Hello everyone from our Daisy Hill Early Learning Centre! Our current centre focus is on Quality Area 5. (National Quality Standards) Relationships with Children Good relationships early in life help children to connect with others, build positive friendships and support children to self-regulate their emotions. Research shows relationships are central to children developing acceptance, self-esteem…
Your local ELC explains the differences between fine and gross motor skills. Parents are often told about the importance of gross and fine motor skills, but sometimes, an explanation on what fine and gross motor skills are not given. Your local early learning centre is here to explain! Fine Motor Skills Fine motor skills involve…
Hello to our wonderful Doolandella Early Learning Centre families! From The Office Welcome to all our new families who have recently joined us at Doolandella Early Learning. Thank you to our families who worked with us during the lock down period by keeping your children at home and following directives from Qld Health. As we…
Your ELC shares the following benefits of sensory play time for your child along with some fun and simple sensory activity ideas! From babies to early school age, children are constantly developing their senses and discovering countless new things. Our little ones love to explore new sights, smells, tastes, textures and sounds, and luckily, there is no limit to…
Hello to our wonderful Daisy Hill Early Learning Centre families! The months are flying by, the centre has been a flurry of exciting activity and welcoming new families. From the Office We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all families for their support and understanding during the recent Covid-19 restrictions and challenging times…
Hello to our wonderful Cannon Hill Early Learning Centre families! From the Office Is it July already? Where has the year gone? Our winter season is in full swing and we are enjoying the crisp fresh air that the cold weather brings to us. Outdoor experiences have been delightful in the winter sunshine and our children…
Your ELC shares an insight into the many benefits of fun, hands on learning throughout the first years of your child’s life. The first 5 years of a child’s life are some of the most important for their long-term development and well-being. A learning through play approach is a great way to help your child…
Hello to our wonderful Doolandella Early Learning Centre families! Child Care Subsidy (CCS) The Department of Education Skills and Employment (DESE) advised on the 30th of June that CCS and Annual caps would be resetting on the 12th of July. Child Care Subsidy (CCS) rates are adjusted at the start of each financial year based on…
Your ELC talks about how our Kindergarten program helps to get your child ready for Prep. At each of our centres, our long-term and experienced educators help each child prepare for school. We understand that every child is different, and every child’s transition into prep is different. While some kids can’t wait for their first day of school, others…
Your ELC shares these tips on what you can do to help your little one overcome their anxieties and get ready for big school. Transitioning from childcare or kindy into school can be quite scary for kids, and it can be hard sometimes, as parents, to know what role we can play in easing that transition. At each…