The Benefits of Music and Movement in Childcare and Early Development
Music and movement play a vital role in a child’s development and has numerous benefits. At an early age, children naturally love music and their love for music will, later on, have visible results. Music and movement activities have proved to create a significant improvement in children’s memory, cognitive development, learning skills as well as […]
Child Care Programming Examples and Why They’re Important
In early childhood settings, a stimulating educational program and practice are necessary to achieve learning outcomes. The goal of a professional child care service is to support children’s learning and development, therefore, planning and programming must be a priority. The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) can be used as a guide in designing and implementing […]
The Importance of an Outdoor Learning Environment in Childcare
Learning happens both indoors and outdoors. Looking closer into the critical role of outdoor environments in children’s learning and development, we’ll see that the outdoors expose children to a rich and diverse range of opportunities to explore and learn. As a matter of fact, the National Quality Standard Quality Area 3 highlights the importance of […]
Income Based Daycare: A Guide To The Child Care Subsidy
What is the Child Care Subsidy? Purpose The Australian Government helps families with child care fees through the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). CCS aims to make early childhood education affordable. An eligible child care service must be granted approval under Family Assistance Law by the department to receive CCS on behalf of families. Child care […]
How Childcare Can Help in Guiding Children’s Behaviour in Positive Ways
Every parent hopes their child will grow into a strong, happy, confident individual with a positive relationship with their community and broader society. As parents, it’s our job to help guide children’s behaviour and help them understand how to behave and get along with others. The best way to do this is to consistently introduce […]