This page is dedicated to sharing our Woodlands story, our Woodlands values, and what drives us. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about our team, mission, and dedication to nurturing every child’s growth and development.
Our Core Values.
Growth
Empathy
Connection
Accountability
Our Mission.
To improve the lives of 1Million children by 2030 by providing them access to exceptional early learning experiences regardless of their background, financial circumstances or location.
Our Vision.
Woodlands envisions a future where every child, regardless of background, thrives through access to exceptional early education. We commit to fostering lifelong learners, compassionate individuals, and future community leaders through play-based learning and intentional, evidence-based learning.
Our Pedagogy.
At Woodlands, we honour the unique learning styles and abilities of each child, nurturing them with respect and collaboration to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in their own way. We believe in planting seeds of lifelong attitudes, skills, and behaviours through our dedicated work with children and families, driven by our vision for a better world. Our commitment includes fostering inclusivity, equality, and a secure environment for all, alongside nurturing a deep understanding of cultural knowledge to empower and broaden perspectives within the Woodlands community.
Our mission at Woodlands is to support all children by empowering them to express themselves through intentional, play-based learning strategies. These strategies not only enhance their knowledge but also foster positive attitudes towards learning and strengthening their identity. We provide children with opportunities to grow and expand their learning in thriving environments, ensuring they receive the best educational experiences. At Woodlands we promote sustainability through daily practices of recycling and up-cycling, as well as encouraging environmental responsibility throughout our community.
As Educators at Woodlands, we embrace agility and reflection and adapting to an evolving world. Guided by our core values, we are committed to delivering the highest quality education and outcomes for children, families, and our local community. Our community thrives on diverse experiences, languages, and perspectives, including our own culturally diverse educators, fostering a collaborative learning environment where every voice is valued and supported. Our partnerships with the Woodlands community are built on mutual respect, shared values, and leveraging each other’s strengths in knowledge and skills.
At Woodlands, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, live and learn together on each day. We acknowledge the Ancestors, Elders and families of the First People, for they hold the memories, the traditions, and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia.
Our Values.
2. Families
3. Staff
We keep our Community happy or someone else will!
We listen to hear and seek to understand.
openly and respectfully.
We make people feel seen and understood,
it’s the greatest gift we can give.
Testimonials From Happy Families.
At Woodlands Warragul Childcare & Kindergarten, we focus on developing meaningful bonds and strong communication between all parties to ensure children are supported to succeed.
We are very thankful & Grateful to the Woodlands Team. Our Little one has grown up in every single aspect I can’t express in words how much I am thankful to the AO Room Team. Rabaab’s educators are very professional. they take care of her like mother’s.we as parents were so worried in the beginning but now we are stressed free that she is in right Hands. I hope every parent will be happy with their services. We wish all the blessings and love to each team members. You are doing a wonderful job👍.
Prabhjot Bhinder
I have been sending my daughter to woodlands for about 6 months now and she loves her teachers specially Miss Amy. Few things that I like about the child care are,
1. They encourage kids to play more and communicate with other kids to enhance their social skills
2. They teach a foreign language once a week and I was surprised that my daughter is able to catch the words and remember them.
3. They are always willing to talk to the parents and understand our concerns by setting up a meeting with the teacher anytime we like.
4. If we go back with genuine issues, they always try to be considerate and help us out with an appropriate solution.
5. On a personal level the teachers also encourage kids to each on their own and be more independent.
Deepika Sethi
Happy with all the educators and the team at Woodlands Truganina. They keep us updated with child’s progress and also ask if we want them to focus on anything specific for her betterment.
Can see so much difference already than our last childcare. She surprises us everyday with something new and that brings big smile on my face 🙂