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Our Mission

SPPA supports community based early education and childcare services for children and families.

Our Vision

To enrich the lives of children to become confident and successful individuals learning through play.

Our Values


SPPA supports the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. SPPA believes that:

  • Children are individuals, with rights, needs and views of their own
  • The welfare of each child is paramount
  • Play is important in children’s care, learning and development
  • Parents are the key educators of their children and are partners in their children’s care, learning and development
  • Children have a right to participate fully in family life and that family relationships are important
  • Partnership and collaboration with other agencies and professionals strengthens support for children and families
  • Inclusiveness, individuality, differences and diversity should be valued and celebrated
  • Individuals should have equality of opportunity.