Possum Room: Three months to one year

Catering to our youngest children, the Possum room has a calm, relaxing environment, in which even the youngest babies are encouraged to learn and explore with the support of the friendly staff in the room. The Possum room caters for up to 8 children under 1 year of age with 3 staff members whose focus is on ensuring each child feels secure in a caring and nurturing environment.

Staff meet with the parents to learn about each child‘s individual routine and to understand the needs and expectations of each family. We discuss the home routine with the families to ensure we are providing consistent care for each child.

Families are encouraged to share ideas and experiences enjoyed by their young child, special events such as a visit to Grandmas house, going to the park, meeting a friend, or going to a birthday party. These ideas together with the staff observations will help us plan a program which is stimulating, developmentally appropriate and offers many opportunities to explore, including a range of sensory experiences. 

Leaving Bubs for the First Time

Staff understand that this can be an emotional and stressful time for parents, who are often leaving their child with a carer for the first time. So we invite parents to call for updates and reassurance throughout the day. Breastfeeding mothers are welcome to come any time to feed their child. Introducing children to solid foods is also planned carefully with families; staff will always ask families what solids have been introduced at home and discuss meal plans.

The centre follows the SIDS guidelines for safe sleeping, and staff will discuss specific settling techniques with families to ensure each child has a calm and secure experience.