Q. What is the education programme?
A. Research has extensively confirmed that between the ages of 0 and 5 years children engage in a period of critical learning that has long term impact on their social, emotional, behavioural and learning development. Much critical brain development occurs during this time. At Stepping Stones Child Development Centre, our dedicated staff understand how important these years of early learning are. Stepping Stones is committed to developing a fantastic programme that your child will love. We have a team of many experienced people in the area of child development all of whom are working together to make the best programme that will give your child a great help in getting ready for school and life. Stepping Stones offers a stimulating and nurturing educational experience for young children which will encourage a life long love of learning. The programme will be based around play and fun; they will love it!
Q. What link does Stepping Stones Child Development Centre have with East Fremantle Baptist Church?
A. East Fremantle Baptist Church have kindly donated the land at 6 Fortescue Street to Stepping Stones Child development Centre to use for a three and four year old kindergarten. The church has also financially backed the project. This is motivated by the church’s desire to support families in the community to grow and be healthy.
Q. What does it mean by ‘Christian ethos’?
A. Stepping Stones Child Development Centre will work hard with parents to instil Christian values within the children attending the kindergarten. These include service, perseverance, compassion, self-discipline, honesty, openness, responsibility and consistency. The programme will also cover the Christian meaning of Easter and Christmas.
Q. When do I need to pay my fees?
A. Invoices will be sent to each family specifying the amount to be paid and the date the fees are due. Usually the full fees for that term will be due two weeks prior to that term starting.
Q. What do I need to send to kindy with my child?
A. Their bag, one piece of fruit, change of clothes, hat, water bottle and enclosed shoes or sandals (all clearly labelled with your child’s name). Children attending the four year old full day sessions also need to bring a simple, healthy packed lunch.
Q. What are the term dates for 2011?
A. Term 2 Thursday 5th of May to Friday 8th of July
Term 3 Monday 25th of July to Friday 30th September
Term 4 Monday 17th of October to Friday 16th of December