Dinky Di Children’s Learning Centres takes the safety, security and wellbeing of the children trusted to our care seriously
and are proud of our record in doing so.
We are currently in the process of undertaking an investigation regarding a child who accessed a storeroom which is
normally locked and which is next to the nappy changing area.
The child was one of two children present in the nappy changing area with an educator. The parent of the other
child arrived and during their brief conversation with the educator, the child in question accessed the storage
area.
The child was located, unharmed, less than a few minutes after he had left the educator. However, Dinky Di
Children’s Learning Centres regards this as a serious matter and so, in addition to reporting the matter to the
Department of Education within the required timeframe, we are conducting our own internal investigation.
Steps were immediately taken to address the issues that occurred and prevent them from occurring again, and
we will take any further steps that may be required once the investigation is complete.
Dinky Di Children’s Learning Centres is committed to the care, safety and wellbeing of all children in its care,
and regrets that this isolated incident has occurred.
We have only recently been made aware of the Tik Tok video. Dinky Di Children’s Learning Centres regards it
as a serious matter and an investigation into this matter has also been commenced.
We remain in close contact with our parents who trust us to look after their children and are grateful for the
many messages of support.
At Dinky Di Children’s Learning Centre, we really understand that no one can take your place in giving your own child the very best environment and care. When you can’t be there, you can rest assured that your precious children in our care are our first priority, and we will provide the best care in the world for them to enable them to learn and grow in a secure and loving environment.
In trusting us with your children you are also providing them with a genuine ‘Dinky Di’ opportunity for them to reach their potential as they approach primary education. But it needs to be FUN along the way to give kids the best chance of flourishing.
Men and ladies, grown and sweet, once had tiny little feet…And little people learn so fast, all leave small footprints where they’ve passed. Music gives them time to dance, their hand prints written in the sands. To grow and eat well everyday, children need a place to play. We teach them, watch them, like the sky, their changing colours, Dinky Di. The sunshine falls where sunshine lands, we hold your children in good hands.
At Dinky Di Children’s Learning Centre, we also love to innovate so we never have to follow others!
Dinky Di Children’s Learning Centre offers premium quality Child Care at an affordable price, ensuring your child’s educational future. Our learning programs are based upon the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), focusing on the individual child. We also specialise in a unique School Readiness Program to ensure your child has a smooth transition to big school.
The EYLF programs we work with are constantly evolving and changing, ensuring the children at our centres receive the highest quality education. We take a play-based approach to teaching and ‘triple the music’ as we know that research into growth and learning is maximised when the brain is engaged in processing and playing with music and sounds. We firmly believe that children learn most effectively in environments that are nurturing, safe, challenging and fun.
Dinky Di means GENUINE, and we provide outstanding, genuine care for your children! Come in and feel free to meet our professional staff and we will gladly give you a guided tour of our Centre, anytime.
Dinky Di Children’s Learning Centre is licensed to cater for up to 49 children per day with 4 home rooms. The theme that runs throughout the centre’s environment and the grounds is specifically designed to inspire, whilst providing an ambient and peaceful atmosphere that is gender neutral.
For the Educators In any early childhood setting, team work and effective communication are essential requirements for positive outcomes across all aspects of the Services’ functioning, for ‘together everyone achieves more”.
Enrolment Form – Click to download
To avoid disappointment, please call the Centre to confirm vacancies prior to completing the Enrolment Form. The form must be printed out, completed and returned to the centre with original signatures, accompanied by the enrolment fee and your child’s original birth certificate and immunisation records.
We love Dinky Di! My son looks forward to attending each week. The beautiful staff are so friendly and go out of their way to make my shy boy feel special and safe. He settled in very quickly and has made friends with a bunch of great kids. It is a modern….
Location: 50 Gorokan Drive, Lake Haven,
NSW 2263
Telephone: (02) 4392 8855
Email: lakehaven@dinkydikids.com
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday
6.30 am – 6.30 pm
My son absolutely loves Dinky Di Terrigal. At the last daycare, we had him he was crying every time I left him. Thank you to Dinky Di Terrigal he races off to hang out with his Mates and have great fun. We couldn’t be more pleased with the daycare that Miss Cassie runs. As a working mum, it certainly makes my day go better when I know that my son is happily playing enjoying his day: getting muddy, doing art and rocking around with his friends.
Lee Sheppard
Cassie and the team at Dinky Di Terrigal have been amazing, over the past few weeks, the kids have settled in really well. Drop off's were pain (and tear) free and the kids seem to enjoy their day so much I had trouble getting them to leave. I love the detailed reports during the day, explaining in depth what the kids had been up to and personalised stories of their adventures. The stories made me giggle and make being away from them for the day that little bit easier knowing they are being so well looked after. Thanks so much, I would definitely recommend Dinky Di Terrigal to anyone. 😊
Sharon Dunn
Thank you so much to all the staff at Dinky Di. My daughter can be quite shy but since being at Dinky Di Terrigal her confidence has grown, she’s so happy to go to preschool, all the staff are amazing and go above and beyond, I have to say that love the great communication with the staff I especially love to read my email I get about my daughters day and all the photos with a big smile on her face, Thank you so much for making my daughters day at preschool so happy. Thank you so much I’m one happy parent.
Barbara Bates
We couldn’t be happier with Dinky Di. After changing daycares, we worried that it would take time for Quinn to adapt and settle again, but this was not the case. Quinn settled immediately and is always happy in the updates we receive. She’s loving her time at Dinky Di and we are very happy as well. We love the daily updates and pictures, the best part of our day is receiving them. The staff have been very welcoming, loving and caring towards Quinn.
SHEY
When I moved to the local area I was hesitant to change my son’s daycare. I went to a couple of orientations at the local daycare providers and Dinky Di stood out from the rest. My son and I are so happy, he settled in quickly due to the way staff love and support him, every teacher in the daycare knows my child by name and likes, dislikes and comforts, even teachers that are not in his room. I also receive daily photos and updates of what he has been up to and also what he has eaten. I would recommend this school to everyone. One very happy mother and son.
Amanda
“We moved our 4 year old from a small local centre (where she had been since 1yo) to Dinky Di Tumbi Umbi when she was diagnosed with a sensory processing disorder and a 12 month learning delay and it was the best decision we have made! She has advanced tenfold in language, socialising and toilet training in just 5 months. Our OT did a preschool visit after 2 months and commented that she was a different child and Dinky Di already had in place all the interventions she usually recommends to centres! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for high quality, consistent and positive focused care”
Emma
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