Philosophy

Growing with Respect, Belonging and Purpose

At Imaginations Pre-School and Early Learning Centre Fairfield, our philosophy guides everything we do. We believe in creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to learn.

🖤 We Honour the First Custodians of This Land

We respectfully acknowledge the Wullemedegal people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we play and learn. We are committed to fostering understanding, respect, and connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures—through music, storytelling, language, and daily practice.

🌈 We Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion

Every child, educator, and family is unique. We welcome children of all cultures, abilities, languages, and backgrounds. Our environment reflects the beauty of this diversity, and we work in partnership with families to ensure every child feels safe, included, and proud of who they are.

🧒 Children Have Rights and Voices

We believe children are active citizens with rights to:

• Play and explore

• Feel safe and respected

• Be heard and understood

• Make choices and be involved in decisions that affect them

We are inspired by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), and we take our role in upholding these rights seriously.

🌿 Our Environment Is a Teacher

We design our indoor and outdoor spaces to reflect care, nature, and beauty. Children learn through their surroundings—through sand, water, gardens, light, and open-ended materials. We promote sustainability and respect for the world we share.

🧩 Learning Through Play

We believe children learn best through play. Our curriculum is child-led, fun, and filled with hands-on experiences. Whether through stories, art, STEM, or song, learning comes alive in meaningful and joyful ways.

🎓 High Expectations, Gentle Support

We see every child as capable, curious, and ready to learn. We support early skills in language, literacy, maths, science, the arts, and wellbeing—building confidence for a smooth transition to school and a lifelong love of learning.

👨‍👩‍👧 Families Are Our Partners

We honour parents as a child’s first teacher. We invite families to share in planning, events, culture, and community life at our centre. Working together builds stronger learning and deeper connections.

👩‍🏫 Educators Lead with Care and Purpose

Our educators are nurturing, qualified, and continuously growing. Guided by the Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics, our team reflects on practice, shares learning with families, and stays connected to the latest research in early education.

💡 Change Starts Here

We believe education is a powerful force for change. Through reflection, innovation, and leadership, we work to shape a better future for all children—starting right here in Fairfield.