Bright Little Stars Early Learning Centre on Haig
- We welcome children from 0 to 6 years of age
- We open for 52 weeks, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.00pm
- We are eligible to receive Childcare Subsidy from the Government
- We provide nutritious meals every day including allergy alternative meals
- We provide nappies for all children
- Our curriculum and programs are designed based on children’s interests to include families and community participation
Contact us for more information.
Bright Little Stars Early Learning Centre on Mowbray
- We welcome children from 0 to 6 years of age
- We open for 52 weeks, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.00pm
- We are eligible to receive Childcare Subsidy from the Government
- We provide nutritious meals every day including allergy alternative meals
- We provide nappies for all children
- Our curriculum and programs are designed based on children’s interests to include families and community participation
Contact us for more information.
Daystars Killara State of art centre with great indoor and outdoor environment! We cater for children 0 to 6 years of age. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am until 6:00pm.
We provide childcare, preschool and school readiness program as well as nutritional meals, nappies, extra curriculum activities such as languages, Technology, music and movement.
Here at Daystars we view children as ‘daystars’ because they light up their families, our Service and the community.
We view children as unique individuals with the ability to construct knowledge about themselves, others, and the world around them. Children develop and learn at their own pace through active play, exploration and discovery. They become beings who belong, and are connected to, the world they live in through interactions with others. Children are provided with interesting and enjoyable learning experiences that challenge their natural curiosity, encourage their creativity, and inspire their love for learning. Contact us for enrolment information.
Mowbray Place Early Learning Centre is a family owned business committed to providing the highest standards of care and early childhood development for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. We are open from 7.30am – 6.00 pm Monday to Friday. Contact us for more information.
The Lookout Early Education Centre is a family centre, owned by two childhood friends who are committed to providing a happy, safe, fun, educational environment for your child to learn and grow.
We are proud of our highly qualified teachers and staff who love bringing out the best in every child, encouraging and embracing individual personalities and talents.
The Lookout caters for children from babies to six years of age. The centre is open 51 weeks of the year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. We are an accredited centre under the Government’s Childcare Benefit Scheme (CCB). Contact us for more information.
WillowBee Early Learning Centre is located on the border of Willoughby and Chatswood and is a family owned business committed to providing the highest standards of care and early childhood development for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. We are open from 7.30am – 6.30 pm Monday to Friday and close over the Christmas/New Year period.
We provide nappies and bed linen, meals. We are a Nut Free centre and provide allergy/special dietary meals where required.
Contact us for more information.
Gumnut at Forum Childcare Centre is community based not-for-profit early learning centre. We have dedicated passionate educators who provides an enriching program in warm and caring environment.
· Less than 1-minute walk from St Leonards train station
· Flexible Child Care Sessions
· Interactive Smart Board - A powerful teaching tool
· ELSA Pilot STEM education program
· Transition to school program
· Inter-generation program
· Fun incursion and excursion program at no extra cost
· Resourceful outdoor play areas with gardens
· Free additional lessons - Yoga, Music and Mandarin language
Recently we have started offering exciting vacation care program which includes workshops, incursions and excursions. Our small group of children in vacation care program enjoys warm and caring environment which is very much appreciated by our families. We are open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm. If you need more information please contact us on 02 - 9439 3300 or visit our website casschildcare@org.au. You can also visit our Facebook page for latest updates.
Koorana Child & Family Services provide integrated early education and intervention services for children's growth and needs. Koorana supports all children aged 0-18 years in the Sydney area.
Koorana offers a range of intervention and therapy services delivered by:
• Occupational therapists;
• Speech pathologists;
• Physiotherapists;
• Behaviour Support Specialists;
• Psychologists;
• Specialist teachers and;
• Social Workers.
At Koorana you will have access to an expert team of experienced therapists who will work together on a transdisciplinary (children aged 0 – 6 years) or multidisciplinary (young people aged 7 – 18 years) approach to deliver the best possible outcomes for your child. Koorana are a registered NDIS provider and can process Medicare treatment plans as well as private health fund rebates.
