ECEC Provider in Focus: First Idea Family Day Care
First Idea Family Day Care is a family day care (FDC) service under the auspices of Nominated Supervisor Telgavati Subramanyam and Approved Provider First Idea Training Solutions Pty Ltd, ATF Gounder Family Trust.
The service has multiple educators in a variety of Eumemmerring Victoria locations, including Eumemmerring, Doveton, Hallam, Endeavour Hills, Dandenong, Hampton Park, Narre Warren, Berwick, Clyde, Cranbourne, Lynbrook, Keysborough, Carrum Downs, Pakenham, Springvale, and Glen Waverley.
What is the history of First Idea Family Day Care?
The provider is rated as meeting the National Quality Standard. Service approval was granted in May 2021.
What is the First Idea vision and approach to learning?
First Idea believes that children should have the opportunity to explore and have fun while stimulating their creative minds through a play-based program which is tailored to suit every child in its care; fostering all aspects of the child, family, cultural background and their community.
The provider strives to provide an environment where all children feel safe and secure while having fun; learning and developing at their own pace.
Are there any unique aspects to the First Idea Family Day Care offer?
First Idea Family Day Care has a Management team, which consists of educators, parents and members of the community and is responsible for strategic planning.
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