The Kids Capers Program
Learning through play.
Kids Capers Childcare provides a play-based learning program. It is through play that children make sense of their world and build knowledge based upon previous experience. The experiences at Kids Capers are designed by our Teachers and Educators based on the children’s interests and skills levels. These opportunities are delivered in a loving, friendly and fun environment, promoting children’s own learning.
Our Educators are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), a National Early Years Curriculum which focuses on:
Children developing a strong sense of identity and wellbeing
Children becoming environmentally aware and responsible
Children developing a lifelong love of learning
Children making connections between current understandings and new knowledge
Children becoming confident learners and effective communicators
The Early Years Learning Framework describes childhood as a time of belonging, being and becoming.
Belonging is the basis for living a fulfilling life. Children feel they belong because of the relationships they have with their family, community, culture and place.
Being is about living here and now. Childhood is a special time in life and children need time to just to be, to play, to try new things and to have fun.
Becoming is about the learning and development that young children experience. Children form their sense of identity from an early age, shaping the adult they will become.
As part of our program we develop a Portfolio for each child. Throughout the year we gather a collection of each child's learnings, including observations, photos, conversations and work samples, which provide an insight into their individual learning and development. Portfolios are available at any time for families to view their child's progress and provide us with feedback.
At the end of the year, each family is presented with their child's portfolio as a keepsake of their time at Kids Capers.
