Milestones Early Learning Brookside

As the weather cools down, little bodies need warm, nourishing food to keep them going 🍛

Our new autumn menu is filled with comforting, wholesome meals designed to support your child’s wellbeing and growing appetite.

And yes... we’re often told children try foods here they won’t touch at home 👀

We’ve even shared a few simple tips to help make mealtimes easier for you at home too.

👉 Read more: https://milestones.com.au/news/nourishing-little-bodies-this-autumn-whats-new-on-the-menu-at-milestones/

Big feelings can be loud, exhausting, and sometimes arrive at the worst possible moment 🌻

For toddlers and preschoolers, emotional blow-ups often happen because they’re still learning how to cope with frustration, change, and big moments, not because anyone is “doing it wrong”.

At Milestones, we support children through big feelings with calm, consistent care, helping them feel safe while they build emotional skills over time.

👉 Read more about what’s normal in early childhood and how we support emotional wellbeing: https://ow.ly/J1lr50Y98fP

THANK YOU!!!

Milestones Brookside team wants to say a massive Thank you to all our beautiful families and community. We received this certificate today and this makes us feel very happy and appreciated.

We truly love what we do and we are so glad that our families can see it.

Your happiness is our celebration today!

Affinity Education Group

If sleep has felt unpredictable lately, you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. 😴

Children’s sleep changes as they grow, and routines can shift during periods of development. Our educators share gentle, practical tips to support healthy sleep for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, without pressure or perfection.

👉 Read the full article via the link below.
https://ow.ly/RFf950Y0rf4

Tips From an Educator to Help Your Child Sleep Better Gentle, educator-led sleep tips for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Learn how routines, development and reassurance support healthy sleep, without pressure.

🌱 What does quality early learning look like?
Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum supports children from birth to school age through:

👶 Strong relationships + sensory exploration
👧 Language-rich play + early concepts
🧒 STEM, creativity, problem-solving
🤝 Social skills + resilience

Every moment in our day is designed with purpose.
Every experience supports lifelong learning. ✨

Learn more: https://ow.ly/f97350XX4KM

Starting childcare for the first time? Returning after a break? 💛

Here are a few simple tips to help make January transitions calmer:

🧸 Pack a comfort item
⏰ Arrive a little earlier
🤝 Keep educators updated
💬 Talk about what to expect
😢 Remember: big feelings are normal

Our educators are here to support your child with warmth, patience and security.

Together, we’ll make this a positive start to 2026.

☀️ Summer is here, and sun safety is our priority.

At our centre, children enjoy outdoor play in the mornings and late afternoons when UV levels are lower. Throughout the day our educators ensure:

🧢 Hats on
🧴 SPF 50+ sunscreen applied and reapplied
🌳 Shade and hydration breaks
💧 Lots of water play and cool-down moments

If you’re out and about with little ones this summer, keep these sun-safe tips in mind too.

You’ve got this, families, and we’ve got you. 💛

For more:

Summer Is Coming: Helping Your Family Stay Sun-Safe At Milestones Early Learning, keeping children safe, healthy and comfortable is always a priority. That’s why we’re excited to be launching our Summer Sun Safety Pack.

Families have lots of questions about the Government’s upcoming 3 Day Guarantee for 2026.

We’ve gathered the most common ones - and answered them simply - to help you plan ahead.

Read more here 👇

CCS & 3 Day Guarantee 2026: What Milestones Families Should Know We answer your 3 Day Guarantee questions. Learn how the 2026 changes affect your days, fees and routine at Milestones. Simple, helpful guidance for families.

Families have lots of questions about the Government’s upcoming 3 Day Guarantee for 2026. We’ve gathered the most common ones - and answered them simply - to help you plan ahead. 📅✅

Learn more: https://ow.ly/4lxy50XApWa

🌟 It’s that time of year again—our 2025 Affinity Awards nominations have been announced. These nominations reflect our hard work as a team, individuals and our commitment to our children and families.

I’m thrilled to share these nominations with all of you. Please join us to congratulate the team!

Congratulations to everyone on an amazing year! I am so proud of everyone who is part of this wonderful team! 🎉

Nomination Living the team Spirit. Team Brookside
Nomination Most Improved in Quality. Team Brookside
Nomination Delivering Outstanding Professionalism. Team Brookside
Nomination Going Above and Beyond. Team Brookside
Nomination Early Childhood Educator of the year. Alexa Masaquiza
Nomination Educational Leader of the year. Irene Smith
Nomination Delivering Outstanding Professionalism. Wendy Carrillo

Affinity Education Group

Exciting news, Milestones families! 🎉

A new incursion program is coming soon - keep an eye on Storypark for all the details.

Want to join the fun? Chat with your Centre Manager about boking a casual day. 🌟

🌟🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🌟

Hello families,

Please join us to celebrate with Ms. Kerri this great achievement! Ms. Kerri finished her studies and she holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.

We are so proud and extremely happy to have Ms. Kerri as part of our amazing team.

One more time, congratulations Ms. Kerri!!! You are a shining star 🌟

Affinity Education Group