Marks Point

2A Reid St, Marks Point

markspoint@therumpusroom.com.au

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0–5

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Our Marks Point Centre

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.

  • 0-3 years$142 per day
  • 3-5 years$130 per day
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programs

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!

Early learning
Languages
Australia (ELLA)

ELLA is a digital, play-based language learning platform for pre-schoolers.

Science, tech, engineering & maths (STEM)

Children are learning to ask “good” questions and seek out answers through experimentation and investigation.

Outdoor play
And exploration

With massive outdoor spaces and a dedicated outdoor educators children are involved in gardening, caring for animals, sports, and a range of physical activities.

Art

Our highly experienced art teachers guide children to awesome levels of unique artistic creativity and skill. Creativity and innovation are vital skills to foster into adulthood in this century.

Transition to school

We seamlessly integrate our educational content into the care setting, ensuring children receive educational preparation for school, while giving parents the flexibility of extended hours.

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Mischief
Mountain

Our Infants educational program focuses on sensory play, schema play and the use of everyday ‘treasure baskets’. These developmentally focused types of play encourage children to engage with each other and form neural pathways in their brains as they gather information about the big wide world!

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Wild Things

Our Preschool program is inspired by the interests and ideas of our preschool children, aiming to develop a life-long passion for learning! Concepts of literacy, numeracy and science are implemented in the program within play-based learning experiences making learning engaging and individual for each child. Our preschool children also experience the benefits of leadership and responsibility in our boutique setting, it is wonderful watching our older children consolidate their knowledge as they lead their younger peers.

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Creativity & Exploration

We are passionate about supporting children in their creativity and exploration and create opportunities for them to use their imaginations all throughout the day. Our programs are prepared based on the interests of the children to maximise their engagement and learning. Art, science, building, reading, maths, languages and music are all intertwined throughout the day to help children learn and discover more about the world.

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Art

Our dedicated art space is the perfect environment for children to outwork their imaginations creatively. Children are encouraged to experiment with different materials, colours and surfaces to bring their ideas to life.

 

Art is also a great way for children to develop their fine motor skills as they carefully paint, draw and work the materials together. These skills and experiences set the foundations for many skills used in school and life.

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Outdoor Environments

We have a huge yard space overflowing with spaces for children to run, play, explore and discover. Featuring sandpits, slides, vegetable gardens and leafy spaces, along with an abundance of resources and materials encouraging imaginative play for obstacle courses, climbing and anything the children can dream up.

The children love to learn, create and play outdoors, so we spend plenty of time out in the sunshine.

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Breakfast Bar

We provide a Breakfast Bar service for all of our families and children as we welcome them into our centre in the morning. Parents can use our coffee facilities or help themselves to a breakfast snack while we settle their children into care with a selection of breakfast favourites!

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Our educators

We combine all our strengths, personalities, interests and experiences to create rich and diverse learning environments for children.

Lisa Wallis

Director, Bachelor of Education

Emma Ikin

Certificate III in Children’s Services

Jenna Blakeman

Certificate III in Children’s Services

Vanessa Gledhill

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care / Educational Leader

Kylie Bucklar

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Jessica McDougall

Certificate III in Children’s Services / Working towards Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Shantelle Waterman

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Mia Corkery

Early Childhood Trainee

Jessica Patten

Certificate III in Children’s Services / Working towards Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Erin Baxter

Early Childhood Trainee

My child is learning so much, building so many friendships and developing lots of new skills. Thank you for supporting him!

- Breanna

Everything is fantastic!

- Shantelle

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.

- Alesha

FAQs

How do I enrol my child?

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.

Can I book a tour?

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.

HOW DO I GET THE CHILD CARE SUBSIDY?

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

Will I need to provide lunch for my child at The Rumpus Room?

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.

Where can I find the centre’s policies?

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.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

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.