Kool Kids Early Learning

NAIDOC Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Our centres will be exploring the theme ‘For our Elders’ this week, reflecting on the important role that Elders have had, and continue have, in our communities and families.

We look forward to sharing how our children, families and team connect and celebrate this week.

This World Environment Day, our centres will explore ways they can . ♻
We are incredibly inspired by the current efforts of our sister centre, First Grammar Bankstown!
The First Grammar Bankstown team is embracing the circular economy by reusing cot bars, bottles, kitchen utensils and pipes to create spaces in their outdoor area, including science investigations, hat storage and planters.
By practising sustainability, we empower our children to think creatively and critically about how we can create change and develop a deep connection and appreciation of our environment and the animals, plants, people and places that are important to them. 🌎

This National Reconciliation Week, our children and teams are exploring what it means to ‘Be a Voice for Generations’.
Our centre teams work to connect with their families and communities to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into their practice every day, to create environments of listening, of learning, of fairness and unity.
Over the week, we look forward to sharing unique stories from our centres as we explore together what it means to ‘Be a Voice for Generations’.

Roaring fun at Kool Kids! The children have a phenomenal time learning and playing with their prehistoric pals. Who knew learning about dinosaurs could be so much fun? 🐱‍🐉

Kool Kids Ashmore educator named Gold Coast’s favourite early learning professional

We are delighted to share that our Educator, Ms Rebecca Whiting, has been named Gold Coast's Favourite Early Learning Professional by Gold Coast Bulletin readers. Based at our Kool Kids Ashmore centre, Bec is known for her commitment to early learning and her strong relationships with families. Thank you Bec, for being an inspiration to us all. ♥

https://www.koolkids.com.au/g8ch_article/kook-kids-gold-coast-favourite-educator/

Kool Kids Ashmore educator named Gold Coast’s favourite early learning professional Kool Kids Early Learning Ashmore’s lead educator Bec Whiting has been named as the Gold Coast’s favourite early learning professional by Gold Coast Bulletin readers. The Labrador resident has lived…

The best autumn produce to have in your pantry (that children love)

As the weather gets cooler, we tend to crave wholesome foods that are warm and comforting. Here's a round-up of our top Autumn produce to keep in your pantry. 🤎http://ow.ly/P9fB50NtjXW

The best autumn produce to have in your pantry (that children love) By Karla Gilbert Karla Gilbert is an accredited Nutrition and Health Coach, and a mum of two girls. She shares her top tips for the best seasonal produce as we move into autumn. As we move from su…

Hello Autumn! 🍂 To mark the change in seasons, we sent the children home with paper bags to fill with nature they had collected from the beach, park, house and adventures. We set out some natural materials that had been collected and explored them with magnifying glasses 🔎. It was great to get together and explore all the different shapes, sizes and textures of the natural resources the children had brought in. 🌿

Changes to the Child Care Subsidy 📢
From 10 July 2023, the Commonwealth Government Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is making high-quality early education and care more affordable for Australian families.

Key changes include:
• If your family earns less than $80,000 per year, your Child Care Subsidy rates will increase from 85% to 90%.
• If your family earns under $530,000 annually, you’ll now be eligible to receive Child Care Subsidy. Previously, families needed to earn under $356,756 per year to be eligible.
• Your Child Care Subsidy rates will decrease by 1% for every additional $5,000 earned over $80,000.
Families earning below $362,408 with more than one child aged 5 or under in care can still get a higher rate for their second and younger children
• First Nations children will be eligible for at least 36 hours of subsidised care per fortnight. Families can get more subsidised hours based on their circumstances.

Navigating these changes can be tricky, but we're here to help. Over the coming weeks, our enrolled families will be invited to a dedicated family information event to be held in-centre in early May. Families will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with their Centre Manager, to help calculate your potential Child Care Subsidy entitlements. We’re looking forward to supporting the possible Child Care Subsidy (CCS) outcomes for your family.

In the meantime, visit https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/ for further information.

Throwback to last month's Valentine's Day-inspired play dough activity! 💓 🌹
We used pink pom poms, dried rose petals, cookie cutters and rollers. The children engaged with their fine motor skills and their imagination by pretending to make cakes 🎂 and heart cookies 💖

A simple but fun way to engage the children’s fine motor skills! 🌸 Our Kool Kids team recently used some Pop-Its, Pom poms and children’s tweezers for this activity. Building on their hand-eye coordination skills, it was beautiful to see the children use the tweezers to lift the pom poms from the Pop-Its to the trays. We couldn't be more proud of their efforts!

Today At Kool Kids Ashmore, our sandbox was turned into an ocean 🌊 ! We used recycled driftwood, sea shells and other natural resources for the children to enjoy. And then, we turned on the overhead projector, bringing the ocean theme to life! 🐬

10 tips to help your child settle in when they start child care

Commencing care for the first time may seem like a daunting experience, but it doesn't have to be! If your child is joining us in the new year, read on for our top tips to help settle them into care. http://ow.ly/og8G50LHC3v

10 tips to help your child settle in when they start child care It’s your child’s first day at child care. You’re dropping them off, overwhelmed with emotions and not ready to trust someone else with the safety of your child. This experience is all …

There's nothing quite like learning valuable self-help skills - especially when it results in a delicious little treat! 🍏

Kool Kids Early Learning updated their information in their About section.

Kool Kids Early Learning updated their information in their About section.

