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Each child’s development journey is unique. Forming new relationships, learning how to communicate with others, and building a sense of self are key milestones in a child’s early development. To ensure that children in childcare centres receive quality education for...

A safe environment is essential for children to excel in both learning and life. Educators who engage in active supervision in childcare settings create a secure space to meet the needs of all children, while ensuring protection from hazards, accidents, or injury. At...

Separation anxiety is a natural part of early development in children, and it’s not uncommon for children to start showing signs of separation anxiety when attending childcare. While seeing your little one go through separation anxiety can be tough, it's important to...

Healthy friendships can enrich your life. Friendship and relationships have been proven to boost happiness, sense of connection, belonging, and purpose, and help you get through the challenges of life – regardless of age.  As children, friendship brings joy, support,...

Research into children development shows that we learn, grow, and develop more within our first five years, than at any other time in our lives. Within these first five years, children typically reach developmental milestones in a similar order and at similar stages -...

Putting your child into childcare is a huge milestone - it marks the start of independence and early childhood education. In addition to providing supervised day-to-day care, childcare also plays a critical role in early childhood development.  Early childhood...

Sensory play is more than engaging in fun games and activities – sensory play is an essential part of a child’s development. From day one, babies begin to absorb the senses around them; sensory play helps children to connect with their environment and identify what...

The cost of child care is a major expense for families, especially for larger households with multiple children attending child care. To help families who need financial assistance with managing the cost of child care, the...

  The cost of child care is a major expense for families, especially for larger households with multiple children attending child care. To help families who need financial assistance with managing the cost of child care, the Australian Government provides the...