Posts by Isabelle

If you’ve ever seen your toddler throw a toy in frustration or your preschooler burst into tears because something did not go their way, you have witnessed emotional development in action. Young children experience big feelings long before they have all the words or skills needed to understand and manage them. Learning what those emotions …

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Choosing a primary school is an exciting milestone, but with so many factors to consider, it can also feel like a major decision. Academic results matter, but they are only one piece of the picture. The right school should provide an environment where your child feels safe, supported, included and motivated to learn, while also …

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When parents think about getting their child ready for school, it is easy to focus on academics. Can they write their name? Do they recognise letters? Can they count to 20? These skills can all be valuable, but school readiness is much bigger than what a child knows academically. A child who can confidently ask …

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Choosing a childcare centre is not simply about location, fees, opening hours or educational programs. The fundamental question is Will my child be safe here? A safe childcare centre is not defined by one locked gate, one policy or their educator-to-child ratio. Safety should be visible in the way educators interact with children, how environments …

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Planning childcare for 2027 often starts with two big questions: How much will childcare cost? And: How much will the Child Care Subsidy actually reduce that cost? If you are new to childcare, the Australian Government’s Child Care Subsidy (CCS) can initially seem complicated. There are percentages, income thresholds, subsidised hours, hourly rate caps and …

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A childcare centre tour is one of the best opportunities to work out whether a centre is genuinely right for your child and family. Photos and websites can tell you what a centre offers and looks like. A tour lets you see how it actually operates. You can observe how educators interact with children, explore …

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Choosing a childcare centre is a significant decision. Beyond finding a convenient location or a centre with beautiful facilities, you want to understand who will be caring for your child, how they will be supported to learn and develop, how their safety is managed and what their everyday experience will actually look like. A childcare …

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If your child will need childcare next year, you can start your 2027 enquiry now. It may feel early, especially if your preferred start date is still months away, but beginning your childcare search ahead of time gives your family more choice. This can be particularly important if you have a preferred childcare centre, need …

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At Young Academics, child safety is embedded in the way we teach, care, communicate and build relationships with children, families and educators every day. As part of our ongoing commitment to creating safe, nurturing and responsive early learning environments, Young Academics has partnered with the Mummy Safety Security Project to deliver practical child safety training, …

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When we hear the word “coding”, it is easy to picture screens, apps, laptops and children tapping away on tablets. But for preschoolers, coding does not need to start with a device. In fact, some of the most meaningful early coding experiences are completely screen-free. For young children, coding begins with simple ideas: following steps, …

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Packing a lunchbox sounds simple until it is 7:18am, someone has lost a shoe, the toddler has rejected toast, and you are staring into the fridge. For many Sydney families, lunchboxes are part of everyday life, whether children are heading to school, prep, family day care, casual care, weekend activities or a day out. Parents …

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If your toddler suddenly refuses the meal they loved yesterday, only eats beige foods or treats broccoli like it personally offended them, you are not alone. Fussy eating is incredibly common in the toddler years. One day your child may happily eat pasta, peas and chicken. The next day, they may decide that peas are …

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