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How Childcare and Play-Based Learning Builds Emotional Confidence

24 Jan 2025

The early years of life are full of discovery, growth, and emotional learning. From their first smiles to forming friendships, young children are building the foundational skills they'll need to ...

Sun Safety for Bright Little Stars: Aussie Kindies’ Commitment to Outdoor Fun and Protection

17 Jan 2025

There's nothing quite like the sight of happy children running, laughing, and playing in the great outdoors. At Aussie Kindies Early Learning, we understand how vital outdoor play is for ...

Children developing social and emotional skills through friendships at Aussie Kindies.

Top Educational Toys for Kids Under 5: Fun, Learning, and Family Playtime

04 Dec 2024

Choosing the right toys for your child can feel overwhelming, but don't worry - we've got you covered! At Aussie Kindies, we believe that the best toys are not just ...

Is It Normal for Kids to Get Sick at Child Care? Understanding Immunity Building in the Early Years

20 Nov 2024

If you're a parent, you've probably had this moment: your child starts child care, and suddenly, they come home with a runny nose, a cough, or even a fever. It's ...

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Balancing Screen Time with Purpose: How to Make Digital Literacy Meaningful for Young Children

12 Nov 2024

In today's world, screens are everywhere - from phones to tablets and even in many toys. For parents of young children, it's natural to feel concerned about screen time. While ...

Do Early Learning Centres Have a Curriculum? What Parents Need to Know

06 Nov 2024

Many parents are surprised to learn that early learning centres don't just provide care - they also follow a structured curriculum designed to support a child's development from a young ...

Celebrating Multicultural Festivals at Our Child Care Centres

30 Oct 2024

At Aussie Kindies Early Learning, we're passionate about helping children explore the world's rich cultural diversity. Our centres celebrate a variety of multicultural festivals and holidays, giving children the opportunity ...

How Regular Assessments and Ratings Ensure Quality in Australian Child Care

23 Oct 2024

As a parent, ensuring your child receives the best care and education is a top priority. In Australia, the National Quality Framework (NQF) helps maintain high standards in early childhood ...

Making Friends, Making Memories: How Friendships Improve Social and Emotional Skills Before School

16 Oct 2024

The early years of childhood are full of exciting firsts - first words, first steps, and for many children, their first friendships. At Aussie Kindies Early Learning, we believe that ...

How Child Care Centres Ensure Hygiene and Cleanliness for Your Child’s Health

09 Oct 2024

At Aussie Kindies, we place your child's health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. A clean and hygienic environment is key to ensuring children can learn, play, ...

Music and Movement: Fun Songs and Games to Get Your Child Moving

26 Sep 2024

There's no better way to combine fun and physical activity than through music and movement! At Aussie Kindies Early Learning, we love engaging children with music and movement programs that ...

Should I Enrol My Baby in Child Care? A Parent’s Guide to Making the Right Decision

26 Sep 2024

As a parent, deciding whether to enrol your baby in child care can feel overwhelming. You may find yourself asking, "Is my baby too young for child care?" or "Will ...

Why Eating the Rainbow Matters for Early Childhood Nutrition

Eating the Rainbow: How Our Centres Introduce Children to a Variety of Nutrient-Rich Foods

13 Sep 2024

At Aussie Kindies, we emphasise the importance of eating a variety of colourful, nutrient-rich foods to support healthy development in children. This concept, often called eating the rainbow, encourages children ...

Supporting Children Through Big Emotions

12 Sep 2024

All children experience big emotions like anger, sadness, and anxiety. As parents, it can be challenging to know how to help them understand and manage these feelings in a healthy ...

Fun Ways to Teach Young Children About Conservation and Sustainability

04 Sep 2024

When it comes to teaching young children about big ideas like conservation and sustainability, it can be hard to know where to start. But here's the good news - it ...

The Ultimate Partner: How Educators Help Parents Navigate the Wild Ride of Early Childhood

28 Aug 2024

Raising young children is one of life's greatest joys - but it can also be one of the biggest challenges. For families, the journey of early childhood can feel like ...

A Day in the Life of Your Child’s Favourite Book Character

21 Aug 2024

Imagine waking up in the morning as your favourite book character. What adventures would you go on? What challenges would you face? What fun would you have? Getting into the ...

Preparing for Changes: How Life Events Impact Your Child Care Subsidy

09 Aug 2024

Life is full of changes - whether it's starting a new job, moving to a new town, or welcoming a new baby into your family. While these events bring excitement ...

Why Maths is Important for Little Kids & How to Incorporate it into Daily Activities

02 Aug 2024

We believe that every child is a little mathematician in the making! Maths isn't just about numbers and equations; it's a magical tool that helps children make sense of the ...

