KingKids Philosophy

Children are naturally energetic, curious, and creative. It is our belief that we need to harness these traits and provide stimulating spaces that allows children to explore, discover and learn in both a structured and an unstructured environment.

Learning occurs differently for each child; we change the way in which we teach to adapt to each child’s learning style allowing them to grow and develop at their own pace.

We acknowledge that learning is more than just formal education and we treat all interactions with children as opportunities for learning and growth.

Children’s voices and ideas are integral in planning experiences, so our holistic programming is based upon extending on children’s interests and abilities while encouraging children to make decisions about their learning.

We take our responsibility to minimise hazards and provide a safe, secure environment seriously. This does not mean that we are risk adverse, rather aim to be risk aware as we believe that by taking appropriate challenges, children develop independence.

Our Educators role model safe practices and life skills that aid in developing children into responsible, independent people with the ability to self-regulate their behaviours.

Safety means that we teach children respect for themselves, their body, their peers, their families, and the community that they live in. This respect extends to having active bodies and a nutritious, well-balanced diet.

We recognise that children are experimenting with the world around them and with this comes a lot of firsts – their first steps, first friends, first drawings etc.

At KingKids we encourage our children to try new experiences, recognising that they won’t get everything right the first time and that they will need to keep persevering to master new skills. We use this learning process to develop confident, empowered and engaged children promoting positive self-esteem and problem-solving skills.

Through resilience children learn respect and acceptance of themselves, their peers and our community, with their similarities and diversities.

Every child has the right to play! Evidence suggests that when children are having fun while playing, they are more likely to be engaged, participate, and take risks as well as retain more information.

Flexible learning environments offer open ended activities that fosters the imagination to explore and discover the world around them. These environments allow children to develop their natural curiosity and creativity.

Laughter is often the best medicine, we encourage children to have fun with their friends, promoting social skills and developing reciprocal relationships.