Our Values - Mother Duck Child Care

We believe in providing learning environments that are:

Nurturing and home-like, to create a sense of belonging
Safe and hygienic, through deliberate design and attention to detail and process
Aesthetically appealing, to inspire and comfort

We believe in valuing every child’s:

We believe in providing an educational program that:

Encourages play-based learning, building the foundation for success at school and throughout life
Builds a positive attitude to learning and fosters a child’s holistic development
Allows a sense of independence to develop
Supports children in making friends and positive connections
Includes time to explore, investigate, experiment and wonder

We believe that a child benefits when we form respectful and real relationships with their family. We achieve this by:

Forming open, collaborative and respectful relationships with parents and families
Recognising that parents are a child’s first educator
Maintaining the highest quality practice and service through a culture of continuous improvement
Valuing the happiness of children, families and educators

We believe we can help build respect and appreciation for a diverse community by:

Respecting and celebrating each family’s unique values and cultural background
Understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and contemporary society
Ensuring every child, family and educator is treated equally, regardless of culture, religion, gender, ability or special needs

We believe in building a professional team of happy educators by:

Empowering educators to become advocates for children and early childhood education
Valuing behaviours that are supportive and responsive to the needs of children and families
Committing to the principles, practices and outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework

Our Whole-Hearted Approach to Excellence