News From Kylie
Hello and welcome to a brand new year full of excitement and new things. Firstly I would like to welcome all of our new families to our centre and look forward to working with you closer. I would also like to welcome back all of our families and hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year break.
I though I would introduce myself again and tell you a little about myself for all that are new to the service. My name is Kylie and I am the Centre Manager here at Piptree Tanah Merah. I have been here since the beginning when we opened 2007. I have grown within the centre starting as an educator up to Centre Manager. I also have a son who attend Piptree and is heading off to prep next year.
As we have a lot of vacancies throughout the centre due to our lovely schoolies moving on to primary school. I would like to put to you that if you would like extra days or know of anyone who is looking for care to recommend our centre.In return, you can receive up to 2 week's free childcare when the new enrolment mentions your name.Please see me for any further information as conditions apply.
We have recently gone through Assessment and Rating awaiting our results. They should be in with in two weeks. .Our team of professional Educators are always working hard to ensure we are all well and truly on track to meet all Quality Areas and this year we will be all about consolidating and continuing to improve in all areas.
Art Folders are something we ask for every year and we use them for your children's art portfolio. You can bring one in for us or for $3 we can purchase one for you
Sunscreen please remember to donate a bottle of sunscreen to the service or if you would prefer to donate $6 I can buy one for you.
Please be reminded to update you contact details and immunisations records so we are ready for 2019. This way we are off to a running start.
Kiosk
We have been finding that many parents are not signing their children in on arrival and out on departure each day.
It is a legal requirement that you sign your child in and out every day of attendance. In case of an emergency, Kiosk is used to check all children present.In case the system is down we have a folder with spare sign in sheets for you to use.Once the system is up and running again I will enter in the times of your arrival and you will be asked to confirm the next time you sign in. .A staff member is more than happy to assist you if you are having difficulty.
Fundraising
We will be starting some fundraising soon. .If you have any other ideas or suggestions please bring these ideas to me as all suggestions and ideas will be looked into. All funds raised throughout the year is spent on the children for special events and the end of year Christmas Party
Labelling your Child's Belongings
We can't emphasise enough the importance of labelling your children's belongings. There is a company called 'Label by Design', where you can order labels with your child's name on them specific to your needs.Otherwise we have marker pens located in each of the rooms for your convenience to label.
Calendar of Events
A Calendar of Events will be sent home soon, outlining all the upcoming events for 2019. Please keep an eye out for this, so you can pop it on your fridge and know exactly what is happening at the centre. We also have a copy for you in the foyer.
Reminders:
- Please remember to name all items. We are still having problems identifying each child's belongings and it is not fair to expect the children to know which is theirs when there are so many of the same type of article e.g. drink bottles etc.
- When taking holidays it is a requirement as per your enrolment agreement to give two weeks notice to request reduced rate holiday fees. Forms for Enrolment alterations are available at the front desk.
- Your parent pockets are located in your child's room. Please remember to empty them daily. Important information regarding the centre is contained therein.
- Please remember to ensure your child/ren
have a hat they all have piptree hats so please fell free to use our hat buckets outside each room and water as the days are getting longer and hotter. The children also require shoes as the ground
can get quite hot.
Rooms for 2019
Staff also will be having a few changes to their rooms and they are excited about taking on some new challenges.The continuity of care for the children and families was a driving force in making my decisions for 2019
Nursery – Miss Kerrie
Toddlers – Miss Sarah and Miss Suki
Buds – Miss Tiahn and Miss Havane
Blossoms– Miss Teagan
Poppies – Miss Brie and Miss Jamie-Lee
Schoolies and Bus driver – Miss Kamani
Lunch Floats – Miss Kate Miss Lucy and Miss Elle
Cook – Miss Tracy