- Are unique individuals with special abilities, interests and cultural backgrounds
- Are valued, cared for, loved, accepted, and celebrated as children of God
- Are empowered to build, and maintain, positive relationships with others
- Are given opportunities to explore, and learn, and make sense of their world through play-based learning in an environment that is safe, loving, and nurturing
- Will develop at their own pace, and be encouraged to take risks in their learning journey
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Who we are
At Life ELC we believe that every child deserves to be surrounded by a loving and safe community that encourages them to develop and grow into their full God given potential. We are committed to nurturing and equipping children in a Christian environment, through play-based learning, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence, supported by the Early Years Learning Framework.
Life ELC takes pride in our ability to provide an individualised and differentiated community that is warm, nurturing and supports an easy transition between learning environments. We strive to ensure that our children, families, and educators, feel confident, comfortable and supported within our Centre.
Coopers Plains is comprised of many diverse cultures and the community of children, families, and educators in our Centre seek to respect, reflect and promote this diversity. Our curriculum is inclusive and diverse, valuing individual strengths and different cultural backgrounds.
We provide high-quality Early Childhood Education and Care, by fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, our local community and our affiliation with Brisbane Christian College. We focus on the individual child’s interests and ideas to help us build upon their sense of identity.
We acknowledge the rights of all children and advocate for them to achieve the best possible outcomes. We believe every person is valuable and created for purpose. Our heart is to empower people to lead in every area of their life.
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Our Children
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Our Families
- Are valued partners in the educational journey, providing links to culture and community
- Are integral to the foundation of childhood learning and are encouraged to participate in their child’s learning
- Are invited into a relationship of trust, respect, and support with Centre staff and other families
- Are welcomed and empowered to be involved within our Centre
- Are unique, diverse, and valued as part of our community
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Our Educators
- Are committed to being loving, inspiring, fun, and empowering Christian educators
- Understand that all children develop in unique ways, and will provide multi-modal, play-based learning opportunities to facilitate each child’s development
- Foster in each child a positive approach to their identity, culture, confidence, creativity and connectedness within an environment that is safe, loving, and nurturing
- Function as a team with respect to leadership and show understanding, encouragement, respect, and support to all team members and families
- Are committed to ongoing professional development, evaluation, and continued education to ensure best practice within our centre.
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Our Community
- Provides opportunity for access to input, resources, and support for children, including those with special needs
- Are a vital educational resource, supporting and fostering the development of children to become all they were created to be
- Enhances children’s connectedness to local culture and environments
- Supports the educational program through provision of people and spaces (accessed on excursions) that inspire creativity and connectedness
At Life Early Learning Centre we promote Biblical values such as love, forgiveness, humility, perseverance, and patience. We believe that we are here to bless our community and reflect the life of Jesus in our workplace.
“Jesus said to His disciples, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t keep them away. God’s kingdom belongs to people like them.” Mark 10:14