No referral is needed to access Koorana’s services.
Families can simply contact us on (02) 8321 9600 to speak to one of our friendly intake officers.
Ready Steady Go Kids
Calling all parents and carers of TODDLERS (1.5yrs to 2.5yrs)!
Ready Steady Go Kids will be launching our ‘Get Ready’ Program in Term 3 at Willoughby, Thornleigh & North Ryde.
‘Get Ready’ is for little ones aged 1.5 - 2.5 years.
These 30-minute classes give your toddler the chance to practise and develop their motor skills in a play-oriented environment.
Offering a combination of structured group activities and free exploration, we build on the key physical and social skills that are essential for this age range.
Classes incorporate activities such as stretching, jumping, running and ball control.
Ten different sports are introduced over 2 Terms, each of which are taught for 2 weeks at a time.
Small classes with parental involvement = active fun and learning!
If you would like to register your interest for Term 3 – contact us
Visit www.readysteadygokids.com.au or phone 1300 766 892 for more details.
Readiness group for parents and carers.
Vision Australia’s Readiness groups have been developed by, and are led by, our specialist staff including:
• Occupational Therapists
• Speech Pathologists
• Assistive Technology Specialists
• Orientation & Mobility Specialists
• Counsellors
Education in the early stage of life is the foundation for independence, inclusion and employment. So much of a child’s learning is through incidental visual learning and occurs with family. Children who experience a vision impairment learn less by watching others and more through fun and accessible play activities.
Vision Australia’s Readiness groups for parents and carers have been specifically developed to help you build the skills and knowledge needed to support your child to be successful in the home environment and the community, now and in the future.
The groups will include educational sessions for parents/carers about the child development areas they identify as important for their children. These sessions will focus on supporting parents and carers to implement key strategies to support their child at home and in the community with life skills, independence and social inclusion.
Click here to find full details or contact Us 1300 847 466 Email
PARENT INFORMATION
Breaks, Fractures & First Aid
It is all too often that we see children, while playing, fall down and as a result break or fracture their arm, or wrist. Some sage advice from Mary Dawes, Director of First Aid For You – www.firstaidforyou.com.au is offered below, should parents find themselves confronted with such situation and have to diagnose a broken or fractured arm.
While there is no doubt you will see your child fall countless times whilst playing, basic first aid has the potential to turn the situation around and identify the extent to a child’s injury.
Remember that although many play areas are covered with soft bedding below, it is still extremely easy for a child who falls from a height break a bone or cause a hairline fracture.
Most fractures occur within the arm because children will often place their hands in front of them to break the fall.
Here is a list of some of the telltale signs that your child has broken a bone;
- If a snap or loud grinding sound is heard, it is an indication that the child has broken a bone
- There will be deformity, swelling, bruising and pain around the area that is injured
- It will be painful for your child to move or place pressure on this area – ‘guarding/ protecting their arm from others touching it or from them using it’
The following steps should be followed, should your child experience a fall, injuring their arm;
- Immediately remove the child from any danger
- Check the injured area for swelling, bruising or deformity
- Never apply pressure to a broken limb- simply keep the limb in a position of comfort
- Seek medical advice as soon as possible
“Supervision is key to minimising the chances a child having a fall and it only takes a split second for this to happen while a child is busy playing. The severity of the fall your child takes is a big indication to the type of injury in which they may have,” adds Mary.
Do a sight – sweep of all areas of play, looking at the potential hazards and the high places children may jump from before letting your child play.
Educate toddlers and older children of the dangers of jumping from high places and climbing on outdoor equipment. Importantly, explain to children that if they were to fall, they could find themselves in a lot of pain, and they should call for help immediately. Remind them to stay calm, without moving the injured area too much.
Please note, these tips and advice are not substitute for first aid knowledge. A first aid course- especially one dedicated to children’s first aid - such as the First Aid For Kids course will equip your and your kids with the skills needed in such an emergency and you will be grateful you spent the time learning the vital skills.
