Peacock Street Long Day Care established April 1996 is a privately owned and operated long day care service. Located in the leafy suburb of Seaforth, Peacock Street Long Day Care is a converted residential home providing long day care for twenty-five children per day, aged two years to six years of age. Our hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:00am 6:00pm; open all throughout the year except for public holidays and approximately 2 weeks over Christmas.
Peacock Street Long Day Care has a strong commitment to providing consistent high-quality care and education. We strive to promote a reciprocal partnership with each family and encourage family involvement. As dedicated Early Childhood Professionals, we believe that children are unique individuals who learn and develop skills through exploration, creativity and investigation.
We provide a developmentally appropriate program that caters for individual needs via a friendly, “home away from home” environment that encourages, warmth and safety.
Management
Rita Totino is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Peacock Street Long Day Care Pty Ltd. Rita has been involved in early childhood education since 1988. Her formal education includes a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education), a Diploma of Children’s Services and a Certificate in Child Care.
Over the past 30 years Rita has gained experience working in all aspects of the early childhood sector, gaining vast knowledge and valuable experience. Rita is able to ensure that the service provided by her company is of the highest standards and quality, whilst remaining affordable for families. Her philosophy is to provide a home-away-from-home environment where children and families can feel safe and secure. This environment provides a positive and happy experience for the children so they gain a sense of belonging.
Educators
Peacock Street Long Day Care employ a range of qualified educators, including; Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education), Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, who are committed, experienced and highly qualified.
Educators attend professional training courses to keep abreast of changes and current practices within the early childhood sector, legislation, and regulations. We encourage and support our team to continue their professional development through formal study, in-service training and short courses. Educators set personal work goals each year to establish their training needs and interests to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the early childhood profession.
Kinderloop
Online parent and educator communication:
Peacock Street Long Day Care uses an online parent information service called Kinderloop. Kinderloop provides a secure way for educators to share information with parents on a daily basis. Each Kinderloop is a private closed loop, so photos and accompanying documentation are only shared with invited family members or educators and cannot be shared across the web. (Content is owned by Peacock Street Long Day Care).
Kinderloop alerts families via emails or phone app, that new information about their child’s day has been posted. Kinderloop allows educators to communicate to families about planned activities and upcoming events. Families also have the option to comment on what they have read, giving immediate parent input. Kinderloop can also be used for families to share their child’s home life with the centre via photos and anecdotes. Kinderloop provides Peacock Street Long Day Care with a unique communication system that allows us to develop partnerships with families to have continuity between the centre and home environments.
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