Educational Program
Nightcliff Family Centre offers education and development for your child in a safe, nurturing and rewarding environment. Our holistic approach to learning allows children to learn at their own pace. Our Educators are guided by The Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standard. At Nightcliff Family Centre our objectives are to allow children to thrive through play, supporting their social and emotional wellbeing, language, cognitive and physical development.
Supportive Activities
Here at Nightcliff Family Centre, we know children LOVE to keep busy and also be inspired by the world around them. We offer many experiences to expand their learning and physical development. These include:
- Hey Dee Ho (Dancing /Yoga experience)
- Indigenous Cultural Immersion
- Gymnastics
- Top End Critters animal encounters
- Excursion to the beach/park
- Nightcliff Library Storytime Visits
Community
As a not-for-profit centre, family and the community are at the core of all we do. We don’t just welcome parent and family involvement we encourage it!! We strive for open communication and actively seek out information about your child to aid with their care. Bringing families into the centre to enjoy, participate and connect with their child’s learning creates a wonderful sense of community and builds trusting relationships. Children learn best when they feel they belong, feel secure and trust those around them. We hold several community events throughout the year such as:
- Grandparent days
- Art and Craft days
- Annual Family Fun Day
- Cultural celebration days
Sustainability/Environment
Being in the Territory we are blessed with wonderful weather, and we celebrate this by spending a lot of our play time outdoors. Here at Nightcliff Family Centre children are free to feel the earth beneath their feet, smell the scent of the garden and breathe in the fresh air. Our centre has chickens, vegetable gardens, water play areas, and a sensory fairy garden all accessible to children to extend their learning. We offer plenty of shade, bike riding pathways, sandpits and climbing areas.