ABOUT US

Community Kids Haven Knoxfield is a childcare and early learning centre situated in the heart of Knoxfield, in-between the Scoresby and Ferntree Gully area. Our care and teaching approach incorporates the Reggio Emilia philosophy. At the core of this philosophy is an assumption that children form their own personality during the early years of development and that they are endowed with “a hundred languages”, through which they can express their ideas. Additionally, we have a strong focus on natural elements and focus on education based around what the child displays interest in to ensure optimum engagement and advancements in their educational voyage in their early learning journey. We always emphasise the importance of parent input, participation and involvement into our program. Our team make every effort to establish an open, positive and trusting relationship with the parents.

We believe children have the right to be treated equally in an equitable environment that respects and positively acknowledges each child regardless of race, culture, gender, class, disability and age. We encourage our children to respect and value differences in others and themselves.

OUR MISSION

Educators and Management of CKH endeavour to provide a:

  • Friendly environment that is safe and inviting for children, families and educators;
  • Stimulating program that is accessible to all children and whilst being based on individual strengths also provides challenges to promote their development;
  • Working environment that encourages educators to be creative and continue their learning process through professional development and mentoring from other educators.

OUR VISION

Our vision for CKH children: to develop a passion to learn and discover more about their world through play in an environment that is safe, secure, caring while embracing diversity and individuality;

Our vision for CKH families: to feel a belonging to the centre and participate in their child’s learning through program input and collaboration between families and educators ;

Our vision for CKH educators: to be part of a team that embraces and promotes each individual members strengths and respects and considers each persons opinions, beliefs and values.