Welcome to our new families who have recently started with us. Higher CCS Subsidy From 7 March 2022, families with more than one child aged 5 or younger in care may have received a higher subsidy for some children. The ‘standard rate child’ is usually your CCS eldest eligible child, aged 5 or under. For…
Children live busy lives, playing with pets or friends, getting involved with sport and going to day-care. Getting enough sleep shouldn’t be too much of a problem, right? However, with the increasing prevalence and accessibility of devices and screens, many children aren’t getting as much sleep as they need. Your child getting the right amount…
Kindergarten is a big step in your child’s development, and it’s natural to have questions… We’ve addressed some of the most common below, but don’t hesitate to contact us for clarification or if there are any other questions we can answer. What should I do to get my child ready for kindergarten? There are some…
Your Local Early Learning Centre shares the recipe of the month… healthy mac and cheese! Try this delicious Stovetop Mac and Cheese recipe that’s quick and easy. This 30-minute meal will have your family raving and your kids coming back for seconds! Ingredients: ½ head of cauliflower 1 medium carrot 1 cup butternut pumpkin 1…
Your Local Early Learning Centre shares the activity of the month… decorative tea towels! Whether you need to keep the kids busy over the weekend or want to make some decorations for a festive season. We share the secret to making these adorable decorative tea towels that your kids will love! Materials: Old/White dish…
Welcome to our new families who have recently started with us. Welcome to another month of news and to our families who have recently joined us Doolandella ELC. Easter Parade The children have been busy creating Easter Bonnets for this week’s Easter Parade on Thursday 14th at 10.00am. Families are welcome to attend. Easter raffles will…
Your ELC shares five great tips for getting your child to eat healthy foods. Nutrition is one of the most, if not the most important factors for your child’s health and wellbeing. Here are our five tips to encourage picky eaters to eat healthy, yummy food. Offer Choices Children are at their prime of…
Your ELC helps you understand gross motor skills and its importance for each age group. What are gross motor skills? Gross motor skills are abilities that allow us to do tasks that require whole-body movement and involve large muscles in our torso, legs and arms. Gross motor skills are important for us to do everyday…
This month’s recipe are these easy, fun and tasty snacks! Serves 4 | Prep Time: 15 mins | Difficulty: Easy Get the kids excited about Easter with these fun chocolate and coconut nests. Not only do these little nests look amazing, but they are also full of goodness and take barely any time to prepare!…
Easter is almost here. Here’s a fun activity to try at home! These wooden spoon chicks are so fun and super easy to make! All you need are wooden spoons, googly eyes, paper and glue! Not only will you love this activity, but your kids will also too! Materials: Wooden or plastic spoons Googly…