5 Reasons Why We Love the OWNA App for Parent Updates
5 Reasons Why Dooral ELC Uses the OWNA App to Keep Parents Updated
At Dooral Early Learning Centre Kenthurst and Dooral Early Learning Centre Middle Dural, we understand that leaving your little one at care can be a big step. We believe in providing a “small centre with a big heart” atmosphere where you feel like part of our family.
To ensure you never miss a milestone, we use the OWNA Childcare App. This innovative platform bridges the gap between our boutique rooms and your busy day, keeping you connected to your child’s journey in real-time.
Here are five reasons why the OWNA app is a vital part of our community at Dooral ELC.
1. Real-Time Daily Information
We know you want to know how your child is settled. With OWNA, our educators log essential daily routines as they happen. You can check in at any time to see how much your child has eaten, their sleep durations, and toileting updates.
This transparency gives you peace of mind, knowing their physical needs are being met by our dedicated team while you are at work or managing your day in the Hills District.
2. A Window into Their Learning Journey
Our curriculum is grounded in the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), focusing on creativity and discovery. Through the app, we share:
- Photos and videos of your child engaging in creative programs.
- Observations regarding their social and emotional development.
- Updates on their progress in our School Readiness program.
- Stories from our natural play environments.
3. Streamlined Communication and Feedback
Every family is unique, and we value your voice. OWNA allows for private messaging, allowing you to provide feedback on our programs or ask specific questions about your child’s day. It creates a collaborative environment where educators and parents work together to support each child’s individual interests.
4. Simplified Admin and Safety
We want your interactions with our centre to be as seamless as possible. The app serves as a central hub for all the “boring but important” paperwork, ensuring we maintain the highest standards of safety and compliance.
“The OWNA app has transformed how we connect with our families. It allows our educators to spend less time on paperwork and more time doing what they love — nurturing and teaching your children.”
Key Features at Your Fingertips
| Feature | Benefit for Families |
|---|---|
| Digital Sign-in/out | Secure and contact-free attendance tracking. |
| Medication Records | Request and track medication administration instantly. |
| Invoices & Statements | Access your financial statements and CCS details 24/7. |
| Events Calendar | Stay updated on centre events and community days. |
5. Strengthening the Home-Centre Connection
By seeing what your child enjoys at Dooral ELC, you can extend their learning at home. If you see a photo of them enjoying a specific sensory activity or a book, it gives you a wonderful conversation starter for the drive home or over dinner.
This digital connection ensures that even when you are apart, you are a constant participant in your child’s early years activities and progress. Book a Tour today and join our vibrant and connected community.
OWNA App FAQs: Your Questions About Dooral ELC’s Parent Communication Tool Answered
What is the OWNA Childcare App?
The OWNA Childcare App is a digital platform used by Dooral Early Learning Centre to keep parents connected to their child’s day in real-time, covering daily routines, learning updates, communication, and admin tasks.
How does OWNA provide real-time daily information to parents?
Educators log essential daily routines as they happen, so parents can check in at any time to see how much their child has eaten, their sleep durations, and toileting updates, giving peace of mind throughout the day.
What kind of learning updates can parents see on the app?
Parents receive photos and videos of creative programs, observations on social and emotional development, updates on School Readiness progress, and stories from natural play environments, all grounded in the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
Can parents communicate directly with educators through OWNA?
Yes. OWNA allows private messaging between parents and educators, so families can provide feedback, ask questions about their child’s day, and collaborate on supporting each child’s individual interests.
What admin and safety features does the OWNA app offer?
OWNA acts as a central hub for administrative tasks, including digital sign-in/out, medication records, invoices and statements with CCS details, and an events calendar, helping the centre maintain safety and compliance standards.
How does the app help parents extend learning at home?
By seeing photos and updates of activities their child enjoyed at the centre, parents get natural conversation starters for the drive home or dinner, helping extend and reinforce their child’s learning experiences at home.