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Located in the heart of Merrylands

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ENROLMENTS

Enroll your child today and embark on a journey of quality care and education

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CURRICULUM

Explore our enriching curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and foster holistic development for your child, suitable for ages 0-6

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Resources

Such as - wipes, bibs, baby formula etc

Home-cooked meals

5 daily nourishing and balanced meals provided - following Australian Dietary Guidelines

Mobile

Continuous communication between parents and educators facilitated through OWNA app

Infants

Cradle your little one in comfort with bedding and linens for cribs

Sun Safety

Sunscreen and Hats for outdoor playtime

Events

We create core memories through events such as cultural days, water activities, birthday celebrations, National holiday parties etc

Bella Chris

"I feel blessed that I have enrolled my 12 months old son at St Paul & St Anthony Child Care centre the staff are amazing and they took good care of my son and I am so happy with this service. The management go over and beyond just to help parents with what ever we needed. Lovely educators too caring and very friendly, the centre is always nice and clean I wouldn't trade this centre for any other centre out there I've been else where before and seen what they are like out there nothing compares to St Paul and St Anthony childcare centre in Merrylands. Highly recommend this beautiful, clean centre. So beautiful love your centre the most beautiful environment and amazing staff and management."

Jennifer Borchan

"My son Anthony has been at St Paul & St Anthony since he was 1 years old, I can't begin to than you for all your beautiful support and learning you showed my son, I have gained another family and would definitely recommend St Paul to my family and friends. Anthony and I will definitely miss seeing you every day."

Lara Nour
Visualizer of Interiors

"I have had all 3 of my daughter in this caring childcare since they were babies and my 3rd just started kindergarten this year. Thank you guys for looking after them. Thank you again if it wasn't for you caring, loving and teaching them they wouldn't have achieved that high marks in big school!'

