Meet Rika's in Two Rocks

Genius Factory Family Day Care

About me

My name is Rika Terblanche and my husband Leon Terblanche, also my assistant Educator, are originally from South-Africa. We have 3 sons and 3 grandchildren. I've been in the teaching industry for 28 years being a Secondary teacher in South-Africa. We made the big move to Australia in February 2012 where I worked in long day care centers and on the mine. In 2015 I decided to open my first Family Day Care South of the river in Jandakot and in 2019 we moved to the beautiful Two Rocks . In September 2019 I opened Genius Factory Family Daycare here in Two Rocks. At Genius Factory Family day care , I believe in providing high quality care and education for all my children. I aim to provide an environment that is homelike, nurturing, stimulating and safe to all my children and families. It's important to build partnerships with families, to learn from each other and to meet the needs of not only the children but the whole family. I believe children learn through play, therefore are active in their own learning. Play should be based on experimentation, natural curiosity, exploration and children's interest. I have a big interest in The Curiosity Approach where children make their own choices, and figure things out for themselves which leads to enhanced confidence, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Amazing skills

Diploma of Early Childhood Education
Diploma of School age Education and care
Certificate Key Word signs
Working with Children Card
Child Protection Certificate
Mandatory Reporting Certificate
Active Supervision
Food Safety Training
Safe Infant Sleeping Certificate
Sun Smart Certificate
Supervisor Certificate
First aid and CPR certificate
Infection control training
Leadership Essentials course

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

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Key services

Music

Hey Dee Ho: Play-based learning of beat, rhythm, tempo, pitch, and dynamics.

24x7

24/7 care, including weekends and overnight.

OOSH

Outside School Hours Care. Before and after-school sessions.

Excursions

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

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My fees

Standard

$140

/per session

7:30am-5:30pm

B/A School

$18

/per hour

Overnight

$14.2

/per hour

8.30pm to 7.30am

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Testimonials

Genius Factory Family Day Care has been an absolute blessing for my family. My 3 year old attended for a year and still would be if we didn't move house. Rikas commitment, passion, and dedication to the children in her care is a rare find! My son learnt something new every time he went to her house. He was always excited to attend and would leave with a smile on his face, I will highly recommend this daycare to anyone!
Jtmara

I want to say Rika is a blessing. I was new to the daycare thing and Rika helped me every step of the way. She is just gorgeous, my boys love going every week, she is fantastic with the kids. They are learning new things, and the boys are always asking me when they are going next. Thank you so much Rika.
Naomi

Rika is an amazing educator. She works tirelessly to provide high quality care to all her families and builds relationships that are for life.
Jasmine

I can't be more grateful than I am that I have found a fantastic person to look after my kiddies - it's amazing.
Kathleen

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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 geniusfactoryfdc@gmail.com or call me on the following number

0401 208 586

Please remember not to call me during FDC opening hours.