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.
Big Smiles, Little Steps: Helping Your Child with Their First Dentist Visit
Yesterday I took my 3-year-old to the dentist for the first time. We had talked about being brave on the way, and she really tried, but when it came time to open her mouth, nerves got the better of her. Our dentist reassured us this is very common and suggested we come back when she could watch me have my appointment first.
Book Week 2025: A Week of Stories, Smiles, and Imagination
For children, books are more than just words on a page, they’re a doorway to new worlds, big adventures, and characters they’ll remember for years to come.
Book Week 2025 is a chance to open that doorway even wider. It’s a time for celebrating stories, sparking curiosity, and creating moments your child will carry in their heart. And for families with little ones aged 1–5, it’s also an excuse to have a whole lot of fun together!
Big Questions, Little Scientists: Celebrating Science Week at Aussie Kindies
Have you ever heard your little one ask, “Why is the sky blue?” or “How do birds fly?” That’s science, and it starts a lot earlier than you might think.