Wantirna South Early Learning Centre: Proudly Exceeding the National Quality Standard Across All Areas
We are delighted to share that Wantirna South Early Learning Centre received an “Exceeding” rating in 4/7 quality areas of the National Quality Standard (NQS) following our Assessment and Rating in September 2022 — a major milestone for our centre.
Wantirna South ELC – NQS Rating Snapshot:
- Quality Area 1: Educational Program & Practice – Exceeding NQS
- Quality Area 2: Children’s Health & Safety – Exceeding NQS
- Quality Area 3: Physical Environment – Meeting NQS
- Quality Area 4: Staffing Arrangements – Exceeding NQS
- Quality Area 5: Relationships with Children – Meeting NQS
- Quality Area 6: Collaborative Partnerships with Families & Communities – Meeting NQS
- Quality Area 7: Governance & Leadership – Exceeding NQS
- Overall Rating: Meeting National Quality Standard
This rating reflects the strong foundations we’ve built in just a few short years.
As part of our commitment to ongoing excellence, we are already working on our centre’s strengths to ensure we maintain our “Exceeding” rating during our next assessment cycle, expected in the coming year or two. Continuous improvement is woven into everything we do—from our educational programming and team development to our engagement with families and the broader community.
While the formal rating is an important measure, we believe the true quality of our service is experienced every day by the families and children in our care. We warmly invite you to explore:
- Google reviews from our families visible at the bottom of our website homepage
- Feedback and snapshots shared via Facebook & Instagram
- Tours of our service, where you can meet our team and see our vibrant learning environment in action
Additionally, our Quality Improvement Plan (QIP)—a core component of the NQS process and a reflection of our growth mindset—is available at reception for families who would like a deeper look into our strategies and goals for the future.
For more on the National Assessment & Rating process, visit:
https://www.acecqa.gov.au/assessment/assessment-and-rating-process
We are incredibly proud of how far we’ve come and are excited about what lies ahead. Thank you for being part of our journey.
