Welcome to Officer Childcare & Swim School
Welcome to Officer Childcare
Our purpose built facilities have been thoughtfully designed to create positive and enriched learning experiences, our playgrounds are shady, abundant and provide numerous learning opportunities with big beautiful trees. Officer Childcare has a clear goal of raising the bar in Early Childhood Education, our programs extend to offering families an AustSwim Accredited swimming program at no extra cost.
Caring for children from three months to school age, your child will develop their skills and confidence in natural and open-ended environments. We pride ourselves on offering healthy and nutritious meals where no one goes hungry, while offering experiences that grow young minds such as music, language and sport.
Our play-based learning programs are designed to inspire your child’s love of learning, exploration and curiosity. With highly skilled and dedicated staff, children who attend our centre will receive the very best start to life and foster a love of learning.
We invite you to visit us and learn more about the Officer Childcare difference.
Enrichment Programs
Accredited Kindergarten Program
At Officer Childcare Centre & Swim School we understand that your child’s kindergarten year is an important one and the skills, knowledge and friendships they develop throughout this time will support them through their schooling years and beyond. When your child attends a kindergarten within a long day care setting they receive uninterrupted and extended learning which facilitates maximum growth and development.
Our qualified, experienced and dedicated team.
At Officer Childcare Centre & Swim School we believe our team of Early Childhood educators are one of our most valuable assets and we could not achieve our goals or honour our philosophies without their knowledge, support and hard work. Our team understand their responsibility that comes with the role of an educator and are committed to ensuring that every child not only enjoys their time with us, but has been exposed to every available developmental and learning opportunity.
Our Philosophy
Our educational philosophies are under-pinned by the widely respected Reggio Emilia approach to learning which supports enquiry and play-based learning opportunities in natural and responsive environments. Our learning programs are designed to be emergent in nature and, through reflective practices, are guided by the children’s interests and needs.
Health and Wellbeing
Our kitchen is fully equipped to allow our talented cook to deliver healthy and nutritious meals every day. Our rotating seasonal menu is prepared on-site by our professional cook, who uses the finest, fresh seasonal and local ingredients. We use only the freshest produce to ensure the nutritional value, safety, flavour and quality of all the meals we serve.
Inclusions
- Storypark App
- Debit Payment Options
- Flexible Sessions
- Allergy Aware
- Sun Safe Aware
- Nutritionally-balanced meals provided
- Nappies Supplied
- Sunscreen Supplied
- Swimming Classes
- Outdoor Playground
- Kindergarten Program
- Play-based Learning
All inclusions are subject to availability and are provided at the discretion of the centre director.
Fees
- Nursery$160.5
- Toddler$160.5
- Pre-Kinder$160.5
- Kinder$160.5
For more information on how fees are charged, please contact the centre. To see how this would effect your CCS, use our estimator. *5 Days Fee Available.
Open outdoors space to explore.
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide most of the essentials that may be needed throughout the day. We ask that you pack and label; spare clothes, water bottle, comfort items/dummies. And if your child requires a sleeping bag, milk bottles, formula, or breast milk.
We offer orientation sessions for families to come along before the first day to have a short play with us. These sessions are usually close to the first day and act as a good lead in. It gives you, your child, and the educators time to get to know each other and the opportunity to ask any questions or provide important information. These sessions are usually organized once enrolment is confirmed, they last for 2 hours and are free of charge. Talking about it at home is also a great way to get your child excited for all the amazing experiences they will get to be a part of.
Be positive! Make the drop off a happy experience and take a few minutes to help your child to settle in. The mornings can be busy, but taking some time to find an activity your child enjoys and saying goodbye can help for a smoother start to their day. There will always be a warm and caring educator on hand to help. You are always welcome to give the centre a call after you have left for an update.
The educator to child ratio varies depending on state and territory, we meet or exceed this ratio. 0 to 24 months the ratio is 1:4 in all states and territories. 24 to 36 months the ratio is 1:5 in QLD and SA, and 1:4 in VIC. Over 36 months the ratio is 1:11 in QLD, SA and VIC. You can find out more on the ACECQA website.
It is important to take the time to find a centre where you feel confident and comfortable and know your child will be safe, happy, and protected. Find a centre that provides a learning environment where careful guidance and role modelling by educators can help children become competent, independent and develop valuable life skills. It is also important to consider aspects that will impact your family such as location, cost, and inclusions.
All Mayfield Early Education centres aim to meet or exceed the National Quality Standards and Regulatory requirements of an early childhood service. We regularly update our policies and procedures to ensure that children, family, and educators are aware of their requirements and responsibilities to help keep children in our care happy, safe and protected. As a parent or guardian of a Mayfield Early Education centre, you can find out more by visiting www. mayfield.com.au/policies. This page requires a password which you can obtain from your Centre Manager upon your enrolment.
Reviews
I am very impressed with this centre, impeccable cleanliness and serves amazing nutritious food. My child, who is in the kinder room, has formed a strong bond with the teachers and Since enrolling, my child has demonstrated remarkable development and has gained substantial knowledge, leaving me thoroughly impressed with the centre.
— Suzette
The staff are always warm and welcoming to both children and parents. Their positive attitude creates a safe, happy environment that my child loves.
— Yeonhwa
We made the switch to Officer Childcare from another centre, and we’re so glad we did! From the very beginning, we’ve felt a genuine sense of community here. The educators are all so friendly, welcoming, and truly make it a priority to create a safe, supportive environment for the kids. It’s clear how much thought goes into the fun and engaging activities they run each day. Our kids are always excited to see their educators and friends, and we feel completely at ease knowing they’re in such good hands. Couldn’t recommend Officer Childcare more highly!
— Pete V
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We warmly welcome any questions you'd like to ask about Officer Childcare.
