Good Hands Long Day Care is a small service based in the beautiful leafy green area of South Turramurra.
Good Hands caters for children from 2-6years and is open 50 weeks of the year from 7am-6pm. Good Hands is a service full of diversity and love and pays its respects to the Indigenous owners of the land while sharing in the cultures of its families and educators.
Good Hands is also expanding with a larger 43place service opening in a few short months.
Good Hands is under the leadership of friendly, knowledgeable professionals who believe in providing the families with a welcoming, inspiring service that targets the needs and interests of all stakeholders.
This year, Good Hands is getting behind Autism by going blue on the 2nd April. Not only will Good Hands be raising funds through selling merchandise but we will be taking this time to educate our children on disabilities and how even if we are different, we are all the same. Throughout 2019 Good Hands is supporting many different children’s charities and raising awareness for anything that will help the future generations of our world.
For more, please look on our website https://www.goodhands.com.au/
Mosman Kinderland, a Private Family Owned and Run Preschool with extended hours. Hours: 8am-4pm Ages: 2-5 years. We have an EXCEEDING rating on the National Quality Scale and are fully licensed for 33 children per day.
At Mosman Kinderland we also pride ourselves with having above required staff ratios. This helps us to ensure that children are cared for and given many opportunities for individual care and education.
Twinkle Stars: 2-3 year olds. We keep this group small so we can focus on building confidence, self help skills and peer socialization.
Shooting Stars: 3-4 year olds. We begin our preschool program in this group and focus on building positive social skills, self confidence, self esteem and self worth.
Super Stars: 4-5 year olds. This is our preschool group, we have a full preschool school readiness program.
We look forward to meeting with you and your child and making you part of our Kinderland family. Don’t hesitate to contact us by phone or email for enquiries and a waiting list.
Northside Montessori School Our children love coming to school every day……At Northside Montessori School, we work with your child’s natural drive to grow and learn.
Our individualised and independent education offers choice, self-paced learning in mixed aged classes, and hands-on experiences based on a child’s stage of development.
Our children love to:
- Explore the options and challenges of the environment with freedom
- Experience and respond to order and pattern
- Interact with both older and younger children, as well as peers
- Self-correct when things are not right
- Have time to repeat new skills
- Go beyond the limits of the standard curriculum
- Discover and learn with guidance from an adult educator
- Have ‘freedom within limits - opportunities for choice whilst complying with curriculum requirements
We are an independent community school offering an education founded on the Montessori philosophy and Montessori principles of education for children from 18 months to 12 years. Our school has been operating since 1978 and its main campus is situated in beautiful leafy grounds at Pymble.
Gumnut at Forum Childcare Centre We are community based not-for-profit early learning centre which is located conveniently right next to the St Leonards Train Station. Our aim is to promote the well-being of children under our care. We value and believe in a caring and stimulating environment which provides safety and security for all our children. Our dedicated and passionate team of early childhood professional educators provide an enriching program and actively collaborate with families to benefit their children. In our centre children are actively involved in STEM education. We are feeling very proud to announce that our centre Gumnut at Forum Early Learning Centre is awarded as Little Scientist House as well. Our new service model which was launched in July 2018 is very innovative. It is design to better meet the demands from the community and to offer parents the opportunity to choose the most suitable child care sessions based on their needs. Comparing to the normal model under which a full-day fee is charged, our families are now provided with more flexible options at more affordable costs. Our Centre is licensed to cater for 45 children daily. It operates for 50 weeks a year and opens from Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm. If you need more information please contact us on 9439 3300 or casschildcare@org.au or face book page.
Hearty Health are the leading specialists in Child Care Catering. Meals are prepared and delivered daily. We prepare and deliver nutritious meals to Child Care Centres. We employ only qualified chefs and use fresh and natural produce in meal preparation.
Menus change with every season to reflect seasonal fruit and vegetables. We cater for special diets including dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, etc.
No lock in contracts. Contact us for more information www.heartyhealth.com.au P: 1300 728 762.
Vision Australia Support for children, adolescents and families.
Every child is unique, and as a parent you know they interact and learn in their own wonderful way.
