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03/03/2020
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5 Potty Training Myths

So, you’ve finally figured out how to get your child to sleep through the night, and teething is somewhat over.  Now you get to take a deep breath and crack open that bottle of red… wait, is that poop on the floor? And just like that, the next phase of development begins… potty training. (Lon Read More >
09/01/2020
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The need to get our kids back outside

We pride ourselves on being one of the few services who still offer a natural outdoor play space. Although it often comes with looking untidy especially when all the leaves are dropping and the children have enjoyed sand play so much so that the pits merge with the other spaces, a natural play space Read More >
play based learning
20/02/2019
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What is play-based learning?

Children of all ages learn naturally through play. It’s how they explore, make sense of the world, express their curiosity, and have fun. Play-based learning is the foundation of our approach to early learning, but because it just looks like play and fun a lot of parents might not realise the exte Read More >
New Child Care Subsidy
07/02/2019
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What you need to know about the new Child Care Subsidy activity test

From 2 July 2018, the Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate was replaced by a single Child Care Subsidy. Here’s what you need to know! Read More >
07/01/2019
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Brain science proves the value of early learning

The human brain is the most complex thing on Earth. From birth to age five, we see a rapid rate of brain development – 90% of a child’s brain is developed before they even walk into a classroom. Read More >
Early Learning - Everyone Benefits
11/12/2018
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Australia’s progress in early learning has stalled

Early Educators, Child Care Services and leading voices in the early education sector have collaborated to produce a report which tracks progress across a range of different early childhood education and care (ECEC) outcome measures. The report, compiled by the Early Learning Everyone Benefits cam Read More >
21/11/2018
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The Return on Early Childhood Education Investment

A recent report by the Conference Board of Canada suggests that the country’s lagging spending on early childhood education is going to cost it’s economy in the long run. Read More >
Social-Emotional Learning
17/10/2018
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Social-Emotional Learning

We tend sometimes to speak in buzzwords in early education: emergent learning, play-based curriculum, SEL, SPD… I encourage you to check out this podcast interview with popular education blogger Vicki Davis about the nuance of language, our shared understanding of these terms, and how a current tr Read More >
01/09/2018
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DIY Fairy House Night Lights

Made from plastic bottles and a great project to do with the kids. Aside from being fun to make and great to look at, it’s also a great way to help teach kids about recycling! Fairy House Night Lights Read More >
The benefits of early education
07/08/2018
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The long-lasting benefits of early learning

As parents, we all want our children to grow up well, enjoying success at work and in life. But with high quality early learning straining family budgets, some often wonder if it’s worth the cost. Read More >
03/03/2020
+

5 Potty Training Myths

So, you’ve finally figured out how to get your child to sleep through the night, and teething is somewhat over.  Now you get to take a deep breath and crack open that bottle of red… wait, is that poop on the floor? And just like that, the next phase of development begins… potty training. (Lon Read More >
09/01/2020
+

The need to get our kids back outside

We pride ourselves on being one of the few services who still offer a natural outdoor play space. Although it often comes with looking untidy especially when all the leaves are dropping and the children have enjoyed sand play so much so that the pits merge with the other spaces, a natural play space Read More >
play based learning
20/02/2019
+

What is play-based learning?

Children of all ages learn naturally through play. It’s how they explore, make sense of the world, express their curiosity, and have fun. Play-based learning is the foundation of our approach to early learning, but because it just looks like play and fun a lot of parents might not realise the exte Read More >
New Child Care Subsidy
07/02/2019
+

What you need to know about the new Child Care Subsidy activity test

From 2 July 2018, the Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate was replaced by a single Child Care Subsidy. Here’s what you need to know! Read More >
07/01/2019
+

Brain science proves the value of early learning

The human brain is the most complex thing on Earth. From birth to age five, we see a rapid rate of brain development – 90% of a child’s brain is developed before they even walk into a classroom. Read More >
Early Learning - Everyone Benefits
11/12/2018
+

Australia’s progress in early learning has stalled

Early Educators, Child Care Services and leading voices in the early education sector have collaborated to produce a report which tracks progress across a range of different early childhood education and care (ECEC) outcome measures. The report, compiled by the Early Learning Everyone Benefits cam Read More >
21/11/2018
+

The Return on Early Childhood Education Investment

A recent report by the Conference Board of Canada suggests that the country’s lagging spending on early childhood education is going to cost it’s economy in the long run. Read More >
Social-Emotional Learning
17/10/2018
+

Social-Emotional Learning

We tend sometimes to speak in buzzwords in early education: emergent learning, play-based curriculum, SEL, SPD… I encourage you to check out this podcast interview with popular education blogger Vicki Davis about the nuance of language, our shared understanding of these terms, and how a current tr Read More >
01/09/2018
+

DIY Fairy House Night Lights

Made from plastic bottles and a great project to do with the kids. Aside from being fun to make and great to look at, it’s also a great way to help teach kids about recycling! Fairy House Night Lights Read More >
The benefits of early education
07/08/2018
+

The long-lasting benefits of early learning

As parents, we all want our children to grow up well, enjoying success at work and in life. But with high quality early learning straining family budgets, some often wonder if it’s worth the cost. Read More >

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