UWSEL Campbelltown named Most Outstanding Childcare Centre
Set on the sprawling UWS Campbelltown campus, the location of the UWS Unique Kids Early Learning Centre (UWSEL) Campbelltown is enough to spark imagination. Add water slides, magicians, book fairs, plenty of exploring and education, and it’s easy to see why the childcare centre was recently awarded Most Outstanding Childcare Centre by Macarthur Advertiser.
Children enrolled at UWSEL Campbelltown are offered many unique experiences. From heading off on mini excursions around the University campus to visiting the café, gardens and a life-sized chess set, the children are exposed to fun and real-life adventures – they have even had the opportunity to look at sculptures on a guided tour with an art curator from UWS.
Of course, the centre caters for all the usual stuff that kids love, too, with a sandpit and dirt patch, and an exercise program that’s designed to teach fundamental movement skills and cooperation. “Our vegetable patch is popular with children taking the produce to the kitchen and seeing it being cooked for their lunch,” says Lauren Ryman, the childcare centre’s Director. “Children also enjoy cooking, craft and messy play experiences. Building with various materials indoors and out is also very popular, and they enjoy exploring letters and writing their names. The children get to ‘sign in’ in the morning, just like their Mum and Dad do, with their own sign-in sheet.”
Fun events are held throughout the year, such as Pyjama Week, where staff and children spend the day in their PJs. Other fun activities include Wet and Wild Days complete with a waterslide (in warm weather); visits from Magic Craig, who puts on a show that teaches children about manners, feelings and respect for others; and a book fair. “In NAIDOC Week, we celebrated by incorporating multiculturalism and inviting families to our centre to show and discuss their cultures,” says Lauren. “Some families also brought in tasting plates for the children to try.”
Lauren says winning the award for Most Outstanding Childcare Centre recognises the dedication and hard work of the centre’s staff. “It’s recognition from the community that we are giving the children of Campbelltown the best start to their future,” she explains.
UWSEL Campbelltown offers flexibility for families and fee discounts for staff and students of UWS and strives to ensure the children have a fun yet educational experience. “We aim to ensure they are well-prepared for the future and for their schooling lives,” says Lauren. “We believe it is our role to give the families and children the tools and skills they need to succeed in their educational journey.”
UWS has Early Learning Childcare Centres on Bankstown, Blacktown, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta and Penrith campuses. To find out more about the childcare centre on your campus, visit the UWS Early Learning Childcare Centres webpage (opens in a new window).
To find out more about UWSEL Campbelltown, visit the Campbelltown childcare centre’s webpage (opens in a new window).
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