OUR SERVICES
Meals
The foods we eat provide our body with the nutrients we need to stay healthy. Good nutrition is the balanced eating of a variety of foods, and is especially important for children, as they require a large amount of nutrients for growth and development. Research has shown that, when offered a variety of healthy foods, children can and do make good choices. It is also important to provide preschool children with a good foundation in healthy eating, as most children have formed lifelong eating habits before they reach school age.
At Woodlands and Lonsdale House we provide a 5 week rotational menu according to the season developed by our exceptional kitchen teams. Where a child has a food allergy or sensitivity, discussions will take place in order to accomodate their individual needs.
At Woodlands and Lonsdale House we provide a 5 week rotational menu according to the season developed by our exceptional kitchen teams. Where a child has a food allergy or sensitivity, discussions will take place in order to accomodate their individual needs.
Weekly Incursions
Each week the children have incursions to the Centre, to enhance the curriculum from the community. Music, Dance and fitness classes provide an opportunity for children to extend their creative and self expression skills. As part of the curriculum entertainers visit the service to share their special skills, for example, drama and literature performances, librarians and community service representatives. Information is displayed on the front door or near children’s attendance books prior to the visits stating the date and time. Any volunteers or visitors to the service must provide a Working with Children Check before they are permitted entry.
Before and After School Care
Both Centres provide Before and After school care for local families, providing essential care for families beyond our long day care service. Children are transported to school in the morning via the Centre buses and collected each afternoon .
Woodlands House Childcare locations:
Before School Care - Woodlands House, 12 Wyatt St, Ocean Grove VIC 3226. 7.00am - 9.00am
After School Care - Wallington Primary School, 608-610 Wallington Rd, Wallington VIC 3222. 3.30pm - 6.00pm
Lonsdale House Childcare locations:
Before School Care - Lonsdale House, 2 Old Geelong, Ocean Grove. 7.00am - 9.00am
After School Care - Queenscliff Primary School, Cnr Stokes St & Stevens St, Queenscliff VIC 3225. 3.00pm - 6.00pm
Woodlands House Childcare locations:
Before School Care - Woodlands House, 12 Wyatt St, Ocean Grove VIC 3226. 7.00am - 9.00am
After School Care - Wallington Primary School, 608-610 Wallington Rd, Wallington VIC 3222. 3.30pm - 6.00pm
Lonsdale House Childcare locations:
Before School Care - Lonsdale House, 2 Old Geelong, Ocean Grove. 7.00am - 9.00am
After School Care - Queenscliff Primary School, Cnr Stokes St & Stevens St, Queenscliff VIC 3225. 3.00pm - 6.00pm
School Holiday Program
School - aged children are taken on a combination of excursions including visits to the MCG, Sovereign Hill, The Potato Shed for performances, Movies, the Family Pet and Aquarium, Ten Pin Bowling and other events during their holidays. The program is released 3-4 weeks prior for families to allow time to book their children in.
Due to Covid - 19 excursions and incursions have been limited, however as restrictions ease we will slowly be reintroducing these to the program.
Due to Covid - 19 excursions and incursions have been limited, however as restrictions ease we will slowly be reintroducing these to the program.
