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We enable the joyful freedom of self expression through loving & safe connections

Welcome to Panania Childcare Centre

Panania Childcare is a boutique long daycare and preschool providing loving quality care for children for over 20 years.

We are a passionate, family owned and operated service caring for only 39 children from birth – 5 years old. Because of our boutique nature, we are able to really get to know our children and families to deliver the best possible early childhood experience we can.

We provide a warm and welcoming environment that nurtures each individual child, through meaningful relationships and play based learning programs that enhance and compliment the learning journey each child is already on with their family.

We design authentic and engaging environments that delight each child’s senses and allow them to thrive. Because we know that children thrive when in an environment that nourishes the whole child (physical, emotional and spiritual). Our approach to the Early Years Education is a holistic one.

Our philosophy

We lovingly nurture every child’s natural development through our shared values of love, family, courage and spirituality.

We treasure the joy of creating authentic connections with the children, enabling them to be free and safe to express their inherent creativity and imagination.

Our Philosophy has been shaped over the years by our educators, families and children along with contemporary early childhood education philosophies. Our centres weave together these different perspectives to deliver a service that is unique and tailored allowing us to truly get to know the children and families within our care

For up to 8 children aged 0 – 2 years

For up to 10 children aged 2 – 3 years

For up to 20 children aged 3 – 5 years

Our natural environments

We recognise the traditional land owners and the original inhabitants of the of the Canterbury Bankstown Area -the Dharug and Eora people. Our educators gain an understanding and appreciation for these Dharug people and share their findings around the indigenous history and aim for the children to connect to country and with the natural world around them.

Our playgrounds are special and incorporate natural play spaces, with endless opportunities for exploration and imaginative play. With play equipment ranging from a large wooden fort to wooden balancing logs, our vegetable gardens , worm farms and composting area allows for children learn and engage in connecting to a sustainable world.

Outdoor learning space

The outdoors are just as important as the indoors and all children experience them through our indoor/outdoor flow programs.

Our outdoor environments mirror the indoors with areas to connect with nature, explore our senses, engage in creative experiences and test ourselves physically.

Our outdoor environments are separated by children’s age allowing for a true continuation of the educational program..

As a Sun Smart centre there is natural and purpose built shade throughout the environment to ensure we are protected from the sun in warmer months.

Family partnerships

We recognise and welcome the involvement of families as an integral part of our community, and provide opportunities for families to learn and share their gifts and talents.

We know a collaborative approach between families and our educators is the best way to create a positive link between your child’s home and our educational environment.

We work collaboratively by:

building partnerships with families founded on mutual respect, trust, communication, and consultation
incorporating the beliefs, skills, interests, and values of families into our environment
creating a welcoming and culturally inclusive environment
encouraging families to participate in, and contribute to, their children’s learning and development.

Community and School Partnerships

We are a strong part of our local communities, from sourcing local produce for our cooking experiences to our excursion and our relationships with community groups and local schools.

We want our children to feel a part of the wider community and develop a deep understanding of the world around them.

We give back

We support a number of charitable organisations aimed at helping improve outcomes for children. These include Australian Childhood Foundation, The Smith Family, Braveheart’s, Multiple Sclerosis

We consistently exceed National Quality Standards

Testimonials

Both my kids have attended this Centre after moving into the area and have loved it. My youngest is going to school next year and I’m going to really miss the girls as will my daughter! All the staff are amazing, my kids have made some great friends and it feels like a family. There are constant activities and events going on and they always go above and beyond my expectations!

My son has been attending here since the start of 2017 and have found the staff to be absolutely amazing and so very compassionate towards the kids.. Highly recommended you won’t find better care for your child/ren.

To all the staff at Panania Child Care Centre. I really cannot thank you enough for the support and guidance that you have provided me on my professional journey in Early Childhood teaching. My respect and appreciation for woman like you has reached an ultimate high. It was an amazing 10 weeks and a great pleasure to have worked beside you. I was lucky to have been placed at your centre and have learnt an immense amount of knowledge about what it takes to be exceeding and to cater for a wonderful bunch of children.

Thank you or the opportunity to work alongside you and the amazing families at PCCC. You have shown me just how loving and supportive this industry can be. You have allowed me to grow beyond measure and pushed me out of my comfort zone to many times to count! You have made me a better educator and in turn a better mum. Lastly thank you (and the girls) for all the love and encouragement you have offered my son. He loves coming to school and this is a testament to the centre you have created.

Dear PCCC, we just want to thank you for the amazing work you all have done over the year. My daughter has had a fantastic time and built wonderful relationships with both staff and kids. We feel very safe leaving her in your care and I want to thank you all for providing such a high level of care. Over the last few years PCCC has always gone above and beyond when it comes to looking after our kids. From the time spent taking them to the park, library, the graduation and Christmas parties, the effort that is put into making the kids happy is second to none.