Child Safe Policy

Purpose All children at St Paul & St Anthony Childcare Centre have a right to feel safe, protected and included. This policy is part of our organisation’s ongoing commitment to protecting the children in our care from harm and abuse. It: outlines the child safe practices our organisation has put in place to minimise the risks to child safety sets out what is required from staff, including volunteers and others who interact with our organisation, so they know what is expected from them to keep children safe. Our commitment to child safety At St Paul & St Antony Childcare Centre we commit to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. Please read our Statement of Commitment to Child Safety, which is available on our website https://65c19bd36e06d.site123.me/#page-top and is displayed on the foyer. Our organisation ensures services and activities are inclusive of all children, including children with diverse needs. Scope and audience for this policy The policy describes what is required from all staff (including Approved Provider), volunteers, support workers, and visitors in the Service when taking part in any activities, services and events that involve children. Responsibilities for children’s safety Everyone in our organisation is expected to carry out the requirements specific to their role to keep children safe. This includes: upholding our organisation’s commitment to child safety reading, signing and upholding the behaviours set out in our Child Safe Code of Conduct meeting requirements across all other child safe policies and procedures, including child safe recruitment practices and risk management taking part in our regular reviews of our child safe documentsreporting all breaches of our policies or any allegations of child harm or abuse, and meeting all external reporting obligations completing all child safe training. Please contact Eki (02)96816124 with any of your child-safety related questions or concerns. Active participation of children, families and communities All our child-related policies and procedures are easily accessible on our website and offline for everyone who accesses our services and events, including children, parents, carers and community members. Children, parents and carers from diverse backgrounds and circumstances are encouraged to provide feedback on our child-related policies and procedures, including our Child Safe Code of Conduct that describes acceptable and non-acceptable behaviours and our Child Safe Risk Management Plan. We provide opportunities for children to provide feedback to our management, board or committee on what makes them feel safe, supported and included. Definitions of harm and abuse General definitions Psychological abuse (also known as emotional abuse) This includes bullying, threatening and abusive language, intimidation, shaming and name calling, ignoring and isolating a child, and exposure to domestic and family violence. Physical abuse This includes physical punishment, such as pushing, shoving, punching, slapping and kicking, resulting in injury, burns, choking or bruising. Sexual abuse This includes the sexual touching of a child, grooming, and production, distribution or possession of child abuse material. Grooming This is a process where a person manipulates a child or group of children and sometimes those looking after them, including parents, carers, teachers and leaders. They do this to establish a position of ‘trust’ so they can then later sexually abuse the child. Misconduct This is inappropriate behaviour that may not be as severe as abuse but could indicate that abuse is occurring and would often be in breach of an organisation’s Child Safe Code of Conduct. This could include showing a child something inappropriate on a phone, having inappropriate conversations with a child or an adult sitting with a child on their lap. Lack of appropriate care This includes not providing adequate and proper supervision, nourishment, clothing, shelter, education or medical care. What the policy covers Transporting children (in case of emergency) Best practice is to always have two adults travelling with children. If this is not possible, a suitable arrangement must be made between the organisation and the parents of the children. If a child is alone with an adult in a car they must sit on the back seat. Every child should be accounted for at the end of a journey. Social media use and online communication Staff and volunteers must never communicate privately with children online or on social media. Any necessary online communication should include the child’s parent or carer in the correspondence. Photography and the use of images Photos and videos of children can only be taken with the permission of parents or carers. Parents and carers must also approve any images used on our social media channels. It is unacceptable for staff or volunteers to take photos or videos of children, other than their own, on personal devices, or to share images without permission. Physical contact Physical contact with children should be kept to a minimum. Everyone involved in the organisation is expected to have healthy physical boundaries with children. Gifts and benefits Staff and volunteers must never give gifts to children, or bestow benefits of any kind to a child, unless they have direct permission from the child’s parents or carers. Secondary employment Staff members must declare any secondary employment and make sure there are no conflicts of interest associated with the employment. Staff and volunteers are not allowed to babysit children in our care unless they know the family or carer outside the organisation. It this is the case; they must let the organisation know that this arrangement is in place so it can be documented. Out of hours contact with children Staff and volunteers must let us know about any out-of-hours contact they have with children in our care. It is unacceptable for staff or volunteers to participate in the lives of children outside the organisation without a valid reason. Professional boundaries with the children in our care must be maintained at all times. Illness and injury management Injuries must be reported to the first aid officer on duty and first aid administered in a safe space within lines of sight of other adults. Other related child safe documents Statement of Commitment to Child Safety Child Safe Recruitment, Induction and Training Policy Child Safe Risk Management Plan. St Paul & St Anthony Childcare Centre has a range of other key documents that relate to child safety. These can be accessed at https://65c19bd36e06d.site123.me/ - page-top, and include: Statement of Commitment to Child Safety At St Paul & St Anthony Early Learning Centre, the safety, wellbeing, and best interests of children are our highest priorities. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where all children are respected, valued, and protected from harm. We have zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect, discrimination, bullying, or any behaviour that places a child at risk. We are dedicated to creating a culture where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to express their views and concerns. Our service is committed to: Promoting and protecting the rights, safety, health, and wellbeing of every child in our care. Creating an environment where children feel secure, respected, and included regardless of their abilities, cultural background, language, gender, family structure, or beliefs. Listening to children and encouraging them to participate in decisions that affect their lives and learning. Ensuring all educators, staff, volunteers, students, and contractors understand and uphold their responsibilities to safeguard children. Implementing robust recruitment, screening, supervision, and training practices to ensure child-safe standards are maintained. Responding promptly, appropriately, and transparently to any concerns, disclosures, allegations, or incidents relating to child safety. Supporting families to actively participate in promoting child safety and wellbeing. Complying with all relevant child protection legislation, regulations, and child-safe standards. Continuously reviewing and improving our policies, procedures, and practices to strengthen our child-safe culture. Every person associated with St Paul & St Anthony shares responsibility for protecting children and maintaining a child-safe environment. Through our commitment, we strive to ensure that every child feels safe, respected, heard, and supported to reach their full potential. Child safety is embedded in everything we do and guides our decisions, actions, and relationships with children and families. Child Safe Code of Conduct Guides the day-to-day behaviours of adults interacting with children at the organisation. Child Safe Recruitment, Induction and Training Policy Sets out what is involved in the recruitment process and the procedures to be followed before a person is considered for a role at the organisation. This includes the verification of their Working with Children Check. It also outlines what is involved in the induction process for new recruits and any further training requirements. Child Safe Risk Management Plan Describes the specific risks at the service that could affect children's safety and identifies the protective strategies used to lower each risk. Publication, communication and engagement Our Child Safe Policy and other child safe documents can be found on our website at https://65c19bd36e06d.site123.me/ - page-top, OWNA app, foyer, Newsletter, Staff Meeting, Inductions and training. We also send out a printed copy with all new registrations. Anyone involved in our community can request a copy via email at any time. We send out regular email reminders to our community about our child safe documents and invite feedback whenever one of our organisation’s child safe documents is up for review. Related legislation, regulations and standards List the documentation relevant to your organisation’s child safe work Also include any legislation relevant to your sector. For example, early childhood education and care services would include Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011) and Children (Education and Care Services) National Law. St Paul & St Anthony Childcare Centre must understand and comply with a number of NSW child protection laws and schemes. These include: NSW Child Safe Scheme Children’s Guardian Act 2019 Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013 Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998

Statement of commitment to Child Safety

At St Paul & St Anthony Early Learning Centre, the safety, wellbeing, and best interests of children are our highest priorities. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where all children are respected, valued, and protected from harm. We have zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect, discrimination, bullying, or any behaviour that places a child at risk. We are dedicated to creating a culture where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to express their views and concerns. Our service is committed to: Promoting and protecting the rights, safety, health, and wellbeing of every child in our care. Creating an environment where children feel secure, respected, and included regardless of their abilities, cultural background, language, gender, family structure, or beliefs. Listening to children and encouraging them to participate in decisions that affect their lives and learning. Ensuring all educators, staff, volunteers, students, and contractors understand and uphold their responsibilities to safeguard children. Implementing robust recruitment, screening, supervision, and training practices to ensure child-safe standards are maintained. Responding promptly, appropriately, and transparently to any concerns, disclosures, allegations, or incidents relating to child safety. Supporting families to actively participate in promoting child safety and wellbeing. Complying with all relevant child protection legislation, regulations, and child-safe standards. Continuously reviewing and improving our policies, procedures, and practices to strengthen our child-safe culture. Every person associated with St Paul & St Anthony shares responsibility for protecting children and maintaining a child-safe environment. Through our commitment, we strive to ensure that every child feels safe, respected, heard, and supported to reach their full potential. Child safety is embedded in everything we do and guides our decisions, actions, and relationships with children and families.

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