Kids Academy Preschool

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

Check out these local playgroups! All families and children up to school age can attend. They are run by Gateway Services.
Please see the below link for more information. :)

https://www.gatewayfamilyservices.org.au/page/playgroups

As part of new Mandatory National Training requirements around Child Safety we are all ready, registered and ready to begin when it is released on the 27th of February!

Policies are a starting point for embedding children's safety into everyday practice. Together with leadership that values the safety of children, these policies will become more than just documents gathering dust on a shelf. Check out our child safe policy guide and templates to make sure your policies are setting you up for success.

https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-07/g_css_childsafepolicyresource.pdf

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

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to share a "Certificate of Achievement" our amazing centre recieved this morning!

Each quarter, a selection of current families are emailed a survery and given an opportunity to provide anonymous feedback. We scored a massive 9/10 and couldn't be more proud! Myself and all the educators work very hard, and we are so happy to hear that this is reflecting through our families view of our service and your amazing positive comments.

From our management team:

"I’d love to take a moment to celebrate the amazing results from our latest Family Happiness Survey! A huge congratulations to you and your entire team! The warmth, care, and genuine commitment you bring to your centre every day truly shine through, and our families have made it clear just how much they value the incredible experience you provide".

Thank you to ALL of our families for making our centre the amazing place it is :-)

Kind regards,

Hayley Chester

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

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

🎉A huge congratulations to our wonderful Centre Manager, Hayley Chester! 🎉

We are incredibly proud and excited to announce that our amazing Centre Manager, Hayley Chester, has been awarded Best Centre Manager in the entire state at the 2025 Affinity Awards. This also means that Hayley is in the running for the National Awards.

Hayley consistently goes above and beyond for our centre, our families, our children, and our educators. Her leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment make our preschool stronger every single day.

Please join us in celebrating Hayley on this incredibly well‑deserved achievement — we are all so proud of her!☺️

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