Since then, we have grown to 3 centres – adding Seymour Parade, Belfield in 1996 and Camden Valley Way, Leppington in 2007. All of our centres are still proudly owned by the Cook family who are heavily involved in day to day operations. Today John & Carmen’s two children John Cook Jr and Simone are both heavily involved in the business. (But you will often still spot Carmen or John Snr popping in and out from time to time or delivering lunch).
Through the years, we have had the privilege of seeing thousands of kids through our centres. In fact, our owners and educators have had their own children, grandchildren and other friends and relatives through the centres. John Cook Jr and his siblings all attended Margaret Street as well as their children.
The heart and soul of our business is our incredible team of educators. We are proud that we have many educators who have been with us for 10, 15 or 20 years. In fact, we had one of our team members who just celebrated her 30 year anniversary with us.
We pride ourselves on creating a family-like environment for all children, all while providing an unparalleled learning environment focused on core developmental needs for each child.
Don’t just take our word for it – come in and see what makes us so special.
We focus on creating an atmosphere where the children feel energised and engaged. The children’s emotional wellbeing is at the forefront of our educator’s minds. Our educator’s patience and dedication is paramount to encouraging positivity, resilience and growth among the children. We’ve built a culture where the children are enriched and parents feel comfort knowing their children are being cared for properly. Walking into one of our centres, you can witness a rich sense of interaction and connection among all the members of our family community. You’ll see the genuine smiles on our children, parents and educators.
Our educators wholeheartedly believe that each child is capable, inventive and imaginative. We take on a holistic approach allowing independence, exploration and self-expression to develop. Each child at Care for Kindies is given endless opportunities to discover, learn and feel accomplished throughout the day. Our philosophy is focused around inspiring knowledge in a genuine, engaging yet playful manner.
We understand the importance of having committed educators who love to teach. The children develop their own love for learning from a young age in this safe and accepting environment. We’re proud of the long tenure of our qualified educators who have been part of the Care for Kindies family for many years.
We believe that childcare should be an extension of your home. Each space within our four centres is creatively imbued with colour, artworks, books, toys, building materials, photographs, art supplies and natural materials. We encourage the children to interact and feel connected to the physical environment around them.We believe in doing our small part to make the world a better place. We teach the children about nature and how to respect their environment. In the garden the children witness growth, seasonal changes and the cycles of living things. Our desire is for the children to develop a sense of responsibility and care for their local community and the wider world around them.
Everything we do is about giving children the best start in life by providing them with the right tools to develop and grow. We strive to ensure that each child and family feel like they belong. Family values have always been at the heart of the way we operate and are the basis of what we teach the children. We are very proud of the sense of ‘family’ we have created among our staff, parents, children and siblings.Our philosophy focuses on creating genuine smiles, encouraging inquisitive minds, fostering a connection to the natural environment and of course giving our children the best start in life.
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