Kids Academy Ringwood East

🐰 E A S T E R 🐰

Kids Academy Ringwood East is closed today and will reopen Tuesday 07.04.2026

We hope all of our families and community have a wonderful and safe Easter.

Did you know nutrition plays a big role in how children learn, focus, and grow each day?

Our new autumn menu at Kids Academy is designed to support exactly that - warm, nourishing meals that fuel busy minds and bodies.

And yes... we often hear children try new foods here they won’t touch at home 😉

We’ve also shared a few simple tips to help support healthy eating at home.

👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/mH2l50YwBwH

‼️LABOUR DAY CENTRE CLOSURE‼️

A friendly reminder that the centre will be CLOSED Monday 9th of March for the Labour Day Public Holiday. The centre will reopen 6.30am Tuesday 10th March.

2026 3 year old Kinder Kits have arrived!

Every child enrolled in our funded 3 year old Kinder program will receive their super fun Kinder Kit from the Victorian Government.

There is so much fun and learning to be had at home with these kits!

Big feelings are part of growing, especially for toddlers and preschoolers 🌻

Emotional moments often happen when children are learning how to cope with frustration, change, and everyday challenges. With calm, consistent support, these moments help build important life skills.

At Kids Academy, we support children through big feelings with care, patience, and understanding, every day.

👉 Read more about what’s normal and how we support emotional wellbeing: https://ow.ly/PV4450Y98vw

If bedtime has been feeling harder lately, you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. 😴

Children’s sleep changes as they grow. Our educators share practical, reassuring tips to support healthy sleep for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

👉 Read the full article via the link below.
https://ow.ly/Z7m750Y0rob

Tips From an Educator to Help Your Child Sleep Better Practical, educator-led sleep tips for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Learn how routines and development support healthier 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://kidsacademyelc.com.au/lifelong-learning-curriculum/

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: https://ow.ly/FCW850XLOYx

Wishing everyone a safe a Merry Christmas enjoyed with family and friends.🎄

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 👇
https://ow.ly/7yB150XLOHQ

In the Nursery 2 the children have shown an interest in nature at the moment.
The children love to visit The Grove play space at the centre.
The sensory tub displaying in the picture represents the desert that we have been talking about in our weekly book called “Nature, All around Us” by Kimberly Engwitcht. She is a contemporary artist from Bundjalung Country.