We recognise that each child has unique talents, needs, learning styles and personality. Our highly  qualified teachers are committed to working within each child's comfort zone to ensure optimum social,  emotional and educational results. The educators caring for your children have had training with the new National Early Years Learning Framework which ensures that they are up with new National Reforms and Regulations. The centre uses the new National Transition statements for children starting school and also look to the new Victorian Learning Framework to ensure our program is of the highest standard. We have high child to staff ratios to ensure high quality care for your child.

We are open Monday to Friday 7:00am - 6:30pm. Friday nights we are open from 6:30pm until  10:00pm as an extra booking option for late night working families or for that special occasion or  respite. Friday nights are strictly by booking, all bookings are to be made by the Thursday of that week.

Rooms are kept to a low staff-child ratio and are filling up quickly.

Enrol today, or contact our Centre Director Leanne for more information or to book a personal tour.


FEES:

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:30pm

Daily Fee:      $72.00

Weekly Fee: $345.00

Extended hours on booking Friday nights 6:30pm - 10:00pm:

Night Fee: $63.00

Rowville Lakes Early Learning Centre was established the 16^th of March 2009.

The Centre building and property is owned by a private owner. The business is owned and managed by  Tamika Hicks and her husband Darren Watts, local Rowville residents. Tamika who has had 10 years  of child care experience and is a mother of 2 children (who are 4 and 5 and attend child care and Prep), believes she understands the demands on the work life balance and understands the individual needs  of families and their expectations of child care and Kindergarten for their children.

Tamika's background in child care spans from working in the private, corporate and community  based sectors. She currently also is the Director of Brandon Park Children's Centre in Glen Waverley which is Monash Council owned and Community run. Tamika's qualifications consist of; Diploma of  Children's Services, Advanced Diploma of Children's Services, Certificate IV in Workplace Training  and Assessment (TAFE Teacher for Holmesglen in evenings for students who are entering the  Children's Services industry) and is a Qualified Infant Massage Instructor.

Leanne Carroll the centre Director has also a vast amount of experience in the child care sector.  Leanne too has worked in the corporate and private sectors. Leanne has over 10 years of  experience and is currentlly studying her Advanced Diploma of Chidren's Services. She holds  her Diploma of Children's Services.

The centre staff are all experienced workers with Children's Services qualifications. Each  of the 3 rooms have a Group Leader. Each Group Leader holds a Diploma of Children's  Services. Each Assistant holds a Certificate 3 in Children's Services. All staff at Rowville Lakes  ELC have worked in Child Care for over 5 years and have the experience and education to  provide the best quality care and education for your child.

It is important to know the centre philosophy of any centre you wish to enrol your child.  Below is Rowville Lakes ELC (RLELC) Philosophy. In reading through it you will see what  underpins what RLELC stands for in caring and educating your child and the values we  have as a centre community.

PHILOSOPHY OF THE CENTRE

At Rowville Lakes Early Learning Centre we aim to:

* provide quality care for children between the ages of 6 weeks to five (5) years.

* meet their needs and the needs of the parents and family.

*meet the children’s needs in their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development.

*encourage children to reach their full potential in all areas of development through  stimulating and carefully executed programs and activities.

*provide a safe, happy, warm and caring environment, within certain limits, which are  for the benefit of the children.

*provide an environment where children are encouraged to explore, initiate and act  within the world around them. Each child is treated as an individual.

*provide families with a service where they can feel relaxed and confident in leaving  their children by offering an orientation program and continued support throughout their time at RLELC.

*encourage families to feel free and easy when approaching staff for assistance and advice.

*to encourage and welcome families to participate in programming, activities, and to share  the knowledge of effective child care with staff in the centre.

*support all families in the rearing of their children and to enhance relationships of parents  and children.

*educate ourselves culturally so that we are providing our diverse families with quality care.

*have staff work together through communication and planning to achieve the above aims


As the Rowville Lakes ELC community grows  we encourgae all families to take part in the  annual reviews of our Centre Philosophy and Policies. Management will take on board all  feedback and communicate with staff and families and changes or ammendments that will  be made to ensure it continues to meet the standars of the community and industry.

CHILD CARE BENEFIT (CCB):
Rowville Lakes ELC is registered for Child Care Benefit. The percentage that you are eligible for (if you  are eligible, see Centrelink) is automatically deducted off the daily/weekly/night rate. You then pay  the gap. If you are a full fee paying family you then pay full fee. Any deductions that you may have been  entitled to is then calculated at the end of the financial year once you have submitted your tax return.

CHILD CARE TAX REBATE (CCTR):
Rowville Lakes ELC atuomatically lodges your child's attendances at the end of each week. This is collated  by DEEWR and you are then given the 50% rebate (which is 50% of you out of pocket expenses) at the end  of each quarter.

If you have any questions regarding the CCB or CCTR please speak to Leanne.