45 Karimbla Road Early Learning Centre is a 45 place centre located in Miranda. We operate 50 weeks of the year and are open from 7:30am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, closing for 2 weeks over the Christmas and New Year period and Public Holidays.
 
Our fees are inclusive of healthy and nutritious meals (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea). Each child is also provided with a backpack, hat, bed sheets and USB portfolio included in the enrolment fee.
At Karimbla Early Learning Centre we have a commitment to providing the highest quality care and education for children aged between 6 weeks and 6 years. Our educators are passionate, highly qualified and work full time to ensure consistency and stability within each age group. Please contact us to arrange a tour or discuss your childcare needs on 9525 8818 or by email
Chiquitos Family Day Care, Cronulla currently has vacancies on Monday and Fridays, be quick!!
My service and environment is very unique as I am passionate about inclusive Education. Family Day Care services is the perfect environment where children from different social, gender, background or age group learn to be tolerant and inclusive with each other by supporting interactions, and partnerships.
 
I hold a Diploma of Children Services, Australia NSW, and have over fourteen (14) years experience in child education in Australia. I originally trained abroad, gaining a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Peru-South America) and have an additional eight (8) years international experience in the industry.
Chiquitos is licenced to care for 4 children per day under the age of five, PLUS three school age for before and after school age. This is an excellent care ratio of one carer to four children. Please contact me for more information.
 Engadine Kindy Castle is a safe, nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she needs. We have a Government NCAC approval to operate as a long day care centre providing the highest level of care for children of ages 0-6 years. We are open Monday - Friday from 7.00am - 5.30pm.
We provide all meals (including breakfast, lunch and morning and afternoon tea) and offer a wide variety of nutritious and organic food for our children. We are qualified and experienced in catering for children's nutritional needs.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our centre so please contact us to discuss your child care needs.
 Freckles Early Education Centre Sutherland is architecturally designed, purpose built early education centre for children aged 6 weeks – 6 years. At Freckles our priority is to provide your family with the best possible education and care - from the environment we have created to the educational programs and nutritious meals we provide. Our educators aim to achieve this each and every day!
We have educational age appropriate programs that are tailored to your child’s developmental needs and incorporate the Early Years Learning Framework which is the national framework that regulates early childhood education (including preschools) across Australia. We also have a specific preschool program that has been developed by our highly qualified staff, in consultation with local schools. We work closely with the local school and community to build strong ties and relationships that ultimately benefit our families. Contact us for more information.
 Laugh and Learn Early Learning Centre a new purpose built child care centre conveniently located in Miranda.
We care for children from birth to school age and operate from 7am-6pm.
 
We welcome all enquiries so please contact us.
 Lilli Pilli Kindy We are open from 8:00am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, 49 weeks of the year. We cater for 24 children aged from 2-5 years.
Our centre provides all meals, so there is no need to pack any food for your child/ren. Water and milk are available to the children throughout the day. If your child brings a drink bottle from home we encourage that it is filled with water only. Lilli Pilli Kindy has an open door policy. We welcome you to the Centre throughout the day to share in the experiences your child is participating in. Parents are a very important part of the Kindy and your interest in the Kindy's program is appreciated and encouraged.
We aim at all times to provide the highest standard of care and education for your child. We look forward to contributing to this important period of their lives and working in collaboration with you. Please contact us to discuss your child care needs.
 Bug Control Hygiene Services A fun and interactive way to teach children and child care teachers the importance of regular hand washing.
The Bug Control Hand Hygiene Kit is the perfect tool to educate ANYONE on the importance of regular and effective hand washing techniques.
The kit is so simple to use, it does not require any special training to get started. Our specially designed hand hygiene lotion allows you to visibly see the germs on your hands with the aid of our UV torch.
Our aim is to highlight the importance of hand hygiene and promote hand washing as the number #1 way to stop the spread of infections in childcare facilities. Contact us for more information.
