Coastal Family Day Care operate long day care centres for 3-5 year old children in Upper Burnie and Riana.

WHAT IS OUR 3-5 YEAR OLD PROGRAM?

This service is an early year’s education and care program that is provided in a registered approved service, managed by Coastal Family Day Care Scheme. The program is facilitated by qualified educators including an Early Childhood Teacher, all with experience and a passion for education and care in the Early Years sector.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF OUR 3-5 YEAR OLD PROGRAM?

• Current research confirms the importance of strong relationships with significant adults to a child’s early learning; Coastal Connection’s small group environment facilitates strong bonds and promotes effective early learning and social development.
• Provides education and care for children specifically to the 3 -5 years development: offering the opportunity of learning with similar age groups and development and tailoring to the specific needs and interest of individual children.
• Provides experiences which reflect the diversity of our community and the school’s community.

Coastal Connections Burnie

Our centre in Upper Burnie is currently licenced to educate and care for a small group of 3 to 5 year old children, this homely setting provides a safe and secure learning environment.

Coastal Connections Riana

Attached to Riana Primary School, this childcare on a school setting that provides a safe and secure learning environment. This service has spaces for 3-5 year olds and an Outside School Hours Care program runs alongside the 3-5 year old service.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE?

• Children can be nurtured and cared for in a safe and secure environment after school.
• Participation in an Outside School Hours program based and planned on the ‘My Time Our Place’ Learning Framework tailoring the specific needs and interest of individual children.
• Provides experiences which reflect the diversity of our community and the school’s community.