem solving skills, together with social learning and awareness, and capacity to express and acknowledge feelings.

Working in partnership with parents and families we:

Recognise parents and families as their child’s first and most influential teachers;
Share knowledge and promote confident parenting;
Seek to develop and maintain positive relationships based on trust and mutual respect, two way communication and participation in service decision-making;
Respect and value the individual backgrounds and unique culture and customs of families;
Build genuine reciprocal relationships between children, families, staff and carers that are strengthened and sustained over time.

As a community of learners we:

Encourage children’s learning by providing for their interests and expanding their knowledge and skills;
Encourage children to accept challenges and support and celebrate their achievements;
Document children’s experiences, and share these with children, parents and colleagues;
Promote sharing of information and expertise between parents, staff and carers;
Promote the importance of sustainable practices within our kindergarten;
Reflect on our practise, commit to continuous quality improvement, and support each other’s ongoing professional and personal development.

With regard to our local community we:

Connect children and families with each other and local child and family support services;
Share our expertise with the field;
Seek to inform and influence government decision-making;
Promote the value and contribution of our services within the community.