What is mental health in children? Mental health in children refers to a child’s social and emotional wellbeing. It is imperative for any child to be mentally healthy during their early childhood years so that they are able to...
School holidays are fast approaching, bringing with them a wonderful time for children to explore, play, and enjoy new experiences. For parents of children with additional needs, finding inclusive and affordable activities can sometimes feel like a challenge. The...
Have You Heard of World YMCA Vision 2030? For the first time, YMCAs around the globe are uniting under a shared vision for 2030. This ambitious plan serves as a roadmap to guide our efforts towards creating a just,...
Starting childcare or kindergarten is a significant milestone for both children and their parents or carers. Proper preparation can help ease the transition and make the experience positive for everyone involved. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to prepare...
As the first day of childcare approaches, ensuring your child feels secure in their new environment is crucial. To assist in this transition, here’s a checklist of what to do before your child starts and which essential items to...
What is “W” sitting? “W” sitting describes the position of a child when sitting on the floor knees together and feet pointing outwards. Dr. Brian Loh explains, in this position the hip is in full internal rotation and in...
An Individual Learning Plan (ILP) in early childhood settings is a personalised educational roadmap designed to support the unique learning needs, interests, and developmental goals/focus of each child in our care. An ILP sets out your child’s learning goals,...
The Early Years Learning Framework outlines that “Children’s learning is ongoing and each child will progress towards the outcomes in different and equally meaningful ways. Learning is not always predictable and linear.” All children reach their developmental milestones at...
As the winter months approach, it’s essential to prioritise the health and wellbeing of our children and educators. Colder weather often brings an increase in illnesses, making it crucial for everyone to take proactive steps to stay healthy. At...
School Readiness Funding is a component of the Victorian kindergarten funding model and is allocated to services to ensure that children who require extra support receive it. This funding provides kindergartens with additional resources to enhance their programs and...
