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About me

Hi my name is Chantelle but all of my little friends and their families call me Telly. My husband's name is Matt and I have two primary school aged children, Blade and Jet.

I completed my Diploma in Children’s Services in 2005 and have now worked over 17 years in the childcare industry. Ever since meeting my husband I dreamed of having my own children and running my own Family Day Care. In 2013 my day care dream came to fruition and I opened my doors for the very first time.

At Telly-Tots Family Day Care children are given the freedom to develop their capabilities and interests through self-selected activities. Play is valued and encouraged as a medium for all aspects of development and learning.

Through ongoing observations and evaluations enriched programmes are created which encourage and promote learning and development. Children are competent, capable and active participants in their own learning and as a result programmes change and develop accordingly.

Telly-Tots Family Day Care aims to be an extension of the child's family environment by offering a continuity of care and a home away from home that both the children and their families will feel comfortable and welcome in.

Amazing skills

Diploma in Children Services
Working with Children Card
Child Protection Certificate
Food Safety Supervision
Food Safety Training
Safe Infant Sleeping Certificate
Sun Smart Certificate
Infection Control Training
First aid and CPR certificate

Philosophy

Koolanga is an inclusive, boutique service that engages families, children, and educators regardless of culture. Building and maintaining respectful relationships while providing an alternative childcare option is paramount to us.

Our approach is guided by the EYLF principles of Belonging, Being, and Becoming. We recognise the importance of secure relationships, the present moment in children’s lives, and their ongoing growth as active societal participation.

We recognise that play-based learning engages each child’s interests and natural sense of discovery through hands-on exploration of the world around them. They are the drivers of their learning journey.

Koolanga acknowledges our diverse community and embraces the richness that diversity brings to our learning environment, fostering a sense of belonging for all.

Cultural diversity will be celebrated and the benefits of it for each individual child and enable them to understand and acknowledge differences.

At Ms. Brett’s house we gather on the land of the Noongar people. I like to knowledge aboriginal and Torres straight Islander peoples as the traditional considerations of this land and their connection to the land, water and the community in which we operate. I Pay respect to their culture, customs, both past and present.

I believe the environment plays a major role in the success of an early childhood program. It should enhance the children’s interests in all developmental domains. I believe learning in an early childhood environment is done most successfully through the outdoors within nature, exploring, in a safe, clean home like space, time and space to create and revisited again and again. The environment should take into consideration the social skills, communication skills, physical abilities or challenges, and learning styles of the children being served.

I have high expectations for every child, I’m always there to guide them to next level but always amazed at what children CAN do. The early years of a child’s life are busy. Learning is happening all the time and is interwoven through all developmental domains simply with nature and creative space. These include: physical, social/emotional, cognitive and communication. Therefore, the goal of my program is to make this ongoing learning experience safe, positive, and fun, nurturing the whole child as I strive to guide them into the next stage of development with confidence in themselves and an excitement for continued learning.

Families are a vital aspect of my program. Parents who are able to spend time with us occasionally are more aware of the details of their child’s day. Observing what goes on first-hand helps a parent know what to ask the child at the end of the day. My home is always (within reason) open for a cuppa and chat. In family day care, I care about each family member as much as the child in care. We are a team and I always care about each of you.

Children need the assurance of being loved and cared for while they are enjoying an “educational” environment. Teaching children is my passion. Security and trust are very important components as well, of my relationship with each child.

In planning my program I would strive for a developmentally appropriate, child-centred atmosphere where children have the opportunity to master new challenges through activities and topics that are meaningful to them, thus building their self-esteem as they develop and learn. Children should be given choices, responsibilities, and opportunities to initiate their own learning. I believe observations and assessments are excellent tools to use when planning a curriculum. Observations, not only aid in creating the curriculum but also give insight into the development, knowledge and skill levels of each individual child.

Last, but maybe most important, I give children the ability to just BE. BE children, BE happy, BE still, BE emotional, BE messy, BE dangerous, BE silly, BE loud, BE quiet, Be whatever they need.

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Key services

Meals

All Meals are homemade (included in your fees). Dietary needs will be met.

Excursions

Excursions to local parks, library, playgroups, bushland and others.

Veggie Garden

Healthy eating and sustainability.

Child program

A program with experiences that suit each child’s stage of development.

Free trial session

A perfect opportunity for you know a bit more about my FDC and a first-hand experience for your child.

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My fees

Standard

$132

/per session

7:30am - 5:30pm

Non Standard

$28.20

/per hour

B/F 7.30am or A/F 5.30pm

Before school

$21.20

/per hour

Out of school hours

After school

$21.20

/per hour

Out of school hours

Public Holidays

$36.20

/per hour

7:30am - 5:30pm

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Testimonials

Chantelle is passionate and I absolutely love the homely environment she provides for my (almost!) 2 year old. He is so comfortable with her and obviously feels safe and secure in her care. I would definitely recommend Chantelle without hesitation to anyone who is after a nurturing, in-home, loving environment for their child.
Nicola Anne

Chantelle provides a safe and loving environment for my daughter and we couldn’t be happier. She absolutely loves going to day care and I always get a full report of her day when I pick her up, which I love hearing. I was extremely hesitant to put my daughter in daycare for the first time and Chantelle was extremely understanding and helpful with the process and it’s one of the best things we have done. I highly recommend Telly-Tots Family Day Care and I’m incredibly grateful for Chantelle
Danni Dimond

Highly recommend Chantelle the service she provides. She is very organised, knowledgable, and great with the kids. Provides a lot of feedback and you never have to worry when your child is in her care.
Mun Yi Pridham

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Direct contact

To book a tour or for any other enquiry, you can email me at telly-tots@hotmail.com or call me on the following number: 0488 883 559

Please remember not to call me during FDC opening hours.