The ECMS philosophy is based around the National Early Years Learning Framework: Being, Belonging and Becoming. The full document can be accessed here.

Our philosophy

At ECMS we strive to:

Support families and communities through strong partnerships
Provide play oriented adult supported programs that meet the needs of the individual children their families and community
Nurture each child’s unique qualities and potential
Respect parents as their child’s primary model and teacher
Provide opportunities for children with additional needs to be integrated into our programs
Make a positive difference in the lives of children, families, staff and in the communities where we live and work
Create a work environment that encourages professionalism, growth and diversity.

We believe in:

All young children and families having access to high quality care and educational programs that provide a stimulating, safe and caring environment
Children needing to be respected, valued, feel happy and have a high level of self-esteem
Providing programs which help children learn about themselves and their environment, encouraging them to reach their full potential
Encouraging children to be independent to ensure strong foundations for learning
Respecting children’s cultural identity and recognising each child as an individual with unique talents
Valuing our staff and the power of teamwork
Identifying and valuing the importance of parent involvement and actively encouraging their participation.