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Day to Day
What to pack
What your child will need every day
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a suitable backpack for your child's age and size
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a sun safe hat that covers their face, neck and ears
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at least one change of clothes; including clean underwear, socks, pants and a top
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a drink bottle (children take their bottles home every day for a good wash and refill), and
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at the start of each week, we ask parents to bring a clean fitted cot sheet and blanket for nap time (for health and hygiene reasons, our children only sleep in their own bedding)
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and, if your child needs it, bring along a comfort toy and/or a dummy
What we provide
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nappies
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bibs
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sunscreen
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meals & snacks
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learning and play resources
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incursions
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daily reports
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graduation program
What to wear
Comfort first! Please dress your children in comfortable clothing that is suitable for the weather as well as running, climbing, jumping, and playing with weird and wonderful things. Play can get messy so please pack a spare set of clothing as well.
If there's anything else we need, your Centre will let you know.
Daily routines
Routine is a healthy aspect of daily life. It is especially important for children as it gives them a sense of stability and security. At KiDZSPOT we follow a daily routine to keep things running as smoothly as possible for the children, our families, and our staff.
The daily program is a broad schedule of the key activities that take place at the Centres every day. The program provides a broad guide of the different tasks and activities so we can plan and manage the day smoothly from open to close. The exciting thing about the daily program is that it is also flexible. Throughout the year, your KiDZSPOT Centre will host a range of events and incursions that are extra curricular activities to the enrich learning and development experience. Click here for a peek at some of our incursions.
One of the highlights of the daily program is that it is based on interest-based learning. In line with the Early Years Learning Framework, we practice child-led learning. What does this mean? Child-led learning is where the children and their needs and interests take priority over set schedules. For example, if the children are enjoying an outdoor activity but the program requires them to shift to an indoor activity, we can continue to play outside if the children are engaging in the experience.
Our day, like our approach, has to be open ended; there are no predetermined outcomes, expectations or limitations other than considerations to safety and supervision at all times.
For more on interest-based learning, click here. For more information about a typical day at your Centre, click here.
What a typical day covers
storytime
meal time
interest-based learning
Focus Group activities & news time
Food & Nutrition
Food is an integral part of the general program.
Mealtimes are not just about being fed, they are also involve education and the development of social skills. Meals times involve educating children about food so they can grow to understand the impact diet has on our overall well-being. By exposing children to good food and good eating habits, we establish proper life-long eating practices.
There is also the social aspect of mealtimes; by creating positive experiences during meals, we create awareness of the importance of social norms and help children develop crucial social skills around eating and dining.
About Kids Gourmet Food
At Kidzspot, all meals are prepared by Kids Gourmet Food.
Delivered to our Centres every day, Kids Gourmet prepares fresh, nutritious, homestyle meals for children in childcare centres every day. Their qualified chefs work with childhood nutritionists and dieticians to create menus designed for all age groups, including puree menus for babies as young as 4 months old. The menus are balanced and rotate every 6 weeks so children get to experience variety and diversity. In accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines, Kids Gourmet meals contain a variety of food from the 5 main food groups:
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Fresh vegetables and legumes
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Seasonal fruit
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Wholegrains and seeds
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Lean fresh meat and fish
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Dairy options
We love Kids Gourmet, we're sure your child will too.
Dietary Needs
Protecting children with food allergies is a top priority. Meals are suitable for any dietary requirement, including vegetarians and those who have cultural or religious preferences.
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