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ABOUT MARSDEN ELC
- Our History
- Long Day Care
- Kindergarten Program
- Before and After School Care
- Our Philosophy
- Our Mission
- Our Cultural Heritage
Opened 2014, Australian Early Leaning Colleges by Adam & Noahs are a new model for childcare, designed specifically to nurture development with the inclusion of family’s needs in today’s ever-changing environments.
The founder Georgiana Karam found a gap in the industry when looking for a long daycare that provided the love, care and educational needs she was looking for her own children. With no facility out there meeting the high expectations she was looking for she created a College that not only cared for the children within but also focused on developing an exceeding educational program. To complete her vision she built a state-of-the-art building and outdoor adventure area that is now know as Adam and Noah Early Learning College. Georgiana Karam named the colleges after her two sons: Adam Karam and Noah Karam.
At Marsden Early Learning College, we embrace the Early Years Learning Framework adhere to the centre’s philosophy that ‘builds on the child’s own experience we foster children’s empowerment through a holistic approach to children’s learning. Our highly trained and dedicated educators understand that play is vital in shaping the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of every child.Our approach is child-centred, where children learn and explore in a safe, supportive and caring environment which fosters positive quality responsive and reciprocal relationships and develops a strong sense of wellbeing and belonging.In addition to embracing the Early Years Learning Framework here at Adam and Noah Early College, we offer extra-curricular programmes including:
Long Day Care
•Academic Curriculum
Language, Maths, Science
•The Five Senses Course
Eco, Health/Safety, Social Skills, Arts, Cooking
•Engineering Course
•Computer Course
•Drama & Acting
Poetry, Singing, Dance, Drama, Puppetry
•Music
Professional Music Teacher
•Sports
Soccer, Basketball, Athletics, Gymnastics, BadmintonKindergarten
At Marsden Early Learning College, we embrace the Early Years Learning Framework adhere to the centre’s philosophy that ‘builds on the child’s own experience we foster children’s empowerment through a holistic approach to children’s learning. Our highly trained and dedicated educators understand that play is vital in shaping the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of every child.Our approach is child-centred, where children learn and explore in a safe, supportive and caring environment which fosters positive quality responsive and reciprocal relationships and develops a strong sense of wellbeing and belonging.In addition to embracing the Early Years Learning Framework here at Marsden Early College, we offer extra-curricular programmes including:
Long Day Care
•Academic Curriculum
Language, Maths, Science
•The Five Senses Course
Eco, Health/Safety, Social Skills, Arts, Cooking
•Engineering Course
•Computer Course
•Drama & Acting
Poetry, Singing, Dance, Drama, Puppetry
•Music
Professional Music Teacher
•Sports
Soccer, Basketball, Athletics, Gymnastics, BadmintonKindergarten
At Marsden Noah Early Learning College, we embrace the Early Years Learning Framework adhere to the centre’s philosophy that ‘builds on the child’s own experience we foster children’s empowerment through a holistic approach to children’s learning. Our highly trained and dedicated educators understand that play is vital in shaping the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of every child.Our approach is child-centred, where children learn and explore in a safe, supportive and caring environment which fosters positive quality responsive and reciprocal relationships and develops a strong sense of wellbeing and belonging.In addition to embracing the Early Years Learning Framework here at Marsden Early College, we offer extra-curricular programmes including:
Before and After School Care
•Breakfast
•Outdoor physical play
•Departure to school After School Care
•Arrive at school
•Afternoon tea
•Homework classes
•Sports
•Playtime in Outdoor World Adventure 3 Playtime inside activities
•Excursions to Indoor Playground
Vacation Care
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We believe that when teachers nurture children’s interests with warmth and care, both adults and children grow and learn together.
At Marsden Early Learning College we provide a stimulating and safe environment that promotes challenges. We provide an environment which stimulates child initiated activities with uninterrupted periods of play alongside Educators, facilitating and scaffolding children’s endeavours.
Our philosophy builds on the child’s own experiences, knowledge, skills, attitudes, needs, interests, and views of the world to foster empowerment.
To learn and develop to their potential, children must be respected and valued as individuals. We encourage children to become independent and lifelong learners by providing equal educational opportunities for all.
Learning and development with a holistic approach will be integrated through: routines, activities, and contexts that have meaning for the children, opportunities for open-ended exploration and play and consistent warm relationships that connect everything together.
