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Finding the right early learning centre is not as simple as it sounds. When it comes to your little one, an early learning centre is an important part of life. It’s the place where many children spend the majority of their time and plays a central role in your child’s education and social and emotional development. For these reasons and more, you should pay particular attention to the early learning centre that you choose for your child.

Staying healthy throughout the winter season is more difficult than it sounds. Kids are usually the first to get sick and then often, spread it to others in their homes. Children are also notorious for not keeping the best hygiene practices and refusing to eat fruits and vegetables, enabling the transfer of germs and a weakened immune system. To protect your family from getting sick, it’s important that you keep your child healthy and take precautionary methods at home and daycare.

The COVID-19 pandemic has, at this moment, changed the way we do even the simplest of everyday activities. In addition to social distancing, greater care and attention are also paid to the frequency of washing hands, touching our face and sanitising. While these practices are as a direct result of the contagiousness of the virus, it does not mean that everything will return to normal as soon as this public health crisis is over. Childcare centres around Australia will surely continue to implement social distancing where possible. Naturally, children will have questions about social distancing. Some may not understand the concept and others may not grasp how to practise it. It is important that you speak to your child about social distancing carefully, accurately and appropriately. While there isn’t always a clear cut method of doing this, we have devised a few guidelines for doing so.

Sending your little one off to childcare is both a massive and emotional decision. How can you make this new change a little easier? You may be wondering what to ask child care centres when you’re on a tour. Ensuring the childcare you select is a good fit for your little one will help put you at ease, knowing that they are in safe hands. Your child’s first five years of life are the most crucial for the development of their brains.

When the time arrives for you to choose a child care option for your little one, every factor must be considered. It’s one of the most important decisions you can make for your child in their early life as it can impact the skills, life lessons and education that they receive. In Australia, we have two main options for child care: family day care and long day care centres. Each has its advantages and suitability, it’s up to you to determine which option fits better for your little one and your family.

Settling your child into daycare can be emotional for both child and parent/guardian. The task of letting go of your child for the first time is difficult enough without having to worry about their comfort and happiness. Though some children settle with ease, others benefit from a few key tips that can make a huge difference in how they cope with the transition.

Back to reality, back to routine, back to responsibilities. Yes, we all know how hard it is to jump back into the swing of things after a long holiday break filled with celebration, excitement and family time. Going back to childcare after the holiday season can be difficult as both children and parents have had their routines disrupted. Whether you have already started work/school or are just about to get back into it, here are some tips you could use for helping your child readjust to the routines and schedules of childcare after a long holiday break.

The time has come for you to send your precious little one to childcare. With thousands of options out there, how do you know which one is going to be the best? Every parent wants what is best for their child and choosing the right daycare centre is one of them! Before you make your decision, you should weigh out all the different options when it comes to selecting the perfect daycare for your child.

The sun is out and the summer heat has certainly kicked in. But before your kids head out the door for their day at childcare, it is important that you are doing all you can to protect them from the sun. There is something about summer that makes children want to run faster and play all day long. It is crucial that your child forms an understanding attitude towards learning about sun-safety and the threats it could have.

Keeping your child safe is one of the most important considerations. Every parent goes above and beyond to keep their child as far as possible for situations where their child can be susceptible to harm. From putting plugs in electrical outlets to placing their helmet on before they ride their bicycle to ensuring their children are not using social media and technology excessively or inappropriately. However, sometimes what you do may not be enough.