(02) 4423 1346 | Kids Korner Combined Occasional Care Centre Inc
About us
SERVICES OFFERED IN NOWRA CENTRE
Preschool, Occasional Care, Before and After School Care, Vacation Care
SERVICES OFFERED IN CALLALA BAY
Before and After School Care
Kids Korner Combined Occasional Care Centre Inc. is Community Based, not for profit child care service operating in two locations - Nowra and Callala Bay.
The main Centre and office is located on Park Road in Nowra with before and after school services offered also in Callala Bay.
State and Federal Governments provide funding to Kids Korner Combined Occasional Care Centre. Kids Korner Combined Occasional Childcare Centre has been operating for over 25 years in the Shoalhaven. The Management Committee is comprised of parents that use our service and is essential for the Centre's operation.
We encourage and welcome any participation in our program. If you have any concerns please feel you can speak to the staff. If you wish to discuss your childs progress, behaviour or development, appointments are available. We also encourage parents to subscribe to our newsletters and visit our website news section often to stay updated on what is happening at Kids Korner.
State and Federal Governments provide funding to Kids Korner Combined Occasional Care Centre. Kids Korner Combined Occasional Childcare Centre has been operating for over 25 years in the Shoalhaven. The Management Committee is comprised of parents that use our service and is essential for the Centre's operation.
We encourage and welcome any participation in our program. If you have any concerns please feel you can speak to the staff. If you wish to discuss your childs progress, behaviour or development, appointments are available. We also encourage parents to subscribe to our newsletters and visit our website news section often to stay updated on what is happening at Kids Korner.
WHO OWNS THE CENTRE AND THE BUILDING?
The Nowra Centre is located at 23-25 Park Road in East Nowra in a Shoalhaven City Council owned building. Kids Korner Combined Occasional Care Centre Inc is a community based centre, running on a non for profit principle and relying heavily on parental and community support.
WHAT IS THE KIDS KORNER PHILOSOPHY?
Our philosophy and aim is to provide quality programs, including the new EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework) and "My Time, Our Place", creating a welcoming environment where all children and families are respected and valued. The programs are play based with specific emphasis on the importance of communication and language (including early literacy and numeracy) and social and emotional development. We aim to ensure that all children are equally treated without bias, regardless of sex, race, ability and culture.
WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE?
NOWRA
Preschool (Dolphin Room)
Occasional Care (Jellyfish Room)
Before and After School Care
Vacation Care
CALLALA BAY
Before and After School Care
CALLALA BAY
ARE THE STAFF QUALIFIED?
Yes. Kids Korner educators are dedicated and work in partnership with children and their families respecting culture, race, religion, identity and language.
The staff are Qualified and trained in their recognised field of work.
Kids Korner educators provide programs that ensure children receive through play based learning, quality teaching that maximises their potential and develops the foundations for success.
These programs recognize the importance of communication and language including literacy and numeracy and social and emotional development.
The staff are Qualified and trained in their recognised field of work.
Kids Korner educators provide programs that ensure children receive through play based learning, quality teaching that maximises their potential and develops the foundations for success.
These programs recognize the importance of communication and language including literacy and numeracy and social and emotional development.
HOW DO I ENROL MY CHILD?
If you are thinking of enrolling your child at Kids Korner (Nowra or Callala), please fill in our pre-enrolment enquiry form. After receiving your submitted form, our centre staff will contact you to discuss your specific circumstances in more detail as well as place availability or the length of current waiting list.
WHAT ARE THE FEES?
Exact amount to be paid depends on each family's circumstances. Kids Korner require payment on a PAY AS YOU GO scheme.
We accept cash payments & cheques. At the centre, we have EFTPOS and credit card facilities. Centrepay and Internet transfers are also an option. Our office can help you with all fee enquiries.
Families using Approved Child Care such as Kids Korner, are eligible for subsidies to help reduce their fees.
HOW DO I CLAIM CHILD CARE BENEFIT?
Child care Benefit is a subsidy that is income assessed through Centrelink. To be eligible families must be registered with Centrelink. After enrolling with our service Centrelink will advise us the amount you pay.
To find out more please call your Centrelink – Family Assistance Office (136150).
To find out more please call your Centrelink – Family Assistance Office (136150).
HOW DO I CLAIM CHILD CARE TAX REBATE?
Child Care Tax Rebate is additional financial assistance. CCTR is a payment to parents or guardians who are working, studying or training. CCTR is not income assessed, although you must be registered with Centrelink.
To find out more please call your Centrelink – Family Assistance Office (136150).
To find out more please call your Centrelink – Family Assistance Office (136150).
HEALTH & SPECIAL NEEDS INFO:
Suncreen
Sunscreen is available for parents to apply to children, although we encourage application before arrival. With consent sunscreen will be reapplied before pm play.
Medication
Staff are permitted to administer prescription prescribed medication only. Children must be on medication for at least 24 hours before continuing child care.
Asthma
Kids Korner, with the aid of NSW Health, have developed an Asthma plan procedure for the Centre. If your child does have Asthma we can help.
Infectious Diseases
In fairness to your child and other children using the centre, do not send your child with any infectious/contagious disease.
Cough or Runny nose (persistent green/yellow in colour), Measles, Mumps, Chicken Pox, Hand Foot & Mouth, Streptococcal Sore throat, Head Lice, Ring Worm, Impetigo, Conjunctivitis, Scabies, Diarrhoea
Kids Korner has a policy concerning the signs, symptoms and exclusion periods of these diseases. A letter from your child’s doctor will be required to clear their return to the centre.
Kids Korner has a HEALTHY FOOD POLICY.
Please provide healthy lunch and snack options for your child.
Sunscreen is available for parents to apply to children, although we encourage application before arrival. With consent sunscreen will be reapplied before pm play.
Medication
Staff are permitted to administer prescription prescribed medication only. Children must be on medication for at least 24 hours before continuing child care.
Asthma
Kids Korner, with the aid of NSW Health, have developed an Asthma plan procedure for the Centre. If your child does have Asthma we can help.
Infectious Diseases
In fairness to your child and other children using the centre, do not send your child with any infectious/contagious disease.
Cough or Runny nose (persistent green/yellow in colour), Measles, Mumps, Chicken Pox, Hand Foot & Mouth, Streptococcal Sore throat, Head Lice, Ring Worm, Impetigo, Conjunctivitis, Scabies, Diarrhoea
Kids Korner has a policy concerning the signs, symptoms and exclusion periods of these diseases. A letter from your child’s doctor will be required to clear their return to the centre.
Kids Korner has a HEALTHY FOOD POLICY.
Please provide healthy lunch and snack options for your child.