The South Caulfield Childcare Centre is a gateway to the Yeshivah Beth Rivkah kindergartens.

Our institutions are characterised by a commitment to transmit the Jewish spiritual heritage to the next generation.

Traditional Jewish values and ethics as promulgated by the Torah are central to the philosophy of our institutions. These values include belief in G-d, love of fellow man, respect for parents, study of Torah and observance and appreciation of Mitzvot.

Each child is encouraged to recognise their own self worth and that through the particular gifts and abilities that G-d has bestowed upon them, they are able to better the world.

Essential to the centre philosophy is the need to maintain a warm, positive and co-operative environment in which students can grow and learn. Such a nurturing environment is deemed vital for the development of self esteem, and confidence.

Our Childcare Cenre aims to develop the “whole person", and as such provide a balance of social, religious and secular themes as well as life skills, to promote the child's complete personal development.

The overall philosophy of the centre is developed in collaboration with staff, parents, and management. This process respects and values the views of all and enhances clarity and understanding between all users of the centre. This ensures a sound basis for building and planning programs for children at the centre.

Our philosophy draws on values held by staff and families and reflects the needs and values of the community.

We value the child within the context of the family and we believe that the family is the primary educator of the child. Family bonds are respected and nurtured through the development of open communication and close working relationships between home and the centre. We believe that the child's overall development will be enhanced by this.