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Healthy food for all ages

Our own cook

Prepared fresh daily

Wholesome

Nutritious

Delicious food

Fresh

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Music

Sand

Create

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Water-play

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Water Sprayers

Water Pump

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Slides

Welcome to Red Oasis

A Learning Oasis in Mt Isa

About Us

Red Oasis aims to provide children with stimulating learning environments which will prepare them for a lifetime of learning. Our service is approved to operate under the National Quality Framework and is regulated by the Office of Early Education and Care. We are required to comply with the Early Education and Care National Regulations and are assessed under the National Quality Standards. For more information visit www.acecqa.gov.au

We encourage you to drop by and meet the Red Oasis team and have a tour of the centre. See you soon.

Centre Overview

  • Open 52 weeks per year
  • Catering for children from 6 weeks to school age
  • Family owned and operated
  • Fresh nutritious meals provided (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea)
  • All nappies, wipes and sunscreen provided
  • Large playground with water sprayers, slides and bike track
  • Fully air-conditioned
  • Happy, caring and experienced staff
  • Free hat and T-shirt given for each new enrolment

Playground Features

  • Water sprayers
  • Dry creek beds with bridges
  • Child operated water pump
  • Large sand and exploration pit
  • Bike track
  • Designated climbing area with Australian Standard Softfall
  • Cubby structures
  • Slides built into a climbing mound
  • Natural gardens
  • Substantial shade

Our Centre Philosophy

At Red Oasis Early Education and Care, we believe that all children, parents and families are of upmost importance. The early childhood years are a vital period in children’s learning which is crucial for their growth, development and sense of belonging.
Our service has a vast range of educators who each bring a basket of knowledge, skills and experience to foster a learning environment that is nurturing, welcoming. warm and secure to support all children and their developmental needs.
Each individual child should be given an equal opportunity to evolve and develop their individualism as well as having their strengths, milestones and sense of self nurtured. Our educators also align their practice and programmes with the National Quality Standard Framework to ensure each child is given the best possible start in life.
Our Red Oasis educators strive to encourage each child in making their own choices about themselves as well as the world around them, through giving them the opportunity to have their voice heard and respected at all times.
We always aim to provide an environment that is open, welcoming and supportive for all parents, families and educators to feel accepted for who they are regardless of their culture, religion and beliefs.
We value the diversity of the Australian culture and actively embrace the wide variety of cultures within our community as well as acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land which Red Oasis stands, the Kalkadoon people.
We believe that all parents and families should be given opportunities to participate and contribute in all areas of the curriculum that we deliver in our service by using a various range of communication.
Our educators here at Red Oasis strive to extend their knowledge and reflective practice through undertaking valuable professional development that benefits the needs of the children, families and wider community.
At Red Oasis all children are given an equal opportunity to access the services programmes, resources and learning experiences without prejudice and we aim to focus on involving the wider community into our programme and build relationships with those organisations.

The children at Red Oasis believe that we welcome new children to Red Oasis by showing respect and including them in our culture as well as welcoming their individual cultures. The children enjoy learning from their teachers, reading books, using calm down spaces, painting, role play and given the ability to make choices of their own. Most of all they want to be supported in “Believing that they can”.

Programs

  • Learning Programs

    Red Oasis Early Education and Care uses the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to develop individual educational programs based on the Early Years Learning Framework. Our educators design learning experiences which support children in achieving the following learning outcomes outlined in the Framework:

    • Children have a strong sense of identity
    • Children are connected with and contribute to their world
    • Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
    • Children are confident and involved learners
    • Children are effective communicators.

    Our educators provide opportunities for children to learn through play by creating physical and social learning environments that have a positive impact on children’s learning. We value our partnerships with families, who we identify as the child’s first teacher, and we encourage their input and involvement at our service.

  • Kindy Program

    We are approved to provide the Queensland Government Approved Kindergarten Program which gives children the best start to life. The program is operated by an early childhood teacher and uses the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines in conjunction with EYLF to support children in their transition to formal schooling. The program is provided for children in the year prior to starting Prep for 15hrs per week over 40wks in the year. Eligible families can access the program for NO or LOW FEE. Ask us how!

  • Enhanced Learning through Technology

    The service has an interactive whiteboard and numerous iPads to enhance learning programs with technology, these devises are used to develop information technology skills and also complement learning programs by accessing information otherwise not easily available. For example, when a child shows an interest in a butterfly seen in the yard, educators can quickly access photos and videos of the lifecycle of the butterfly to extend children’s interest.

Services

  • Inclusive Fee Structure

    Our fee structure is all inclusive, as well our educational and development programs, we provide all nappies, wipes and sunscreen.   Our experienced in-house cook prepares fresh nutritious meals daily including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

  • Menu Information

    Menus are balanced to meet the Australian Dietary Guidelines to ensure nutritious meals for growing children and focus on the use of fresh fruit and vegetables. Our menus change constantly so that children are exposed to a wide variety of foods from a range of cultures, of course our favourites are repeated upon demand! We meet a range of dietary requirements including individual allergies and cultural preferences. A sample menu is below, current menus are displayed at the service.

    Samples Menu

  • National Quality Standards

    Our educators are constantly working to achieve the National Quality Standard to improve quality and meet the guiding principles of the National Quality Framework. These principles are:

    • The rights and best interests of the child are paramount.
    • Children are successful, competent and capable learners.
    • Equity, inclusion and diversity underpin the framework.
    • Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are valued.
    • The role of parents and families is respected and supported
    • Best practice is expected in the provision of education and care services.

    The National Quality Standard sets a national benchmark for the quality of education and care services across seven quality areas:

    standards

    We have developed, in consultation with our families, a Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) which is available at our service. We encourage family input into this document.

ENROLMENT ENQUIRIES

We understand that starting at a new service can be a little daunting for some children (and adults) so we take the time to support you with the transition to our service. Upon enrolment, our friendly team will conduct a full orientation including a centre tour and explanation of our programs and services. Vacancies are limited so we encourage you to contact us today to enquire about available care for your child.

Please complete the online enquiry form and one of our friendly team will endeavour to contact you within 3 business days. Alternatively you can give us a call or drop into our centre for a tour.

Contact Us

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Red Oasis | Early Education and Care

60 – 62 West Street
Menzies, Mt Isa,
QLD 4825
Ph: 07 4743 6311