MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE (NORTH TAS) INC.

COMMUNITY CHILDCARE CENTRE

Corner of Haig and Dineen Streets
Mowbray TAS 7248
Phone: 6326 6920 / Fax: 6326 6903

The MRC Childcare Centre is a community based long-day care centre offering care for children aged from birth to 5 years. The Centre particularly welcomes children from our humanitarian and migrant families to help in their integration into our Australian community and to raise awareness and tolerance of our multicultural society.

Hours of Operation

Open from 7.00 – 6.00 Monday to Friday

About the Centre

Licensed to care for 40 children aged from birth to 5 years, this architect designed Centre is bright and spacious, filled with natural light. Parents using the Centre are eligible for Child Care Benefit from Centrelink. The Centre is registered with the National Childcare Accreditation Council.

Owned and operated by the Migrant Resource Centre Northern Tasmania, the Childcare Centre was developed through a partnership between MRC North, the Tasmanian Community Fund, the Education Department and the Department of Transport and Regional Services.

The Centre is located on the site of the old Haig Street Kindergarten, a place where many generations of families have brought their children. We intend to continue the tradition of quality care and parent support in the Northern Suburbs for many more years.

Our Philosophy

The best outcomes for our children and their families develop from an environment of acceptance and respect. To that end, we strive to meet individual needs in a way that enhances the life prospects for each child, welcoming the rich diversity the world has to offer.

Our Programme

Our emphasis is on the needs of the individual child. We allow each child to develop naturally and be supported by informed decisions about activities and experiences which will enhance their growth. We welcome parent contributions to our programme either through ideas and suggestions or more active hands-on participation.

Our Staff

We have been fortunate in employing a team of enthusiastic carers and support staff. Their combined talents, developed through training and experience, will ensure high quality nurturing care for your child and a warm welcome for you.

Enrolment Procedure

• A fully completed enrolment form
• Registration with Centrelink for Childcare benefit

Each day, parents should provide:

• Enough nappies for a day (if used)
• Bottles and breast-milk or formula powder (if used)
• Change of clothes (including knickers and socks)
• Sun hat/winter woolly hat
• Coat/warm top
• Sneakers or sandals with backs for walkers ( thongs are not safe in our playground)
• ALL ITEMS CLEARLY MARKED WITH CHILD’S NAME

If your child requires medication while in care, please hand medication to carer in charge and complete the medication form.

WE HOPE YOUR CHILD ENJOYS THEIR TIME WITH US