It is policy of the Centre to offer orientation to all families which commences one week prior so lasting one week later to starting. Orientation is charged at $20 per hour.
Procedure
- The Centre Manager will discuss the orientation process with families. We offer two orientation sessions the week before your child is due to commence
- Orientation sessions are 9.00am - 11.00am and 1:00pm - 3:00pm.
- You are invited to spend time in the room or leave your child with the Educators. Your child must be signed in before you leave the centre.
- The orientation provides an opportunity for parents and care-givers to meet and spend time in the children’s room to observe the program and routines.
- Orientation is designed to be relaxed and flexible giving the child and parent an opportunity to observe and participate in the new environment.
- During the orientation period the room leader will invite parents to spend time in the room in order to be provided oral and written information including: -
- A general overview of the programs, routine, environment and the staff in the child’s room.
- The philosophy and goals of the program.
- Individual record keeping and portfolios.
- An explanation of how the parent can be involved in the program and participate in their child’s development.
- Any questions relating to the child’s needs, interests, routines, behavior, sleep/rest patterns, special requirements, health, fears, dietary needs, culture, family values, etc will be discussed with the parent or guardian.
- Please note that orientation is not compulsory.
Policy reviewed August 2017