We foster children’s well-being by supporting families, respecting their culture, knowledge and community, aiming to build strong connections and consistency among all aspects of the child’s world. We welcome family input into our program and encourage all families to participate. Marsden Early Learning College recognises significant community events and actively seek inclusion in these.
At Marsden Early Learning College we work to establish high quality relationships. Educators are open in communication, engaging active listening skills and building a shared understanding between children, families, colleagues and communities through positive, responsive, reciprocal and respectful interactions. We understand that modelling appropriate social behaviours gives children the chance to learn this.
At Marsden Early Learning College, dispositions are important “learning outcomes”. To encourage robust dispositions to reason, investigate and collaborate, children will be immersed in a community where people discuss boundaries, are fair, explore questions about how things work, and help each other.
Our holistic approach to teaching benefits children in their social, emotional and physical development from infant stage right up until they go to school.
Our Kindergarten Program provides a learning environment that encourages children to think, investigate, explore and solve problems independently.
Here at Marsden Early Learning College we promote school readiness by implementing a balanced, intentional and child initiated learning experiences and developing an active relationship with our local primary schools. These programs are built on positive relationships between families, children, educators and the community.
To provide a strong academic foundation for each student going above and beyond delivering unlimited early years learning opportunities, with a focus on learning through play
Our culture provides us with a sense of who we are and offers us avenues to better understand and appreciate the heritage of different communities. We are passing on to future generations by providing each child learning opportunities about social practices, rituals and festive events, oral traditions and expressions, performing arts, knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe, traditional craftsmanship, sports and music.
EXPOLORE MARSDEN ELC
Earth Explorers Junior
0 – 24 months
Earth Explorers Senior
0 – 24 months
Saturn Explorers
2 – 3 years
Pluto Explorers
3 years – prep
Neptune Explorers Junior
3 years – prep
Jupiter Explorers Senior
3 years – prep
Before & After School Care
prep – 13 years
Vacation Care
prep – 13 years
UPCOMING EVENTS
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HOURS
The College is open between 6:00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday. The core hours of the curriculum will run from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. The College is open 52 weeks per the calendar year and is only closed for Public Holidays.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL
Morning
6:00AM – 9:00AM
2:00PM – 6:00PM
FEES
Our fees are $141.00 per day before CCS applies. For a maximum subsidy of 95% with 100hrs per fortnight, the gap will start from $13.75 per day (that’s all you have to pay per day out of pocket). Included in this cost we offer an exceeding rating Centre with friendly staff and outstanding Educators caring for your child. We supply all meals including breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack fully prepared with fresh ingredients by our fully qualified chefs, as well as nappies, linen and generic formula. We offer you no enrolment fee childcare. Upon enrolment you will receive one uniform set for free.
Before and After School Care.
Before School Care: $49.00 per day with a minimum $7.10 per day after Childcare subsidies applied.
After School Care: $59.00 per day with a minimum $8.55 per day after Childcare subsidies applied.
Conditions: New childcare subsidies applicable from July 10 2023
Both services include a freshly prepared meal made with fresh ingredients by our fully qualified chefs.
The following Schools are on our pick up and drop off lists:
• Burrowes State School
• St Francis College
• Crestmead State School
• Marsden State School
**We are open to adding additional schools to this list upon request
UNIFORM
At Adam & Noah College we like to promote equality from the youngest possible age. One of the ways we have implemented this is through our uniform. We discourage students wearing branded and fashion orientated clothes and push for an equal social economic environment within the campus. Besides the benefits of our children’s emotional growth, taking care of a uniform destined for the messy adventures of day to day play in childcare has practical advantages.
Uniform Prices:
Uniform set $30
Soccer set $30
Onesies $10
T-shirt $10
Hats $15
Accessories $2.50
Thermoses $14.95
Lunchbox $10
Umbrella $4.95
FOOD & FORMULA
At Marsden Early Learning College we believe that good food habits need to be developed at an early age, all foods served at Adam and Noah Early Learning College are freshly prepared in our own kitchen. We follow strict nutrition guidelines set out by Nutrition Australia to ensure that children are receiving all the vital nutrients and minerals they require to grow. It is important that we are meeting the nutritional, social, cultural and educational needs of the children in our care. If you are concerned about what foods your child is encouraged to eat or your child has special dietary requirements, we encourage parents to see the office staff who will be happy to discuss this with you. Water is essential for children and is available throughout the day both inside and outside along with a serving of milk with lunch. We serve no other forms of refreshments unless authorized by a doctor or guardian for medical reasons. Nut allergies are an extremely common food allergy in children. To ensure the safety of all children in our care we are a nut free College. This includes no peanut butter, ‘nutella’ or nuts etc. We provide Karicare, S26 gold and Nan Comfort formulas for our babies and toddlers. If your child requires breast milk or other formula brands you are welcome to bring these in to cater for your child needs.
