OUr philosophy
Twinkling Stars provides a caring 'home like' environment in which infants and toddlers can feel loved, secure and nurtured in a happy, friendly atmosphere that is welcoming for both parents and children.
Twinkling Stars' philosophy believes it is important to become an extended part of the children's family. A positive and comfortable relationship between staff and parents is extremely important. This ensures that we are fully aware of the child's daily routine. The staff at Twinkling Stars will support parents and encourage them to phone at any time, so they always feel part of the child's day.
Twinkling Stars provides activities which match the development needs of the children and allows for exploration and experimentation with materials. We strive to provide a rich holistic environment enabling the children to develop awareness of themselves and the world around them. We respect infant and toddlers individuality by having flexible routines. We believe that the care for babies and toddlers is 'special' and their physical and emotional well-being must first be met to enable the child to grow and learn. Children will be held, cuddled, sung to and nurtured through touch and language. We play an enormous part in the lives of the infants and toddlers attending the centre so it is important to us to provide a loving nurturing environment.
We recognise the specific needs of infants and toddlers, as such we employ staff that are trained in infant and toddler care, or who has in depth experience with this specialised age group. All staff have a full understanding of the developmental stages and individual children's physical, social, cultural and emotional needs.
Twinkling Stars' philosophy believes it is important to become an extended part of the children's family. A positive and comfortable relationship between staff and parents is extremely important. This ensures that we are fully aware of the child's daily routine. The staff at Twinkling Stars will support parents and encourage them to phone at any time, so they always feel part of the child's day.
Twinkling Stars provides activities which match the development needs of the children and allows for exploration and experimentation with materials. We strive to provide a rich holistic environment enabling the children to develop awareness of themselves and the world around them. We respect infant and toddlers individuality by having flexible routines. We believe that the care for babies and toddlers is 'special' and their physical and emotional well-being must first be met to enable the child to grow and learn. Children will be held, cuddled, sung to and nurtured through touch and language. We play an enormous part in the lives of the infants and toddlers attending the centre so it is important to us to provide a loving nurturing environment.
We recognise the specific needs of infants and toddlers, as such we employ staff that are trained in infant and toddler care, or who has in depth experience with this specialised age group. All staff have a full understanding of the developmental stages and individual children's physical, social, cultural and emotional needs.
our staff
Amanda Watson | Supervisor
Amanda has been in the centre for 20 years and she is a qualified Early Childhood Education teacher. Her passion is caring and educating this specialised age group of Infants and Toddlers. Her experience in caring for this age group is extensive and this knowledge allows her to help parents through this special and challenging time with their babies and toddlers. Outside work, she is a wife and mother of two school aged boys. She keeps busy with their extra curricular activities.
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Sharon Henare | Teacher
Sharon is a fully qualified Early Childhood Teacher and she has been with the centre for 3 years. She brings a wealth of life experience into our centre from her previous roles within the early childhood settings. Outside work, she is a wife and a mother 3 adult children. She is passionate about arts and crafts. This passion creates wonderful new experiences for the infants and toddlers at twinkling Stars with all sort of amazing art activities. She is a long standing member of the Girl Guides association.
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Joanne | Teacher
Joanne joined our teaching team in mid 2013 and in such short time she has bonded very well with the children and families attending Twinkling Stars. She has graduated from University with her Degree in Early Childhood Education and is currently studying towards her Honours. Joanne feels very passionate towards the infants and toddlers in her care and strives to know and understand each child individualy so she can provide the best care and education possible.
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JESSIE CHEN | In House Cook/Cleaner
Jessie is our wonderful cook and cleaner. She provides healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, all cooked on site. She has a daughter and she enjoy the balance of working part time for the centre and caring for her family.
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