Philosophy: Reggio Emilia approach
At 1st Impressions Early Learning Centre, we believe that children are curious, creative, competent and active learners which are the core concepts of the Reggio Emilia approach. The foundation of our teaching lies in the belief that children are capable learners and powerful collaborators and our centre provides a wide variety of educational opportunities that will allow them to grow and learn at their own pace.
We highly respect and value diversity, thus we promote and encourage multiculturalism which is evident with our staff members, educational program and classroom settings. We offer children a strong educational program that promotes a better understanding of different backgrounds and honours cultural diversity.
Equality, Rights and Relationship
Early Childhood Educators
Environment and Educational Program
Families and Community
School Values
Safety
Integrity
Humility
Physical safety Our center is designed under the education facilities design standards, creating high quality learning environments that optimise the participation of children and ensure safety.
Mental safety 1st impressions aims to develop a secure base which is provided through a relationship with sensitive and responsive attachment figures (the educators) who meet children’s needs and to whom the children can turn as a safe haven, when upset or anxious.
We believe strongly in being accountable for children’s educational, psychological, and sociological development. We do not only provide day care services but also aim to contribute to the learning outcomes, mental health and social skills of our children.
1st impressions respects cultural diversity as Australia is a multicultural country. We always encourage our children to identify the strengths of their own cultural backgrounds while at the same time help them to learn and integrate with the local culture with humility.
Experienced Educators
Helena Cai
Nominated Supervisor/ Starter Room Team Leader
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Bachelor of Education.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
22 years teaching experience.
Roan Bassig
Educational Leader/ Challenger Room Team Leader
Educational Leader
Bachelor of Science in Family Life and Child Development.
Olivia Yu
Early Chilldhood Teacher / Pre-Kindy and Plodder Room Team Leader
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Master of Early Childhood Teaching.
Bachelor of Arts in Business English.
Gunvir Kaur
Plodder Room Principal Educator
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Bachelor of Education
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Masters of Physics
Vivienne Liu
Early Childhood Teacher
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Master of Early Childhood Teaching
Bachelor of Arts in English
Qing Wang
Early Childhood Teacher
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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (working towards)
Cayla Zhai
Early Childhood Teacher and Arts Teacher
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Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Master of Teaching (working towards)
Tamana Haidari
Educator
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Nadia Qalandari
Educator
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Ariel Zhang
Educator
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (working towards)
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Ellen Palmer
Educator
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Yeshi Dema
Educator
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Diploma of Accounting.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Sadia Alizada
Educator
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Trang Nguyen
Educator
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Rommy Sharma
Educator
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Bachelor of Education, Master of Commerce.
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Yang Liu
Educator
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Joy Chen
Piano Teacher
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Masters in Music and Bachelors in Music
Zoe Cheng
Violin Teacher
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Bachelor of Music (Music Education/ Pedagogy)
Christelle Kate Corciega
Educator
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Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Sally Zhou
Managing Director
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Bachelor of Business.
20 years working in Multi-cultural business experience.
0ur Rooms
0 – 2
Years
STARTER ROOM
“Great Things Start From Small Beginnings”
The first two years of your child’s life are a time of rapid growth and development, where every moment matters. booking a tour
2 – 3
Years
PLODDER ROOM
“Children Learn By Doing”
Here encourages social interaction, developing independence, and foster language acquisition and practice. booking a tour
3 – 6
Years
CHALLENGER ROOM
“Even The Genius Asks Questions”
Did you say challenges? We hear you. Our Challenger Room gets our children ready for school. booking a tour
What’s going on at 1st impressions
New centre measures to minimise the risk of COVID-19 in our service
It is indeed good news that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved a number of treatments for COVID-19 and these medications have already been distributed to state and territory governments for use in their health systems. (Reference: COVID-19 treatments).
1st Impressions ELC COVID-19 Policy and SA border reopening guidelines
With the South Australian borders reopening from 23 November 2021, 1st Impressions ELC will be taking steps to help minimise the possible risk this might bring to the community, and we will implement additional health and hygiene strategies.
Child Care Subsidy Annual Cap Removal
Families earning more than $190,015 (2021–22 terms) currently have an annual subsidy cap of $10,655 per child each financial year, but from 10 December 2021, the annual cap will be removed for all families who get CCS.
Language Transition Plan
Quality Education
At present, the center has 19 staff members, 15 of whom have bachelor’s degree and above.
