6 Davies Street
Whitemark
FLINDERS ISLAND
Phone: (03) 6359 2007
What is the Duck Pond?
The Duck Pond is an occasional child care centre which began in 1993. It is licensed by the Department of Education to care for up to 14 children at any one time.
We aim to care for children in a safe environment that provides for their social, emotional, physical and intellectual well-being.
The Centre operates under State Government regulations and receives Flinders Council and Commonwealth assistance. The Centre is run as a non-profit organisation to offer the community a choice of quality child care. The Flinders Council is the licensee. Funds are raised by a committee of parents/carers.
Enrolment
An enrolment form must be completed before a child attends the centre. Enrolment forms and fee relief information are available on request from the office. Immunisation records are to be viewed by the Director on enrolment.
Bookings may be made by ringing 03 6359 2007 between 8.30am and 4.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
When are we open?
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm.
It is important children are collected from the Centre on time to prevent distress. If you are unavoidably delayed, a phone call would be appreciated. If you have arranged for someone other than yourself to collect your child please remember to inform the Director.
Staff
Our trained staff aim to provide a quality children's programme suitable for occasional care. Staff have Senior First Aid Certificates with Child CPR updated annually.
Fees
Fees are to be paid daily weekly or monthly.
Fees: On application
Health Care Card holders: On application
What to bring?
Meals are not provided by the childcare centre, so please provide a packed lunch and drink for your child.
Morning & afternoon teas need to be provided in separate named containers. Lunch box & drink bottles also need to be named.
Please send sandwiches, fruit etc. No yoghurt, snack packs, chocolate coated biscuits, lollies, chips, noodles or nuts please.
All children need adequate clothing to suit weather changes. Please bring a sun hat or a warm hat as needed. Please apply sunscreen and provide your child with their own sunscreen for later use.
Please provide a change of clothes for all children, and name all clothing, lunch boxes, drink bottles and bags.
Sleeping Facilities
Cots and mattresses are available for babies and toddlers. To enable your child to feel more comfortable, you are welcome to leave strollers or prams at the Centre during your child's stay.
Health
Children are not to attend the Centre if they have; diarrhea, conjunctivitis, coughs and colds or a contagious illness. If, during the day, a child becomes ill, he or she will be isolated as best as possible and the parent/carer contacted to collect the child.
If your child needs medication please give it to a member of staff. Our medication record book is to be completed and signed so that a member of staff can administer the medication.
Would parents/carers please ensure that their enrolment form is kept up to date with new telephone numbers and addresses.
If you are in doubt about your child's suitability to be at the centre due to health reasons, please contact the Director before arriving. Alternatively consult your doctor.
The Centre is a smoke free environment.
Staff/Child Ratios
These are the staff/child ratios:
0 - 2 years - 1 staff to 3 children
0 - 3 years - 1 staff to 5 children
3 - 7 years - 1 staff to 10 children
or a combination of the above, at the discretion of the Director.
The Furneaux Child Care Centre is a community service.
If you have any comments at all,
please feel free to talk to the Director, the Council representative
on the Committee or an office-bearer of the Committee.
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