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Management

Code of Conduct Policy

Code of Conduct Policy

Compliments and Complaints Policy

Compliments and Complaints Policy

Definitions File - Sparkways Policy Catalogue

Definitions File - Sparkways Policy Catalogue

Fees Policy and Debt Management

2022 Early Learning Fee and Payment Policy

2023 Free Kindergarten Fees Policy December 2022

2023 Early Learning Care Fees Policy December 2022

Governance and Management of the Service

Governance and Management of the Service

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy

Privacy and Confidentiality

Privacy and Confidentiality

Record Keeping and Archiving Policy

Record Keeping and Archiving Policy

Health and Safety

Administration of First Aid Policy

Administration of First Aid Policy

Administration of Medication Policy

Administration of Medication Policy

Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions Policy

Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reactions Policy

Asthma Policy

Covidsafe Plan

Dealing With Infectious Diseases Policy

Dealing With Infectious Diseases Policy

Dealing with Medical Conditions Policy

Dealing with Medical Conditions Policy

Diabetes Policy

Diabetes Policy

Emergency and Evacuation Policy

Emergency and Evacuation Policy

Epilepsy and Seizures Policy

Epilepsy and Seizures Policy

eSafety for Children Policy

eSafety for Children Policy

Family Violence Support Policy

Family Violence Support Policy

Food Safety Policy

Food Safety Policy

Hazardous Chemicals, Plants and Poinsons: Use and Storage Policy

Hazardous Chemicals, Plants and Poinsons: Use and Storage Policy

Incident, Injury, Trauma and Illness Policy

Incident, Injury, Trauma and Illness Policy

Living Creatures and Pets Policy

Living Creatures and Pets Policy

Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy

Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy

Nutrition, Oral Health and Active Play Policy

Nutrition, Oral Health and Active Play Policy

Road Safety Education and Safe Transport Policy

Road Safety Education and Safe Transport Policy

Service Closure Bushfire Emergency Management Policy

Service Closure Bushfire Emergency Management Policy

Sun Protection Policy

Sun Protection Policy

Tobacco, eCigarettes, Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy

Tobacco, eCigarettes, Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy

Water Safety Policy

Water Safety Policy

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Whistleblower poster

Staffing

Code of Conduct - Parents/Guardians, Families, Visitors Policy

Code of Conduct - Parents/Guardians, Families, Visitors Policy

Determining Responsible Person Policy

Determining Responsible Person Policy

Participation of Volunteers and Students Policy

Participation of Volunteers and Students Policy

Staffing Policy

Staffing Policy

Children

Child Safety Handbook

Child Safety Handbook

Clothing and Comfort

Clothing and Comfort Policy

Educational Program

Educational Program Policy

Guiding Children’s Behaviour Policy

Guiding Children’s Behaviour Policy

Enrolment and Orientation Policy

Enrolment and Orientation Policy

Hygiene Policy

Inclusion and Equity Policy

Inclusion and Equity Policy

Interaction with Children Policy

Interaction with Children Policy

Nappy Changing and Toileting Policy

Nappy Changing and Toileting Policy

Relaxation and Sleep

Relaxation and Sleep Policy

Supervision of Children Policy

Supervision of Children Policy

Service Delivery

Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations Policy

Acceptance and Refusal of Authorisations Policy

Child Safe Environment and Wellbeing Policy

Child Safe Environment and Wellbeing Policy

Delivery and Collection of Children Policy

Delivery and Collection of Children Policy

Environmental Sustainability Policy

Environmental Sustainability Policy

Excursions and Service Events Policy

Excursions and Service Events Policy

Late Collection of Children

Late Collection of Children

Parental Access and Involvement Policy

Parental Access and Involvement Policy

Helpful Resources for Parents

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Family Handbook

Starting childcare or kindergarten is a special time for families. Our Family Handbook will help you understand what to expect at a Sparkways Early Learning centre and how we can best support your child's early learning journey!

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How to Enrol in Childcare

We welcome any new family looking to join the Sparkways community. Find out how easy it is to enrol in one of our early learning centres now.

Life and happiness

Meet Our Educators

"Life and happiness..."

I enjoy being with children as they are a constant reminder of the meaning of life and happiness. Seeing children achieve life milestones brings me happiness

Priya Loomba, Teacher at Showground's Children's Centre

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Develop little personalities

Meet Our Educators

"I am passionate about being able to see and help develop little personalities..."

I believe each child is unique and I am passionate about being able to see and help develop little personalities. I like to build relationship with the families and educators where we can collaboratively create personalised educational experiences to provide a fun and safe environment.

Tracey Fenton, Centre Director at Whittlesea Children's Centre

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Working with families

Meet Our Educators

"I really enjoy working with families in a positive and inclusive way..."

I really enjoy working with families in a positive and inclusive way, to involve them in their children’s learning in their early childhood education while offering a safe, secure and welcoming environment.

Brenda Cassidy, Centre Director at Sparkways Early Learning Carrum Downs

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