Lennox Head – Opening Early 2020
Harmony Lennox Head, is expected to open its doors early 2020. The centre will cater for up to 98 children aged from 6 weeks to 5 years, with dedicated activity rooms and a huge outdoor play area to make the most of Lennox Head’s natural surroundings and coastal lifestyle.
Opening hours: 6:30am and 6:30pm
Age range: 6 weeks to 5 years
Address: Hutley Drive, Lennox Head NSW 2478
Early Learning tailored to your child.
From 6 weeks old to 5 years old, Harmony Early Learning Journey carves a pathway from early education to schooling success.
Babies.
0-2 yrs
We are committed to the wellbeing of your baby and foster a sense of home right at our centre. Communicating with you every step of the way, we take special care to ensure your baby has a safe, secure and encouraging environment for their growth and development.
Toddlers.
2-3 yrs
We know big changes happen during this time like increased independence and more curious questions. Our educators welcome each toddler with open arms and patience. With your input, we give toddlers an environment to explore and learn at their own pace.
Pre-school / Kindergarten.
3-5 yrs
The pre-school and kindergarten years are critical in preparing your child for school and life. We expose children to abundant learning opportunities involving nature, literacy, numeracy, emotional development, confidence-building, social engagement and more.
Lennox Head centre details.
| Facilities |
|---|
| 6 large spacious studios with an abundance of resources |
| Premium bespoke outdoor play area |
| Unique, custom designed centre fit out |
| Inclusions |
|---|
| All meals prepared fresh on site daily |
| Bedding + linen |
| Nappies & wipes |
Our Studios
| Studio | Age Range | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Willow | 0–12 months | 12 |
| Eden | 12–24 months | 16 |
| Sage | 2–3 years | 15 |
| Luna | 2–3 years | 15 |
| Aura | 3 years+ | 20 |
| Echo | 4 years+ | 20 |
A Typical Day At Harmony Lennox Head
| Time | Nursery (0-2 years) | Toddlers (2-3 years) | Kindergarten (3-5 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.30am | Children + Parents Welcomed, Breakfast is served | Children + Parents Welcomed, Breakfast is served | Children + Parents Welcomed, Breakfast is served |
| 7.00am-9.00am | Free Movement Indoor/Outdoor Experiences + Free Play |
Indoor/Outdoor Experiences + Free Play |
Indoor/Outdoor Experiences + Free Play |
| 9:00am | Morning tea | Morning tea | Morning tea |
| 9.30 am-11.30am | Nursery Program Free Movement Sensory Experiences Exploration of Natural World Music |
Toddlers Program Creative experiences Peer Interactions (small + large) Literacy + Numeracy Music + Movement |
Kindergarten/School Readiness Program Literacy, numeracy Creative Arts Science + Natural World Technology Small + Large Group Experiences Physical Development Community + Culture |
| 11.30am | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 12.00pm-2.00pm | Sleep/Rest/Relaxation | Sleep/Rest/Relaxation | Sleep/Rest/Relaxation |
| 2.00pm – 3.00pm | Child Interest Led Indoor Experiences | Child Interest Led Indoor Experiences | Child Interest Led Indoor Experiences |
| 3.00 pm | Afternoon Tea | Afternoon Tea | Afternoon Tea |
| 3.30pm-6.30pm | Free Movement Outdoor Experiences + Free Play Late Snack provided |
Outdoor Experiences + Free Play Late Snack provided |
Outdoor Experiences + Free Play Late Snack provided |
Note: Children in the nursery are provided opportunity to rest and sleep in our climate/light controlled sleep studio. Calming music is played softly throughout the day to ease your child into relaxation and restful sleep.
Fees.
Same price for all age groups.
$115 /day
Before childcare subsidies are applied.
What’s included
Holistic Care- Health, Well Being & Creative Expression
Respectful Educators
Natural environments to explore, discover & play
Healthy & nutritious wholesome meals, set out in 4 week rotational seasonal menus, designed by a nutritionist
Nappies, Linen and an Welcome Pack including hat and tote bag
Active program to improve Gross Motor skills
Weekly Music Classes
Constant Connection via Storypark
Partnerships with Families & Communities
Lennox Head Floor Plans
We’re not just a daycare.
Built on the Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) philosophy – based on the respectful practices and life works of renowned childcare educator, Magda Gerber and researcher and pediatrician, Dr Emmi Pikler. Essentially a philosophy that empowers children to be competent and confident in their bodies and abilities.”allows children to solve problems without interference”.
Philosophy.
RIE philosophy focuses on the holistic learning and development of children. We create a calm and peaceful place for you child to build confidence in themselves and their abilities.
Curriculum.
We are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). The framework has a strong emphasis on play-based learning which will make the perfect environment for your child's growth.
Facilities.
Our state-of-the-art studio is equipped with everything your child may need, including daily necessities like nappies, wipes, bedding and all meals, included in the fees.
All Harmony Centres comply with the National Quality Standards (NQS) and National Quality Framework (NQF).
Healthy food.
A healthy, nutritious diet is essential to children’s development. That’s why we employ a chef to prepare nutritionally balanced healthy food.
Unique curriculum.
We are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) which forms the basis for our unique curriculum.
Storypark.
StoryPark is an individual online learning portfolio that each child receives on commencement with us, which allows families to be more involved in their child’s day and share in their journey.
Watch Storypark in action!
Frequently asked questions.
Q. What are your opening hours?
A. Our Centre is scheduled to open in June 2019. Our proposed hours are 7am to 6:30pm and we will be open 52 weeks of the year, closed only on public holidays.
Q. Are you Child Care Subsidy approved?
A. Yes we are! To aid in the payment of childcare fees, the Department of Human Services has provided access to Child Care Subsidy (CCS) for eligible families. Parents, please note it is your responsibility to apply for these schemes with the Family Assistance Office on 136 150. Once CCS is approved, you will need to provide the Centre with your Customer Reference Number (CRN) and date of birth (DOB) along with your child’s CRN and DOB so a formal enrolment can be made. Your benefit/rebate will then be subtracted from the full fees owing, leaving a gap fee which is the amount families pay to the Centre, meaning less out of pocket expense.
For further information:
www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/subjects/assistance-child-care-fees
www.mychild.gov.au/childcare-information/rebate
Q. When are my fees payable?
A. Fees are payable on the Friday of your child’s first week of care via Debit Success. Fees are payable one week in advance so in your child’s first week of care, two weeks fees with be debited.
Q. Can my child and I have an orientation before commencing care?
A. Yes you are more than welcome to orientate you child to our Lennox Head Centre. Once open, the Centre Manager will be booking orientation sessions at no charge however all enrolment documents must be returned and parents must stay on the premises.
Q. Do you have a minimum number of days my child has to attend?
A. Yes, we recommend a minimum of 2 days as we believe your child will benefit from building strong trusting relationships with their educators and peers and settle in more quickly the more frequently they attend.
Q. What do I need to bring on my child’s first day?
A. You only need bring a spare change of clothing and a water bottle for you child as we supply all meals, nappies, sunhat and bedding. For families who have littles ones in the nursery please bring bottles and formula/breast milk, if a comforter such as pacifiers, blanket or soft toys is required please feel free to bring this along too.
Q. Can I please come in for a tour before deciding whether we enrol our child?
A. Prior to opening we will be holding an open day which will be your first opportunity to meet the wonderful team and view our state of the art facilities. Please follow us on Facebook or call our friendly team on 1300 HARMONY to join our waitlist to receive the latest updates and an invitation to our open day.