Specialised Programs for o-6
Each room has specific, relevant programming designed to foster growth at each stage of your child’s early years. Programming is done based off frameworks provided by Earlyworks, and tailored to suit each child’s interests.
school readiness Program
Our Childcare-School Readiness Program focuses on cultivating essential skills and knowledge through engaging activities and tailored instruction. Our experienced educators foster a love for learning while nurturing each child’s unique strengths and abilities.
family owned for over 30 years
We’ve proudly been in childcare for over 30 years, and are grateful that we’re able to implement learnings from our experience on the ground into Dashing Ducks to be one of the best child care centres in Croydon, and to help your children reach their full potential.
Why Dashing Ducks
Childcare Croydon
Philosophy
At Dashing Ducks Preschool Croydon, we are committed to providing exceptional childcare that cherishes the unique qualities of each child. Our philosophy revolves around creating a safe, loving, and nurturing environment where children can develop their independence, learn the importance of teamwork, and gain the confidence to explore the world around them. We follow a child-centered approach that sparks their curiosity, nurtures critical thinking, and fosters their creativity.
Vision
Our vision is provide stimulating, inclusive Pre-School and childcare education and play environments in partnership with families and the local community. We achieve this by being committed to high-quality care, which values and supports the principles of early learning childhood education. You can expect that each child is loved and cared for by each and every Dashing Ducks staff member, and that each of our Ducklings have a say as to what they learn each day, with help from our Education Leaders of course!
An app that keeps you up to date with everything happening throughout your child’s day.
Updates during the day
Notifications that let you know what activities your child is doing in real-time
news
Never miss a thing! We update all the happenings within the centre on the app every day.
parent handbook
A handbook to refer back to at any time for any information that you may need.
Update information
Update your details at any time, including days of care, and medical records.
centre details
You can see our details including opening and holiday trading hours, educator details, and more!
Reports
Reports on how your child is doing throughout the day, where you can see the progress they've made!
Our Programs
Promoting healthy lifestyles from young, our educators practice Munch & Move every day with the children.
We introduce nutrition and fundamental movement, to support healthy growth and development.
Art & Craft is displayed throughout our centre, showcasing the creativity of not only your children, but our educators also!
Our ducklings learn about the oldest culture in the world, enabling respect for our land and people of all backgrounds and cultures.
We have a garden to plate philosphy, where we enjoy the fruit & veg that we grow with the children at the centre!
To develop communication skills and nurture our Ducklings creativity we emphasise learning through play.
Our meals are cooked on-site daily. Each meal is designed with the Australian food pyramid at top-of-mind.
The Dashing Ducks Prerschool school readiness program excels in preparing children for “big” school.
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We're currently accepting enrolments for ages 0-6 at our Croydon location. No need to search for childcare near me, you can book a tour using the button below!
