Scottsdale Quality Improvement Program - Child Care in

Scottsdale Child Care Centre

Service Provider Number: SE-00010031

Primary Contact at Service: Vicki Davis

Physical Service Information:

Address: Mary Street, Scottsdale, Tasmania 7260

Phone: 03 6352 4484

Mobile: 0408 595 169

Email: [email protected]

Approved Provider: Northern Children’s Network

Contact: Maggie Wilson

Phone: 03 6341 1555


Nominated Supervisor: Sebastian Tuttle

Phone: 03 6341 1555


Educational Leader: Vicki Davis

Phone: 03 6352 4484


Operating Hours

Monday – Friday

8.00 AM – 5.30 PM

Additional Information:

Session Times:Morning: 8:00am to 12:30pmAfternoon: 1:00pm to 5:30pmAfter School care: 2.30pm to 5:30pmBefore School Care 8.00am to 9.00amVacation Care: 8:00am to 5:30pm (school holidays and student free days)

Scottsdale Child Care Centre is open every day with the exception of public holidays, weekends and

up to 3 weeks over the Christmas and new year period. We are located on the Scottsdale PrimarySchool grounds with car park spaces continuously available.

Scottsdale Child Care Centre is a family grouped setting ranging in ages from birth to 12 years andcan accommodate 24 children at any one time.

Centre Philosophy

We believe children have the right

To playto accept challenges and explore them through meaningful activities and experiencesTo be given choices, responsibilities and opportunitiesTo engage in safe risk takingTo be valued, accepted and cared for in a comfrotable and safe environment

EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY IS VALUED

We are guided by

Belonging, Being and Becoming, Early Years Framework for Australia 2009

My Time, Our Place, Framework for School Age Care in Australia

NCN Philosophy Statement and Mission Statement

Title PageStrengths:

Children areconnected to their world and natural environments.

Children work collaboratively to makedecisions and explore play.

Children have a strong sense ofidentity.

Children are confidentand involved learners.

Children have a strong sense ofwellbeing.

Children are connected totheir world and naturtal environments.

Children are confident andinvolved learners.

Children participate inample amounts of high physical activity.

Exceeding Themes:

Embedded

Play is a vital component of the program.

Informed by Critical Reflection

Community / Families Engagement

Goal 1Strengths:

Educator’s promote children’s agency and form strong relationships with all children. Decision makingis a collaborative process and children’s rights and needs are always considered. With the physicalenvironment being a shared space with LDC it does cause challenges/conflict for allowing school agechildren the space for activities that are specifically for their age group. Educators work very well tobe creative and responsible to both groups when making choices about play and program delivery. Awritten program is being constantly reviewed and evolving to meet the needs of the current groups ofchildren in care.

Improvements: Educators aim to improve documentation, evaluating and planning to ensure thatchildren and their interests have links to documented group learning. Educators require more time toplan, implement and evaluate the learning that is occurring. Develop a written program that is visibleand easily interpreted allowing children to have input and take ownership of their day. Includeopportunities for families to have an input and view the education aspect of the Outside SchoolsHours program.

Exceeding Themes:

Embedded



Issue Identified: To see if families have ideas they would like to contribute to our programming

Element: 1.3.3; 6.1.1; 6.1.2: 6.1.3; 6.2.1; 6.2.3; 7.2.1

Outcome: Families are contributing to the program

Priority: High

Strategies:

Tear off section on newsletter where families can write down their suggestions/ideasAsk parents personally what they would like to see in programming

Success Measure: When parents are using the tear off section; When we can see positive changesin our program from suggestions by families

By When: August 2019

Progress Notes:

Develop new goals at Staff meeting March 2019

Issue Identified: Aim to have the children’s interests represented in play experiences

Element: 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 2.1.1; 2.1.3; 2.2.1; 3.1.1; 3.2.1; 3.2.2; 5.1; 5.2

Outcome: Children's interests are represented in play experiences

Priority: High

Strategies:

Ask children what they would like to see in both indoor and outdoor areasObserve children and see what they base their play around

Success Measure: When we have discussed and implemented the children’s ideas for spaces; Wheneducators understand what the children like, and represent this when setting out spaces


Progress Notes:

Issue Identified: Refocus on Document, evaluation and planning, especially in OSHC.

Element: 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 5.1; 5.2; 6.1.1; 6.1.3; 6.2.1; 6.2.2

Outcome: All educators are able to contribute to the programming cycle and all programs are beingdocumented and accessed

Priority: High

Strategies:

Allocate more time for educators to focus on OSHC, VAC CARE and Long Day Care recordingKeep using our books for documentingKeep doing learning storiesDiscuss ideas for documentation time with educators at staff meeting

Success Measure: When documentation is being delivered and the system is working for everyone;When children’s individual books are being used; When there are more learning stories visible aroundthe centre; When educators have time to document.


