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The Bundoora Numdaji Kwei Childcare Centre Numdaji Kwei Childcare Centre, McKimmies Road, Bundoora. Photo copyright Margund Sallowsky. About the CentreNumdaji Kwei Children's Centre is a community-based, parent-run Co-operative. It was established in 1975 by parents and other interested people, for children of RMIT students and staff and the local community. The Centre is 'not for profit'. In 1997 two non-parent positions were created on the Board of Management for representatives of RMIT University. The Board, which is responsible for the management of the Centre, now comprises up to 7 parent representatives and 1 University representatives. In March 1999 work was completed on a new 44 place, purpose-built Centre which was funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Family Services with additional funding from RMIT University. In February 1999 the Department of Justice approved the new name of Numdaji Kwei for the new Centre. The name, meaning 'white mate', was given to the Centre by the Wurrundjeri Land Council. The Wurrundjeri people were the original inhabitants of the land on which the Centre is located. Evidence of their life-style may be noted in the heritage-listed scar trees around the fence-line of the new Centre. We aim to provide a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for children, families and staff. Each child is respected as a unique individual with his/her own needs, experiences, abilities and interests. We believe in the rights of all children and strive to acknowledge and respect cultural identity, family diversity, religious beliefs, gender equity and additional needs. We acknowledge and respect the importance of each child's family and encourage and value family involvement in the children's programs and management of the Centre. The parents, staff and Board of Management work as a team to create an environment which maximises opportunities for each child to reach his/her potential. Hours of OperationThe Centre opens at 7.45 a.m. and closes at 6.00 p.m. each day, Monday to Friday. Regular bookings are for full days or half days. If you require an additional day on a casual basis please inquire as there may be a vacancy. Half-day bookings are also taken for casual care. Half days are:
dependent on availability of places. Regular bookings for half days are reserved for RMIT student families. For further information about available places and fee schedule see contact details below. Contact UsBundoora Numdaji Kwei Children's CentreMcKimmies Rd, Bundoora Email: nk.cc@hotmail.com |
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