The Blume Approach
Home Style Nutrition
To promote healthy relationships with food, an appetite for new tastes and a love of different cultures, our food program focuses on nutrition, participation and diversity. All meals are made with fresh quality local produce by our in-house chefs and are always in line with the National Dietary Guidelines.
Family Communication
As your second set of eyes, our carers will keep you informed of your child’s wellbeing through our family app. Updates with (very cute) photos, dietary information and children’s experiences keep you in the loop and help you better understand your child’s potential for growth.
Health
The health and safety of your children is paramount to us, and we care for them as if they were our own. We rigorously and independently follow regulatory guidelines to ensure a safe environment where your child’s health and well-being needs are met. We are supported by a reliable network of health specialists such as dentists, speech pathologists and occupational therapists with whom we consult in collaboration with the families.
Premium Supplies
We always keep top-quality essentials on hand for your child, including gentle nappies and wipes, soft cots and bed linen, pure filtered water and Cancer Council approved 30+ sunscreen lotion.
Families and Community
To enhance your child’s experience at Blume, we partner with likeminded organisations such as Munch & Move (link to website), a program promoting healthy eating and physical activity through play-based learning, and the Cancer Council (link to website) to teach children about the importance of sun-safety. We actively support Ashfield Council through community initiatives for children, including sponsorship of local sports teams, the fire brigade and the police.
Educators and Teachers
The high-quality care and education offered at Blume comes from educators and teachers who are qualified, experienced and passionate about educating your children. Each of them is supported in ongoing professional development, keeping across the current pedagogy and educational resources. They understand how to uphold strong, longstanding educational principles whilst also embracing the shifts of modern educational systems.
Play/Class Rooms
Each room is designed to cater to the social and educational needs of each age group. The acquisition and development of key skills, including fine and gross motor, sensory, social and cognitive skills is central to creating learning spaces that encourage children to become confident individuals and independent learners.
Gardens, Natural Environment
The outdoor play spaces provide a stimulating and engaging environment, where children can interact, explore, discover, risk-take and connect with nature. The landscape is filled with natural materials, such as wood, stone, sand, water, mud, recycled materials, plants and native vegetation thoughtfully selected to encourage exploration and inquiry.
Safety & Security
Blume Academy is a modern purpose-built facility designed with a high level of security to ensure the safety of all children and families. Access to the building for families and visitors is restricted through an external foyer with childproof gates and a front door which is controlled by an intercom video system. Monitors near the phones ensure that visitors are screened before access is permitted. For extra security the building and the playrooms are monitored with CCTV, 24 hours a day.
Inclusion
As an inclusive childcare practice, we believe that all children are unique and have the potential to learn. Our educators, families and the wider community work in partnership to support access, inclusion and participation for every child in our care. We are welcoming to all children and families and celebrate each person’s uniqueness and individuality.
