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Top 5 Skills Children Need Before Starting School (Hint: It’s 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. Children thrive in the classroom when...
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. While it’s exciting, it can also bring some nerves or...
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. But while it sounds...
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. You might find yourself wondering: Is my child really ready for school? School readiness...
How Early Literacy Skills Support School Readiness
Starting school is one of the most exciting milestones in a child’s life. But before children walk into their first classroom, there’s something even more important happening, the development of...
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. This left many parents limited to...
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