Cairns TAFE Community Child Care Centre

Our Philosophy

Developing a passion for learning in the Early Years will enable children to continue to grow, learn and prosper throughout their future. At CTCCCC we will provide children with a safe, secure, natural environment where the foundations for learning through play will be the core to building resilient, confident, responsible, compassionate and capable decision makers. From the nurturing atmosphere of our nursery through to our Kindergarten our purpose is to transition children into the school environment who not only value themselves but who also value and respect family, community, nature, the environment, and learning.

Our values

• We acknowledge the original custodians of this land, the Gimuy Walabura Yidinji and the Yirrangangi people. Indigenous history is rich in the Cairns region and the centre aims to promote greater understanding of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing and being, while ensuring that other cultures are equally recognised and incorporated into our programs.
• Our Educators are responsible for the physical and emotional development, well-being, safety, and education of every child attending CTCCCC. Educators extend children’s learning through incorporating their interests in the programs, role modelling, meaningful conversations, individual and group discussions and hands-on learning experiences.
• We believe that our Educators are the backbone of our centre and appreciate their individual strengths, knowledge, values, skills and vision for the children. We endeavour to support our Educators learning and development with ongoing education relating to their identified needs and best practices for children.
• Through our inclusive environment all children will have the opportunity to learn through play, make decisions and collaborate with peers and educators. We actively work to support the inclusion of all children including those with diverse abilities and disabilities, as well as those from all socio-economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds and believe that by incorporating this diversity into our programs we enrich children’s learning.
• Through reflection, discussions, meaningful documentation, and learning stories we celebrate children’s play, discoveries and learning. We share milestones, achievements and celebrations with families through formal and informal conversations, displays, social media and individual online portfolios.
• Families are the first teachers and are encouraged to be active members of our centre community. Family’s suggestions, ideas and involvement are welcomed and valued and its these partnerships that ensure the best outcome for their children.