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Play & Learning


Introduction to Brockman House Play & Learning

Having Fun at Brockman House

Cherishing children
We believe children are an integral part of our community and families should be supported in providing them not only with the essentials of life, but with the opportunity to play. Children are unique in that they can truly be absorbed in their play, with no inhibitions. Adults lose this ability somewhere, but children's unique gift should be celebrated and encouraged. Giving families this opportunity for their children enables children to have amazing opportunities to learn through their play, to socialise in an emotionally safe environment, to take age appropriate risks and be proud of the results and above all, to enjoy being children.

Come and chat to us
Brockman House Play & Learning gives this unique opportunity to our community's children. Below you will find some of the facts about our Play & Learning Services. For more information, we have a variety of documents for download on our Downloads page (link also on the left menu of the website). You are also encouraged to call Brockman House on 9279-1588 to talk to us, or just come on in and have a chat to our friendly staff who will be happy to talk to you about our unique services to our community.

Having Fun at Brockman House

Brockman House Child Care is Fully Accredited and Licensed for 31 children, including up to eight babies (children under two). Child Care employs three Full Time Qualified Caregivers; and three Assistant Caregivers. All our Assistant Caregivers have a minimum achievement of Certificate 3 in Children's Services. All of our staff hold current Senior First Aid Certification (exceeding Licensing requirements) as well as National Police Checks, Working With Children Checks, FoodSafe Certification and current Health Checks. The Child Care menu has also won the Start Right Eat Right Award, is Halal Certified and holds a Gold Star rating by the City of Swan. Our Centre is also accredited as SunSmart by The Cancer Council of Australia. All of our staff also participate in both internal and external professional development opportunities throughout the year.

Brockman House Child Care actively participates in the National Childcare Accreditation Council's Quality Assurance Program and currently holds a High Quality rating in all areas of achievement. We always aim for the Highest Quality of Care for the children in our care.

Please see the Child Care link on the left navigation menu for more information on the Child Care Programme.


Brockman House Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is Fully Accredited and Licensed for 39 children. We provide Before School and After School Care to five local schools, with our own twenty seater bus and bus driver. We also provide Vacation Care during school holidays.

We employ six staff, three on a full time basis, and two are currently being supported in achieving their Cert IV in OSHC. All of our staff hold current National Police Checks, Working With Children Checks, Health Checks and all of our staff hold current Senior First Aid Certification (exceeding Licensing requirements) as well as FoodSafe Certification. Two of our staff members also having their Life Saving Certification. OSHC encourages SunSmart behaviour as recommended by the Cancer Council of Australia.

Our OSHC staff are active in professional development throughout the year and are actively involved in the National Childcare Accreditation Council's Quality Assurance Program. Brockman House Inc. OSHC currently holds a High Quality rating in all areas of achievement. We always aim for the Highest Quality of Care for the children in our care.

Please see the Outside School Hours Care link on the left navigation menu for more information or call into the Centre and chat to our staff.


Free Their Potential

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