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Gumnuts
ELC provides care for children from 0 - 6 years as well as an After
School Care Program, which caters for children who are enrolled in a
Primary School.
The Gumnuts building in Sale is owned by the Wellington Shire Council
and is managed by a Committee of Management and incorporated body, who
delegate the day to day operation of the Centre to the Director.
Gumnuts is a non-profit organisation that was established in January
1998.
The Centre is accredited through the National Childcare Accreditation
Council and is registered with the Department of Human Services as a
eighty eight place Long Day Care Centre.
It is located at 305 Raglan Streeet in Sale, East Gippsland.
Gumnuts Early Learning Centre adopts an ‘OPEN DOORS’ Policy, our families are welcome to visit the Centre any time.
Care is provided in five rooms:
- Koala’s Room
- Wombats Room
- Possum’s Room
- Wallabies Room
- Emu’s Room
The centre also operates vacation care, before and after school care. OSHC operates from the O.A.Ruff stadium. Except before school care which is run at Gumnuts.
Our Philosophy
The practices of Gumnuts Early Learning Centre are based on this philosophy which was developed in consultation with parents and staff.
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We believe in the recognition of the uniqueness of each individual and the need for children to develop an understanding and respect for self and others and the environment they live in.
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We acknowledge the importance of children, parents and staff as partners in a learning community that promotes the well being, education and development of all children
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We believe that interaction, sensitivity and attachment are fundamental elements in providing opportunities for children to realise their potential and develop a sense of one-self.
Centre Closure
The Centre closes for approximately 2 weeks between the Christmas and New Year period, no fees are charged to Parents during this time
Occasions when the Centre will close are as follows:
a) All public Holidays
b) Australia Day (January)
c) Labour Day (March)
d) Good Friday and Easter Monday
e) Anzac Day (April 25th)
f) Queens Birthday (June)
g) Sale Show Day (Professional Development Day) (no fees charged)
h) Melbourne Cup Day i) or any other date as advised
Note: Fees will be charged for all public holidays unless indicated. In fairness to all families public holidays and normal care arrangements will not be ‘swapped’ for other days free of charge. If casual days are needed for achild the parents will be charged accordingly.
General Information
Centre operation times:
Monday to Friday 6:30am – 6:00pm
Session Times: Full day: 6:30am – 6:00pm
After School Care 3.00pm-6.00pm (during school terms)
Before School Care 6.30am-9.00am (during school terms)
Vacation Care 8.00am-6.00pm (during school holidays)