About Imagine Early Learning & Childcare Valentine
At Imagine Early Learning and Childcare we acknowledge that the first five years of a child’s life is most significant to their future academic and life successes.
IMAGINE EARLY LEARNING & CHILDCARE
We are a small network of family-owned and operated childcare centres in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
We have been setting the benchmark for high quality early childhood education and child care for the past 26 years. Our daycare centres are purpose built and architecturally designed to optimise care and learning for children from birth to school age. Our environments abound with natural elements, both inside and out.
We acknowledge that the early childhood years are a time of tremendous learning and growth and believe that children come into this world with a natural curiosity to learn about the world around them.
We believe honouring their sense of wonder, encouraging their curiosity, and supporting their interests and views is important.
We believe children develop understanding in many ways, but they learn best in an environment where they feel safe, secure and confident. Therefore, we believe in creating an environment in which children feel a sense of belonging, are free to express their thoughts, ideas and opinions with the confidence that they will be respected and heard.
We acknowledge, value, and respect each family’s uniqueness and the wonderful opportunities this provides our centres. We see families as partners in the children’s learning journey, and their input in all facets of the program is encouraged, supported, and valued. In addition to the daily face-to-face conversations between families and educators, we use a powerful digital platform called OWNA to share information with parents.
We would love to show you around one of our wonderful centres. With 6 handy locations in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, there is an Imagine Early Learning Centre just around the corner.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
- Morning tea and afternoon tea
- Homely environment that exudes charm and character
- Large shaded outdoor play areas and natural environments
- Temperature controlled premises
- Qualified and Experienced staff
- Educational programs facilitating learning and development
- Innovative transition to school programs
We place a strong emphasis on nurturing children’s innate curiosity and sense of wonder.
We aim to “show them all the beauty they possess inside and to give them a sense of pride” (Whitney Houston).
Watch this video to get a snapshot of our philosophy in action.