University PreSchool & Child Care Centre

University PreSchool & Child Care Centre

The University Preschool & Child Care Centre (UPCCC) is located on the campus of The Australian National University by the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. The Centre occupies two buildings with spacious rooms and playgrounds. The layout of the buildings allows for six age groupings of children. The buildings are of historical interest in the Canberra region and are heritage listed.

At UPCCC we aim to provide an inclusive, safe, stimulating and caring environment for our community by nurturing each individualâ??s sense of belonging, being and becoming

We embrace the child and value:
The period of childhood as a unique and important stage of life:
Play as being integral to the way in which children learn;
The childâ??s family, cultural heritage and the wider community and the import role they play in the development of the child;
Opportunities to work collaboratively with families & community to enrich the childrenâ??s lives and their learning, and give support to each child & family
The environment and the role it plays in stimulating the imagination, promoting creativity and enhancing aesthetic development and an appreciation of nature ...read more