Early Learning Centre Gwynneville
Our Gwynneville Little Peoples Early Learning Centre caters for children from the age of 6 weeks to 6 years. Our centre is open from 7:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks a year. Located close to Wollongong’s Botanic Gardens, and the University of Wollongong. Transition to School program included, with an extensive range of age appropriate resources, including computers and a smart screen. Recently renovated, age appropriate shaded soft fall playground, Sun Smart Centre approved by the Cancer Council. All meals provided, including Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea.
Meet Shayla, Your Centre Supervisor
Hi my name is Shayla, I am the Nominated Supervisor of Little Peoples Gwynneville.
I began working for Little Peoples in 2016 when I was just 17 years old. I am now many years into my Little Peoples journey and have studied my Diploma and Bachelor of Early Childhood. I spent 5 great years at the Horsley service from a trainee to a room leader. Late 2021 I was promoted to Supervisor at the Berkeley service where I was for just over a year before being promoted a second time to the Gwynneville. During this journey I have spent time working with all age groups, creating relationships with children and families and leading teams, this has always made it hard to say goodbye. This continuous experience has shaped who I am today as an educator, expanded on my knowledge and my passion for early childhood education and all that is involved.
As an Early Childhood Teacher, I believe children’s relationships are the foundation to children’s learning. When children feel safe, welcome, supported and secure in their learning environment with their educators and peers, this promotes their confidence to play, explore, discover and learn. The first 5 years of a child’s life are the most important for learning and brain development, therefore I believe collaboration with parents/care givers as the child’s first teacher along with play-based learning that supports all developmental areas, children are on their way to their own success. Supporting children’s play-based learning through following their interests, developmental milestones and community celebrations/events are my favourite ways to develop a rich, meaningful curriculum for the children.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us to book a tour with one of our friendly educators to see if our service is the right fit for you and your child.
Yours Sincerely
Shayla
Meals
Morning tea, Lunch & Afternoon tea are all provided
At Little Peoples we believe that healthy eating habits are formed in early childhood and that children’s nutrition is important to their health and life long development, that is why our nutritional menu incorporates the daily dietary requirements of children.
Our Service receives fresh and nutritious meals delivered to us daily by Kids Gourmet Food. The menu rotates every six weeks exposing children to the broadest range of flavours, textures and ingredients, while ensuring they are receiving the recommended nutritional intake every day.
Information for Parents | Kids Gourmet Food
If your child has any special nutritional needs, food allergies or sensitivities, please let your centre supervisor know.
Our centres are a ‘nut & egg free’ environment.
Afternoon Tea
Lunch
Morning Tea
Fee Assistance
This preschool program is a recipient of funding under the NSW Department of Education’s Start Strong for Long Day Care 2023 program. For more information: Preschool fee relief in Long Day Care Factsheet
Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is paid directly to services to help with the cost of child care for families who use approved and/or registered care such as this Little Peoples Centre. You can claim this subsidy using your Centrelink online account through myGov.
If you do not already have an account you can create one by visiting https://my.gov.au
Link your myGov account to Centrelink – you can do this under ‘Services’.
Once an account has been created you must log in and complete your Child Care Subsidy Assessment.
The Child Care Subsidy is income tested and is assessed by Centrelink in conjunction with the Governments determined priority of access guidelines for child care centres and child immunisation requirements.
For further advice and assistance visit: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/child-care-subsidy
or contact the myGov Helpdesk on 13 23 07
