# First Connections Academy for Kids

> Exceptional Early Education and care


## Posts

- [Building Strong Social Skills from a Young Age](https://firstconnections.com.au/building-strong-social-skills-from-a-young-age/): From the moment children begin interacting with the world around them, they are learning how to connect, communicate and build relationships.
- [Settling In: Helping Your Child Transition into Care](https://firstconnections.com.au/settling-in-helping-your-child-transition-into-care/): Starting childcare is a big step for both children and parents.
- [Healthy Meals, Happy Kids: Nutrition in Early Learning](https://firstconnections.com.au/healthy-meals-happy-kids-nutrition-in-early-learning/): What children eat in their early years does more than satisfy hunger, it fuels growth, supports brain development and shapes lifelong habits.
- [Why the NQS matters when choosing a childcare service](https://firstconnections.com.au/why-the-nqs-matters-when-choosing-a-childcare-service/): Choosing a childcare service for your child is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a parent.
- [First Connections Edmondson Park Proudly Meets NQS](https://firstconnections.com.au/first-connections-edmondson-park-proudly-meets-nqs/): We're proud to share that First Connections Edmondson Park has been formally assessed and rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard (NQS), Australia's national benchmark for early childhood education and care.
- [Understanding Your Child’s Developmental Milestones: What to Expect in the First 5 Years](https://firstconnections.com.au/understanding-your-childs-developmental-milestones-what-to-expect-in-the-first-5-years/): The first five years of your child’s life are filled with incredible growth.
- [How Music and Art Boost Cognitive and Emotional Growth in Young Children](https://firstconnections.com.au/how-music-and-art-boost-cognitive-and-emotional-growth-in-young-children/): From the moment children begin clapping to a rhythm or drawing their first scribbles, they are exploring the world through creativity.
- [Celebrating Cultural Diversity in Early Learning](https://firstconnections.com.au/celebrating-cultural-diversity-in-early-learning/): The world children grow up in is rich with different languages, traditions, foods and stories.
- [Top 5 Skills Children Need Before Starting School (Hint: It’s Not Just ABCs)](https://firstconnections.com.au/top-5-skills-children-need-before-starting-school-hint-its-not-just-abcs/): Families often wonder whether their child is truly “ready” for school. While recognising letters and numbers is helpful, school readiness goes far beyond ABCs.
- [Helping Your Child Settle into Childcare: Tips for a Smooth Transition](https://firstconnections.com.au/helping-your-child-settle-into-childcare-tips-for-a-smooth-transition/): Starting childcare is a big milestone, not only for your child, but for the whole family. It’s a time of new faces, routines and experiences.
- [Why Early Learning Matters – Even If You Work From Home](https://firstconnections.com.au/why-early-learning-matters-even-if-you-work-from-home/): Working from home or in a hybrid role offers flexibility many parents value — being close to your child, skipping the commute, and blending work and family life under one roof.
- [Is My Child Ready for School? Key Signs to Look For](https://firstconnections.com.au/is-my-child-ready-for-school-key-signs-to-look-for/): Starting school is an exciting milestone for every child, it can also bring a mix of pride and uncertainty.
- [How Early Literacy Skills Support School Readiness](https://firstconnections.com.au/how-early-literacy-skills-support-school-readiness/): Starting school is one of the most exciting milestones in a child’s life.
- [2026 Child Care Subsidy: How the 3-Day Guarantee Helps Families](https://firstconnections.com.au/2026-child-care-subsidy-how-the-3-day-guarantee-helps-families/): For years, families across Australia have struggled with the cost of early learning, especially those who didn’t meet the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) activity test.

