Tegwen's Tots Family Day Care

About me

Hello, I am Tegwen. I’m originally from North Wales and have been working in childcare for over 25 years. I hold a Diploma in Children's Services and have experience supporting children with additional needs. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time in nature with my family. I also volunteer on Fridays, helping with fishing activities for people with disabilities.

I believe that each child is an individual and as an educator I will value and develop each child's strengths, interests, skills, abilities and knowledge to extend their learning.

I believe each child should feel love in their heart, warmth in their stomachs and feel safe in their surroundings.

Amazing skills

Diploma in Children's Services
Certificate 4 in Education Support
Working with Children Card
Child Protection Certificate
Food Safety Supervision
Food Safety Training
Safe Infant Sleeping Certificate
Sun Smart Certificate
Supervision 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.

Welcome to my service

Key services

Meals

Homemade healthy meals included.

Gross Motor

Plenty of opportunities and space to build their gross motor skills.

Cooking

Children participate in practical cooking experiences that support learning.

Readiness

Building school readiness by fostering independence and confidence.

Free trial session

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

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My fees

Standard

$153.9

/per session

7:30am - 5:00pm

My availability

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Testimonials

Tegwen Tots has been so much more than just childcare for our son it has truly become like family. Oakley absolutely loves going to see his Tegwen and always comes home talking about all the fun things they’ve done together.

Over the past two years he has learned so much, and it’s been amazing to watch him grow in such a caring and nurturing environment. When he heads off to big school, we will be so sad to say goodbye.

I could honestly go on and on about how wonderful Tegwen Tots is and how much we appreciate everything she does. The best care, the most wonderful person, and the perfect place for your little tots.
Sara Wheatley

Tegwens Tots is a home away from home, when you first walk in you and your child are welcomed with open arms. Tegwen introduces herself and gets to know your child and their interests, in which she will set them up with toys that make them feel like they are in their own environment. Tegwen does all the things us working mum's wish we could do with our kids during the week, from cake baking, bike riding, scooting, learning all about the live in animals as well as learning all about special days world wide as well as unique days individual to each child's culture. I have had both of my children taught by Tegwen and would never go anywhere else. Tegwen is family to us, and the kids feel like family in her care.
Lisa Merlino

We cannot speak highly enough of Tegwen and Tegwen's Tots. Our children, Austin and Darcy, have attended since they were just 10 months old, and from the very beginning Tegwen has felt like an extension of our family. She is kind, thoughtful, professional, and genuinely caring, and it is clear how much love and dedication she brings to her work every day.

Tegwen consistently goes above and beyond for the children in her care, creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where they feel happy, supported, and confident to grow. She also provides incredible support to parents, always taking the time to answer questions, offer guidance, and provide reassurance—something we have valued immensely as a family.

We are so grateful to have had Tegwen as such an important part of our children’s early years and would wholeheartedly recommend Tegwen's Tots to any family looking for exceptional care
Gabbi Wheatley

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If you have an enquiry, please contact me.

Direct contact

To book a tour or for any other enquiry, you can email me at tegwenjones@yahoo.co.uk or call me on the following number 0452 208 729

Please remember not to call me during FDC opening hours.