In these times of uncertainty and change, it’s more important than ever to share kindness, connection and support in our communities where we can – and our Kindy Patch centres are doing just that. Whether it’s keeping children safe in centres, supporting families whose life circumstances have changed, or helping those who are keeping children […]
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With life so different this Mother’s Day, it’s difficult to carve out time for self-care; after all, it’s not like you can escape for a weekend away or even a treatment at your favourite local beauty salon. However, it’s more important than ever to look after yourself when you’re feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders. Remember to take a […]
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If you’re a mum reading this – close it now! This one is for all the dads, partners, significant others and children out there who are ready to step up this upcoming Mother’s Day, on Sunday May 10. COVID times are tough. Mums, and those who take on the role of mums, are often the first […]
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by Karla Gilbert Karla Gilbert is a former Ironwoman, a mum of two girls and a certified Level III and IV Fitness Trainer. She knows exactly how to keep your whole family active, even in difficult times! Enjoy her top tips below… Reducing social interaction is a challenging prospect. It’s unchartered territory and although you may be juggling work […]
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We are thrilled to announce our very own Caroline Ransom of Kindy Patch Manly has received G8 Education’s Most Improved Winner Award at our 2019 National Centre Manager’s Conference last week. About the award This award is given to a centre that has improved in all performance metrics and has shown evidence of a proactive […]
Read more...We are extremely excited to announce our very own Lisa Jordon has been named G8 Education’s National People Award Winner! Representing the centre, Lisa was selected for this prestigious award from more than 500 early learning services across the country. “People is what early childhood education is really about,” a beaming Lisa said after accepting […]
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It’s been a busy few weeks for us at our Kindy Patch centres. Recently, we celebrated two fantastic Free Family Fun Days! On the days, children participated in a variety of exciting activities while parents had the chance to meet our lovely educators and view our state-of-the-art resources. Read on to see what we have […]
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The key to maximising your child’s experiences within an early learning centre is effective communication. When families and educators are on the same page with the child’s progress, the child flourishes. Consequently, it helps to ease the transition between home and care, building a sense of confidence and belonging in young children. What kind of […]
Read more...When the government’s new Child Care subsidy was introduced, the Chandler family thought that they would be better off. The reality however was that the out of pocket fees for their two children to attend early learning five days a week increased. This is because the amount of subsidised hours offered by the government under […]
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How it all began… Since the beginning of 2018, the children in the Pre-School room at Kindy Patch Tenambit have developed an interest in maps, signs and roads. This has turned into an ongoing investigation and learning project for the group. After following many avenues with this topic each week, the group decided that […]
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