16 Your SDN preschool team The staff at your SDN preschool have a diverse range of credentials, knowledge, and skills. University qualified early childhood teachers lead the team, and are committed to creating a rich learning experience for your child. Children’s learning and development SDN believes that experiences in the first five years of life are critical for laying the foundations for lifelong learning. Children’s wellbeing, learning and development are supported through our high quality educational programs. These programs involve a mixture of intentionally planned and spontaneous interactions, activities, and play. We also use the observations of your child’s educators and staff to help us better understand and respond to the needs and interests of your child. SDN creates calm and safe indoor and outdoor environments that spark children’s curiosity and help each child feel that they belong. We believe that children thrive through love and learning, and that our physical environments, along with our caring and qualified educators, enable SDN children to reach their fullest potential. Your child’s safety and wellbeing SDN is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children. All of our staff working in NSW require a Working With Children Check and clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. In NSW, SDN is required to report allegations of risk of significant harm to children to the NSW Department of Family and Community Services.