Ivana has been working in the Early Childhood and Preschool education sector for 9 years. She loves that her career gives her the opportunity to watch children grow into wholly unique individuals. Ivana is especially proud of her passionate educators. Every day the Champs are put at the core of everything her dedicated educators do.
About MindChamps Early Learning & Preschool
MindChamps Early Learning and Preschool @ Broadway are conveniently located in the heart of the CBD in Broadway Shopping centre. This homey service features dedicated open-air play spaces, an enrichment room and 4 learning environments with equipment specifically designed to stimulate your child’s love of learning. With plenty of undercover car parking, in one of the most dynamic shopping centres in Australia, MindChamps @ Broadway is the perfect place for your child to grow in our iconic city.
What’s on
Our Broadway service is a pillar of the Glebe and Ultimo community. As a dedicated Glebe preschool provider, our Broadway team are committed to engaging our Champs with their local community. The service hosts monthly visits with the Glebe Library, Glebe Public School and invites elderly residents through their doors as part of their community outreach.
Meet Our Director – Ivana
Our Learning Programmes
MindChamps @ Broadway uses our research-based programs alongside our school readiness preschool curriculum. This early learning centre focuses on learning through Crafted Play, which encourages children to explore new concepts, through play and under the guidance of our educators.
Early Learning
Young children learn best through hands on, experiential activities. Our learning programme is about embracing the learning potential in everyday experiences. The S.M.I.L.E.S curriculum encourages our young Champs to engage in Sensory, Motor, Intellectual, Linguistic, Emotional and Social activities within the play environment to harness these opportunities.
Preschool Curriculum
Alongside our early learning programme, our preschool Champs benefit from our breakthrough Reading Programme. Using theatrical strategies, the preschool curriculum encourages a love of reading and storytelling. By developing early literacy we foster a connection with the written word which will benefit our Champs for the rest of their lives.
The 3-Minds Approach
Just as the Froebel and Montessori approaches were developed in the 19th century and the “Thinking Curriculum” of the Waldorf-Steiner and Reggio Emilia methods were products of the 20th century, the MindChamps Preschool’s 3-Mind Approach is an education model developed in response to the 21st century. Our unique pedagogy is based on The Champion, Learning, and Creative Minds.
The Champion Mind teaches children resilience and the ability to overcome adversity and thrive.
The Learning Mind concentrates on teaching children HOW to learn and not WHAT to learn.
The Creative Mind nurtures our Champs abilities to think outside of the box and see the world from multiple perspectives.
Combined, our Champs are equipped with the tools they need to flourish in the unknown future that lies ahead.
Centre Amenities
- Degree Qualified Early Childhood Teachers
- Weekly curriculum based on 21st-century research
- Open-air play space in the heart of the CBD
- Ongoing community involvement
- Wholesome and nourishing chef-prepared meals – catering to all dietary preferences and allergies
- Small class sizes for a personal approach
- Occasional care available
Occasional Care Now Available at Broadway Centre
Choose from half-day or full-day care for those unpredictable moments.
TESTIMONIALS
“Our daughter has been at the Broadway centre since just before she turned a year old and the Educarers there have been an integral part of her development. She is learning to be an intelligent, thoughtful, creative and respectful young person who loves drawing on her experiences from the centre when she is outside of daycare. She has an excellent rapport with her fellow Champs and Educarers and we couldn’t be happier with the care and education she is receiving.”
Karin and Bobbin
Parents at MindChamps Broadway
“From the minute I first walked into the centre, I knew my daughter was going to be well looked after. Sending your baby to daycare can be an emotional and overwhelming time, but we are in great hands. We are now in our 4th year at the centre. The whole team are so caring and my daughter loves her ‘school’ days. She has fun and learns something new every day, while we are kept up to date with daily updates of what she has been doing and regular communication from the team.”
Angela
Parent at MindChamps Broadway