Latrobe Early Learning offers quality early learning to children aged birth to five years, across three rooms, catering to full time, casual part-day care. Our team of Educators extend upon children’s learning interests and development to create a meaningful and engaging program each month.
We follow family’s personal routines as closely as possible to ensure that children’s needs are met and that the transition from home to care is as easy as possible.
Using an online platform called Story Park, regular snapshots of learning, as well as individual learning summaries and photos are posted, keeping families updated on what their child has been exploring and learning whilst in our care. Families are invited to provide feedback and suggestions on our program each month via the Story Park app.
Caterpillar Room – Birth to 2 Years
The Caterpillar Room caters for children from birth to two years old and is often the first experience of Centre based care a family has. The ratio for this care environment is one Educator to every four children.
In the Caterpillar Room we aim to follow family’s personal routines as closely as possible to ensure that children’s needs are met and that the transition from home to care is as easy as possible.
Educators in the Caterpillar Room focus on supporting children’s individual development and learning interests by providing a range of indoor and outdoor activities designed to stimulate, challenge and engage each child. Experiences provided are developmentally appropriate and support children as they practice, learn and gain new skills.
Educators also focus on providing a sense of security and building meaningful relationships to support children as they transition to a new environment.
Children in the Caterpillar Room are offered the choice of indoor and outdoor play wherever possible.
Butterfly Room – 2 to 3.5 Years
The Butterfly Room caters for children from two until they are approximately three years of age.
The ratio in this care environment is one Educator to every five children. The Butterfly Room works closely with the Caterpillar Room, which is adjoined, making it easy for children to transition between rooms when it is time to move up.
We aim to make this room a home away from home, following routines and practices from home as closely as possible.
A little more independence is encouraged in this space, allowing for children to gain a sense of agency and an understanding of everyday skills.
Educators provide a variety of experiences based around the children’s current interests and individual development to support individual needs.
Educators focus on providing a sense of security and building meaningful relationships with the children.
Children in the Butterfly Room are offered the choice of indoor and outdoor play wherever possible.
