Handprints Early Learning Centre rated EXCEEDING from the Australian Children’s Education and Care Authority .
In January 2020, our St Ives service received a rating of EXCEEDING from the Australian Children’s Education and Care Authority in all seven areas! This amazing result means that our team goes above and beyond the requirements of the National Quality Standard, in all seven areas of assessment including educational program and practice, children’s health and safety and collaborative partnerships with families and communities.
““Before enrolling my child in Handprints I loved reading about your wonderful work and now experiencing it is even better!””
our philosophy
A Reggio Emilia inspired School offers an open-minded, exploratory method of early-childhood learning that encourages diversity, flexibility and relationship-building. Geared towards student-directed activities and play, children learn through experience: touching, tasting, smelling; using all of their senses to communicate and absorb the wonders of their quickly expanding worlds.
Meet the team
We have a highly experienced and passionate team
““Thea is constantly in a state of ‘wonder’. She finds everything exciting. This can be seen through dressing up in costumes, Book Week, cultural experiences, learning about various days/holidays or simply discussing what people have done over the weekend. Thea loves to find out about other people and likes to tell us when she has eaten different foods - especially when she has made them!””
Our programs
Our Nursery
Our Nursery space is a comfortable and natural play space for babies and toddlers to learn together.
Our Junior Preschool
Our Junior Preschool space is an exciting place to grow and learn. The Children will be guided by educators to extend their ideas and thinking skills.
Our Preschool
Our Preschool space focuses on what learning is most important in transitioning children for the start of school.
Inclusion
Handprints is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality. We value caring, fair and equitable environments within our centres and wider communities.
Introducing Hollie, Handprints’ Nutritionist
Handprints recently hired Hollie to join Handprints’ self-catering team.
Bio
I'm an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist, with a strong belief in practical, sustainable nutrition for all ages. I think the opportunity to nourish growing minds and bodies is incredibly important to seize, giving children the best possible foundation for a healthy future. Early childhood is an incredible time of growth and development, where a child's needs, preferences and independence are all important to consider and encourage.
I chose to become a dietitian following my own struggles with food intolerance and a Coeliac Disease diagnosis, so I also understand how overwhelming it can feel to provide nutritionally appropriate substitutes.
In private practice, I work with families and children on fussy eating, general nutrition for children, growth concerns, constipation, and management of nutrient deficiencies or concurrent health conditions. Personally, I have 8 nieces and nephews, so I have lots of first-hand experience with managing these concerns in a realistic manner.
I'm incredibly excited to have joined the Handprints team and such a supportive, caring community.
Qualifications and Accrediting Bodies
Bachelor of Science (Nutrition & Metabolism)- Sydney University
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics- Sydney University
Accredited Practising Dietitian- Dieticians Australia
Find your nearest centre
Handprints Killara
Handprints St Ives
Handprints Wentworth Point
Handprints Turramurra
