Ambrose Early Years Education and School Age Care provides high‑quality, faith‑based learning and care for children from early childhood through the primary school years.
As a not‑for‑profit social enterprise supporting families of all backgrounds, we provide safe, inclusive environments where children feel a strong sense of belonging. Guided by Catholic faith and our values of Respect, Encouragement and Care, our educators deliver play‑based programs that inspire wellbeing, confidence and a love of learning.
Our Values
RESPECT
We show respect to one another by being kind.
ENCOURAGEMENT
Giving confidence, support and hope to our staff and children.
CARE
Looking out and providing for the staff, families, children, and community.
"Just as honey from the comb is sweet on your tongue, you may be sure that wisdom is good for the soul. Get wisdom and you have a bright future."
Proverbs 24: 13-14
Our Philosophy
Ambrose aims to provide all children with a high-quality social learning environment that is built on each child’s sense of belonging. A community that values each child’s individuality and autonomy as growing individuals and makes them feel safe, secure, and supported. Our services ensure children have a voice and are involved in decision-making to help with their social development, learning and wellbeing.
As a Catholic community, we are deeply committed to our Gospel values which amongst many things, call us to be respectful, encouraging and caring. Eliminating barriers for inclusion and nurturing development for all is at the heart of our work.
Positive relationships are at the core of our support of each child’s development and learning as they explore their sense of belonging and identity.
We value the social nature of children and recognise that they co-construct knowledge with peers, their families and our educators. Our core values of Respect, Encouragement and Care guide our interactions and relationships with the children, our colleagues, families, schools, parish and our wider community. By embedding these values into the day to day running of all services, our teams strive to provide the utmost authentic care and protection to all.
Underpinning our learning approach are genuine connections with families and the community. In pursuing these connections, we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where the dignity of every person is fundamental and where children, educators and our wider community collaborate and learn from each other.
We recognise, respect, promote and celebrate the diverse cultures that each child, family, educator, and community bring to the service and whole heartedly embrace the cultural diversity amongst our Community Ventures community.
Community Ventures acknowledge and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the path they have travelled before us and the path we continually travel alongside them. In the spirit of Reconciliation, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land in which our Diocese sits, the Darug and Gundungurra people. As an organisation we aim to embed the cultural perspectives, traditions and teachings of our Traditional Custodians throughout our Education and Care services.
With Education and Care services spanning across many communities, Community Ventures values the spiritual uniqueness and connectedness of our children, families and our wider community. We aim to honour this by promoting an atmosphere of inclusivity, collaboration and meaningful connection.
