Marks Point
markspoint@therumpusroom.com.au
The Rumpus Room Marks Point has been operating since the beginning of 2021, and we feel very fortunate to be providing long-day care services for children of all ages in the Marks Point community.
Our service caters for 32 children of varied ages per day and operates in a very homely, intimate, family-grouped situation where children of all ages play and learn in the same physical space. This provides wonderful opportunities for emotional and social development and peer-based learning, and gives our service its unique boutique feel.
Children are not separated based on age, however we use differentiated routines and curriculums to ensure all children have the opportunity to thrive. We have a Preschool Team (Wild Things) of educators and an Infant Team (Mischief Mountain) of educators to ensure that these routines and curriculums are individualised and responsive to the needs of each child.
We consider ourselves a boutique childcare centre, providing an intimate and more homely feel and a specialised service to our families. We are very lucky to be based in beautiful Marks Point, and we take advantage of our natural surroundings by using the local community as our own classroom! This includes walks around the local community, playing at the local park and ovals and stopping in for a baby-cino at some of favourite local cafes!
We combine all our strengths, personalities, interests and experiences to create rich and diverse learning environments for children.
My child is learning so much, building so many friendships and developing lots of new skills. Thank you for supporting him!
Everything is fantastic!
Love how personal the care is and genuine love the Team have for kids. Proud of the team for reaching new heights this year. Grateful for a strong leader at Rumps Room Marks Point.
To be added to our waiting list, please complete an application form HERE. We will contact you if we have are able to confirm a position is/will be available for the requested start date.
Please note that our waiting list feeds into the Darling St, Chatham St, Pelican, Marks Point and Charlestown centres and places are offered based on availability. When a place becomes available for your child, you will be contacted with an offer of enrolment.
We encourage families considering sending their children to The Rumpus Room to come visit us. This gives you the chance to see the centre in person, imagine your child here and ask any questions you may have.
We are here to help you make the best decision for your child.
CONTACT US to arrange a visit.
The Child Care Subsidy is a payment made by the government to help families cover childcare fees. We recommend visiting Centrelink to find out more on Child Care Subsidy and how you can apply to reduce your child’s daily fees. You can find out more by clicking HERE.
Approved Service Providers are governed by National Law and National Regulation standards and you can view this link for more information www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf/national-law-regulations
Yes, the Rumpus Room is a lunchbox centre. We encourage parents to provide a variety of healthy foods for their lunches each day to supplement morning and afternoon tea, which is provided by the centre. We aim to provide a serve of fruit and vegetables for every child each day, sometimes even from our own garden! In providing fruit and vegetables to the children each day, we are helping them to develop a foundation for future healthy eating.
We ask parents to join along with healthy snacks, sandwiches, and easy to eat meals that can be enjoyed by children while eating with their peers.
Each room has a different approach to mealtimes, and we encourage families to reach out to discuss how to best support their children as they transition into care and from room to room.
All policies for The Rumpus Room Marks Point Centre are available to view and download HERE. If you have any questions about our policies, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with your centre.
The Rumpus Room is committed to providing a child safe environment. The safety and protection of children is our highest priority and we have zero tolerance for any abuse or maltreatment of children.
We recognise the importance of our role in a child’s life, to respond, record and report incidents, disclosures or suspicions regarding child abuse or misconduct.
We are committed to ensuring that children’s voices are heard and that they are included in decisions that affect their lives. We recognise their right to privacy with regards to their care and communication.
We are committed to the cultural safety of all children including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
We value diversity and will not tolerate discriminatory practices. We believe every child is created in the image of God for a purpose and is of great value.