Chabad Glen Eira Creche aims to teach and stimulate a love of learning. Jewish values, customs and traditions are seamlessly merged into a general curriculum based on the guidelines of the NQS and VEYLDF.
Educators create learning environments where children feel safe and nurtured; where they can explore their world, are encouraged to make choices, and are respected for their individuality. Children are seen as capable, able learners. Our programs aim to facilitate and support their learning, development and awe of the world around them. Our curriculum emerges with a combination of the children’s interests and intentional teaching.
Our curriculum is built on the practice principles and outcomes of the VEYLDF – “All children experience learning that is engaging and builds success for life”.
Belonging – to my family, friends and the community; this concept shapes who children are and who they can become
Being – a time to be, to seek and make meaning of the world
Becoming – children’s identities, knowledge, understandings, capacities, skills and relationships change as children learn and grow and allow children to fully participate in society
All our educators are qualified with a certificate III or a diploma in early childhood education and care. They are also trained in first Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis management.
Extra –Curricular activities
Our Centre teaches and promotes a love of Judaism and Jewish values in conjunction with a general curriculum. The culture and customs are taught through song, story, art and drama. Themes focus around the Jewish calendar, Shabbat, Tefilla (prayers) and Brachot (blessings for food) are sung daily. Children love participating in morning prayers and in the weekly Shabbat party and Challah Baking.
The Hebrew language is taught and integrated into the program. Our many Hebrew speaking teachers are encourage to use the language throughout the day so children become familiar with it.
To further enrich and enhance our program, we also offer weekly music sessions by an outside teacher and birthday parties.
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Led by Karen Maltz, the team in babies’ room is energetic yet calm and organized. The educators are mothers and grandmothers as well as teachers with hearts overflowing with love. Together with their many years of experience, qualifications and extensive knowledge, they create an environment where babies, and their parents, are nurtured and respected as the remarkable little beings they are.
Please note we accept babies from 6 months old.
“ I love meeting the children, bonding with them, nurturing and educating them. I am so lucky to be surrounded by an amazing team of educators at Chabad Glen Eira, all of whom are so special and each bring to the room their own ideas and experience.”
Karen – Room Leader
Led by Leanne Kretzmer these remarkable little people emerge from babyhood to toddlerhood. Their energy, burst of language and innate need to explore is cultivated by a team who share the children’s passion for discovery and love of play. With gentle and loving care, these educators guide them through life’s little lessons of becoming social, independent beings who adopt a love for learning.
“ I love working with children and their families at Chabad Glen Eira. I have a background in social work and I am always looking for ways to further my understanding of children and their development”
Leanne K – Room Leader
We loved being at GEC for the 3rd time! I thought my daughter would never settle but she did and she matured so much. It is the only place where she’ll try new food and love it! Thanks for another great year.
Led by Diana Verastegui Brunal, the educators in this room draw on their extensive knowledge, creativity and amazing energy to create an environment that is stimulating and filled with learning. The children are gently encouraged towards increased independence, more skilful social skills and an ability to understand and regulate their emotions. Children are encouraged to participate in and contribute to the curriculum. All this is done with boundless love and hugs and celebrations of their achievements.
“I am constantly looking for innovative ways to educate children and enhance their potential. My planning and work at Chabad Glen Eira always reflects and is lead by the children’s strengths, abilities and interests.”
Diana – Room Leader
