Building Futures Care

📖Book Week is just around the corner. There are so many incredible books shortlisted in the early childhood, illustration and picture book category this year, and we've picked three that we think are perfect books to borrow and share with your children this year📖

1. Colours of Home, Sally Soweol Han
This heartwarming story follows a young girl adjusting to life after moving to a new country by searching for comforting, vibrant colour connections between her old and new homes.

2. Bob and Dob, Sean E Avery
A hilarious and clever take on "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," this book follows a little bird named Dob who loves getting his brother Bob into trouble. Featuring expressive multimedia artwork, it explores sibling dynamics and the consequences of telling tales with plenty of humour and heart.

3. Beyond the Shore, Mark Chester Harding
Written by Kirli Saunders and illustrated by Mark Chester Harding, this lyrical picture book invites children to step past the safety of the shoreline and lean into curiosity and courage. Its stunning digital art and evocative text capture the awe-inspiring magic of the natural world.

How are you marking Book Week this year? Do you have a go-to book? We'd love to hear from you!

Hi Educators,

Don't forget this week is National Science Week! 🔭

It's the perfect time to spark wonder, encourage curiosity and dive into hands-on discovery with your little learners.

How are you observing National Science Week in your environment?

Pop in the comments below your activities; we would love to see what experiments and explorations you have lined up! 👇

🎠🎡What a fun day out at Nina's Family Day Care celebrating with their very own mini Ekka! 🎡🎠

Coordinators Sarah and Kirsty were so lucky to attend their fair day and participate in all of the fun!

At Nina's Family Day Care, children step into a supportive environment designed to nurture confidence and belonging. From engaging play-based learning opportunities and creative arts experiences to weekly excursions to local playgroups and the library, every day is an adventure in growth and discovery!

Educator Catarina currently has a handful of rare vacancies, with availability on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Situated in Mount Cotton, her family day care home is so incredibly warm and inviting. ✨

If you'd like to find out more:
https://bfcare.com.au/directory-educators/listing/ninas-family-daycare/

It’s Dental Health Week, and we know so much of early learning comes down to how we model and teach habits through daily practice and engagements

From side-by-side brushing routines and dentist pretend-play setups, to fun fine-motor activities like playdough "flossing," we are always finding creative ways to make oral care engaging for little learners.

We’d love to hear from you:
👉 What is your go-to tip or activity for modeling healthy teeth habits in your service?
👉 How do you turn toothbrushing time into a fun, stress-free routine for different age groups?

Drop your best ideas below!

Make sure you visit the National Dental Health Week website for more ideas: https://teeth.org.au/dental-health-week

🎅🏻 Christmas in July🎅🏻

The Building Futures Care Educators and Coordination team gathered together for a Christmas in July celebration and social at Sirromet Winery. It was incredible to get together and celebrate an amazing start to 2026.

We are endlessly grateful for our dedicated, passionate and hardworking team who bring so much energy, creativity and care to everything they do every single day. Moments like these remind us just how lucky we are to work alongside such an inspiring group of professionals who truly go above and beyond for our community.

Here’s to celebrating each other, sharing plenty of laughs and continuing to make 2026 an unforgettable year! 🍷✨

A massive shout-out to all the incredible nominees from Building Futures Care!

We are so proud to see your hard work and dedication recognised! Thank you for the extraordinary contributions you make every day to enrich the lives of children and families. Your passion truly makes a difference.

A huge thank you as well to everyone who took the time to place a nomination for these wonderful Educators; your support during these awards helps shine a light on the beautiful work happening in our sector.

Mark your calendars for the next milestones:

Regional Winners Announced: 29 September

National Winners Announced: 28 November

🏆 We are cheering you on and wishing you the very best of luck for the upcoming rounds of the Excellence in Family Day Care Awards! 🏆

Celebrating Kirsty!

Our company offers both centre-based care and family day care. One year ago Kirsty stepped into the Lead Educator role in our small family day care scheme. In the past 4 months the scheme size has more than doubled, as has the team! It has been a tremendous year with Kirsty, and we look forward to what the future will bring!

We are so excited to share the news that our very own superstar, Kirsty, has been named a nominee in this year’s Family Day Care Awards in the Coordinator category! 🏆

We are all crossing our fingers and toes for you here at Building Futures and we are so incredibly proud of you!

Join us in celebrating this wonderful achievement in the comments below!

Have you met our Lead Coordinator, Kirsty? 👋

Kirsty’s heart has always been in Family Day Care. With a career spanning Long Day Care, hands-on educating and coordination, she has a deep understanding of what makes Building Futures Care so special.

Kirsty is passionate about the "home-away-from-home" feel that Family Day Care provides. She believes that by fostering strong, nurturing relationships, we aren't just providing care, we’re laying the foundations for children to grow with confidence and curiosity as they prepare for their future schooling years.

For Kirsty, it’s all about the Building Futures Care community. She loves the joy, the friendships and the deep connections that happen when families come together in a warm, home-based environment.

Next time you see her around, make sure to say hi!

Educator spotlight 🔦

Are you looking for a dedicated Montessori family day care environment for your child? Meet Catherine Peter, the educator behind Caterpillar Club 🌿✨

Catherine is a Diploma-qualified early and Montessori educator, a proud mum of two, and has over a decade of industry experience since 2013. In her care, children step into a warm, nurturing Montessori space.

By combining intentional care with creativity, Catherine focuses on meaningful learning experiences that support each child’s individual growth, confidence and curiosity.

To learn more about Catherine’s approach or to secure a place for your child, visit the listing here: https://bfcare.com.au/directory-educators/listing/caterpillar-club/