Progress Notes:

February staff Meeting

New whiteboard system introduced to promote exceeding QA1

Issue Identified: School age children don't have current individual profiles

Element: 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 7.2.2; 7.2.1

Outcome: Develop new individual Profiles for school age children

Priority: Medium

Strategies:

Look at new ways for documentation – electronic as well as current system

Success Measure: All children have own documentation

By When: May 2019

Progress Notes:

New Ipad has been Purchased May 2019

Issue Identified: We do not have many group time routines

Element: 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 5.1; 5.2

Outcome: More opportunity for routine group time

Priority: Medium

Strategies:

Plan a routine group time – story time, music, craft etc for before lunch – this can assist intransitioning for lunch time

Success Measure: When more group time is seen throughout the program/routine experiences

By When: June 2019

Progress Notes:

Issue Identified: Program on wall is not always being used

Element: 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 5.1; 5.2; 6.1.1

Outcome: Program on the wall is always updated and in use.

Priority: High

Strategies:

Add things to our program as needed and adapt it to the children’s ideas and interests

Success Measure: When the children and educators are working together to come up with aprogram that suits their interests

By When: Ongoing

Progress Notes:

Investigate new strategies for including children ideas May 2019

Goal 2Strengths:

The service works in partnership with families with a very comprehensive enrolment and orientationprocess. Educators recognise the importance of understanding the uniqueness and respect forfamilies and their individual needs. Various strategies are used to support families with involvement inthe whole service, including service philosophy, policy changes, QIP input and educational programs.Families are offered current information about the service and relevant community services andresources to support parenting and family wellbeing. The service is supported by their Children’sService Manager, Educational Leader to access any additional referral or access to additional agenciesthat will benefit children and their families.

Improvements – Investigate strategies to strengthen the positive transition for children between thehome, service and school. Develop plans to support continuity of learning by sharing information withrelevant stakeholders including the children. Support families to be involved in the service withproviding easier avenues for making comments and suggestionsExplore further plans for building and engaging with the local community. As physical access is abarrier discover the avenues with technology – social media, websites etc

Exceeding Themes:

Embedded



Issue Identified: Family input is not as high as we would like

Element: 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 6.1; 6.2

Outcome: Families are invited to make comments or suggestions about concerns or ideas they mayhave

Priority: Medium

Strategies:

Develop a suggestion box to be placed in foyer or sign in / sign out area

Success Measure: When we have developed a suggestion box; When there arecomments/suggestions in the box; When comments/suggestions are positive and can be usedeffectively

By When: July 2019

Progress Notes:

Issue Identified: Is our activity in the community enough

Element: 6.2.3

Outcome: To continue to be actively involved within the community

Priority: Medium

Strategies:

Look for local events that we can be involved in or contribute toTake excursions to relevant local businesses that complement our programming

Success Measure: When we are participating in or a part of local events; When we go out onexcursions

By When: Ongoing

Progress Notes:

March 2019 Di Nailon – Invitation for children to be included in Art ExhibitionBus trip planned for April School Holidays 2019Bus trip was held to local community - refection in Vac Care file

Issue Identified: Some families don't participate in the program

Element: 6.1; 6.2

Outcome: Families are welcome to participate in the program

Priority: Medium - High

Strategies:

Make families aware that they are welcome to participate/offer their skills to experiencesAdd a section to newsletter asking families for special skills / expertise if they can assist in ourprogram

Success Measure: When we see participation in our program from family

By When: Ongoing; July 2019

Progress Notes:

Put on staff meeting agenda to design a new family newsletter

Issue Identified: School transitions could be smoother

Element: 6.1; 6.2

Outcome: Assist children and families in transitioning into school

Priority: High

Strategies:

Encourage families to attend pre-school activities through newsletter, notice board, communication

Success Measure: When families are utilising pre-school activities


Progress Notes:

Issue Identified: We don't see any crossover of child participation with our community partners

Element: 6.1; 6.2

Outcome: For children to be involved in community groups outside of the service that we haveconnections with

Priority: Medium

Strategies:

Utilise our communication platforms such as email, Facebook, newsletter, notice boards etc. toencourage families to attend such as local playgroup, sports communities

Success Measure: When children and their families become more involved in their community and

this is shared with the service

By When: September 2019

Progress Notes:

Issue Identified: Technology is rarely included in the program

Element: 3.2.2; 7.1.2; 7.2.2; 7.2.3

Outcome: Work together to discuss ways to discover technology

Priority: Medium

Strategies:

Discuss at staff meetingsResearch ways other services achieve thisInvestigate Fundraising for new devices

Success Measure: When we can find ways include technology in our program; Meet with Sam Leesto discuss the use of social media

By When: March 2019

Progress Notes:

Staff Meeting March 2019 – decision to purchase new IPad

Goal 3Strengths:

