Lynda's House Family Day Care

☘️☘️Limited vacancies now available ☘️☘️
If you are looking for flexible care with experienced educators , we’d love to hear from you !

We need to stop asking if a four year old can write their name and start asking if they can climb a tree or hang from the monkey bars. I know it sounds counterintuitive, especially when we are bombarded with the idea that academic success starts with a workbook, but the science of child development tells a very different story.

I see it so often. A child is struggling with handwriting, not because they do not know the letters, but because they do not have the core strength to sit upright at a desk or the shoulder stability to move a pencil across a page. A worksheet is a 2D solution to a 3D problem. If the foundations of the body are not strong, the fine motor skills will always struggle to follow.

When we push children into academic tasks before their bodies are physically ready, we are not giving them a head start. We are actually setting them up for a lifetime of physical fatigue and frustration. If a child has to use all their energy just to keep their body from slumping over, they have no mental energy left for learning.

Our educators know this. When they choose a morning of climbing, digging in the mud, or navigating an obstacle course, they are doing the deep, essential work of school readiness. They are building the core, the grip strength, and the visual tracking skills that will eventually make reading and writing feel easy.

Educators, what is the one thing you wish parents understood about the importance of play over paperwork?

Parents, what is your biggest worry when it becomes to your child being ready for school?

Family Day Care Coordinator Job in Perth WA - SEEK This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about early childhood, enjoy connecting with people and can thrive in a busy sector!

Last year Maggie took part in The Role of a Lifetime. An ABC Australian TV series about how to parent in the rapidly changing world.

Episode 5 explores topics that impact today's teens more than any previous generation. From the terrifying rise of anxiety and depression to the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence and deep fake technology.

You can find the series on ABC iview. A great watch for all the family.

🦜🏴‍☠️ All aboard, little pirates!

Set sail on a sensory adventure with our 'Pirates on the Bus' themed Toddler Sensory Play Session at Kalamunda Library!

Designed for curious minds aged 18 months – 4 years, each 1 hour session is packed with:
📚 A story to spark imagination
🎶 Songs to sing and move to
✨ Hands on activities to explore sight, sound, touch & more!

📍 Kalamunda Library
📅 Monday 16 February, 2026, 10am – 11am
🎟️ $5 per child plus booking fee (Parents & carers attend free!)
Booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DFQQR

Come join the crew—your little one’s next big adventure awaits! 🚎✨🏴‍☠️

I am a bridge.
I didn’t set out to be one. I just showed up every day, opened my door, and held space. Somewhere along the way, I became the part of people’s lives that helps them get from point A to point B.
They arrive with babies in their arms and exhaustion in their eyes. They trust me with first steps, first words, first friendships. Some days, their children are with me more than they are with them. I know their routines, their fears, their comfort cries. I know who needs an extra hug and who needs to be left alone.
The parents grow, too. Careers change. Families shift. Life moves forward the way it always does.
And then one day, without drama or malice, they leave.
Not because something went wrong — but because it worked.
The children grow up. The parents move on. New seasons begin. Everyone means well. They always do.
But I remain where I’ve always been.
I am not the destination.
I am not the friend who stays.
I am the bridge they cross — necessary, trusted, and quietly left behind.
And even knowing this, I show up again tomorrow.

✨Toddler Sensory Play is BACK TOMORROW at Kalamunda Library!✨

Perfect for curious little ones aged 18 months – 4 years 👧👦
Join us for an hour of storytelling, songs and hands‑on sensory fun designed to spark imagination and support early literacy and brain development.

👶 Sensory Play Benefits:
• Boosts early brain development
• Encourages language skills
• Builds cognitive abilities
• Improves alertness & awareness
• Supports positive wellbeing

📚 When: Fortnightly Mondays during school terms
📍 Where: Kalamunda Library
🎟️ Cost: $5 per child (Parents/Carers FREE)
Booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DFQQR

Spaces fill fast—don’t miss out on the fun! 🌈