Children First Ingle Farm

Our centre will be closed today, Thursday the 25th of December and tomorrow, Friday the 26th of December for the Christmas and Boxing Day Public Holidays.

We look forward to seeing you all when we reopen as per our usual trading hours on Monday the 29th of December.

We hope our families have a safe and lovely long weekend.

We’re doing things differently in 2026 to bring our communities closer together! 🪁

Swipe through to read all about it and make sure you are following us on socials to stay up to date. 👇

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/childrenfirstearlyeducation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/children_first_early_education/

The summer Holidays are right around the corner! 😎 ⛱️

We are so excited to announce that we will be hosting a Vacation Care Program for school-aged children during the upcoming summer holidays. Our summer program is filled with activities all ages will enjoy!

See the full activities list on our website: https://children-first.com.au/ingle-farm-childcare/

Give us a call on 1300 001 154 to enquire for our Vacation Program today! Casual bookings also available. 🍉 🍍 🍓

🎄It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🎄 Christmas Sprit!!!!

Happy Director’s Day!

Today, we celebrated our wonderful leaders, Director Riddhi and Assistant Director Lara.

Our Pre-Kindy and Kindy children created beautiful drawings filled with love and creativity, and our amazing educators put together a heartfelt Appreciation Book to show how much we value everything Riddhi and Lara do for our centre.

Thank you both for your dedication, kindness, and joy you bring to our community every day. We are so lucky to have you!

Did you know children develop both fine and gross motor skills through everyday play? 🧠

🖍 Fine motor skills involve small movements such as holding pencils, threading beads, or buttoning clothes.

🏃‍♂️ Gross motor skills use large muscle groups by running, jumping, climbing, and balancing!

At our centre, we create fun opportunities for both, helping children build strength, coordination, and confidence every day.

A Day in the Life with 3a. ✨

Each day across our centres is full of learning, curiosity, and connection! Using the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a), we weave all four core areas -conversational reading, language games, learning through play, and responsive interactions—into the daily learning curriculums.

From morning greetings to mealtimes, play sessions, and group activities, every moment becomes an opportunity to support your child’s language, cognitive, social, and emotional development.

✨ Enrolments for 2026 are NOW OPEN! ✨

Give your child the gift of a nurturing, inspiring early learning environment at Children First. From hands-on learning to a home-like atmosphere and long day care hours, we’re here to help every child thrive.

Spaces are limited – read our latest blog to find out more about Children First and see if it’s the right fit for your family!

Read it here: https://children-first.com.au/enrolments-for-2026-are-now-open-at-children-first-early-education/

As your baby begins discovering the world, safety is key. To help you prepare for the next stage of baby proofing, we have compiled a practical list to help protect your little one while still encouraging curiosity and independence.

From securing cabinets to creating safe play spaces, these strategies give parents peace of mind and babies room to explore.

💡 3A Myth Buster!

Myth: ‘3A takes extra time out of an already busy day.’

Fact: 3A fits seamlessly into everyday routines — from mealtimes and nappy changes to outdoor play — without needing extra activities.

It’s all about turning everyday moments into meaningful learning opportunities, helping children develop language, social, and cognitive skills naturally.