As a small service with a stable and committed group of educators, we have been able to establishand maintain strong connections with all children in care and their families working to ensure that werespect, care and educate as individuals whilst aiming to meet the needs within the group. Educatorshave been using the EYLF and MTOP as guides for developing and implementing curriculum. This hasbeen the basis for our program that supports the learning and development of all children attendingour service. We aim for all educators to have a broad knowledge of the interests, experiences andideas of the children and families attending our service. This provides the foundation for spontaneousand flexible experiences that support and encourage all children in our setting to be activeparticipants in their learning experiences. We believe children have the right to play, and throughplay we provide wonderful opportunities for learning and creating confident children.Currently we are working to further develop our documentation of children’s learning in a way thatwill reflect the child’s engagement in the educational program. It will provide the basis for an ongoingcycle of assessment of children’s learning, planning, documenting and evaluating.

Improvements - Our aim is to deepen our documentation of the educational program and learning.We will be aiming to have better systems for documentation that will show clearer links for group andindividual learning. Technology will be a big part with an addition of an IPod and Ipad, and thepossible purchase of new devices and software. We aim to develop a system that follows the basicphilosophy of children learn well when engaged in play within a natural environment and as we are arural community that really reflects the children, family, educators and community.

Exceeding Themes:

Embedded

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Issue Identified: Current display and organisation of documentation isn't working as we would like

Element: 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 3.1.1; 3.2.2; 3.2.3

Outcome: Review the current system of displaying and organising current written information haveshelving in child rooms for families to have open access to child profiles and QA information

Priority: High

Strategies:

Redevelop and collate current space for documentations in a collaborative manner – Invite childrenand educators to manage

Success Measure: Trail of any changes made and document comments and adapt changes if

successful


Progress Notes:

Issue Identified: Do parents know about the changes in the Centre

Element: 6.1; 6.2; 3.2.2; 3.2.3

Outcome: Have information available to families about changes that are occurring

Priority: High

Strategies:

Conversations with families and survey with families about communication styles eg texts, emails,written, photos

Success Measure: Family feedback suggests that information on the program is available to them ina format that is suitable


Progress Notes:

Issue Identified: Not all educators are aware of orientation process or how to find children'sinformation.

Element: 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 2.1.1; 6.1.1; 7.1.1; 7.1.2

Outcome: Redevelop formal orientation information, document information that will shared for alleducators to utilise

Priority: High

Strategies:

Review all current orientation process and how we can improve our system or documenting.Review written surveys for families at time of enrolment

Discussion Topic for staff meeting and general goals for educators to review success

Success Measure: All educators comfortable with enough information shared. Focus on digital

recording

By When: May 2019

Progress Notes:

AprilNew orientation step by step guide was produced to temporarily support educators with initialorientation – new Smart fees – work with NCN admin to get clearer instructions of how system works

Issue Identified: Some educators don't know about all children in care

Element: 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 4.1.1; 4.2.1; 4.2.2; 7.2.2; 7.2.3

Outcome: Aim for all educators to have an understanding of individual children’s knowledge, ideas,culture and interests

Priority: Medium

Strategies:

Develop strong bonds with children and families. Begin to build and strengthen relationships withchildren and their families to learn.

Success Measure: Conversations about children will be rich. Educators will share with each otherknowledge of children interests

By When: March 2019

Progress Notes:

Staff Meeting March 2019 – decision to purchase new IPad.

June 2019 - Invested in new iPad to explore individual files electronically.

Issue Identified: Are the programs responsive to children’s ideas, knowledge, ideas, culture, abilitiesand interests

Element: 1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 6.1.2; 6.2.2

Outcome: Programs are responsive to children’s ideas, knowledge, ideas, culture, abilities andinterests

Priority: High

Strategies:

Educators to think about what they would like to contribute to the program. How will this happen.

Success Measure: Programs are responsive to all children’s interests

By When: December 2019

Progress Notes:

April 2019 – Whiteboard was introduced for educators to record daily experiences and

Issue Identified: Could new Educators have mentors?

Element: 4.1; 4.2; 7.2

Outcome: Leaders and senior educators to look at mentoring roles with new educators

Priority: High

Strategies:

Develop meeting times and strategies for time to connect and share information

Success Measure: New educators feel mentored and supported

By When: December 2019

Progress Notes:

June 2019 - Updated student induction package.

Issue Identified: QIP isn't easily accessible to parents

Element: 7.1.2; 7.2.1; 3.2.3

Outcome: Complete current QIP to include an online option

Priority: High

Strategies:

Work with CBPL to update current document to onlineUpload to NCN online platformsEngage with families to comment via the website version

Success Measure: When online QIP is operational

By When: February 2020

Progress Notes:

May 2019 – Introduced a whiteboard to allow all educators to document QIP Notes and Family and

Community information.June 2019 – Worked with Seb to get the QIP online

Documents

Scottsdale Quality Improvement Program - Child Care in