Our Philosophy
Our children's welfare, development and happiness are at the heart of the LCOCC program.
We aim to provide our children with a warm, supportive, and safe environment, which requires caring, passionate, and professional educators.
Therefore, we strive to offer our educators a stable, nurturing professional environment by fostering strong relationships with parents, families, and the broader community.

We believe:
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In honouring the diversity of culture, values and beliefs of other people,
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In valuing each child as a unique person and encouraging them to develop positive self-esteem in a supportive, secure and healthy environment,
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In the importance of committed and caring staff and encourage a stable, lasting relationship between them and the centre,
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In parents and educators building positive, long-term relationships and that families are given opportunities to participate in the program according to their needs and interests,
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In playing an important part in the local community through the provision of flexible care services,
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In a sustainable environment that will seek to stimulate each child to appreciate their natural surroundings and its resources,
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In an environment that is open ended, stimulating, nurturing and adaptable to the individual needs of each child,
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In nurturing creativity and spontaneity and developing a sense of belonging and community within the learning environment.
Our children:
Introduced to an educational play-based program to assist each child to grow and develop at their own pace with the guidance and support by all educators:
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Free to express their feelings and interests,
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Show confidence, curiosity, and imagination,
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Are independent and have good self-esteem,
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respect for themselves and others,
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are friendly and show caring behaviour,
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show their full potential both emotionally and physically,
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foster and reinforce self-control,
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have an understanding and appreciation of the rights and feelings of other people.
We support our beliefs through:
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Implementation of a child-centric program curriculum in line with the Early Years Learning Framework, where programs reflect children’s needs, interests and strengths so that they are actively involved in their learning,
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A strong emphasis on the concepts of Belonging, Being and Becoming.