HOLIDAYS
FACILITIES
• 7 Classrooms »» Interactive smartboard »» Acoustic and soundproof walls »» Bachelor of Early Childhood teachers and Diploma qualified Educators
• Computer Lab
• Parent Lounge
• Uniform Shop
• Staff Courtyard
• Indoor and Outdoor Sports Court
• Indoor and Outdoor Playground
• Theatre stage
AGE GROUPS
Earth Explorers (0-12 mths)
Venus Explorers (12mths-2y)
Saturn Explorers (2.5y-30mths)
Mercury Explorers (31mths-3y)
Pluto Explorers (3y-3.5y)
Neptune Explorers (3.5y-4y)
Jupiter Explorers (4y-5y)
OSHC/Vacation Care (5y-13y)
WAITING LIST
AVAILABILITY
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
All families will receive the monthly newsletter by email. The newsletter is packed full of all the most important news and upcoming events. An updated email list is created each month. Parents are asked to update any new details in order to receive the newsletter.
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CHILD CARE SUBSIDY CCS
Child Care Subsidy Eligibility
The Child Care Subsidy is the main way the Government assists families with their child care fees.
The Child Care Subsidy that commenced on 2 July 2018:
- replaced the Child Care Benefit (CCB) and Child Care Rebate (CCR) with a single, means-tested subsidy
- is generally paid directly to child care providers to be passed on to families
- is simpler than the previous multi-payment system
- is better targeted and provides more assistance to low and middle income families.
Some basic requirements must be satisfied for an individual to be eligible to receive Child Care Subsidy for a child. These include:
- the age of the child (must be aged 13 or under and not attending secondary school, except in certain circumstances where an individual may be eligible for a child who does not meet this criteria, such as children with a disability or medical condition in certain circumstances)
- the child meeting immunisation requirements
- the individual, or their partner, meeting the residency requirements listed in the legislation.
In addition, to be eligible for Child Care Subsidy the individual must be liable to pay for care provided, the care must be delivered in Australia by an approved child care provider, and not be part of a compulsory education program.
Child Care Subsidy Entitlement
There are three factors that determine a family’s level of Child Care Subsidy. These are:
- Combined annual family income
- Activity test – the activity level of both parents
- Service type – type of child care service and whether the child attends school
The Child Care Subsidy is generally paid directly to service providers to be passed on to families as a fee reduction. Families make a co-contribution to their child care fees and pay to the provider the difference between the fee charged and the subsidy amount.
There is also targeted additional fee assistance for vulnerable families through the Child Care Safety Net.
Families can get an estimate of what they may be entitled to by entering their details into the Department of Human Services Payment and Service Finder.
HERITAGE PARK ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
The Heritage Park Entertainment Centre will hold the daily Before and After School Care and the daily Vacation Care program. The HP Entertainment Centre features a full function room with a stage. The centre can be set for, discos, big screen movies, indoor sports, concerts and private functions.
We hold events throughout the year which are advised on our Facebook page.
ALMAREE’S CUISINE
New Model For Childcare
Adam & Noah Colleges
PROGRAMS
Long Daycare
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Our long day care offers more than expected. With our extra curricula classes including sports, science, drama and music. These classes are run by industry trained Educators and are worked in with each rooms weekly program, this includes even our youngest explorers.
On enrolling your child, you will receive a uniform . We also include in your everyday care nappies, generic formulas or milk and 5 meals, breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea with the option of purchasing freshly made dinners to be served to your child while in care or to be taken home for not only your child but your whole family.
Our highly qualified Educators will care for your child and help make the transition into long day care a smooth and pleasant experience with the option of coming for a stay and play before you start your care with us.
