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Glenorchy City Council operates education and care services that support children’s learning, development and wellbeing while helping families access high-quality early childhood education and care within the community.

Council’s child care services aim to provide safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where children can learn, play and grow through positive early learning experiences.

Our services

Child Care Connections – Berriedale and Benjafield operate two long day care services offering education and care in both Berriedale and Moonah. We are approved to care for children from six weeks to five years of age.

Our services are supportive and inclusive for all children. Children engage in learning that promotes confident and creative individuals, successful lifelong learners, and active and informed members of the community.

Our learning programs are guided by the ‘Early Years Learning Framework – Belonging, Being and Becoming’ and the National Quality Standard (NQS). The curriculum is play-centred with a strength-based approach which enables the children to develop autonomy, responsibility and respect. Our learning spaces create an environment of joy, wonder and exploration.

Our services are approved and operate in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations and adhere to policies and procedures to ensure best practice.

We liaise with other sectors, local agencies and allied health professionals to support children’s learning and development. These collaborative partnerships also build educator knowledge, promoting community links and partnerships.

Educators continually reflect on their practices considering current and emerging information, standards and the needs of families and children who use the services.

Enrolments

Please contact Benjafield or Berriedale – by phone or email – to arrange an appointment to visit and discuss enrolment options.

We have an online application process which you will need to complete and submit. 

We will arrange a tour of the service, where we will discuss the enrolment process, fees and conditions, as well as your care requirements, your child’s routines, allergies and any medical and health information. 

Once we confirm your booking, we can arrange a commencement date and settle visits.

Child Care Connections Vision

“For Child Care Connections to be a family’s preferred choice for early childhood education and care.“

• Child Care Connections recognises that educator wellbeing and safety are fundamental to high-quality practice. Child Care Connections is committed to fostering a supportive, respectful, and safe working environment where educators feel valued, protected and empowered to perform at their best.
• Child Care Connections will provide vibrant, inclusive, and flexible environments that are welcoming and child safe. The learning spaces will reflect and enrich the lives, cultures and identity of children and families participating at the service, responding to their interests, abilities, and needs.
• Child Care Connections will co-program and co-document with all children, respecting each child’s agency through valuing their voices and making their learning visible.
• Child Care Connections will engage qualified, professional, and experienced educators who are intentional, purposeful, and thoughtful in their decisions and actions. They will be committed to ensuring quality learning outcomes for all children.

Our Philosophy

At Child Care Connections we uphold the safety, health, wellbeing, and best interests of every child as our paramount consideration in all aspects of our decision-making, practices, and interactions.

We believe that all children have the right to be:

• safe, happy, empowered and thrive,
• listened to, and their views respected,
• confident, capable, and creative individuals,
• successful lifelong learners,
• active and informed members of the community.

We recognise children as active participants in their learning and acknowledge that learning is a shared journey. We are committed to providing a high-quality, inclusive early learning program that is responsive to children’s strengths, interests, and abilities.

Together we will experience the wonder of childhood through safe and meaningful connections, play, discovery, exploration, and inquiry.

Eligibility and fees

Fees apply for child care services, however eligible families may be able to access assistance through the Australian Government Child Care Subsidy (CCS).

The Child Care Subsidy can help reduce the cost of approved child care services depending on family circumstances and eligibility requirements.

Families are encouraged to contact the relevant service directly for information about:

• Current fees and fee structures
• Availability and waitlists
• Child Care Subsidy eligibility
• Enrolment requirements and processes

Early learning approach

Council’s child care services support children to become:

• Confident and creative individuals
• Successful lifelong learners
• Active and informed members of the community

Programs are delivered by qualified educators and are guided by relevant early childhood education frameworks, standards and regulations.

Learning experiences may include:

• Social learning and group activities
• Indoor and outdoor play
• Creative arts and sensory activities
• Language and literacy development
• Physical activity and movement

Family and Community Feedback

We encourage family and community feedback. This can be provided:

• in person
• via email – childcareunit@gcc.tas.gov.au
• by phone – 03 6216 6611
• written

Child Safety Commitment

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.

We have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm.

Our people are obligated to prioritise the safety of the children they interact with in the performance of their role and to report conduct of concern.

We recognise the importance of child safety in the provision of quality community services.

All children who attend services, programs, events, and community spaces (including online environments) that are delivered, owned, contracted, or managed by Council, have the right to feel safe, be safe, and be heard.

We recognise our legal and moral responsibilities in keeping children and young people safe and have robust policies and procedures in place to meet this commitment that are aligned with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

We want children to thrive, be safe, happy, and empowered.

We are dedicated to ensuring their views are listened to and respected, and they are given opportunities to contribute to how we plan and deliver our services that affect them.

We are committed to being a Child Safe Organisation.