Parent Handbook 2023 (525 Kb) 
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Registration Form 2023 (188 KB) 
30 Browning St, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101
07 3249 1080
childcare@gocstgeorge.com.au 
Mon-Fri: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Children need healthy, wholesome foods
Food, Nutrition and Mealtimes
Good Nutrition is an important part of our daily program. Our menus have been planned and based on a nutritionally well balanced diet. We cater for all dietary, religious and cultural requirements The centre employs a cook to provide health hot or cold substantial lunch and nutritious morning and afternoon teas and snacks daily. For our nursery the babies receive fresh pureed or mashed vegetables daily and this is supplement with meat, chicken and fish. All our meals and beverages contain adequate portions of protein, carbohydrates and calcium necessary for growing children. All children are offered milk throughout the day for calcium. For snacks we offer children cheese, crackers, dips and bread cruskits for example. Our menu is culturally diverse and offers a wide range of meals from all over the world, focusing on the European Cuisine. Mealtimes are a very important part of a child’s life, so we also place great importance on this experience. Mealtimes are a pleasant coming together
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Partnerships with families
Information for Parents
Established relationships with parents means we can share information positively and effectively to support children as much as possible.
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Hours of Operation
Eligible hours of care are based on availability at the centre. We operate Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5:30pm.
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Communication
Open communication between parents and staff is strongly encouraged. Teachers are encouraged to learn what is important to you as a parent and to use that information when programming for the group.
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Medical Information
We are required under the Child Care and Early Years Act to have a copy of each child's immunization record or a statement of religious or conscientious objection to immunization.
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Injuries
If your child is injured while at the centre, staff will administer basic first aid. If medical attention is required, attempts will be made to reach the parents immediately. Staff will call Emergency Services if required.
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Clothing
Exploration often requires getting messagey! All of the materials that we use are washable however, we are aware that some paint colours and other materials are difficult to fully remove.
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Nutrition
Children are encouraged to taste a variety of foods but no child is ever forced to eat foods that they do not wish to. All parts of the meal make up a child's nutritional requirement; therefore no food will be withheld.
Parent Resources
The Parent Handbook provides new parents with an understanding of the mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures followed at our centre.
Understanding children's behaviour
Behaviour Guidance
Positive and consistent techniques should be used to encourage children whose play actions are both appropriate and inappropriate.
Preferred Practices
- Positive verbal and gestural reinforcement for appropriate behaviour, redirection of inappropriate behaviour
- One verbal request (ensuring understanding) followed by gentle physical assistance
- Teaching and practicing of preferred behaviours in order to help children habituate skills and learn self discipline
- Offering children age appropriate choices and assisting them to follow through