Helping Your Child Settle Back into Childcare After the Holidays
Coming back to childcare after the holidays can feel like a big step, for children and parents alike.
After weeks of relaxed mornings, family time and familiar routines, returning to the usual rhythm of childcare can take a little adjustment. Even children who were happily settled before the break may need some extra time and reassurance as they ease back in.
If drop-offs feel harder than expected, or emotions seem bigger than usual, please know this is completely normal.
Summer Is Coming: Helping Little Ones Stay Sun-Safe This Season
Summer in Australia means sunshine, outdoor play and plenty of time spent exploring the world around us. As the warmer months arrive, sun safety becomes especially important for young children, whose skin needs extra care and protection.
Fresh, Fun & Full of Goodness: Our New Summer Menu Is Here at Aussie Kindies
As parents, we want to know our kids are eating well when we’re not with them. Between work, drop-offs, pick-ups and everything else family life throws our way, it’s a huge relief knowing our children are getting fresh, nutritious meals at childcare, not just something quick to fill a hungry tummy.
CCS & the 3 Day Guarantee: Simple Answers for Aussie Kindies Families in 2026
Over the last few weeks, we’ve had many Aussie Kindies families reach out with questions about the upcoming Child Care Subsidy (CCS) changes, especially the new 3 Day Guarantee starting in January 2026.
If you’re wondering what this means for your child, your routine or your weekly fees, you’re not alone. These changes are designed to support families, but we know they can still feel confusing.
Tis the Season for Flexibility: How Casual Child Care Days Make Life Easier for Families
The end of the year always brings a little extra chaos – Christmas shopping, work wrap-ups, school concerts, and family get-togethers. Add in the usual parenting juggle, and it’s easy to feel stretched thin.
Screens & Little Learners: Simple Ways to Find Balance at Home and Child Care
If you’ve ever turned on a cartoon so you could make dinner, take a phone call, or catch your breath, you’re in good company. For many families, screens are simply part of modern life. What matters most is finding a healthy balance between digital time and real-world play, connection, and rest.
Why Two Years of Kindergarten Could Give Your Child the Best Start to School
The preschool and kindergarten years are such an exciting time in your child’s life. You can almost see them growing into the person they’re becoming, full of stories, questions, and new friendships every week.
Fresh, Fun & Nutritious: Our New Spring Menu at Aussie Kindies
At Aussie Kindies, we know that mealtimes are about more than just food, they’re about community, learning, and care. That’s why each season, our centre cooks work with Feed Australia, a trusted menu planning platform, to design meals that meet children’s nutritional needs and taste delicious too.
Together We Shine: Appreciating the Little Moments This Early Childhood Educator Day
At Aussie Kindies Early Learning, we know it’s often the little things that mean the most – the proud smile after tying a shoelace, the giggle during story time, or the hug goodbye at the end of the day. These small but powerful moments create a sense of belonging for children and families alike.
This Early Childhood Educator Day (3 September), we’re celebrating the incredible educators who share these moments every day, and the families who walk alongside them, because together, we shine.
Toilet Training Together: How Aussie Kindies Supports Your Child’s Big Step
Toilet training is one of those milestones that can feel a little daunting at first, for children and for parents too. At Aussie Kindies Early Learning, we believe the journey is easier when families and educators work together, offering patience, encouragement, and plenty of reassurance along the way.