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Long-term Benefits: How Integrated Early Education Shapes Future Learning

26 Jul 2024

Early childhood is a critical period in human development, and the quality of education and care children receive during these years has a profound impact on their future learning and ...

10 Fun & Easy STEM Activities for Preschoolers

11 Jul 2024

In today's rapidly evolving world, the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education cannot be overstated, particularly for young learners. Introducing preschoolers to STEM concepts at an early ...

What Should My Child Know Before Starting School

04 Jul 2024

Starting school is an exciting time in a child's lifelong learning journey. Before they start, a child should ideally have developed a range of basic skills and knowledge to help ...

Books To Help Your Child Transition Into School

07 Jun 2024

Starting school is a major milestone for both you and your child, and reading books about what to expect can be a great way to make this transition easier. Read ...

Tips For Talking To Educators At Parent Teacher Interviews

31 May 2024

Parent Teacher Interviews provide a valuable one on one opportunity to discuss your child's learning and development progress in relation to emotional development, social connectivity, foundational learning, and physical health ...

Benefits of music in early childhood | Aussie Kindies

The Benefits of Music in Early Childhood

24 May 2024

Music is a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, resonating deeply within the human experience. In early childhood, the impact of music extends far beyond mere entertainment. It ...

Discover the benefits of Sensory Play and Playdoh | Aussie Kindies child care centre

8 Ways Playdoh Benefits Toddler Development

10 May 2024

Playdoh provides a fun and engaging way for toddlers and young children to explore, create, and learn across multiple domains of development. Its versatility, sensory appeal, and open-ended nature make ...

Embarking on a Sensory Play Journey: Nurturing Toddler Development Through Play

03 May 2024

Understanding the Importance of Sensory Play During the toddler stage, children are like little scientists, eagerly exploring their surroundings and trying to make sense of the world around them. One ...

Affinity Expands Lifelong Learning Curriculum Through Partnership With Wandana Aboriginal Education

14 Apr 2024

Affinity Education Group has announced the latest addition to the Lifelong Learning Curriculum - a partnership with Wandana Aboriginal Education to deliver purpose-built Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural education. ...

Get to know your National Quality Standards – Series 5

14 Apr 2024

Welcome to the fifth instalment of our National Quality Standards seven-part series, where we provide an in-depth look into the seven quality areas benchmarked against the Australian Children's Education and ...

Supporting Your Child’s Learning Journey: The Early Years Toolbox

14 Apr 2024

Affinity Education Group has proudly partnered with the University of Wollongong with the aim of enhancing the capabilities of our Teachers and Educators working with children in our School Readiness ...

Using Research To Meet Your Child’s Developmental Needs

14 Apr 2024

The Lifelong Learning Curriculum was developed through extensive study of how children learn, what they learn and where they learn. At the Early Experiences age, research shows that children are ...

Improving Language and Thinking Skills in Infants; A Data Informed Approach

14 Apr 2024

The recent data from the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) proposed an increase in Language and Cognitive development of vulnerable children. Based on these findings and other relevant research on ...

Benefits of sensory play | Aussie Kindies child care centre

Random Acts of Kindness Day – Benefits of Teaching Kindness to Children

30 Jan 2024

Saturday 17th of February 2024 is Random Acts Of Kindness Day! The day was created by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation (RAK), a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing kindness ...

Supporting Your Child’s Progression To Big School

30 Jan 2024

With Graduation done and dusted, you and your child may be nervous about the transition into Big School. Here are five tips to support your child with this significant milestone ...

How We Transition Your Child To A New Room 

29 Jan 2024

Happy New Year! The holiday season is over, and it's time to return to our daily routines. It's incredible to see how quickly our children are growing up. This month, ...

Early Education: Navigating the First Weeks 

29 Jan 2024

The journey begins when your young child's education starts in the early childhood centre. Setting up orientation days and helping your child adjust to the new environment, new people, and ...

Get to know your National Quality Standards – Series 4

29 Jan 2024

Welcome to the fourth installment of our National Quality Standards seven-part series, where we provide an in-depth look into the seven quality areas benchmarked against the Australian Children's Education and ...

Learning with Dr. Lesley Jones: New Year New Rooms

29 Jan 2024

This month we welcome many children and families to our Centres for the first time. We also welcome back the many thousands of children who will be transitioning into new ...

This Year’s Top 5 Most Captivating Reads

19 Dec 2023

This year has provided a wonderful opportunity to explore a multitude of Early Education topics in depth. Discover which of our blog articles from 2023 our families and Educators loved ...