 Footprints Child Care Centre was taken over by new management in September 2013. Our Centre is a small family business located in Woronora Heights, it is the pride and joy of our team here at Footprints Child Care Centre. Come down and have a look for yourself; homey environment, chef on premises cooking 6 fresh meals daily, friendly and highly educated teachers, a preschool teacher on premises teaching the school readiness program, excursions, incursions, sports day at the oval ad much more. Contact Christina on 02 9521 4476 or email us.
 Sutherland Shire Council Family Day Care Information Sessions
Looking for childcare now or in 2017? Have you considered Family Day Care?
Sutherland Shire Council’s 25 Family Day Care Educators offer infants, toddlers and preschool age children a warm and nurturing environment, with a focus on learning through play.
Join us for a coffee, meet some of our highly qualified Educators and learn how Sutherland Shire Council Family Day Care can meet your child’s early education and care needs.
Council's program has been caring for and educating local children for 40 years. Enjoy close consultation with your child’s Educator, flexible hours to suit your needs and programs developed specifically for your child.
Information Session 9.30am, Saturday 17 September. Details & Registration :www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/childcareinfo or ph 9710 0466.
 KRS Dance in Kirrawee is running a promotion, enrol into one of our Kindy Kids dance classes and you could win a $100 voucher.
We are a vibrant dance studio and have some great pre-school dance classes along with a full range of dance classes to suit most dancers, both recreational and elite dancers.
To find out some more information about our studio, dance classes or how to win the voucher, please contact us www.krsdance.com.au. 95454004.
 C & M Aquatic Centre is now taking enrolments for Tem 3 2016 and the September School Holiday Intensive Swimming Program.
Fast track your child’s swimming ability with the intensive swimming program these School Holidays. As part of the program children attend a 30 minute lesson every day for 5 or 10 days. You will notice the improvement in your child’s swimming as skills learnt from the previous day are fresh in their memory.
 Get your child ahead in swimming before Summer! Other services provided include:
- Parent and baby classes for children aged 6 months to 2 years old
- Learn to swim classes for children aged 2 years and above
- Adult learn to swim classes
- Squads
- Aqua Aerobics
- Race Nights to practice for school carnivals
- Private swimming lessons for all ages
Contact us today to make a booking 9774 2297 or visit our website www.cmaquaticcentre.com.au
 Hearty Health delivers fresh and nutritionally balanced meals every to Child Care Centres. Hearty Health changes Menus with every season to reflect seasonal fruit and vegetables. Our Chefs prepare meals that go directly into your oven, ready to serve to your children.
Call Hearty Health on 1300 728 762 for a meal sample – you won’t be disappointed!
Cooked, delivered and consumed within 24 hours - directly from our kitchen to yours!
- Tandoori chicken drumsticks with a vegetable saffron rice
- Sweet potato and cumin pockets
- Fruit Biscuits
- Homemade sausage rolls filled with vegetables
- Pineapple and Coconut Muffins
www.heartyhealth.com.au facebook.com/heartyhealth For fresh meals delivered daily, contact us 1300 728 762.
 Jam N Jive Juniors provides Music & Movement programs to Pre School Children.
Located in Kirrawee: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, Jam N Jive Juniors’ focus is teaching kids how to move and play with a sense of rhythm and beat. We teach them musical phrasing, how to clap and count the beat in a bar, to recognize rhythm changes and how to use music to stimulate their imaginations. All the while having a ball, keeping active, being creative, appreciating music and learning new skills.
To read our great testimonials click here or try us out for Free!!! Go to www.jamnjivejuniors.com.au or Call Lisa on 0421 641 646
 At Vision Australia we aim to provide specialist support services to children experiencing low vision and blindness, and their families. Services include adaptive technology & training, low vision clinics, equipment solutions, group programs, library services, orientation & mobility services, as well as specialist allied health providers.
