Keysborough Community Children’s Centre (KCCC) is only the fourth early childhood service in Victoria to receive a health award.
It’s the first in the region to be officially recognised as a Healthy Early Childhood Service under the State Government and Cancer Council Victoria achievement program.
The centre has embedded healthy eating and oral health, physical activity, sun protection, safe environments, tobacco control and mental health and wellbeing into its service.
KCCC grows fruit, vegetables and herbs to supplement kitchen menus, cares for chickens and enjoys their fresh eggs, adds extra exercise programs to its curriculum, and more.
The aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of not only the children but their families, educators and the wider community.
KCCC educational leader Carmen Caballol co-ordinates the program.
“We are passionate about good physical and mental health for all,” she said.
The centre hosted celebrations to unveil a sign marking the achievement on Thursday 20 October, including a healthy afternoon tea.
