Our foundations

Mia Mia continues a tradition established more than a century ago of being a centre for excellence in the care and education of young children.

Strong beginnings

From the 1900s, the first early childhood teacher training colleges established early childhood centres. These centres also provided demonstration facilities for student teachers to observe children at play and were used for research by academic staff. Today, Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre is an integral part of the School of Education's undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Sound guiding principles

Mia Mia's educational practices have evolved from the strengths of traditional and contemporary early childhood philosophies and theories and these underpin the day-to-day learning experiences and caring routines of its program.

The management and staff of Mia Mia are also guided by, and comply with the National Quality Framework and Standard and the Education and Care Services National Regulations. The NSW Curriculum Framework also influences our practice.

Quality management

The management of Mia Mia is under the auspices of the School of Education, the Department of the Faculty of Arts, Macquarie University. The Advisory Board Management Committee is comprised of parent/guardian, staff and other university representatives who meet throughout the year.