All providers of child care programs take into consideration the following matters as well as any other matter the provider considers relevant:
(a) children should be encouraged in having care and play experiences that support their development and learning; (b) the child is to be protected from all forms of physical punishment, physical and verbal abuse and emotional deprivation;
(c) diversity in (i) the background and circumstances of children in the program and their families, including those who may be experiencing social or economic vulnerability, and (ii) the abilities of the children in the program is to be respected and valued;
(d) the child’s familial and Indigenous or other cultural, social, linguistic and spiritual heritage are central to the child’s safety, well-being and development;
(e) care of the child must be appropriate to the child’s mental, emotional, spiritual and physical needs and stage of development;
(f) involvement and engagement of parents and guardians supports accountability of child care program providers, monitoring of child care programs and maintenance of good quality child care programs.
The out of school programs are child led. Each program has plenty of activities, crafts and games, etc. Staff provide the opportunity to complete any homework prior to pick up. Access to the gyms and libraries at each school give the children the opportunity to stay busy.
