From the beginning, the centres have been run by individual Committees, who attend to the staffing and financial management. Unfortunately, only five remain in operation. We are passionate about Bindarra and the remaining services being elevated as the example of quality Early Childhood and Community services.
- 1976
Initially Bindarra’s Committee was comprised of interested members of the public and parents of the children attending the centre. Gradually more and more parents accepted responsibility for their centre, and today, the Committee is now comprised solely of parents and known as the Management Committee and the Approved Provider, this is written into Bindarra’s Constitution to be so.
- 1981
The Ipswich City Council saw fit to grant the Centre total autonomy in March 1981 and the building and land at 18 Cole Street, Booval, became the property of the Bindarra Daycare Management Committee. The council provided ‘phasing out’ grants to the centre, and Bindarra Daycare continues to apply for, and at times receive, funds from the Ipswich City Council and the Federal Government.
- 2019
Bindarra Children's Daycare Centre awarded Exceeding rating. Exceeding the National Quality Standards in all 7 quality areas
- 2022
On the 14th of February 2022, Bindarra Family Day Care commenced. Bindarra Family Day Care is a new model, designed to service families from Bindarra’s waitlist prior to joining us here at Bindarra or onto their prospective schools.
- 2023
Bindarra Family Day Care receives a Meeting rating for all elements for the National Quality Standards with some exceeding themes recognised.
- 2024
Bindarra Family Day Care awarded the Emerging Star Award at the 2024 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards.
Statement of commitment.
Bindarra is committed to the safety of the families, educators, volunteers and especially the children within our community and to those that extend a connection with us. Bindarra puts children’s wellbeing at the core of our service and attention is given to the child holistically, with consideration to their physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, developmental and cultural needs and their individual family circumstances.
Educators, Staff and other parties in affiliation with Bindarra Children’s Daycare are aware of their obligations under the law in regards to the welfare of children and at all times uphold their obligation.
Bindarra endeavours to protect children from harm and promote their wellbeing through providing a safe, secure environment and through establishing collaborative relationships with strong connections between staff, families and children.
(Taken from Bindarra’s Child and Youth Risk Management Policy)
Bindarra kindergarten.
Bindarra Children's Daycare Centre hosts an approved QLD Government Kindergarten program in our Brumby Room, the details are (subject to change as per bookings):A child is eligible for Kindergarten in the year prior to Prep must attend a minimum of 15 hours a week to qualify for the QLD Government FREE Kindy program.
Become a Family Day Care Educator
Becoming a family day care Educator is a fantastic opportunity to merge your passion for early childhood with your personal philosophy and your ethical standards for interacting with children.
