Early Learning Centre

Welcome to the Central Yorke Early Learning Centre.

The Educators at the Central Yorke Early Learning Centre believe and develop their practices and pedagogy around the child being the centre of everything we do. We believe that all children’s wellbeing, culture and dispositions for learning are supported through relationships and play and that children are competent and capable learners who need to be challenged in their learning.

ELC Philosophy: The value of play

The value of play is reflected in our Centre philosophy and in our daily program. Play:

• Is children’s work.
• Occurs and has equal value in both the outdoor and indoor learning environments
• Occurs in environments which are inviting and engaging through the use of inspiring spaces
• Is supported and maximised through periods of uninterrupted play.
• Is supported through open ended learning experiences
•  Is supported through the nature play pedagogy
•  Is promoted by Educators who are advocates for children’s play.
•  Is supported through the use of loose parts both natural and manufactured materials.
•  Is supported through authentic materials and resources.

ELC Relationships

The value of relationships is also reflected in our Centre philosophy and in our daily program. Relationships:

• Are vital in children feeling safe, secure and supported.
• Underpin children’s learning and development
• Are reciprocal by working together with children and families
• Are strengthened and developed through a welcoming environment
• Are developed by respecting and working with the community through community involvement and engagement.
• Are a way of respecting the culture of children and families
• Create a sense of belonging for children, families and educators.
• Between educators are respectful supports their own and others wellbeing.

ELC Programs

The Early Learning Centre offers a range of programs for children and families birth to 12 years of age. These programs include, the Preschool Program, Rural Care Program and Playgroup.

ELC Parent Circulars

ELC News

Early Learning | April Update

This term we have offered many enriching learning experiences for preschool children, focusing on interactions to extend their needs and …...

From the Principal | April update

I’m incredibly proud of the work happening across our school and look forward to continuing our momentum into Term 2. …...

ELC | Fingerpainting

The children loved experiencing finger painting!. They squished the paint through their fingers, used their fingernails to make lines and …...

Wellbeing Team Term 1 Update

We offer support through student and family wellbeing check-ins, referral support to access allied health services, and restorative practice meetings...

From the Principal | March ’25

‘We encourage all students to act like leaders, as you are always representing our community… and we expect great things …...