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Communicare Sydney is a not for profit Christian charitable organisation providing quality services to the community for over 125 years. Currently we manage 15 child and family services across Sydney including Long Day Care Centres; Family Day Care Schemes; Preschools; an Occasional Care Centre; Supported Playgroup Services and a Family Support Worker Project.

Communicare Sydney Roslyn Hall Children's Centre provides a high quality care and education program for up to 51 children per day aged 2 to 6 years.

Hours of operation:

Our Centre is open 7:30am-6.00pm Monday to Friday, 49 weeks of the year. Our annual close down period occurs during the Christmas period for 4 weeks (no fees charged for this time).

Fees:

As a not for profit organisation, all fee and subsidy income Communicare Sydney receives is put back into improving the quality of the service provision.

Our fees are $69.50 per day. Fee relief or Child Care Benefit (CCB) is available through the Family Assistance Office for approved families.

Waiting list:

Currently we have a waiting list. Priority to fill vacancies is given following the Australian Government Priority of Access Guidelines. There is a $10 administration fee (non-refundable) to place your child on our waiting list.

Meals:

Our qualified cook provides meals in accordance with the NSW Department of Health Dietary Guidelines. Meals are nutritious and delicious and include morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

Staff:

Staff have a range of qualifications and experience. Certificates of staff qualifications are displayed at the centre for you to see. We also pride ourselves here at Roslyn Hall on having a higher ratio of staff to children and more qualified staff than what is required by the NSW Children's Services Regulation.

Program:

Children are provided with a range of indoor and outdoor experiences throughout the day. We base children's learning through play and interest based activities that are developmentally appropriate for each child's age. Each class has a "day book" where you can read about what the children have done throughout the day. An individual portfolio is also provided for each child, where staff document your individual child's experiences and learning at the Centre.

Public Holidays:

We do not charge for Public Holidays or during the annual 4 week closedown period.

Viewing our Centre:

For more information about our service - parents and prospective parents are always welcome to come and view the centre; however we do suggest an appointment be made by new parents, to ensure that a staff member is available to show you through and answer any questions you may have.

Appointments can be made by contacting the Director - on telephone 9597 5933 or e-mail: rldcmanager@communicaresydney.com

Communicare Sydney's Children's Services Philosophy

Communicare is a Christian organization. Our children's services aim to reflect Christian values where children can learn and develop to their full potential.

We believe that each child is unique with their own life experiences and background. Children learn through meaningful play experiences which foster self esteem, confidence and creativity.

We believe in creating high quality, inclusive, educational programs tailored to suit each individual child and to meet their physical, social, emotional, spiritual, creative, language and intellectual needs.

We believe in providing an environment that is aesthetically pleasing, where children and families feel welcome, safe and secure and where children feel free to explore and learn. An environment where children are actively engaged and their experiences are enhanced and respected through quality interactions with staff members and others.

We believe that families are the primary educators and carers, and that the family is the most important influence in a child's growing years. Our staff respect each family as unique and diverse, working in partnership with them for the benefit of enhancing and maximizing their child's learning and development. We believe in empowering families to make informed decisions about their child's development and education. We acknowledge the importance of the family unit and strive to support families in their parenting role.

We believe in providing families and the community with opportunities for involvement on a range of different levels. We believe in open and honest communication between families and staff through both formal and informal means, with privacy and confidentiality maintained at all times.

Our staff are professionals who are committed to providing excellence in education and care. They bring diverse experiences, cultural backgrounds, knowledge, talents and interests together which creates a stimulating work environment that enhances a team approach and allows all staff to be empowered by participating in decision making. We believe that staff need support from both families and management to create a work environment that is conducive to development and self fulfilment.