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Child Care Centre Asks: “What Constitutes High Quality of Child Care in Perth?”

Announcement posted by Cuddles Childcare Centre 10 Mar 2017

Cuddles ChildCare Centre management tackles the issue of defining what constitutes high quality child care in Perth.
Perth, WA, 13 February 2017 - Recently, the management of a child care centre in Perth provided an informative post about what constitutes high quality child care on their company blog. Michelle Coleski, Operations Manager of Cuddles Child Care, who have three locations in the Perth area, is dedicated to providing the highest quality child care possible. She took a look at what constitutes high quality child care and how to tell if a child care centre is performing as well as it should.

According to Ms Coleski: “There are a lot of variables that go into providing high quality child care. Some think all you have to do is buy the newest equipment. Others go out of their way to provide the best opportunities for children to learn through play. Some have staffs that have served their local communities for years and years.”

Ms Coleski continued: “Ultimately, all of these qualities help provide high quality child care. The best child care centres combine all three to varying degrees, but some do a great job just because they are so dedicated. There really isn’t any one solution that works for every child and every child care centre.”

Measuring Child Care Centre Performance

The Australian Government has a set of standards in place to help ensure that all child care centres are adhering to what they see as an acceptable set of standards. These are called the National Quality Standards and the National Quality Framework. However, just because a child care centre adheres to these standards doesn’t mean they are providing high quality child care.

Ms Coleski recommends that parents visit any child care centre they are considering for their children numerous times before making a decision. There are certain minimal standards she recommends that parents pay close attention to. She believes child care centre should be kept clean and the equipment should be properly maintained and in a good state of repair.

Ms Coleski also believes any child care centre should have a lot of room for children to play and run around, with plenty of equipment and toys to help keep the children engaged and entertained.

Ultimately, though, Ms Coleski sees three standards as essential to high quality child care. According to Ms Coleski:

“A child care centre staff must be caring and attentive at all times. This is often called being ‘tuned in.’ Carers and teachers should always be paying attention to the children instead of talking to other adults. The best child care personnel can multi-task but make each child feel like they are the only child in the room.”

Ms Coleski concluded: “The best child care workers provide an environment of trust, respect and safety for your children. We really don’t think you should ever accept anything less.”


Cuddles Child Care has three child care centres in the Perth area. They are known for their dedicated and attentive staff, their stringent vetting of new hires and their ample offerings of opportunities for children to learn through play. Their creative offerings, such as Jessie’s Arti Time and Shake ‘n’ Bake, help children have fun while their parents are at work, even as they learn. To learn more or to enquire about child care, contact them through their website: http://www.cuddleschildcare.com.au/.