Prospect Community Early Education and Care

28/10/2026

Kylie and Kerri have visited this week at Goodstart Burton, the winner of the Flying Start Uplifting Quality category. A great professional development opportunity for both services.

Thank you to Kerri and Kylie for visiting us from . It was wonderful to show you around our centre.

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and ideas for the childcare sector. Coming together and supporting better outcomes for children does not have to be a company divided or personal centre initiative ideas shared equals growth and together we can conquer all and make the sector better. We look forward to collaborating with you more closely in the future... Watch this space

27/10/2026

Celebrating 20 Years of Kylie!
This week we celebrate a very special milestone – Kylie's 20 years of service with Prospect Community Early Education and Care! 🎉
Two decades of dedication, experience, leadership and meaningful relationships with children, families, educators and our wider community.
Throughout her journey at Prospect, Kylie has contributed to the growth and development of our service, sharing her knowledge, supporting colleagues and helping shape the values and practices that guide us today.
In her roles as Assistant Director and Child Wellbeing Officer, Kylie plays an important part in promoting children's safety, wellbeing and inclusion. Her work reflects our belief that emotional security, respectful relationships and a genuine sense of belonging are fundamental to children's learning and development.
Kylie's role also extends to supporting educators, working in partnership with families, contributing to reflective practice and ensuring children's voices, individual needs and wellbeing remain central to our decisions.
Twenty years represents so much more than time.
It represents countless everyday moments of connection, reassurance, encouragement and learning. Children who have grown and moved on to school, families who have shared important stages of their lives with us, and colleagues who have benefited from Kylie's experience and support.
Our Philosophy of Education recognises the importance of continuity, inclusion and genuine relationships. Long-serving team members like Kylie are an important part of maintaining these commitments and the strong sense of community we value at Prospect.
Congratulations on 20 wonderful years, Kylie!
Your experience, leadership and ongoing commitment to children's wellbeing continue to make a meaningful contribution to our centre and the people within it.
Thank you, Kylie!

21/10/2026

This week we are taking the opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge two very important members of our team – Maddylin, our Lead Cook and Food Safety Officer, and Catherine, our Support Cook!
Every day, they ensure our children enjoy healthy, nutritious, home-cooked meals, thoughtfully prepared with care, consideration and a whole lot of love.
Their role is about so much more than preparing food. It is about nourishing little bodies, supporting growing minds and helping children develop positive, lifelong relationships with food.
From providing a wonderful variety of flavours, tastes, colours and textures to thoughtfully accommodating individual dietary requirements, allergies, developmental needs and preferences, Maddylin and Catherine understand that every child is unique and that mealtimes are an important part of children's wellbeing, learning and development.
Their commitment to food safety, nutritional quality, inclusive practices and creating enjoyable food experiences is something we value enormously. Behind every meal is careful planning, preparation, flexibility, teamwork and a genuine commitment to ensuring every child is supported to thrive.
We recognise that good nutrition is fundamental to children's health, growth, concentration, energy and overall wellbeing – and the work undertaken in our kitchen plays an essential role in the quality of education and care we provide each day.
Thank you, Maddylin and Catherine, for your dedication, creativity, adaptability and pride in all that you do.
Thank you to Maddylin for her tireless work on the menus and planning, keeping up to date on all allergies and dietary requirements and working with families and the educators to ensure children have the right meal provision, sometimes making many different variations of a meal in a single day.
We are incredibly grateful for the care and commitment you bring to nourishing our children and supporting our families.
Happy International Chefs Day!

14/10/2026

What a special honour it has been for Prospect Community Early Education and Care to be nominated and shortlisted as a finalist for an Uplifting Quality Award.
To be recognised alongside so many wonderful services and individuals who share a commitment to high-quality early childhood education and care is something we are incredibly proud of.
For us, quality is not simply an achievement or an award. It is an ongoing commitment reflected in the relationships we build, the decisions we make, the environments we create and the opportunities we provide for children, families and educators to flourish.
We will always remain committed to uplifting quality in all that we do, continually reflecting, learning, challenging ourselves and striving to be better.
Our heartfelt congratulations to all the award winners, finalists and nominees. Each recognition is a celebration of the dedication, passion and meaningful work happening across our sector every day.
Thank you to the Office for Early Childhood Development for recognising and celebrating quality in early childhood education and care, and to Lucy Hood MP, Minister for Education, for her kind words of support and recognition of our service. Your encouragement is genuinely appreciated.
Most importantly, thank you to our incredible team of educators, our Management Committee, children and families. This recognition belongs to our whole community and reflects the collective commitment that makes our service so special.

A community of learners where children, families and educators flourish.

And together, we will continue to grow, reflect and uplift quality every day.

14/10/2026

Our team proudly representing our service tonight at the Flying Start Early Childhood Awards.

13/10/2026

A WILD Day of Learning with Animals Anonymous!
Today we welcomed Animals Anonymous to Prospect Community Early Education and Care, along with some very special visitors!
From an adorable quokka and a fascinating crocodile to a tawny frogmouth, sugar glider and children's python, just to name a few, our children had the wonderful opportunity to get up close and personal with some incredible Australian wildlife.
Experiences like these offer so much more than simply meeting animals. They spark curiosity, encourage questions, challenge thinking and create meaningful opportunities for children to learn about the natural world around them.
Through observation, conversations and hands-on encounters, children develop an understanding of animal habitats, behaviours, adaptations and the importance of respecting and protecting our native wildlife.
These experiences also support children's confidence, empathy and sense of wonder. For some, it is an opportunity to overcome uncertainty or fear; for others, it is a chance to share their existing knowledge, ask thoughtful questions and discover something completely new.
At Prospect Community Early Education and Care, we believe learning is most powerful when children are actively engaged, curious and connected to real-world experiences.
A huge thank you to Animals Anonymous for bringing these amazing creatures to visit us and for sharing your knowledge and passion for Australian wildlife.

06/10/2026

Welcome to the team Honey and Marble. New mini lop bunnies for Redmond's yard.

06/10/2026

02/10/2026

Exciting to have been named a finalist in the category of Uplifting Quality.

23/09/2026

The OECD is seeking feedback from parents and carers to help inform future improvements to the Early Years SA app via an online survey. We’d appreciate your support in sharing this opportunity through your networks.

The Early Years SA app supports South Australian families with trusted information about children’s development, learning, health and wellbeing, and practical tips, age-appropriate activities, resources, and links to early childhood services.

Through a short YourSAy survey, we’re asking parents and carers what they would like to see in the app and how it could better support them. The survey is open until Monday 19 October 2026.

Help shape future improvements to the Early Years SA app
The Office for Early Childhood Development is seeking feedback from parents and carers to help shape future improvements to the Early Years SA app.
Complete the short YourSAy survey and share your views on what you would like to see in the app and how it could better support South Australian families.
Have yourSAy: https://yoursay.sa.gov.au/early-years-sa-app
Survey closes Monday 19 October 2026