Six Little Ducks Childcare

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Why Japan Pays for Blocks In Japan, parents willingly pay $15 an hour for something that looks almost laughably simple. It’s called Sumiki — children playing with wooden blocks. No screens. No tests. No pressure. Just hands, shapes, balance, and repetition. Yet Japan consistently ranks among global leaders in math, logic, and problem-solving, while countries obsessed with tablets and early testing fall behind. These blocks train spatial intelligence, pattern recognition, working memory, and patience — the true foundations of mathematics and engineering. The child isn’t memorizing formulas. They’re building thinking itself. Neuroscience shows manual manipulation wires the brain faster than passive instruction, especially before age seven. While others chase speed and apps, Japan invests in slow cognition. Same childhood. Same hours. Different tools. Different results. Maybe the gap isn’t culture or genetics. Maybe it’s just the blocks. We post educational content daily.

Proud of us

What began as a small family business in an old two story wooden home has grown into a beautiful, flourishing Montessori inspired service built on love, dedication, and a deep belief in children and their potential. Every step of this journey has been guided by strong values, meaningful relationships, and a genuine commitment to providing the very best for our children and families.

We are incredibly proud to be meeting all areas of the National Quality Standards, an achievement that those within the early childhood sector know requires passion, consistency, and a whole lot of heart. This milestone reflects the care, professionalism, and unwavering commitment of our amazing team, who show up each day with warmth, intention, and a shared vision for quality education and care.

We are so grateful for our families who place their trust in us and walk alongside us as partners in their children’s learning journeys. And to our wonderful children, your curiosity, kindness, laughter, and unique spirits inspire us every single day. You are at the heart of everything we do, and you truly make our world a brighter and better place.

This service is more than just a place of learning; it is a community, a home away from home, and a space where children, families, and educators grow together.

What began as a small family business in an old two story wooden home has grown into a beautiful, flourishing Montessori inspired service built on love, dedication, and a deep belief in children and their potential. Every step of this journey has been guided by strong values, meaningful relationships, and a genuine commitment to providing the very best for our children and families.

We are incredibly proud to be meeting all areas of the National Quality Standards, an achievement that those within the early childhood sector know requires passion, consistency, and a whole lot of heart. This milestone reflects the care, professionalism, and unwavering commitment of our amazing team, who show up each day with warmth, intention, and a shared vision for quality education and care.

We are so grateful for our families who place their trust in us and walk alongside us as partners in their children’s learning journeys. And to our wonderful children, your curiosity, kindness, laughter, and unique spirits inspire us every single day. You are at the heart of everything we do, and you truly make our world a brighter and better place.

This service is more than just a place of learning; it is a community, a home away from home, and a space where children, families, and educators grow together.

Can’t recommend this service highly enough. Great people and great service

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