Meet Benita's FDC in Tapping

About me

I have been a child educator for 5 yrs and it has brought many loving and memorable memories past and present into my home and family. All the children that have grown up in our home hold a very dear place in our hearts and I continue to try and remain in contact with many of them.

Our home is always filled with lots of activities and laughter. I run a fun daily routine with the kids. A combination of dance, music, puzzles, art, crafts and lots more to make the day as great as possible. We have our morning and afternoon snacks with a lunch break and some rest time.

Our group of 4 are all very compatible and look forward to seeing each other every day.

I look forward to seeing new little faces each year as our older ones say farewell to go to kindy.

Amazing skills

Certificate III in Children Services
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

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

Walks

We walk together to the park.

5 days

Opening times from Monday to Friday

Performance

Daily music and dancing activities

Meals

Breakfast , morning and afternoon snack are included in your fee.

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

$121

/per session

7:30am - 5:30pm

Public Holiday Care

$16.20

/per hour

My availability

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Testimonials

Passionate, genuine & responsible. My kids love Ms. Brett. I think she’s pretty special too. Thank you for your past service.
Laura Giumelli

Brett runs a family daycare out of her home in Padbury. It is my sons second home and happy place. The moment you walk in you can feel the love that Brett has for “her” kids on the walls where she displays their artworks and pictures, on the floor where they have written their names in sticky tape, in the garden where they grow their own veggies. Everywhere you look you see where your child has been embraced by Brett’s love and creativity. My son has flourished under her kindness and care. The activities she tailors for the kids are thoughtful and relevant, all done through play and crafts. She caters to my children self confidence and imagination and I cant see a better foundation to my son’s early education. Her uniqueness stems from the simple act of doing things with great love. I will be forever grateful to Brett and she will always be a part of who my little man is and will become.
Paula Williams

I have been taking my grandson for a year now. Not only has gained new friends and experiences but so have I. A very relaxed and family environment. A great learning and development experience at your child’s own pace. Highly recommended.
Granny Denise

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Direct contact

To book a tour or for any other enquiry, you can email me at benitarodrigues2009@hotmail.com or call me on the following number: 0415 589 770

Please remember not to call me during FDC opening hours.