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Children who have self-confidence from an early age are usually one step ahead in their development.  With confidence comes pride, resilience and the motivation to try new things, all of which help children to perform better in sports, academics and the arts. Generally, children who have self-confidence also have better social development which ultimately, improves their happiness. Because of the impact of self-confidence on a child, parents and childcare centre educators have a duty to help children develop confidence, especially in the early years of their childhood. Confidence developed at a young age, allows a child to believe in themselves, which will later continue into their childhood and adolescence.

Selecting an early learning centre for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for their academic lives. Your choice of an early learning centre can impact your child’s emotional, social and educational development which is why you should carefully consider every factor. Generally, Sydney is home to excellent early learning centres; however, not every centre will be right for your child, family and lifestyle. Every family is unique and will require various features from different centres. Additionally, families have different ideologies and would prefer specific values and ideals from centres that align with their own. While families are well aware that they want an early learning centre that reflects their values and lifestyle, they forget or are unaware of what considerations to look out for when visiting the centre or to ask about when speaking to a team member. All parents want a seamless transition from their child’s home life to an early learning centre. One of the easiest ways to establish this is to ensure that the centre you pick is warm and welcoming and aligned with what you want. How do you find out what you want? Take into account the following considerations when selecting an early learning centre for your child.

Preparing your child to start school is often a rather daunting and challenging task, not just for the parents, but also for the children. Each child is unique and responds to different methods of preparation. However, almost every child enjoys a fun, play-based way of learning. At Young Academics Early Learning Centre, we believe that the best way to prepare your child for ‘big’ school is to teach your children through play.  Bear in mind that fun activities are not always the best way to teach children. You, as the parent, will know the best way to teach your children and will see how they will respond to different activities and games.

When selecting a childcare centre or attending an orientation, our centre team members are asked several questions by eager and concerned parents. This is expected as any decision you make regarding your little one is an important one. While some parents (especially those who have been through it before), know exactly what to ask, others do not. This is entirely understandable as the entire experience can be overwhelming. We know there are many questions that you’d like to ask. However, from our experience, there are a few common questions asked by parents that end up being the most important.

When it’s time to start thinking about childcare for your little one, you are spoiled for choice in Sydney. The care of your child is one of the most important decisions that you will make for them in their early years. One of the most popular options for childcare in Sydney is sending the child to preschool. At Young Academics, we understand that the time for sending your child to preschool is an emotional one. For many, it is the first time that a child will be away from the parents for an extended period of time. However, rest easy knowing that you’re doing your child a favour and that he or she will be better for it.

During your little one’s early childhood, there are many things to consider when it comes to their development. Cognitive, social and emotional development are all areas that you will begin monitoring as your child grows. One seldom thought of, but equally important area of development is physical literacy. In early childhood, physical literacy refers to the development of fundamental movement and sport skills. If children do not adequately master movement skills, they can risk growing up with a sedentary lifestyle and physically awkward.

Whether it’s university or childcare, the first day of any kind of school can be nerve-wracking. This is especially true for children and preschool because in most cases, it would be the child’s first experience with long-term separation and any form of prolonged structure. This unfamiliar setting will undoubtedly make any child nervous, leading to a variety of problems at home before going to daycare and causing possible future problems at the childcare centre.

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.

Play-based learning is a concept that educators adopted as part of their practice. It is closely associated with intellectual skills, thinking and motivation and thus, has become an important part of childhood education. Despite its benefits, many parents remain uncertain about the effectiveness of play-based early childhood education. To quell concerns from parents, in this article we’ll explore why play-based early childhood education is crucial for your child’s development.