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We are a privately owned family Centre with a contact Director who is also the licensee of the centre. I am more than happy to see you about any management queries, staffing, your child, the building or equipment maintenance, or any other matter relating to the Centre. If you require an in depth appointment, this can be easily arranged at a mutually convenient time. Any queries regarding fees can also be directed to the management. If management needs to consult with a parent about anything, you will either get a phone call, a note in your child’s pocket or personally spoken to while at the Centre.
All staff within the Centre comply with the the Office for Early Childhood Education and Care Queensland and comply with their qualification regulations. We have a total of 12 staff, this include administration staff, group leaders, assistants, maintenance and casuals. In your child’s room you will see staff names and their qualifications.
All teaching staff in the Montessori Journey have their traditional qualifications eg. Cert 111, Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Childrens Services and also hold extra qualifications in the Montessori method of Education or are presently training in it. The Montessori Journey teaching program uses various methods of teaching your child, the main one is using the self-correcting, self-motivation, hands on learning materials. All Staff are also certified in First Aid and CPR or may be in the process of updating thier qualifications.
• There are opportunities for confidential discussions between staff and families, please feel free to ask and a
suitable time will be arranged
• Parent/Teacher interviews will be held on request either by the child’s family or the teacher to discuss your
child’s development and progress.
• A suggestion/comments slot through the reception desk.
• Our annual Christmas function.
• Parent/staff committee organises functions for parents and children.
• Please take the time to read any notices on our notice board.
• We encourage all parents with any concerns or suggestions to express them (no matter how small). We are
all working together in the best interest of your child.
• A newsletter.
• Staff rosters change weekly, some daily, so that all staff have regular opportunities to share information
with families about the child’s progress/interest experiences and significant events during pick up and drop
off times.
Parents are invited to stay and watch their child at work, only once they have settled in their room. Staff are delighted when parents give their time and expertise to enrich our program. We do have a parent roster and ask that there be no more than one parent at a time observing their child in a room.
If you or a family member has any skills, talents or an interest that you would like to share with the children, we would love to hear from you.
We are always seeking your views to encourage family participation and involvement in our Centre.
Recommended reading- Currently not available through the Parent Library but well worth sourcing:
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The Secret of Childhood by Maria Montessori
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The Absorbent Mind by Maria Montessori
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The Discovery of the Child by Maria Montessori
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The Montessori Method by Maria Montessori
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Montessori Play and Learn by Lesley Britton
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Teaching Montessori in the Home by E.Hainstock
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Nurturing the Spirit by Aline D.Wolf
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