Welcome to Helping Hugs Family Day Care
Where every little heart is nurtured, every voice is valued, and every learning journey is celebrated.
At Helping Hugs Family Day Care, we believe in creating a warm, friendly, and respectful environment that supports children, families, and the community. Our goal is to provide the highest quality education and care services that nurture each child's unique potential while meeting the National Quality Standards, National Regulations, and Child Safe Standards.
Our Mission
To provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to grow while fostering a lifelong love of learning through play, exploration, and connection.
Our Vision
To be a trusted family day care that shapes confident, compassionate, and capable individuals, supporting children and families in building a brighter future together.
Our Core Beliefs
The rights of the child are paramount
Each child has the right to be an active member of the community in which they live, to have their individual and cultural identity recognised and respected, to express their opinions, and to have their views considered in any decisions that may affect them.
Children are successful, competent and capable learners
Children are active learners from birth, constructing their knowledge, meanings and understanding through their interactions, relationships and experiences. They are able to form opinions, express their ideas, collaborate with others, plan and persist in learning.
Equity, inclusion and diversity are important
In a fair and just society, the intrinsic worth of all children and their families, their strengths and their right to equitable access and participation in the community are clearly visible in all aspects of service delivery. Programs for the care, education and recreation of children have a unique opportunity to include children from all family circumstances, cultural backgrounds and levels of ability. In particular, a commitment to the full participation of children with additional needs and their families involves enabling their initial access as well as supporting their day-to-day participation in the program.
Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures are to be valued
Our approach recognises and respects the strengths and contributions each individual and group make to the Australian community, challenges bias, builds positive relationships and responds sensitively to the particular needs of each child and their family. Such an approach values Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures as a core part of the nation's history, present and future.
The role of parents and families is respected and supported
Parents and families are recognised as the child's primary nurturers and teachers. They have both a right and a responsibility to be involved in decision-making affecting their child.
The best practice is expected in the provision of education and care services
The best interests of children and their right to learn and develop in a Safe and nurturing environment are the primary considerations in all decision-making at the service and are visible in the actions, interactions and daily work with children. Programs that reflect best practices in the care, education and recreation of children set high standards and expectations for all those responsible for the delivery of the service.
Why Helping Hugs?
At Helping Hugs Family Day Care, every child, family, and educator is part of a journey toward growth, learning, and belonging. Together, we create magical moments, build lifelong connections, and inspire children to reach for the stars.
