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Little Bears Family Day Care

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About me

Welcome to our home! My husband Paul and I have lived here for six years, renovating to reflect our personalities. We have two adult children, Kiara and Jay, two stepchildren, and two granddaughters. Paul works part-time as a gardener and helps with our family business. I have over 36 years' experience working with children, specialising in special needs, and hold qualifications in childcare and education assistance. Inspired by Reggio Emilia and Kathy Walker philosophies, I value creative, hands-on learning.

Amazing skills

Associate Diploma of Social Science (Childcare)
Certificate IV in Education Support
Certificate III in Education Support
Working with Children Card
Child Protection Certificate
Food Safety Training
Safe Infant Sleeping Certificate
Sun Smart Certificate
Infection Control Training
First aid and CPR certificate

Philosophy

My philosophy is that children thrive in a nurturing, home-based environment where play and exploration are central to learning. By fostering strong, supportive relationships with families and the community, I create an atmosphere of trust, belonging and acceptance. I am committed to supporting each child's wellbeing and development, encouraging their confidence and sense of identity so they can grow into active, resilient members of society.

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

Slow

We/I use a paced/slow learning approach (mindful education), focusing on the process not the outcome. Using deliberate and intentional learning, centring on children’s individual pace, meaningful learning through unhurried play, exploration, repetition and presence, focusing on the learning process (curiosity, connection, reflection).

Our world

We embrace and promote inclusivity, with active valuing, respecting and learning from the difference in people's backgrounds, cultures, beliefs and identities, by creating an inclusive environment.

Play-Based

We/I use a play-based learning approach, a natural curiosity where learning is through children’s natural play to build social, physical, emotional, language, cognitive skills in a fun engaging way.

Sensory play

We/I prepare for kindy with pre kindy skills working on the skills we have already developed, social, emotional, language, cognitive and physical abilities to transition into a more formal learning environment to become confident, lifelong learners.

Transition in Care Program

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

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Testimonials

Stacey has been absolutely amazing in supporting my child with special medical needs. I genuinely wouldn’t trust anyone else with his care. She is thoughtful, calm, and incredibly supportive. Along the way, I’ve picked up many practical parenting tips from her, which I’ve truly appreciated.

Her space is a children’s dream come true — warm, safe, engaging, and beautifully set up. We feel incredibly grateful to have found her and couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Julia Burke

My fees

Standard

$146.3

/per session

7:30am - 5:00pm

Casual

$15.40

/per hour

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Direct contact

To book a tour or for any other enquiry, you can email me at littlebearsfdc@gmail.com or call me on the following number: 0433 442 486.

Please remember not to call me during FDC opening hours.