Every child is unique and learns in different ways. Tell us about your family, your child and what your goals are. Together we can develop strategies to empower your child to live the life they choose.
It’s a partnership that can be particularly helpful in the early years, from birth to first steps, and then continue through schooling years, finding a first job and into adulthood. We will support you in negotiating the twists and turns of life and give you the skills and confidence to help your child fulfil their dreams.
Call 1300 84 74 66 to make a referral or contact one of our local offices in NSW.
 AFS Training specialise in training for the childcare industry through delivering First Aid, Combined Childcare, and WHS training to enable you to meet all legislative requirements. This is our 25th year in business please feel free to contact us for our anniversary specials in regards to all your training needs.
AFS Solutions provides training solutions in a variety of areas including but not limited to WHS, First Aid, Security, and customer service. Our clients range from small business through to national and multinational companies. We provide package training for nationally accredited courses as well as specifically designing courses to suit the client’s needs. Our highly experienced trainers will also deliver our clients in house training courses.
We will not only provide you with training, but with the confidence to act in emergency situations.
These courses can be conducted at your premises, another suitable location or in our training rooms.
Our Next Public Courses in August are held on the following dates:
HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Wednesday 10th August at 5.30pm Cost $66.00 (inc GST). HLTAID003 Provide First Aid Wednesday 10th August, 2016 at 5.30pm Cost $137.50 (inc GST)
Baby Talk – First Aid Awareness – ideal for new parents or grandparents $75.00 (inc GST) Please contact our office on 1300 660 164 to book your place any of these courses.
“AFS Solutions delivers nationally recognised training in partnership with, and under the auspices of, Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909”
 Lollipops Playland & Cafe Menai
Jeans for Genes DISCO will be on the 12th of August will be supporting Jeans for Genes Day. $2 for every ticket will be donated to Jeans for Genes. There will be merchandise for sale in store too. DISCO Parties will be available on the night $199 for 8 kids - See website for more information and bookings.
On: Friday, 12 August 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tickets $15 entry only or $20 including a slice of pizza & popper - Adults are FREE. Lollipops Playland & Cafe Menai - Level 1 44-60 Allison Cr, Menai, NSW 2234
Book now at www.lollipopsmenai.com.au or call 0295410989
 Talking Heads Speech Pathology Is your child starting school in 2016?
If you have any concerns regarding your child’s oral speech and language or would like to make sure these areas are developing appropriately, a screening test is a good option. Oral speech & language issues need to be rectified early in life to ensure success in learning literacy at school. A screening test monitors the development of speech sounds, receptive and expressive language, speech fluency and voice or conversational/social skills to indicate whether any communication areas require a diagnostic assessment.
To enquire about a screening test for your child, contact us on 9553 1400 or email us
 Tiny Tots Academy Caringbah is a "home" and not a house
A warm friendly family run centre with smaller classes of 28 children. We offer children a different experience to the newly built centres. Enjoy the added bonus of Low Daily Rates too. Vacancies available and call us on 9540 4495 to secure your place for 2016 and beyond.
You can also view our website at: www.tinytotsacademy.com.au Looking forward to meeting with you.
 First Aid For You has been delivering courses that are designed to make you think, laugh and learn along the way. We provide professional hands-on group training for 5 people or more. WE COME TO YOU at home or at work, 7 days a week, conducting courses at a time that suits.
Delivering both accredited courses and information sessions in:
- First Aid For Families ( 2 hours and perfect for all parents and carers of children)
- HLTAID003 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
- HLTAID001 Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
- 22024VIC Emergency Management of Asthma
- 22099VIC First aid management of Anaphylaxis
FAFY Trainers are dedicated, passionate, qualified mix of paramedics, nurses, medical specialists, child and adult educators BUT most importantly amazingly talented and experienced MUMS.
We also run First Aid for KIDS Workshops – a 1 hour interactive, fun and very informative first aid course just for 5 – 12yr olds. Are your Kids ready to be Superheroes and help save a life? Bookings are now available for School Incursions, Vacation and After Hour School Cares and private workshops.
