Officer’s Greenwood Early Education Centre is setting the standard for early education after it received an “Exceeding” rating from the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) in a recent assessment and rating.
Janelle Jones, manager for the Greenwood Officer Centre said she is thankful to be a part of such a high standard service.
“I am so grateful and proud to lead a team of such talented educators and teachers, dedicated to creating an environment for children to thrive, learn and play,” Ms Jones said.
Early child education and care services are assessed and rated by their state and territory regulatory authority against the seven quality areas of the National Quality Standard (NQS).
The “Exceeding” rating places the centre in the top 25 per cent of services nationwide.
The centre’s all-ages outdoor area and unique staffing arrangements were recognised during the assessment.
“We are a 130-license place centre and we have one shared yard with a diverse range of learning experiences offered during a continuous indoor-outdoor program, where all ages can learn, be challenged, play and connect with each other,” said Ms Jones.
“We want to nurture children’s curiosity and confidence by allowing them the freedom, under active supervision, to explore new experiences and challenge their minds and bodies.”
“Our educators and teachers also work across all age groups, which helps build strong connections across the service and allows for smooth transitions between rooms for children and families.”
Greenwood Early Education is part of G8 Education, a national early learning provider.
Rebecca Lomagno, Victorian Area Manager for G8 Education, said it is the team’s connections and relationships with families and communities which really sets the service apart.
“You can see how the collaboration between educators, teachers and families influences the program to create meaningful and engaging experiences for children,” Ms Lomagno said.
Kristy Gray, Victorian Regional Manager for G8 Education, said Janelle’s leadership, and motivated team has also contributed to the service’s success.
“Janelle fosters a culture of collaboration, learning and fun, which is reflected in the educators’ and teachers’ interactions with children,” Ms Gray said.
“Under her leadership the service has become a pipeline for talent, with a large proportion of the staff engaged in study, including 12 team members working towards their Bachelor of Early Childhood Education through G8’s sector-leading Study Pathways Program.”
If you would like to contact Greenwood Officer you can visit the website at greenwood.com.au/find-childcare-near-you/childcare-officer or call 1800 413 921.