## Pages

- [FAQs](https://firstconnections.com.au/faqs/): Whether you're looking for long day care, early learning or a preschool program, we've answered some of the questions families ask us most often.
- [Connect and Discover](https://firstconnections.com.au/edmondson-park/connect-and-discover/): Connect & Discover Sessions are free community events by First Connections Edmondson Park, designed to bring local families together around the things that matter most - your child's development and wellbeing.
- [Thank You](https://firstconnections.com.au/enrolment-thank-you/): A member of our team will be in touch soon to answer your questions and guide you through the enrolment process.
- [Thank You](https://firstconnections.com.au/tour-thank-you/): Thanks for contacting us! We will get in touch with you shortly.
- [First Connections Academy for Kids Cheltenham Waitlist](https://firstconnections.com.au/first-connections-academy-for-kids-cheltenham-waitlist/): Are you flexible with the days selected above?
- [First Connections Academy for Kids Catherine Park Waitlist](https://firstconnections.com.au/first-connections-academy-for-kids-catherine-park-waitlist/): Are you flexible with the days selected above?
- [Enrolment Enquiry Form](https://firstconnections.com.au/enrolment-enquiry-form/): Enroling your child should be an simple process; that’s why we help you every step of the way.
- [Book A Tour Schofields](https://firstconnections.com.au/book-a-tour-schofields/)
- [Book A Tour Edmondson Park](https://firstconnections.com.au/book-a-tour-edmondson-park/)
- [First Connections Academy for Kids Schofields Waitlist](https://firstconnections.com.au/first-connections-schofields-waitlist/): Are you flexible with the days selected above?
- [First Connections Academy for Kids Edmondson Park Waitlist](https://firstconnections.com.au/first-connections-edmondson-park-waitlist/): Are you flexible with the days selected above?
- [Enrolment Enquiry – Schofields](https://firstconnections.com.au/enrolment-enquiry-schofields/): How did you hear about us?
- [News](https://firstconnections.com.au/news/): Let us show you around- we know you'll love what you see!
- [Enrolment Enquiry – Edmondson Park](https://firstconnections.com.au/enrolment-enquiry-edmondson-park/): How did you hear about us?
- [School Readiness Program](https://firstconnections.com.au/school-readiness-program/): At First Connections Academy for Kids, our School Readiness Program is thoughtfully designed to help children transition smoothly from early learning to primary school.
- [Child Care Subsidy (CCS)](https://firstconnections.com.au/child-care-subsidy-ccs/): Choosing the right childcare is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your child.
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- [Careers](https://firstconnections.com.au/careers/): First Connections Childcare Centre is seeking a dedicated room assistant at our brand-new, state-of-the-art service in Schofields, Sydney (opening soon).
- [Schofields Early Learning Centre](https://firstconnections.com.au/schofields/): At First Connections Schofields, we’re excited to bring the same nurturing, inspiring environment that has earned our Schofields centre an enviable reputation.
- [Program](https://firstconnections.com.au/program/): The First Connections Learning Program generates a love for learning through a child-led, curriculum.
- [Edmondson Park](https://firstconnections.com.au/edmondson-park/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" background_image="https://firstconnections.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Edmondson_park_image_girl.webp" parallax="on" parallax_method="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row column_structure="3_5,2_5" custom_padding_last_edited="on|phone" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" width="86%" max_width="1500px" module_alignment="center" custom_padding="10%||8%||false|true" custom_padding_tablet="10%||10%||true|true" custom_padding_phone="5%||5%||true|true" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" header_text_align="left" header_font_size="4em" header_line_height="1.1em" background_layout="dark" header_font_size_tablet="2em" header_font_size_phone="2em" header_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class="monts" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" header_text_align="left" header_font_size="3em" header_2_font="Montserrat|||on|||||" background_layout="dark" header_font_size_tablet="1.5em" header_font_size_phone="1.2em" header_font_size_last_edited="on|tablet" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="2_5" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" custom_padding_last_edited="on|phone" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" background_color="#F5F5F5" custom_padding="70px||80px||false|" custom_padding_tablet="70px||80px||false|" custom_padding_phone="20px||20px||false|false" locked="off" collapsed="on" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited="on|phone" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" width="83.7%" module_alignment="center" custom_margin="|248px|47px|auto||" custom_padding_tablet="" custom_padding_phone="||0px||false|false" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.25.2" _module_preset="default" custom_css_main_element="display : flex;||flex-direction : column;" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.7" _module_preset="default" header_2_font="|||on|||||" header_2_font_size="3em" text_orientation="center" header_2_font_size_tablet="3em" header_2_font_size_phone="2em" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" global_colors_info="{}"] [/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color="#A9CF38" _builder_version="4.27.6" _module_preset="default" module_alignment="center" custom_padding="|20%||20%|false|true" global_colors_info="{}" max_width__hover_enabled="on|desktop"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" width="90.1%" custom_margin="|5.6%||5.6%|false|true" custom_padding="|0px||0px||" global_colors_info="{}"]At First Connections Edmondson Park, we’re passionate about creating a nurturing, inspiring environment where every child feels valued, supported, and excited to learn.
- [Contact](https://firstconnections.com.au/contact/): [et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" background_image="https://firstconnections.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Contact-Us_new-Banner.webp" parallax="on" parallax_method="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter="on" gutter_width="1" custom_padding_last_edited="on|phone" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" width="86%" max_width="1500px" module_alignment="center" custom_padding="10%||10%|25%|true|false" custom_padding_tablet="10%||10%||true|true" custom_padding_phone="5%|0px|5%|0px|true|true" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" header_font_size="3em" text_orientation="right" background_layout="dark" header_font_size_tablet="1.5em" header_font_size_phone="2em" header_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" text_text_shadow_style="preset1" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class="monts" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" header_text_align="right" header_font_size="3em" header_2_font="|||on|||||" text_orientation="right" background_layout="dark" header_font_size_tablet="1.5em" header_font_size_phone="1.2em" header_font_size_last_edited="on|tablet" header_2_font_size_tablet="" header_2_font_size_phone="24px" header_2_font_size_last_edited="on|phone" text_text_shadow_style="preset1" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text="BOOK MY TOUR" button_alignment="right" module_class="popmake-1978" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_button][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" custom_padding_last_edited="on|phone" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="70px||25px||false|false" custom_padding_tablet="70px||80px||false|" custom_padding_phone="20px||20px||false|false" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited="on|phone" _builder_version="4.27.0" _module_preset="default" max_width="1500px" custom_padding="||||false|false" custom_padding_tablet="||||false|false" custom_padding_phone="20px||20px||false|false" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.25.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][dsm_text_notation notation_text="First Connections - Let's Connect!"
- [Centres](https://firstconnections.com.au/centres/): Click on any of our centres to learn more!
- [About](https://firstconnections.com.au/about/): Welcome to First Connections!
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- [Home](https://firstconnections.com.au/): At First Connections Academy for Kids, your child’s journey in our Early Learning Centre is shaped by exceptional care, quality education, and a deep sense of community.


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