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When choosing a day care centre, every parent wants a place where their child will thrive. With so many options available, choosing the right one for your family is more challenging than it seems. Your decisions are not only based on what’s best for your child but also on what suits you and your family’s lifestyle.
Among the many available options, long day care centres in Sydney are one of the most popular for parents. Due to the structure and long hours offered by these centres, they provide a range of benefits, particularly for working families that require greater flexibility when dropping off and picking up their children.
Are you in paid employment all or part of the week? Or are you a stay-at-home parent looking for a few days of care for your child so you can take a breath or focus on other things? Read on to find out what sets our long day care centres apart.
Long day care centres in Sydney provide comprehensive early education and care services for children between 6 weeks and 6 years old.
A long day care centre differs from other childcare facilities and preschools in that it provides extended hours, typically operating for 10-12 hours each day and open 52 weeks throughout the year (excluding public holidays).
All Young Academics day care centres comply with strict legislative requirements regarding physical environment, staffing requirements, facilities and equipment. This ensures that each of our centres provides quality care and creates a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn, explore and develop.
Day care centres in Sydney provide care and education for young children while their parents are at work or otherwise occupied. They typically cater to children between 6 weeks and 6 years old and provide a structured learning and development program that supports their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Enrolling your child with us can be beneficial for many families, and here’s how.
- Keeping the family together
If you have more than one child in your family, our long day care centres have an option for all ages (under 6), so they can be at the same centre – which is very convenient. Siblings gain a sense of comfort and assurance knowing each other is close by. It also saves you from having to drop off and pick up your little ones at different locations.
- Socialisation opportunities
Our long day care centres offer more opportunities for children to socialise with children of different ages and several educators. They often form close bonds with their educators and fellow peers. Friendships are formed when children are enrolled at the centre as a group and move from room to room together as they grow. As they stay in the same facility from infancy to school age, they grow together from the baby stage to kindergarten.
- Quality education
For children to thrive in the 3-5 age group, long day care also offers an environment that balances both play-based and structured learning. In long day care, children have the benefit of time. That’s why there is a gradual progression in these areas:- Physical
– Social
– Emotional
– Cognitive
– Language - Fee Assistance
The cost of attending a long day care centre in Sydney varies. However, your childcare costs can be much lower if you use government assistance. Children attending long day care facilities may be eligible for fee assistance courtesy of the Child Care Subsidy if the eligibility requirements are satisfied.
- Hours that work for you
As the hours are long, our long day care gives families flexibility. Some of our centres offer parents the option to drop off as early as 6 am, and pick up as late as 6 pm. Long day care is the best choice for working parents or those with busy lifestyles.- Open 12 hours a day, 5 days a week; you can choose the hours that fit your working hours.
– Centres are open 52 weeks of the year, so you don’t need to worry if you need care during school holidays.
– Drop-off times are flexible to work with your changing schedule. - Nutrition
When it comes to learning, nutrition is vital for the health of your child. Long day care centres provide three meals and nutritious snacks in between. For example, at Young Academics, we understand how exposing children to various nourishing foods helps them grow and develop. Our dietician-approved seasonal four-week rotating menu meets 50% of your child’s daily nutritional requirements by serving a healthy variety of foods such as vegetables, fruits, lean meat, fish, chicken, dairy products and more.
The right childcare centre means something different to every family. While some look for flexibility and location, others focus on learning outcomes and facilities. Whatever your preference, Young Academics’ long day care centres play an essential role in the emotional, cognitive and social development of your child, so we are a great option.
If you’d like to find out more, call Young Academics today and book a tour on 1300 668 993.
