The Shire of Cranbrook are deeply committed to the development of young children in the 0-4 age group.
The 0-4 Development Committee comprises, Cranbrook and Frankland River playgroups, both schools, the "ASmart Start" Coordinator, Teachers and Shire represenatives. This committee work together to create multiple opportunties for the development of the 0-4 age group.
The Shire of Cranbrook funds the YMCA to provide "A Smart Start" Coordinator to support the 0-4 development program and invests $20,000 per annum in this program.
The "A Smart Start" Coordinator for the Shire of Cranbrook is Louise Sprigg. Please contact her on 0447 008 084 or email [email protected]
All families of new babies are invited to participate in ‘A Smart Start’ soon after the birth of their child. New families to the community can also register for ‘A Smart Start’ through the Library, Playgroup, community referrals, special events/information sessions or through their local coordination office.
Child Health Nurses introduce ‘A Smart Start’ to families and provide them with registration details and their first information pack. Thereafter, contact is maintained with you through program coordinators in Albany, Cranbrook and Katanning and community volunteers who deliver handbook updates, information on professional services and age-appropriate books for your child on or as close to their birthday.
YMCA ‘A Smart Start’ Objectives
The overall objective of ‘A Smart Start’ is to provide local children aged birth-4 years with the necessary foundation skills required for learning, social interaction, physical and mental well-being throughout life.
YMCA ‘A Smart Start” has two primary areas of focus:
The core strategies of YMCA ‘A Smart Start’ include:
For more information click on "A Smart Start Cranbrook / Frankland River" or follow them on their Facebook page to be kept updated about ongoing activities.