Our state of art facilities includes:
- Junior Café
- 5 Classrooms with Bachelor of Early Childhood and Diploma qualified teachers
- Interactive Smartboards
- Parent Lounge
- Uniform Shop
- Staff Courtyard
- Theatre stage
- Outdoor Adventureland
Kindergarten Program
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At Marsden Early Learning College we offer two Kindergarten classes with Bachelor Qualified teachers in both classrooms. Each room runs the approved Kindergarten program which is a program to help children with school readiness.
The Kindergarten program is proved to children who are 4 by 30 June in the year they start and the children in this program must attend a minimum 2 days a week.
The program is a play-based learning and helps develop your child’s physical, social, intellectual, language and emotional abilities.
Helping the children:
- Prepare for school
- Develops a love of learning
- make friends
- Become more independent and confident in their abilities
- Develop self-discipline
- Creatively express ideas and feelings through art, dance and dramatic play
- Identify, explore and solve problems
- Develop reading, writing and numeracy skills
- Develop skills useful for life.
Find out more about
Eligibility Requirements & Kindergarten Program Delivery
Fees Kindy Funding Statement of Fees Approved Kindergarten Program
Before & After School Care
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Our Before and After School Care service helps busy families get their school-aged children to and from school with ease. We provide this service to our local school which includes
Burrowes State School
St Francis College
Crestmead State School
Marsden State School
Included in this service is breakfast for children arriving before 7:00am and afternoon tea for our after-school care children.
After school children will have the opportunity to complete homework before enjoying our centre’s facilities all with the support and guidance of our qualified and experienced educators.
Vacation Care
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We offer an outstanding vacation care program for children aged 5 to 13 years.
Each school holidays the children will experience fun excursions like the Eco park, where the children learn to fish and can feed the variety of animals, The Science Centre, Australia Zoo, The Railway Museum, Sea World, Movie World, going for bush walks, playing at water parks and more.
And when the children aren’t out on an excursion they experience in centre days like master chef days, discos, bike and scooter days, etc. Keeping them busy and having fun throughout the whole school break.
Pupil Free Days
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Our College accepts enrolments for the entire day your child does not attend school due to various reasons, such as Pupil Free Day. The fee for Pupil Free Day is the same as for Vacation Care, being the gap after CCS entitlement is applied, and we usually use the buddy program with the kindergarten children, and assisting the Kindergarten Teacher with the program delivery.
We provide all meals during the day such as Breakfast up to 7:30am, Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Late Snack. If you need care for your school age child at any time we are always here to help.”
The Fun Spaceship
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The Fun Spaceship indoor playground is situated near by at our sister campus, Adam and Noah Early Learning College in Heritage Park. Students will be invited for excursions to and from the centre on our buses.
We also open for private functions Saturday and Sunday from 9.00am to 8.30pm.
This area includes:
• Indoor Playground
• Climb-in UFO and rockets
• Rock climbing wall
• Soft play equipment
• Café dining
Call on 07 3054 1054
Outdoor Adventureland
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Our students go on excursions to the Outdoor Adventureland for their free play time. Outdoor Adventureland offers:
• City Adventure, featuring three themed outdoor permanent marquees with roads/bike tracks (traffic lights, zebra crossing etc)
• Ancient & Archeological World Adventure, with an Egyptian pyramid where you can dig for fossils and Pirate Ship
• Animal farm/Australian Stingless Honeybees, veggie garden/fruit trees/mud pit
• Shaded picnic area including picnic table
Music
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“Harmonize your child’s journey into the world of music with our College’s weekly music lessons led by professional music teachers! Designed to ignite a lifelong appreciation for melody and rhythm, our program introduces children to the joy of music through interactive sessions tailored to their age and skill level. From learning basic notes to exploring different instruments, our experienced teachers provide a nurturing environment where creativity flourishes. Whether your little one dreams of strumming a guitar or tapping the keys of a piano, our music lessons offer a harmonious blend of fun and education. Join us for a symphony of discovery!”
Soccer Club
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“Kickstart your child’s love for soccer at our college with weekly lessons led by professional soccer coaches! Our program is designed to introduce young players to the fundamentals of the game in a fun and supportive environment. Through engaging drills and games, children develop essential skills like dribbling, passing, and teamwork. With our experienced coaches guiding them every step of the way, your child will not only improve their soccer abilities but also foster a lifelong passion for the sport. Join us for a kick of fun and learning!”