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...
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 we celebrate Harmony Week from Monday, March 18, to Sunday, March 24, 2024, we reflect on the theme of this year, “Everyone Belongs,” and its profound significance. This statement aligns perfectly with our global mission: “To empower children,...
What is sensory processing disorder? Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition where the brain has difficulty processing and interpreting information received through the senses. This includes sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. SPD can affect all your senses,...
Discover 5 benefits of outdoor play for children! Fostering physical health, social skills, nature appreciation, and sensory learning!
You likely know that reading with young children is very helpful for their language and literacy development; this is also true for children on the autism spectrum. When adults read to their child with autism in an interactive way...
Child care subsidy (CCS) can be a great support system for families who are looking to put their children through childcare. We understand that child care is an ongoing cost that can burden families and, even more so, for...
Early intervention refers to a range of services and support provided to young children who have a developmental delay or disability. These services are designed to address the child’s specific needs and help them achieve their full potential. Early...
City of Whittlesea will be hosting a series of 3 Kindergarten Information Sessions that will be delivered in English, Urdu, Punjabi and Arabic. These sessions will commence as of Tuesday, 16 November 2021 and are targeted for families who...
The Y Whittlesea is constantly reviewing and evaluating its curriculum to ensure we are providing high quality programs and services. We hope to create a curriculum that exposes children to learning experiences to help them transition into school and...
