Welcome to Belford Oaks Community Children’s centre!

Belford Oaks is a purpose-built, not-for-profit, community-based centre, registered for 35 children each day. 

We are situated amongst oak trees, which is fundamental to our name and central to the local community. 

We pride ourselves on being a place of belonging compromised of a passionate team of qualified educators and teachers who are professional, dedicated, experienced, knowledgable and deliberate in their teachings.

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Opening & Closing times

Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm.

Belford Oaks CCC closes for approximately three weeks over the Christmas period, two days throughout the year for educator professional development and all Victorian Public Holidays.

 

We proudly hold the ACECQA rating of:

Exceeding the National Quality Standards

NQS Rating – Current

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Our Centre Philosphy

Our practice is guided by a statement of philosophy which we develop as a team. It outlines our values, beliefs and commitments in an early childhood education setting.

To view our Centre philosophy click on the following link:

Philosophy 2022/23

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Our Commitments

Child safety is embedded in our culture at Belford oaks. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, continually educating children about their rights. Educators aim to empower children through active listening and assisting them to develop a sense of belonging and a feeling of safety and security within their environment.

For more about our commitments to ‘Child Safety’ and ‘The cultural safety of Aboriginal children’ please click the links below

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Our Commitment to the cultural safety of aboriginal children

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SunSmart

Belford Oaks CCC recognises the high risk of skin cancer in Australia and will undertake and assist families in the following procedures to minimise this risk. The sun protection measures listed below are used for all outdoor activities during the daily local sun protection times (issued whenever UV levels are 3 and above), typically from Mid-August to the end of April in Victoria.

 

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Acknowledgement to Country

Belford Oaks acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we operate, learn and grow.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.