Ekidna- Dee Why School of Early Learning

10/09/2026

💛 R U OK? Day at Ekidna 💛

Some of us wore a splash of yellow to show our support and, most importantly, took the time to check in on the people we care about most.

A simple “Are you OK?” can make a big difference. 💛
Let’s keep the conversation going and remind each other that it’s always OK to ask, listen and be there.

It's lighter when we share the load! That's why R U OK? is encourag...

08/09/2026

💙 Help us spread the word for Jude’s birthday fundraiser 💙

Some of you may remember beautiful Jude and his twin sister Lila, who were in our care at Ekidna a few years ago. Jude has epilepsy, and it was such a privilege to care for him and get to know this gorgeous little boy.

Jude’s older brother is doing a birthday fundraiser to support him, and with mum Natalia’s blessing, we’d love to help share it. ❤️

If you can, please donate or simply share this post to help spread the word. Every bit of support means so much. 🥰

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As brothers, Parker and Jude are growing up side by side and looking forward to the many adventures they will share together. However, their experiences of life are extraordinarily different.

07/09/2026

🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Our Ekidna superheroes came out to play this afternoon! 💥❤️

We celebrated the real-life heroes in our children’s lives — the ones who don’t necessarily wear a cape, but are always there with love, support, encouragement and a helping hand. 🌟

A wonderful afternoon of connection, laughter, family and togetherness at our Family & Fathers BBQ. Thank you to all our families for joining us and making it such a special celebration! 🥰

Because sometimes the greatest superheroes are the ones right beside us. ❤️🦸

06/09/2026

From all of us Ekidna HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
Can’t wait to see you at our Superhero BBQ tomorrow afternoon 🦸🏻‍♂️🦸🏼‍♀️🦸🏽

04/09/2026

🎓✨ SHE DID IT!!! ✨🎓

Today we’re celebrating our very own Kiara, who has officially completed her Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care.

This has been a long time in the making, filled with hard work, determination, blood, sweat, tears and plenty of “WHY AM I DOING THIS?!” moments 😂

But Ki never gave up. Her passion for children, learning and early education kept her going, and she’s had an absolute ARMY of people cheering her on every step of the way. ❤️

A HUGE thank you to — Caity & Cat for your phenomenal guidance, support and belief in Kiara throughout her journey. 🙌🏼

CONGRATULATIONS KI!!! 🎓💐
We are SO incredibly proud of you. You earned this! ❤️

DIPLOMA: COMPLETE. ✅
DREAM: ACHIEVED. ✅
PROUD TEAM: ABSOLUTELY. ❤️

03/09/2026

Next week marks the commencement of National Child Protection Week, and at Ekidna we’ll be creating opportunities for meaningful conversations with the children about keeping themselves safe and understanding their rights.

Together, we’ll explore:
🌱 Understanding and expressing our feelings and thoughts
💛 Recognising what makes us feel “yucky” or uncomfortable
🗣️ Knowing that it’s always okay to tell a trusted adult when something doesn’t feel right — even if someone tells us not to
👧🏽 Learning the correct names for our body parts
🙌 Understanding that our bodies belong to us
🏡 Identifying the safe and trusted people in our community we can turn to for help

At Ekidna, we believe child protection doesn’t begin and end with one week. It is embedded in our everyday practices, procedures and safeguarding measures, helping us create and maintain a child-safe environment every day.

Child protection is an ongoing conversation, and every child deserves to feel safe, heard, respected and empowered.

What conversations will you be having with your children this National Child Protection Week?

03/09/2026

🌿🌼 The Banksias went out exploring in the glorious spring sunshine — noticing what’s beginning to blossom, soaking up the warmth, and taking time to connect with Country. ☀️🌱

There’s something special about slowing down, looking closely, and discovering the signs of spring all around us.

02/09/2026

✨Happy Early Childhood Educators Day✨

To my amazing team,

Through the drama, the ups and downs, and the absolute craziness of Ekidna, you continue to show up.
The love you give our children, the relationships you build with our families, and the work you do every single day does not go unnoticed.
You should be so proud of the impact you have on our little people and their futures. 🌈
From the bottom of my glittery heart, thank you for bringing your sparkle to Ekidna. ✨
I appreciate and love you all more than my novels of reminders probably suggest! 😂❤️

Love Vicky
Centre Director

Early Childhood Educators Day Ekidna

02/09/2026

What’s on in September?

Our free groups and webinars run every month. Join us for education and connection this month. Registration is FREE via the eventbrite links 👇

✔️ Parents Groups
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/cc/parent-networking-groups-344649

✔️ Breastfeeding Support Groups
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/breastfeeding-support-groups-39519

✔️ Sleep & Babies 0-6 Months
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sleep-babies-birth-6-months-of-age-tickets-771272856877

✔️ Starting Family Foods
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/starting-family-foods-tickets-1977424324385

✔️Growing Healthy Eaters
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/growing-healthy-eaters-3752409

✔️ Celebrating Your 4 Month Old
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/celebrate-your-4-month-old-tickets-715071517157

✔️ Your 9 month old ROCKS!
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/your-9-month-old-rocks-tickets-1383226731389

Registration is required the day prior to the event. Sign up today!

Everyone is welcome 🤗

01/09/2026

CASUAL EDUCATORS

Ekidna Dee Why is growing our casual educator pool and we’d love to welcome some wonderful new educators to our team!
We’re looking for passionate, reliable and enthusiastic Cert III & Diploma Educators who genuinely love working with children and want to be part of a warm, supportive team.

What we’re looking for:
• Cert III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
• Current NSW Working With Children Check
• First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma
• A genuine passion for children and their learning
• Reliability, professionalism & a positive attitude
• Previous early learning experience highly regarded

What we offer:
• Casual work
• Supportive and welcoming team
• Ongoing professional development
• Mentoring and support
• A beautiful, inclusive environment where educators are valued

If you’re an educator looking for flexible casual work in Dee Why and think you’d be a great fit for our Ekidna family, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send us your resume and cover letter to [email protected] to apply.
Come join the Ekidna family💛