Operations FAQs
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Eastwood Blessings – Operations FAQs
What are your opening hours?
Are you open all year?
Do you provide meals?
What type of meals are provided?
Do parents need to send food?
Do you cater for allergies?
Do you provide nappies?
What should parents bring daily?
How do you communicate with families?
How can parents contact the centre?
Do you have secure entry?
How do you ensure child safety?
Are staff qualified?
Do you follow safety regulations?
How often are safety procedures reviewed?
Do you conduct emergency drills?
Is there an outdoor play area?
How do you manage hygiene?
What happens if my child is unwell?
How do you manage incidents?
Can I receive updates about my child?
Do you have policies available?
Is there a daily routine?
Do you support working parents?
Why should families choose Eastwood?
1. What are your opening hours?
Our centre operates from 7:30am to 6:00pm.
2. Are you open all year?
We operate throughout the year (52 weeks) except for scheduled public holidays.
3. Do you provide meals?
Yes. We provide meals for children as part of our service.
4. What type of meals are provided?
Nutritious meals aligned with early childhood guidelines, catered by partners specialising in meal
preparation for preschoolers.
5. Do parents need to send food?
No, meals are provided unless otherwise advised.
6. Do you cater for allergies?
Yes. We accommodate dietary requirements where documented.
7. Do you provide nappies?
Nappies are not provided at Eastwood as part of the service.
8. What should parents bring daily?
A spare change of clothes and any required personal items.
9. How do you communicate with families?
Through direct communication, online updates, and regular contact.
10. How can parents contact the centre?
By email or phone during operating hours.
11. Do you have secure entry?
Yes. Access is managed for safety.
12. How do you ensure child safety?
Through structured supervision, procedures, and compliance systems.
13. Are staff qualified?
Yes. Educators hold required qualifications for early childhood education.
14. Do you follow safety regulations?
Yes. We comply with all relevant childcare regulations.
15. How often are safety procedures reviewed?
Regularly, in accordance with compliance requirements.
16. Do you conduct emergency drills?
Yes. Emergency procedures are practiced routinely.
17. Is there an outdoor play area?
Yes. We have a large outdoor area, and outdoor environments are part of daily programming.
18. How do you manage hygiene?
Through structured cleaning and hygiene practices.
19. What happens if my child is unwell?
We follow health guidelines and may request children stay home if unwell.
20. How do you manage incidents?
All incidents are documented and communicated to families.
21. Can I receive updates about my child?
Yes. Ongoing communication is encouraged.
22. Do you have policies available?
Yes. Policies are available for families.
23. Is there a daily routine?
Yes. Consistent routines support children’s wellbeing.
24. Do you support working parents?
Yes. Our hours and services are designed to support families.
25. Why should families choose Eastwood?
We provide structured learning, meals, incursions, excursions, strong communication, and a supportive
environment focused on children’s development.