Little Ducks Childcare Wilston

Congratulations to our Book Pack Giveaway winners!
Your new books are part of our centre‑wide literacy initiative, designed to champion early reading and create more opportunities for shared stories at home and in our learning spaces.
We hope these packs inspire many cosy reading moments ahead.
Winners will be notified at pick up today!

Spreading the love of reading, one café at a time.

Today we visited another of our favourite local child‑friendly spots to drop off a bundle of children’s books ready for little hands to explore while families enjoy a moment together.

Thank you to for embracing this initiative and helping us nurture a community where stories are shared, imaginations grow, and children feel truly welcome.

With International Children’s Book Day coming up on April 2nd, we’re on a mission to get books into the hands of as many children as possible!

We’ve partnered with some of our wonderful local child‑friendly cafés to make children’s books available for your little one to enjoy while you sip a great coffee.

This morning’s drop‑off was at .krave, thank you for welcoming this initiative and helping us spread the joy of reading to local families.

Our educators share a common belief: every child deserves to feel safe, heard, respected, and valued. These reflections show the heart of our practice: building trusting relationships, listening to children’s voices, creating calm and secure environments, and protecting their wellbeing every day. Child safety isn’t just a policy for us; it’s a shared commitment that guides every interaction, every decision, and every moment of care.

Every child in our care has the right to feel safe, supported, and valued. Our commitment to child safety guides every part of our day, from the relationships we build to the policies and practices that keep our environment calm, respectful, and secure. By working together as a community, we create a place where children can grow, learn, and thrive with confidence.

Let’s make sand castles, build a volcano, cook cupcakes or create a small world with diggers!

Sand becomes many things through play.
With simple tools and open-ended materials, children use their senses and imagination to shape their play.

This week we have begun our soft transitions for children moving into their next room. While this is an exciting time, it can also feel a little overwhelming as children adjust to new spaces, peers and educators. We are taking these transitions slowly and gently, following each child’s own pace and needs.

During this time, we are thoughtfully refreshing our Junior Kindy space to ensure it feels safe, calm and easy for children to explore independently. Sometimes less is more — reducing visual noise helps children feel settled and confident in their learning environment.

If you are looking for early education and care for your child, we warmly welcome you to book a tour of our centre in the heart of Wilston 🤍