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Our Meals

Food plays an important role in each child’s day at Warradale Community Children’s Centre. All meals and snacks are freshly prepared on site by our centre chefs, using simple, wholesome ingredients that support growing bodies and active minds. With our kitchen located at the heart of the centre, food is not something hidden away, but a visible and valued part of daily life.

Children have the opportunity to see their meals being prepared and, when appropriate, to take part in simple food experiences such as helping with basic preparation or learning about ingredients. This connection encourages curiosity about healthy eating and where food comes from. Our chefs are also a familiar and friendly presence, interacting with the children throughout the day and helping to create a warm, community-focused atmosphere around mealtimes.

 

Learning Through Food

Children are encouraged to take an active interest in food and cooking as part of their everyday learning. Simple, hands on experiences such as washing vegetables, mixing ingredients or picking herbs from the garden help children feel involved and capable. These moments are not only enjoyable, they also support practical life skills, early maths concepts, language development and confidence in trying new foods.

By being involved in the process, children begin to understand where their food comes from and how it is prepared. Conversations around ingredients, seasons and healthy choices happen naturally throughout the day, guided by both educators and our chefs. This approach helps build positive relationships with food in a relaxed and supportive environment, where mealtimes are seen as an opportunity to learn, connect and share.

Learning in the Garden

Our vegetable garden is a valued part of daily life at the centre, giving children the opportunity to grow, care for and harvest their own produce. From planting seeds and watering seedlings to watching vegetables ripen, children are involved in every stage of the process. These hands on experiences help them develop patience, responsibility and an understanding of how food moves from garden to plate.

The garden also supports broader learning in a natural and meaningful way. Children explore concepts such as seasons, weather, sustainability and caring for the environment through real experiences rather than worksheets or set lessons. When herbs and vegetables from the garden are used in the kitchen, children see the direct connection between their efforts and the meals they enjoy. It’s a simple but powerful way to build respect for food, nature and the world around them.

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Our Testimonials

 

My family absolutely love this childcare centre. The staff are warm, kind and caring and have been retained for many years so the children have consistency in their carers. We love that our daughter is assigned one primary carer amongst the class who is our main point of contact and therefore in touch with our daughter's personal development needs. We cannot speak highly enough of Kayla who is so attentive with excellent communication! This centre has a great community vibe and a positive welcoming feel when you walk through the door. We tried a few other private centres before moving to WCCC, while the private centres looked appealing being shiny and new their staff, attitude and environment cannot compete with WCCC. Our daughter hated the other centres and cried everyday going there but from day one she fell in love with WCCC and became excited about going to childcare!

Cassie C

Love, love, love this centre. From day 1 my son has come home happy. At pickup I used to often find him sitting in a staff member's lap, which assured me that if he needed attention during the day, he received it promptly. The staff are all excellent, knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about what they do. I really value the community feel of this centre, and that parents can be on the management committee. And my son loves the food that Roni provides. Couldn't ask for a better place to help develop my child.

Sam L

my grandchildren attend this daycare we were so concerned at first but the team are simply amazing the education levels are quite high and the learning procedures they have implemented are amazing Thank you God Bless

Amel E

Amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. It’s wonderful seeing our daughter been raised(already left she's 7 yrs old now) and now my son(1.5 yrs old)get excited about going to daycare here. The teachers really make an effort to engage the kids and develop them in a very individualised way. The management is really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment and we’re very thankful to all teachers and management team and the whole team at warradale Child care centre. Thank you

Amit K

My son has attended the Warradale Centre since he was 8 months old and he is now ready to leave for school. He has had incredible years at the centre and it was always encouraged to learn and to be himself. The centre has great educators and I highly recommend it.

Celeste L

Having toured a number of new centres on the area, we chose Warradale CCC for our daughter as it had large open outdoor spaces, specifically designed to suit the needs of each age group. The staff nurture and encourage each child’s social and emotional development through play based learning. Our daughter actively participates in setting the room up for lunch and helps by cleaning her space at the end of her meal. We love that her independence is encouraged and she bring much of this learning home. Quiet and calm routines after lunch allow for children to relax, rest and sleep. We are so glad we found Warradale CCC. Our daughter never puts up a fight to get in the car when she knows we are going to childcare.

Skye J