New Smartboards at Your Childcare Centre!
We are delighted to announce that we have recently installed smartboards across all of our Active Kids Group Childcare Centres, and we are eagerly looking forward to incorporating them into our learning.
We believe that by embracing interactive technology in our learning environments, we can greatly enhance the quality of your child’s early learning journey.
From responding to questions by writing on the screen to exploring new concepts through interactive activities, the possibilities are endless.
Here are some of the incredible benefits your Active Kids Group learner can expect from our new smartboards:
- Hands-On Learning: Smartboards provide hands-on activities that promote active participation which foster a deeper understanding of concepts.
- Increased Engagement: Smartboards offer a level of engagement far beyond other educational tools such as whiteboards and projector screens.
- Collaboration and Communication: Educators and children can interact with the smartboard using their fingers or smart pens, encouraging collaboration and real-time sharing of ideas.
- Customisable Lessons: Smartboards give educators the opportunity to create dynamic lessons with interactive animations and graphics.
If you have any questions or would like more information about how smartboards will be used in our curriculum, please feel free to contact us.
Refer a Friend!
Refer a friend and receive one week free with this special offer for our Homebush childcare in Sydney!
Our ‘Refer a friend’ Program is back! If you know someone who is looking for quality childcare in Homebush for their little one, we would love to hear from you!
Refer a friend to the Active Kids Homebush Centre and both you and the enrolling family can receive a week of childcare free!*
Contact us today to find out more on 8362 3000 or if would like to tour one of our 15 centres please contact our family relations team today! Please read the terms and conditions below.
Terms and Conditions:
- New Bookings Only
- Valid for enrolments only at Homebush
- 1 week free for both you and your friend
- 1 week is equivalent to the number of days you are enrolled for per week (no extra days)
- Applicable after 3 months of enrolment
- Valid from the 5/05/23 to the 31/12/23
- Offer must be mentioned at the time of enrolling
- One time offer, valid for only one friend (one child) that is referred. 1 week free is only valid for only one child that you have enrolled at Active Kids Group.
- Active Kids Group reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions at any time.
Save Up to $100 Per Week
Do you live or work in the following buildings and want to save money on childcare:
- 20 Gadigal Avenue Zetland
- 650 George St Sydney
- 680 George St Sydney
- Meriton Liverpool St Sydney
- Rydges World Square Sydney
If you are looking to enrol at Active Kids Group Moore Park or Active Kids World Square and you live or work in one of those buildings above, you can be eligible to save $20 per day on childcare… that’s up to $100 per week!
Enquire today by calling 83623000 or emailing [email protected].
Terms and Conditions
- This offer must be mentioned at time of booking for redemption
- Effective from 12/05/2023
- Offer ends 30/11/2023
- Must enroll and commence care before the 30/11/2023
- Discount will end and regular rates for childcare will be reinstated on the 31/12/2023
- This is not a continuous on going rate for enrolments that take on this offer
- Valid for new enrolments only
- New enrolments must prove that they either live or work at these addresses: 20 Gadigal Avenue Zetland, 650 George St Sydney, 680 George St Sydney, Meriton Liverpool St Sydney or Rydges World Square Sydney
- Does not apply to current enrolments
- Subject to availability
- Active Kids Group reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions at any time
- Limited Time Offer
Contact our family relations team to book your additional days of childcare now!
Phone: (02) 8362 3000
Email: [email protected]
Childcare Educators Day: Special Words From Our Parents
At Active Kids Group, our parents helped us celebrate Early Childcare Educators Day by sending through some kind words about our amazing educators. Take a look at some of the amazing words written by our families across our daycare centres in Sydney:
“We have to give a special shout out to Miss Eve!! She really makes us feel at ease to leave Mia all day, and she always takes the time to talk to us about Mia’s day, and listens to our feedback/questions no matter how silly they are or busy she may be! She’s so kind to Mia and we just really appreciate her effort” – Courtney & Gene from Moore Park
“We’d like to thank Miss Megan, Miss Christina and Miss Poppy for how amazing they are with Elsie. It’s amazing to feel so comfortable leaving her at Thumbelina every day because she’s so well taken care of and has so much fun. The activities we see photos of every day are so lovely and I can see Elsie is having so much fun and learning at the same time. She loves daycare and we are so grateful for the amazing team there. A big thank you from us!” – Sarah and Erol from Thumbelina Edgecliff
“Alex and his family would like to say the biggest of thank you to all the teachers and in particular Miss Jeannette, Miss Yanmei and Miss Chat. You have been so supportive and patient with Alex. Especially through a bit of a transitional period for our family with the addition of a sister. We know Alex is a spirited individual, so all of your efforts have not gone unnoticed.” – James from Newtown
We’d like to thank all of our educators for being such amazing role models to our early learners!
