Scallywaggs Hand n Hand
is a parent/caregiver and
child service catering from
birth to 5 year olds.
Hand n Hand offers a unique opportunity for parents and caregivers to spend quality time with their child in an environment that supports and encourages “learning alongside your child.”
This innovative approach to young children’s development includes adult education on early childcare and early childhood education and is free to enrolling families.
Hand n Hand gives parents with young children the opportunity to interact with other parents and to ask those parenting questions only experience can answer.
Hand n Hand can organise courses during session time which cover children's educational and social development, anything from child nutrition to sleeping issues can be covered. These courses are arranged based on the needs of the attending families / caregivers and children.
Qualified Teachers are present at each Hand n Hand session. We take pleasure in fostering positive relationships with both parents and children.
Come along and meet other Mums, Dads, Caregivers and pre-schoolers from the local community. Enjoy sharing your child's learning and learn ways to enhance your parenting skills.
Education Reiew Office: "Strong relationships exist between staff and with parents and families involved with the centre. Participating parents share responsibility for all children, contributing to the family-like atmosphere of care and respect for individuals. Parents value the opportunities to support each other, while developing positive parenting skills". To read the complete report click here.
Hand n Hand was last reviewed by ERO in February 2012.
Kym Christensen (BEd, Early Years 0-8).
Kym has been involved in early childhood since 1993 and has been part of the Scallywaggs team since 2011. She values the way that Hand n Hand offers parents the unique opportunity of being able to spend time with their children under the guidance of qualified teachers. Kym has observed the benefits that Hand n Hand offer for transitioning children into other Early Childhood settings within our service. She sees Hand n Hand as a wonderful asset to the community, offering a place where friendships are formed between families within the community and a place where parents can share skills and experiences.
Brigitte Parker, Teacher (BEd, ECE).
Brigitte has been involved in early childhood education for over 20 years and has worked throughout the Scallywaggs centres since 2007. Brigitte enjoys being involved with the co-ordination of Hand n Hand, especially the balance that is available for working with parents and children. Bridget values being able to interact with the children in their play, set up educational and fun activities whilst supporting parents/caregivers with the development of their parenting skills.