Affinity Increases Commitment to The Smith Family

30 Nov 2023

Active Commitment to Sponsorship Affinity Education Group has increased its commitment to The Smith FamilyLearning for Life program again in the third quarter of 2023, with 236 individual child sponsorships ...

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2023 Affinity Awards Open for Nominations

24 Nov 2023

Affinity Education Group is excited to announce the launch of its yearly national awards, celebrating outstanding achievements and excellence within the Early Education and Care sector. This year, the awards ...

Educational Programs During the Festive Season

23 Nov 2023

Summer Program Launch In preparation for 2024, we're launching two exceptional programs that will run across December and January for all of our children, from the nursery through to preschool ...

Get to know your National Quality Standards – Series 3

22 Nov 2023

Welcome to the third instalment of our National Quality Standards series, where we highlight the importance of implementing the seven key Quality Standards throughout all Lifelong Learning Centres. National Quality ...

Navigating End of Year Transitions

22 Nov 2023

The Lifelong Learning Curriculum offers an abundance of research-based practices that ensure continuous learning during the holiday season. As a parent, you may wonder what development your child is progressing ...

Attending Early Education During the Holidays

22 Nov 2023

The holiday period is such an exciting time for children and families, but it can also be busy and stressful. When your child is enrolled in a Lifelong Learning Centre, ...

Festive Learning in the Nursery

22 Nov 2023

Research shows that children's development and learning is continuous. There are plenty of opportunities to learn regardless of the season. There are two important reasons why children benefit from care ...

Get to know your National Quality Standards – Series 2

03 Nov 2023

Welcome to the second part of our National Quality Standards seven-part series, where we provide an in-depth look into the seven quality areas benchmarked against the Australian Children's Education and ...

Benefits of attending Early Childhood and Care during the Holiday period 

03 Nov 2023

Effective early childhood education is of utmost importance in a successful transition to school and love for Lifelong Learning. Our LLC program is dedicated to ensuring this is achieved all ...

What do infants achieve in an Early Childhood Education environment?

03 Nov 2023

It is natural to wonder whether infants and young children can benefit from time spent in an early childhood environment. At Affinity Education-owned centres, our Lifelong Learning Curriculum (LLC) begins ...

The importance of using the Abecedarian approach to improve toddlers’ language skills

03 Nov 2023

Language is a crucial component of school readiness. No matter a child's age, they actively develop skills to become proficient and active communicators. Research shows that language development is best ...

The Lifelong Learning Curriculum – A Guide For Families

03 Nov 2023

This month, we are highlighting the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, Australia's most advanced approach to early education that operates within all our Early Learning Centres. Our Educators implement this program to ...

Summer Program Sessions

27 Oct 2023

Your child is invited to join us during our Summer Program! Throughout December, we have planned additional exciting activities to help your child continue their early learning journey whilst benefiting ...

The Importance of Friendships and Relationships in Childcare

05 Oct 2023

This month, we wanted to share with you a little more about early childhood education, what it means, and how it works, and give you a glimpse of what your ...

Get to know your National Quality Standards

05 Oct 2023

Our childcare centres are committed to a continuous improvement journey that enriches quality education and care delivery benchmarked against the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) standards. With ...

How Friendships are Formed

05 Oct 2023

There is so much research and focus on just how crucial the first five years of a child's life are and how this has an impact on social, emotional and ...

Guiding your Toddlers Future Behaviours and Relationships

05 Oct 2023

When children reach the Toddler stage, their confidence blooms as they know you are there to catch them if they fall. Early Experiences Curriculum They become more curious about anything ...

Why Friendships Before ‘Big School’ Are So Important

05 Oct 2023

Research continues to highlight the importance of the first five years of a child's life as the most critical period in the life span for brain development (Fox & Geddes, ...

It’s Safe Work Month at Aussie Kindies

03 Oct 2023

National Safe Work Month is upon us! Aussie Kindies have jam-packed this October with a variety of events and programs to highlight the steps our centres and their amazing teams ...

Aussie Wildlife Champions Dress Up and Donate Success

28 Sep 2023

Through the second and third week of September, all our Aussie Kindies centres participated in the Aussie Wildlife Champions fundraiser drive for the Australian Wildlife Conservancy. A part of this ...

A day in the life – Childcare and your child’s development

08 Sep 2023

This month, we wanted to share with you a little more about early childhood education, what it means, and how it works, and give you a glimpse of what your ...

A Day of ‘Awe’ and ‘Wonder’ in your Nursery

08 Sep 2023

When thinking about a typical day in the Nursery, it is common to have preconceptions about what happens and how the educators facilitate learning. Through online research and centre tours, ...