Contact our family relations team today if you would like to enrol at one of our childcare centres across Sydney.
Special Guest: Plastic Free Boy
Active Kids Group are excited to announce that Plastic Free Boy will be attending all of our childcare centres in Sydney at the end of October.
Our special guests are a mother and son team that are committed to protecting the ocean for our future generations to come. Karin has been a filmmaker, who has dedicated her life to promoting a healthy ocean and focusing on the social issues around it. Arlian is a compassionate young man, who has been advocating for a plastic-free ocean since he turned 11 years old.
Plastic Free Boy will be attending these centres at the following times:
- Woollahra: 24th October at 10:00am
- Edgecliff: 24th October at 11:30am
- Moore Park: 24th October at 2:30pm
- Newtown: 25th October at 10:00am
- Mascot: 25th October at 11:15am
- Narwee: 25th October at 2:30pm
- Bondi: 26th October at 10:00am
- Rose Bay: 26th October at 11:30am
- Vaucluse: 26th October at 2:30pm
- Homebush: 27th October at 10:45am
- Ermington: 27th October at 12:00pm
- City: 30th October at 10:00am
- Cremorne: 30th October at 11:45am
If you are not enrolled at your centre on these specific days, make sure to book your extra days in now so you don’t miss out on this amazing early learning experience!
Contact our family relations team to book your additional days of childcare now!
Phone: (02) 8362 3000
Email: [email protected]
Parent Play-Based Early Learning Workshops
Across our childcare centres in Sydney we like to conduct Parent play-based learning workshops which are a nice way to highlight to families the importance of learning through play. Our workshops showcase what we do to not only assist and support children during play but to scaffold this learning by trying to make sense of their world by interacting and questioning their environment.
When given the opportunity children often copy adult roles and start to experiment simply by participating socially. Play based learning facilitates this participation in many of the cultural and social contexts from shopping, to cooking and most importantly socialising with each other. Our childcare educators use ‘Play based learning’ to support creative thinking and to extend on child-initiated play in more natural surroundings. During our workshops we encourage families to participate along with their child mainly to showcase the importance of exploring experiences related to science, math, technology and creativity.
The benefits of ‘Play based learning’ is that it supports the inclusion of all children during play and helps children offer constructive ways to build a caring, fair and inclusive learning community.
If you’re looking for a daycare centre for your child where you can engage in our early learning workshops, we invite you to visit our childcare centres across Sydney by contacting us today.
Special Guests at Our Early Learning Centres
Early Learning centres are often bustling with activity, with children of different ages engaged in various activities, from reading books to playing games, and everything in between. One of the most exciting things about childcare centres is the opportunity to have special guests visit and interact with the children.
Over the years, our early learning centres in Sydney have been fortunate enough to welcome a wide range of special guests, each of whom has brought something unique and valuable to the children’s learning and development. Here are some of the most memorable ones:
- Firefighters: The local fire department sent some firefighters to visit our childcare centres, complete with a fire truck. The children learned about fire safety, what to do in case of a fire, and how to call for help. The highlight of the visit was when the firefighters let the children try on their gear and spray water from the fire hose.
- Musicians: We’ve had several musicians visit our centre, each with a different instrument or style of music. The children were able to listen to live music, sing along, and even try out some of the instruments. It was a great opportunity for the children to appreciate different genres of music and learn about rhythm and melody.
- Storytellers: Storytelling is a great way to engage children’s imaginations and build their literacy skills. We’ve had several storytellers visit our early learning centres, each with a different style and repertoire of stories. The children loved listening to the tales, and some even tried retelling them in their own words.
