Got questions? Visit our FAQ section to learn about our programs, operating hours, our educators, and more. Discover how Small Friends Childcare supports your child’s development!
Contact Us on 03 9306 8366 or email us at info@pearlstreetchildcare.com.au to schedule a tour of the centre and to meet the educators in your child’s room. During the tour, we will discuss the enrolment and orientation procedure and any questions you may have.
We understand the busy lives of families and so we allow 5 working days for you to accept an enrolment offer.
We have no minimum days but recommend a two day minimum for all children. This is so that your child can become familiar and comfortable whilst at the centre, as this will become part of their regular routine. We also find that your child’s developmental experience will be enhanced when they attend the centre for two or more days during the week.
Our centre has an orientation process that is tailored to suit each child and family, allowing you and your child to become familiar with and comfortable in our centre . Please speak with our Centre Manager about what your orientation process may involve.
If your child wakes up sick in the morning, please keep your child at home to reduce the risk of the illness spreading to other children and educators at the centre . If your child becomes ill whilst in our care, we will contact you or if your child is very unhappy or unsettled, we will call you. In some cases, your child may need a medical clearance before resuming care. When your child has a high temperature or is vomiting or has diarrhoea they will be required to remain away from the centre until a doctor has given them a medical clearance to return to care.
At Pearl Street, we operate with the required ratios of 1 educator to 4 children under the age of 3 and 1 educator to 11 children over the age of 3. We also maintain the correct number of educator qualification requirements.
Yes, our centre offers an excellent school readiness program not only preparing your child academically but also socially and emotionally for the challenges of starting at school. Our curriculum covers a number of key learning areas including numeracy and literacy. Our Kindergarten Program is taught by fully qualified Kindergarten Teachers.
For More Information please visit-
education.gov.au/childcare