Play-Based Education in North Brisbane
Our Focus Is Family!
Bright Beginnings’ main focus is quality, play-based education programs in a warm family centred environment.
We have nearly 30 years of experience in early childhood education and we’re here 52 weeks a year. This means we have plenty of time to spend nurturing your little ones and supporting them through their developmental milestones.
Our Philosophy
The core tenets of our philosophy are:
EDUCATION
- Children will guide their own learning based on their interests, educator supported and enhanced. The program will be diverse and aim to be inclusive of all cultures, beliefs and customs of participants and the community.
- The program will be appropriate to children’s capabilities and empower them to make real choice in a supportive environment.
- The program will be primarily play based with uninterrupted (large blocks) blocks of play and be rewarding, supportive, engaging but most of all fun.
- The program will be holistic and reflect lifelong learning.
- Reflective practice and ongoing research of best practice will be key components of our program.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- We will be open to alternative approaches in health and hygiene and actively research the benefits of these.
- We aim for all participants to feel safe, secure and supported.
- Environments should be age appropriate and encourage children to undertake risks/extensions they feel comfortable with.
CHILDREN
- Every child needs to be treated with dignity and respect.
- We acknowledge children as active and competent learners who hold a natural sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around them.
- We ensure our interactions with children are warm, caring, respectful and supportive.
- We seek to strengthen resilience, critical thinking and informed risk taking for all participants.
STAFF RELATIONSHIPS
- Our educators are professionals who are advocates for quality early childhood education and children.
- Educators are part of a collaborative community who respect, support and value one another’s strengths and skills.
- We reflect on our practice, commit to continuous quality improvement, and support each other’s ongoing professional and personal development.
ENVIRONMENT
- We provide an environment, which is safe, supportive and caring; where the children form secure attachments with familiar educators.
- Children learn to their potential in a safe and predictable environment which encourages them to explore and approach new challenges.
- We aim to provide an aesthetically pleasing environment that reflects children’s home life.
- Ensure all participants are provided with a safe environment to achieve their potential.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
- We provide an environment, which is safe, supportive and caring; where the children form secure attachments with familiar educators.
- We recognise families as their child’s first and most influential relationships.
- We respect and value the individual families and unique cultures and customs.
- We believe the role of families, educators and the broader community is vital in providing equitable care in our Centre and we encourage active input to all aspects of our program.
- We view our service as a community link for participants and resource networks.
LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE
- Management will actively collaborate with all stakeholders to make informed decisions on the effective delivery of the service.
- Management will be a mentor, role model, support and provide guidance to all educators in a non bias manner.
Five-star Childcare
Rated 4.7/5 on Facebook
Rated 4.7/5 on Google
Rated 4.7/5 on Toddle
Rated 5/5 on CareForKids
Bright Beginnings recently undertook a three-day National Quality Standard Assessment and Rating process, and we received the highest level of achievement for the assessment, being rated ‘Exceeding National Quality Standards’.
Not All Childcare Is The Same
At Bright Beginnings, we believe that learning through play is the best way to begin your child’s educational journey. This is why our indoor and outdoor environments are bigger than necessary, so there is always space to learn, play and grow.