Easy ways to avoid food ‘boredom’ at home with children

This Nutrition Week, let's look at some of the best ways in which we can avoid food boredom at home. Here are some of our favourite exciting yet nutritious snack ideas! 🍌⭐
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Easy ways to avoid food ‘boredom’ at home with children By Karla Gilbert Karla Gilbert is an accredited Nutrition and Health Coach, and a mum of two girls. She shares her top tips on fun snack ideas to try with your children at home. In some states arou…

National Science Week: how we incorporate STEM in our centres

Science Week is upon us, running from 13-21 August. 🧪 🔬 Learn more about how we encorporate STEM experiences through play-based learning at our centres.
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National Science Week: how we incorporate STEM in our centres National Science Week is upon us again – this is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology, running from 13 – 21 August in 2022. Supported by the Australia Governme…

Fun in the Gold Coast sun! ☀ Not without our hats and sunscreen, of course! 😁

Less than a month till we're in Spring! What's your favourite springtime recipes? 🤩

Common child care illnesses: what you need to know

Flu season is well and truly here! 🤧 If you're one of those parents who just can't seem to catch a break, we feel for you. In this handy guide, you'll find everything you need to know to keep your child safe and healthy! http://ow.ly/1sHq50KftSr

Common child care illnesses: what you need to know By Sarah Rogers-Anderson When children start child care, their immune systems are often still developing. They may be more susceptible to common viruses until they build up immunity or get vaccinat…

How we acknowledge NAIDOC Week in our centres

NAIDOC Week is a time for all Australians to come together in different ways to connect with, and celebrate, culture and country. This year's theme Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! recognises the history of getting up, standing up, and showing up. Read more about how we acknowledge NAIDOC Week in our centres here.
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How we acknowledge NAIDOC Week in our centres By Dr Mia Christensen, Education Manager, Innovation and Partnerships What is NAIDOC week? Each year in July, NAIDOC Week is recognised across Australia to celebrate the history, culture, and achie…

Over the past week Kool Kids Helensvale has been working alongside the Gold Coast Youth Service to raise funds and collect donations for the homeless and youths in need of our community.
So far, we have raised $398, plus recieved plenty of donations in teh form of clothes. The best part? Our parent company G8 Education has pledged to match our final value raised in dollar value!

Do you know how much your family can save with Childcare Saver? With our handy on-site Savings Calculator, you can easily calculate your expenses and savings today! Be sure to check Childcare Saver regularly to take advantage of all the amazing deals and watch your savings grow! https://www.childcaresaver.com/

Treat yo’ self: 6 simple ways to practice self-care on Mother’s Day

This Mother's Day, we encourage you to take a moment for yourself, to celebrate you. Not just today, but every other day of the year too. 💕
To all the mums and those who take on the role of mum, we wish you a very Happy Mother's Day! 🤗❤http://ow.ly/EuzO50J0R5f

Treat yo’ self: 6 simple ways to practice self-care on Mother’s Day Karla Gilbert is an accredited Nutrition and Health Coach, and a mum of two girls. As a busy mum herself, she shares her top tips on taking time out to practice self-care. The past couple of years …

Registered for Childcare Saver but still haven’t gotten started yet? Follow these simple steps to start building your savings today! Don’t forget, you receive cashback every time you shop through the app. With over 450 exciting retailers, there is something for everyone – get started today!

Did you know that when you refer family or friends to Childcare Saver, you earn rewards every time they shop? Login to Childcare Saver Rewards today and boost your savings even more!

If you didn't know already, we've partnered with Childcare Saver to bring our families plenty of savings across multiple retailers. Not on the Childcare saver app yet? Here's how you can register in just 4 easy steps! Be sure to use the same details to register that you use for Xplor – please check your details with your centre manager to make sure they are correct.
Start shopping to earn rewards and refer your family and friends to save even more! 🤩
Download the app here via:
App Store: http://ow.ly/HOu050IfEMS
Google Play: http://ow.ly/3tz850IfEN8

Attention families 📣 We have some exciting news for you! If you have more than one child in care at any of our centres, you may be eligible for a higher childcare subsidy rate for your younger child. Click here for more information: http://ow.ly/nxZK50IbB8f

There's nothing like cooking up a storm with our friends and family! 😁 Can you guess what we're making here? 😋

Thinking about joining the Kool Kids family? We can't wait to welcome you! 💚

Is your child ready for school?

Deciding whether to send your child to school early or late can be quite the tricky decision. 🤔 In this blog, we look at six signs of school readiness you can keep an eye out for. 😊🎒
https://www.koolkids.com.au/g8ch_article/is-your-child-ready-for-school/

Is your child ready for school? Deciding whether to send your child to school early or late can be difficult. Here are six signs of school readiness to look out for… By Sabrina Rogers-Anderson Sabrina is a writer, author and moth…

We are pleased to advise families that from 10 December the Federal Government will remove current annual cap for all families receiving the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). 🤩 Click here for more information on what this means for you and your family. https://www.koolkids.com.au/child-care-subsidy-ccs/

The biggest shopping event of the year, Black Friday, takes place tomorrow! We're excited to be partnering with Childcare Saver to bring huge savings for our families, and cash back that they can put towards their child's early learning journey.
Once you've downloaded the app, be sure to check out the best deals from Cotton On, Youfoodz, Myer and many more of their partnering retailers! 🤩
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