A day in the life of a Toddler

08 Sep 2023

Every day in our Toddler room is filled with different types of learning that your child's Educators have intentionally planned to support children's growth and learning outcomes. From the moment ...

How my Educators get me School Ready

08 Sep 2023

Early Childhood Education has proven to play a major role in a child's transition to school, and here at Aussie Kindies, we have passionate Educators and Early Childhood Teachers who ...

Spring has Sprung! What is happening at your centre?

01 Sep 2023

Spring is the season for growth, and at our centres, growth can be seen in every room, program and child in our Lifelong Learning Village. Over this season, our Spring ...

What the Child Care Subsidy mean for our families?

09 Aug 2023

What does the new Child Care Subsidy mean for families? On the 10 July 2023, the Australian Government increasing the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) rates for families within Australia, resulting ...

10 Things to do when it’s wet with your little ones!

08 Aug 2023

Entertaining children when it's wet outside, can be difficult for an excitable and energetic child, and our Early Childcare Centres know all too well what it means when the grey ...

Aussie Wildlife Champions now available at your centre!

08 Aug 2023

Aussie Wildlife Champions' Education Program In an exciting Australia-first, more than 10,000 children aged between 3-5 years will have access to the new Aussie Wildlife Champions Lifelong Learning Curriculum program ...

Saying ‘Thank you!’ on Early Childhood Educators Day

07 Aug 2023

The countdown is on to Wednesday, the 6th of September, when our centres will celebrate Early Childhood Educators Day. We're inviting all families and caregivers to make a special effort ...

Get involved for National Science Week!

07 Aug 2023

National Science Week is fast approaching, with the official date to launch from the 12th all the way through to the 20th of August. All our Affinity Education Group Centres ...

Sensory Play: Nurturing your child’s early development

07 Aug 2023

Sensory play, messy play or creative play are just some of the terms used to describe a lot of fun! As a child our senses are a vital foundation of ...

Successful transitions through care and trust

04 Aug 2023

Secure relationships… the key to transitioning into care through our Healthy Beginnings Curriculum Transitioning into care for the first time can often feel daunting for families and full of natural ...

Your little junior is graduating! Whats next?

04 Aug 2023

Graduating from the junior rooms to the older 3-5-year old programs is a significant and exciting transition for young children. In this article, we unpack what families can expect as ...

Easing Separation Anxiety

04 Aug 2023

Separation anxiety is common in young children, it occurs when children are feeling nervous about being away from their parents or carers. Read this article as we unpack what separation anxiety may look ...

Dont miss our Preschool/Kindergarten information sessions

04 Aug 2023

It's that time of year when families begin to turn their attention to deciding where their child should be enrolled for their preschool or kindergarten year. The kindergarten or preschool ...

Effective room transitioning in early childcare

04 Aug 2023

Graduating from one room to the next is a significant event for children, their families and educators alike. In this article we explore what you can expect as your child ...

Australian Breastfeeding Accreditation – Supporting our Aussie Kindies families

01 Aug 2023

Returning to work as a breastfeeding mother is a right for employees and parents throughout Australia and here at Aussie Kindies, we are committed to making this transition as easy ...

Aussie Kindies Woy Woy recognises National Reconciliation Week

09 Jun 2023

Our centres acknowledged National Reconciliation Week by creating meaningful and engaging activities designed to provide learning opportunities whilst having fun! During the week of the 29th of May, Aussie ...

The Importance of Loose Parts Play

03 Apr 2023

Loose parts play allows children to turn everyday items into anything their imagination creates - from wooden blocks, leaves, acorns, and cotton wool - endless options! As babies and toddlers ...

Benefits of Gardening with Children

03 Apr 2023

We're all aware of the benefits of fresh air and the outdoors, but did you know involving children in simple gardening practices has many benefits too? Gardening can benefit children ...

Aussie Kindies Support Variety’s ‘Hair with Heart’

03 Apr 2023

Inspired by young Chloe Guiney's mission to help children with disabilities who recently took the chop as part of Variety's Hair with Heart initiative, Aussie Kindies Early Learning Kyabram has ...

The Importance Of Outdoor Play: Learning In Action

01 Nov 2022

From nursery to five years old the importance of exploration in a child's development is paramount to their emotional, physical, social, language and cognitive growth. Exploration is not all about ...

Celebrating Early Childhood Educators Day

01 Sep 2022

Today, Early Childhood Educators Day, is a very special day for our community. It's an opportunity to celebrate and thank our teachers and educators for their dedication and commitment to ...

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