Sunday Territorian

A new centre for your rural kids

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MANILTOA Children’s Centre is in the final stages of constructi­on in Coolalinga, near the Coolalinga Shopping Centre.

Scheduled to open in early August, the centre has been designed with a natural flow between the indoor and outdoor environmen­ts, where children can explore and discover in a play-based learning environmen­t.

There are four flexible groupings (infants, toddlers, Kinder and Preschool) based on age and developmen­tal observatio­n and children move through spaces in collaborat­ion with families and educators.

The fundamenta­l premise of the design is removing any institutio­nal architectu­re and creating a home like environmen­t that is warm, welcoming and inspires early learning.

Our curriculum philosophy and belief that children have the right to learn and develop in a caring environmen­t drives the play based educationa­l program. We will also be offering a preschool program (for children turning 4 years old before June 30) that will run five days a week from 9am to 2pm with a qualified early childhood teacher.

For enrolment inquires please fill out the inquiry form on our website territory childcare group.org.au.

Intake will be staged over August, September and October and will be based on an initial family orientatio­n of the centre with opportunit­ies for you to tell us about your child, ask any questions, have a tour of the centre, discuss our philosophy and educationa­l approach.

Territory Child Care Group offers a range of high-quality education and care services including Darwin Family Day Care, Murraya Children’s Centre, Bees Creek Outside School Hours and Vacation Care.

If you are looking for affordable, quality education and care or are interested in a career as an educator visit territoryc­hildcaregr­oup.org.au.

 ??  ?? Constructi­on is underway at the site of the new childcare facility. INSET PICTURES: Photos from existing Territory Childcare Group locations
Constructi­on is underway at the site of the new childcare facility. INSET PICTURES: Photos from existing Territory Childcare Group locations

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