This beautiful new facility in Bathurst is NOW OPEN! We cater for children from babies through to Preschool, and ensure we maintain smaller intimate group sizes. Contact us to arrange a no obligation tour to see what everyone is talking about.
Balance Early Education is more than an education and childcare service, it’s a place to be, belong and become.
A place where children are nurtured and able to enjoy their childhood as they explore authentic environments and actively contribute to their world. Where every child belongs, regardless of how their life has begun and how their journey will evolve.
A place where families can participate and be involved in their child’s learning journey. Our role is to take the stress out of using childcare, to give families the peace of mind that their child is receiving the love, attention and inspiration that they deserve.
A place where staff are able to have fun at work, where they feel secure, empowered and valued. Where contribution is encouraged and recognised as essential to a successful service.
Just as our bee represents the balance in nature, we are committed to supporting our children to understand the impact that we all have on our precious environment. We have mindfully chosen resources which complement nature, including natural timbers and sustainable products. Through our “Garden to Gourmet” program, children learn about gardening, recycling, sustainability and healthy eating, while getting to enjoy the flavour of their work.
We aim to make the daily transition to and from care as easy as possible for both families and children by offering a range of inclusions such as nutritious meals prepared on-site. We have been mindful with our choice of suppliers to choose products which are both good for children and for our environment and/or communities. Our Enrolment Fee includes a hat, shirt and bag to get you started!
Our experienced educators use the Early Years Learning Framework as a guideline to developing individualised programs which enhance each child’s development. This document is approved under the National Quality Framework to give children the very best start to life, at its core is learning through play. Our programs will be further enhanced by our local community connections as we build together and learn together.
Our philosophy is more than just an expression of who we are, we strongly believe that it shapes our decision making and should be reflected in everything we say, everything we do and everything we are. At Balance we believe that every child and every adult should have the opportunity to become the very best they can be regardless of how they started life and where their journey will take them. We value diversity and the richness that each individual brings to our service
At Balance, we believe our children should have a healthy respect for, and understanding of, the world around them. We are committed to doing our part to contribute to a better future for our children. We support local and national charities in a holistic way, we are currently donating $5 from every enrolment from now until 30 June 2019 to Rural Aid to support our farming communities.
Darlene Wadham – Approved Provider (owner)
I believe that trust, kindness, understanding and finding what it is that inspires and excites others are essential keys to unlock the potential of every individual.
I began my education and care journey as a Primary School Teacher in Queensland in 1992. Always looking for a challenge I took on the role of Principal of a small school in the Darling Downs QLD before moving to early education and care in the year 2000. After 10yrs of senior management roles including 5yrs as a General Manager I entered the world of consultancy in 2010 with the desire to empower educators to make a positive difference in the lives of children in the early years. After years of supporting services to be the best they could be, I am excited to embark on this new journey with my husband. As well as a Bachelor of Teaching I have achieved a Diploma of Business – Frontline Management and am committed to ongoing professional development and learning. I am passionate about supporting others on their learning journey and see positive relationships as essential to all learning and development. Andrew and I are dedicated to providing an outstanding service to families and children and a place where our team are proud to belong.
Andrew Wadham – Approved Provider (owner)
I pride myself on exceeding customer expectations and am rewarded by achieving great outcomes for others.
Growing up on a few acres on the outskirts of Melbourne and having a love of nature and the environment I ran a successful landscape business and completed a diploma in project management. Over the past 30yrs I have owned and managed small business and worked with local, interstate and international companies. Over the past 15yrs I have been working on the water, managing and delivering luxury boats both within Australia and overseas as well as working closely in our consultancy business. Bathurst may be a long way from the sea but both Darlene and I have a strong love of the bush and country towns with camping holidays being a frequent must. As well as the responsibility of ownership I will be supporting the service across a range of areas including information technology and environments.
Lauren Dunn – Nominated Supervisor (centre director)
I believe there is nothing more important than support, love, and time and I have each three available in abundance!
Children have been a big part of my professional life since 2006 when I eagerly commenced a traineeship in early education and care at a service in Orange. I proudly completed my Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) at CSU in 2011 having worked very hard in my fourth year going to University, working at a preschool and looking after the first addition to our family, a newborn baby girl! My personal philosophy is to ensure that all children have a safe, secure and welcoming environment, rich with engaging learning opportunities and strong relationships with children and carers. Open ended materials, natural light, respectful caregiving and nature play are among the philosophies that I believe are important in supporting children’s learning and development. I pride myself on my approachable demeanour, positivity, kindness and attentiveness as a leader and I truly believe that this filters down to the educators in my team. I am so excited to be starting this new adventure with Balance Early Education and be a part of the centres journey right from the very beginning.
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