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Young Academics acquires four new childcare centres in Sydney’s West, expanding its early learning network to 20 centres

Learning Environments – the importance of carefully designed indoor / outdoor learning spaces

The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is an important tool made available by the Australian Government to help with the financial costs associated with childcare. The program is designed to increase access to high-quality care for children of families from different backgrounds across Australia. However, like most government programs, there are requirements, caveats and stipulations that surround the subsidy. To help alleviate the inevitable stress of understanding this government program we’ve answered some of our parents’ most common questions.

– Anxiety in Young Children and How to Build Resilience –

-Our Transition to School Program and What You Can Do at Home-

To continue this learning at home, we’ve rounded up some fun games to teach your child/ren their A-B-C’s and 1-2-3’s through engaging and interactive play.

At Young Academics Early Learning Centre, we celebrate Science and Technology through our holistic approach to learning, recognising the value of imaginative teaching and creative learning experiences. This Celery dying experiment is designed to teach children how plants absorb water from their roots in a process called Osmosis.

Welcome to National Science Week 2021. This year’s theme is Food: Different by Design, in honour of United Nations’ International Year of Fruits and Vegetables and the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development. At Young Academics Early Learning Centre, we celebrate Science and Technology through our holistic approach to learning, recognising the value of imaginative teaching and creative learning experiences. This Cupcake Towers experience is designed to encourage children to build upon their sensory exploration skills and hand-eye coordination.

Giving children different mediums to play can entice their interests and curiosity. Modelling clay is a safe, simple and fun way for a hands-on activity, and by having this end product, children can revisit their creation to mould new items each time. In addition, this form of play helps develop interpretative skills, while providing children an avenue to express themselves in new ways.

Sausage and mash is a classic combination, providing the perfect option for a warm, hearty meal. We created it at Young Academics Early Learning Centre, and it sure was a favourite amongst the little ones. Here is the simple recipe for parents and their little chefs to try.