Finding out your child has vision loss can turn your world upside down. You may have all sorts of questions. What does the future hold for them? How will they manage at school? How will this affect our family?
Much of what we learn in life is through watching. So children with vision loss need to gather information about their world in different ways, and parents are their first and favourite teacher.
At Vision Australia we offer your family a personalised approach and innovative solutions tailored to the needs of your child. Vision Australia will be with you and your family throughout your child's life – from birth and first steps, starting school and discovering their talents to graduating, finding after-school jobs and making the most of adulthood.
You will get the support you need to be the expert on your child’s situation. This includes becoming confident in the choices you make for them and proven approaches to help them realise their potential.
In collaboration with you, your Vision Australia support person will access the expertise of our allied health team, professionals and specialist staff to develop strategies that suit your child’s needs. Your child can learn and master important life skills including:
• Daily routines such as mealtime and family outings
• Playing, moving and exploring
• Using language and listening
• Social skills such as sharing and joining in
Your personal support person will meet with you and your child in your home, your closest Vision Australia office or wherever you feel most comfortable. They will work with you so that your child can enjoy a smooth and successful transition to school.
Vision Australia supports people of all ages who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose. Contact us for more information visionaustralia.org
SpanishMI
Happy, thriving, bilingual kids!
We believe in giving every kid in Australia the amazing benefits of being bilingual. Speaking two or more languages opens up a world of possibilities, ranging from positive and long-lasting effects to the brain to a better understanding of the world.
Moreover, studying a language brings valuable education, cultural and social opportunities. A kid that learns a second language will:
- Increase his/her confidence
- Improve cognitive skills, logic and mathematical reasoning
- Have a better attention span
- Be more empathetic
- Access better job opportunities in the future
- Become a social butterfly
We have carefully created an outstanding Spanish immersion program for Kindies specifically designed for kids aged 2 to 5.
And we would love to have your CENTRE to come on board!
Contact us now for a free trial. email Alejandra 0434403427 www.spanishmi.com.au
Nana's Weighted Blankets are attending the Sydney Royal Easter show This year. We are having a stand in the Home and Lifestyle pavilion.
Come and visit us and grab a bargain.
http://www.nanasweightedblankets.com.au/ or phone Nana on 0410478810
Frontrunner Learning Centres Jeffrey has a message for you, click here to watch it and learn how kids that are struggling at school can have an extra support.
https://www.facebook.com/Frontrunner.Learning.
Centres/videos/2222560724662062/
PARENT INFORMATION
Anxiety is a normal part of life and can affect anyone, including children. But as parents and carers, it’s sometimes hard to know the difference between normal worries and something more serious.
Anxiety during childhood
Anxiety is a normal part of childhood. In most cases, anxiety in children is short-lived and goes away after a while. Some examples of normal worries might be:
- being shy or being worrying about being laughed at
- being upset before and/or after being left at childcare or school
- worrying about schoolwork, sport or their health
But many children experience anxiety more intensely and more often than other children, stopping them from getting the most out of life.
Signs of anxiety in children
If a child is often anxious, they might:
- try to avoid the situation or issue they’re worried about
- get headaches and stomach aches often, especially when away from home
- have trouble sleeping or have vivid nightmares
- worry often
- need a lot of reassurance
- want things to be perfect and get upset if they’re not
Supporting children with anxiety
You can support your child by:
- acknowledging your child’s fears – don’t dismiss or ignore them
- gently encouraging your child to do things they’re anxious about
- waiting until your child actually gets anxious before you step in to help
- praising your child for doing something they’re anxious about
- avoiding labelling your child as ‘shy’ or ‘anxious’
Treating anxiety in children
Kids’ mental health is important. If you’re concerned, see your doctor, a psychologist or a mental health service. Some children have an anxiety disorder, such as:
- a phobia
- generalised anxiety disorder
- separation anxiety.
Children who have severe anxiety can benefit from psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or, in rare cases, medication.
You can also get professional support from:
Where to get help
Helping your child overcome anxiety issues is easier if you seek help. Talk to your doctor or see below for online programs, tools and information that can help.
Click here for more information
