Both our kids go to Choklits and love it there. I love how all the educators seem to know all the kids even when they’re in different rooms. Feels like family! The extra curricular activities like yoga and music are awesome too.
Childhood is much more than the first stage of life, it’s the most important! Did you know that 90% of a child’s brain develops before they are 5 years old? The research now shows us the behaviours and habits we learn and develop as children affect our life-long health, development and well-being.
Being a child really is super important!
Teaching children the proven skills they need for life, setting them up for success and getting them ready to excel at school is what we do best at Choklits.
“In addition to the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework (VEYLF), the standard curriculum which every government-funded Early Learning Centre must follow, Choklits does things big, really big! Our curriculum is truly inclusive and designed to give every child the best possible start in life. We promote agency, independence and interdependence through interactions, experiences, routines and events, planned and unplanned. We believe Learning is Everywhere and our focus is on learning through play. Our Educator’s extensive knowledge of the framework allows us to prepare meaningful and engaging programs based on children’s development and individual interests. By the time children are finished at Choklits they are not just ready to start school, they are ready to excel” – Qing Liu, Choklits Centre Director
Choklits is most often described as “homely”. We have a humongous backyard and believe in large amounts of outdoor play. It is within these nurturing and stimulating settings, our experienced educators implement the Choklits curriculum; an educational framework that is led by the interest of the child to build knowledge and critical thinking skills.
We follow the Victorian Early Years Learning Framework (VEYLF) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) which is a play-based learning methodology.
Our high quality educational program encompasses literacy, numeracy, science, art, music, and language and is underpinned by a focus on social and emotional development. This contemporary approach to learning sets the platform for a successful transition to school and promotes a love of life-long learning.
We know raising children is never a one person job so parents and families are always welcome to visit our centre in Surrey Hills. Our ‘open-door’ policy encourages parents to visit us and discuss their child’s progress. The benefits of a supportive relationship between home and Choklits cannot be over-emphasised, as children develop confidence and a healthy understanding of themselves and others in a social context that respects and recognises individual differences.
We have a real passion for the outdoors at Choklits, so it’s probably no surprise that we also love sport. We love getting active so much that we’ve developed a unique program called Choklits Activate which is facilitated within the Choklits grounds by our very own specialist teachers. Aside from the obvious fun, sport plays a key role in children’s developmental areas including; gross and fine motor skills, teamwork and cooperation, social interaction, listening and concentration. Children can also develop greater self-confidence through sports, enhance their self-esteem, develop a sense of achievement and shape their overall well being. Physical activity enhances mental learning.
Music and movement are an integral part of each room’s program on a daily basis. The benefits of being involved in music is to help children familiarise themselves with instruments, different forms of music, dance and songs as well as group participation and interaction. Movement develops gross motor skills, coordination and cognitive skills. Additionally, we offer a complimentary weekly music incursion run by specialist music teachers.
The introduction of yoga at an early age helps children to develop healthy lifestyle practices and gives them several techniques to help them navigate life challenges. In early stages, yoga is the study and practice of the connection between mind and body. Simple techniques like learning to use deep tummy breathing in times of frustration introduces children to tools and ideas to help them stay calm and focused. Our yoga sessions are facilitated by specialist teachers each week.
Reading and language form the basis for lifelong learning. Each week our kindergarten class leaves the Choklits grounds and heads to the library where they return, browse, read and borrow books. Getting out into the community helps children begin to understand their place in the world and how to interact with others. As the telling and sharing of stories is one of the most effective ways children learn, our library visits are much loved by the children, often stoking their imaginations and enhancing their storytelling skills. Our kindergarten class is currently learning Chinese via the language program called ELLA, an Australian Government initiative that inspires children by driving a genuine interest in new language and culture.
We facilitate many incursions and excursions each year to ensure we incorporate knowledge from well beyond the Choklits grounds. Getting out into the community helps children begin to understand their place in the world and how to interact with others. In the past that has included; animal experts, drama and dancing, indigenous awareness, an animal farm visit, a dentist, a firetruck visit, a photographer visit, road safety awareness, pet awareness, water safety awareness, excursions to the Botanical Gardens, Chesterfield Farm and retirement villages, and a visit from Father Christmas. We also hold an annual Christmas concert and BBQ for our entire Community to attend which is one of our favourite times of the year.
Choklits is an all inclusive centre so there is never anything extra to pay to attend. Our fees include all meals, nappies and consumables. We like everyone to feel at home here from day one so when each child starts they receive a welcome pack including a Choklits t-shirt, a copy of our cookbook and a sun hat. We also provide bedding for the children who require it and have spare clothing for short-term loan.
Both our kids go to Choklits and love it there. I love how all the educators seem to know all the kids even when they’re in different rooms. Feels like family! The extra curricular activities like yoga and music are awesome too.
Fabulous educators with lots of experience. The new owners have created a very warm and welcoming environment. My little one loves all of the extra activities offered, especially the yoga, incursions & excursions! Highly recommend.
We have been part of the Choklits community since 2018 and can’t thank them enough for everything they do for our kids..All the educators have been so loving and caring throughout…Girls simply love going to Choklits every single day…Thanks a ton Team Choklits..keep doing what you do
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