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Our EducatorsOur Children, Our Community, Growing TogetherAt Only Early Learning Centre our main aim is to provide children with the best quality education and care. We recognise that in order to implement such a service, we need to employ exceptional educators who have a passion for educating young children in the years from birth to … Continue reading
Child Care Subsidy InformationOur Children, Our Community, Growing TogetherThe Australian Government Child Care Subsidy makes early education and learning more affordable for Australian Families. After enrolling at Only Early Learning Centre, two things will determine a families level of Child Care Subsidy. 1. Combined Family IncomeEach families annual income will determine the percentage of subsidy … Continue reading
Early Years Learning FrameworkOur Children, Our Community, Growing TogetherWhat is the Early Years Learning Framework? The Early Years Learning Framework is an Early Childhood Curriculum Framework developed by State and Federal Governments in Australia which forms the foundation for ensuring that children in all early childhood education and care settings experience quality teaching and learning. It has a specific emphasis … Continue reading
Red Nose and Safe SleepingOur Children, Our Community, Growing Together A safe sleeping environment means that all potential dangers have been removed and a baby or child is sleeping in a safe place. The ideal place for a baby to sleep is in a safe cot, on a safe mattress, with safe bedding in a … Continue reading
Risky PlayOur Children, Our Community, Growing TogetherChildren both need and want to take risks in order to explore their limits, venture into new experiences and for their development. Any injury is distressing for children and those who care for them, but the experience of minor injuries is a universal part of childhood and has a … Continue reading
Preparing for ChildcareOur Children, Our Community, Growing Together If you’re planning on placing your child into an education and care service, it’s a good idea to start thinking about your options early. Preparing for Child Care Settling In to Child Care… Continue reading
Transition to SchoolOur Children, Our Community, Growing Together Starting school is an important time for children and families. Starting school is not just about the first day. It’s a process that begins when children and families start to prepare in the year before, and continues as children experience their first days, weeks and months of … Continue reading
A Play Based Learning ApproachOur Children, Our Community, Growing Together Children are naturally motivated to play. A play-based program builds on this motivation, using play as a context for learning. In this context, children can explore, experiment, discover and solve problems in imaginative and playful ways. A play-based approach involves both child-initiated and educator-supported learning. … Continue reading
Self RegulationOur Children, Our Community, Growing Together The Management Team and Educators at Only Early Learning Centre, recognise the importance of developing self-regulation skills throughout the Early Childhood years. We embed experiences and discussions about self-regulation into our daily programs, throughout all of our learning rooms. Below are some links that families can use to … Continue reading
Munch and MoveOur Children, Our Community, Growing Together Choose Water as a Drink Eat more fruit and Vegetables Eat Healthy Fact Sheet Get Active Fact Sheet Healthy Lunch boxes Fact Sheet New Foods Fussy Eaters Healthy Lunch boxes Fact Sheet Screen Time https://youtu.be/QOPr47Ls_lQ … Continue reading
Separation AnxietyOur Children, Our Community, Growing Together Separation anxiety is the common and normal fear that children have of being away from their parents or carers. Separation anxiety can start at around 8 months and reach its peak in babies aged 14-18 months. It usually goes away gradually throughout early childhood. … Continue reading
Illness in Child CareOur Children, Our Community, Growing Together While every reasonable effort is taken to minimise the spread of illness, it is not possible to prevent the spread of all illnesses or diseases in early education and care services. … Continue reading