For more information visit www.firstaidforyou.com.au or call 1300 853 050
WORK FROM HOME OPPORTUNITY
Are you a parent currently working in the Early Education & Care Sector? Sutherland Shire Council is looking for new Educators to join its long-standing Family Day Care program. If you're keen to apply your early childhood knowledge and start your own business caring for and educating young children in your own home, this opportunity might be of interest.
Council's Family Day Care Educators must be actively working towards or have completed a Certificate III in Children's Services. Our Educators operate highly successful small businesses, driven by the strong demand for local childcare places. Family Day Care Educators also enjoy the flexibility of choosing their own work hours and days.
Visit www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/neweducators to learn more.
PARENT INFORMATION
Preparing your child for school
Starting school is a big step in a pre-schooler’s life and there are many things you can do prior to starting school to help prepare them for this transition.
Talk about what to expect:
Schools have different expectations to childcare settings and children need to be aware of these to ease their transition to school. For example in childcare settings the program is child and interest directed, whereas at school the children are required to participate and follow a set curriculum.
Visit the school environment:
- If possible attend the School’s Open Day to learn more about the school. This is also a good way for your child to meet other children starting in kindergarten, their teacher and the Principal.
- If you can’t get to the Open Day, visit the school with your child and point out the differences between childcare or pre-school and formal schooling. Some of these differences include:
- Separate boy/girl bathrooms.
- Bubblers for drinking water
- Library
- Playground and classroom set up.
Practice opening your lunch box:
- Many childcare centres provide meals so it can be beneficial for your child to practice opening a lunch box and unwrapping different packaged items. While a teacher will be available to assist, there are usually around 20 children in a class and they may all require assistance.
Teach your child they are responsible for their own belongings:
- Label every piece of your child’s school uniform including their lunchbox and school bag.
- Unlike childcare or pre-school, at school everyone has the same uniform and often, the same school bag.
- Clip a familiar toy onto their school bag so it’s easily recognisable.
Meet with friends prior to starting school:
- Children find it comforting to have a friend going to school with them. If some of their peers from childcare or local groups are going to the same school it can be a good idea to meet and foster this relationship.
Is my child ready for school?
- When assessing whether or not their child is ready for school, parents often want a checklist of items. It is not always as simple as this, but remember you know your child best and you will have a good indication if you meet with your childcare or pre-school educators and discuss their development and progress.
- Pre-schools promote a child’s social and emotional competence when transitioning to school rather than their cognitive knowledge. So when assessing if your child should start school, or even assisting them in developing skills for the school environment, here are a few areas to look out for:
Fine motor skills:
- Pencil control
- Manipulating scissors to cut
Social skills:
- Listening to and carrying out instructions
- Attention span (can they remain at a task to complete it?)
- Becoming aware of how their behaviour impacts on others
- Confidence to approach new tasks and new people (can they ask a new/different teacher where the toilets are if they are lost)
Emotional skills:
- Ability to take turns (how do they respond if another child is using something they want?
- Co-operative play skills (can they work in a group to achieve a result?)
- Ability to manage emotions (anger and frustration) with minimal adult assistance
- Reduced impulsive actions (an ability to think before acting)
Language and communication skills:
- Sentence structure
- Can recall past events in detail
- Can hold a conversation (turn taking in full sentences)
- Understands language can be used to tell a story (real or imaginary)
Problem solving skills:
- Are able to sort, compare and categorise items according to colour size and shape
- Basic counting
- Ability to complete puzzles
- Thinking of alternatives or other options when a problem arises
What age can my child start school?
This varies from state to state but in New South Wales children can start Kindergarten in the first term of the school year if turning five by July 31st that year.
For more information or help contact Tresillian Parent’s Help Line 1300 2PARENT (1300 272 736)
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