These are just a few of the many special guests who have visited our childcare centres over the years. Each visit provides a unique learning opportunity for the children, and it’s always exciting to see their enthusiasm and curiosity. As a childcare provider, it’s important to continue to bring in special guests who can inspire and educate the children, and we look forward to welcoming many more in the future.
If you’re looking for a daycare centre for your child, we invite you to visit our childcare centres across Sydney by contacting us today.
Benefits of Excursions for Children during their Early Learning Years
As children grow, it’s essential to expose them to various experiences and environments to develop their social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Excursions are an excellent way to achieve this, especially during their Early Learning Years. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the benefits of excursions for children in childcare.
- Enhanced Learning Experience: Excursions provide an opportunity for children to learn in a new environment outside their early learning centre. They get to experience firsthand what they learned in class and understand how it applies to the real world. For example, a trip to a science museum can help children understand science concepts and theories better. Excursions help children see the relevance and practicality of what they learn at childcare.
- Improved Social Skills: Excursions promote social interaction among children. They have the opportunity to bond with their classmates and childcare educators outside the school environment, leading to improved communication and teamwork skills. Moreover, during excursions, children may interact with people from different backgrounds, cultures, and age groups. This helps them develop an understanding and appreciation for diversity, leading to better social skills.
- Exposure to New Environments: Children who go on excursions get to experience new environments, which helps them broaden their horizons. They learn about new cultures, customs, and traditions, which fosters a sense of respect and tolerance for different ways of life. Additionally, visiting new places can help children develop a sense of adventure and curiosity, leading to a more profound appreciation for the world around them.
- Hands-on Learning: Excursions provide hands-on learning opportunities for children outside their childcare centre in Sydney. They get to see and touch the things they’re learning about, which makes the learning experience more memorable and effective. For example, a trip to a farm in Sydney can help children understand the importance of agriculture and farming practices.
- Positive Memories: Excursions create positive memories for children that they will cherish for a long time. These memories help build a positive attitude towards learning and can lead to increased engagement in the classroom. Positive memories from excursions across Sydney can also inspire children to pursue new interests and hobbies.
In conclusion, excursions are an excellent way to enhance a child’s early learning experience, social skills, and exposure to new environments. They offer hands-on learning opportunities that help children develop a sense of curiosity and appreciation for the world around them. Moreover, excursions create positive memories that can inspire children to continue learning and exploring. Therefore, it’s essential to provide opportunities for children in our childcare centres to go on excursions across Sydney to help them grow and develop.
Preschooler Friendly Leftover Easter Eggs Recipe!
Our Childcare Healthy living Ambassador, Libby Babet, loves coming up with healthy recipes for your little learners. Do you have an abundance of Easter Eggs leftover like her? Well, use up your leftover Easter eggs by making this healthy, low sugar, high fibre Brown-ana bread, packed with energy boosting B-Vitamins! With a nut-free option available, this is the perfect snack for your child to have after a long day at their early learning centre.
Step one is to blend, or process these ingredients together:
2 bananas
1 can red kidney beans
Half a cup maple syrup
Half a cup raw cacao
Step two, add the rest of these ingredients and blend again:
Half a cup of flour (any variety)
Half a cup slivered almonds (optional)
Half a cup desiccated coconut
Now grate or break up your leftover Easter eggs and sprinkle on top for sweetness (optional to also sprinkle extra coconut & almonds). Get your preschooler involved in the cooking process by allowing them to pour in the ingredients or sprinkle the chocolate.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, allow to cool and serve to your little people!
Make sure you try making these delicious cookies and don’t be afraid to add any extra ingredients to enhance the flavour! Watch the full video on our Instagram by clicking here.
If you have any questions for our childcare healthy living ambassador or would like to enquire about our daycare vacancies for 2023, make sure you get in touch with our childcare enrolment team today.
Experience Exceptional Childcare at Our Rated Exceeding Childcare Centre in Zetland
As a childcare centre in Zetland, receiving an exceeding quality rating is a significant achievement. It means that we have demonstrated a level of excellence in all areas of our operation and have exceeded the expectations set by the National Quality Standards. At our daycare centre, Active Kids Moore Park, we take great pride in the care we provide for the children in our care, and we are thrilled to have received this recognition.
The process of receiving an exceeding rating involved a rigorous assessment of our operations by an external assessor. The assessment covered seven quality areas, including educational program and practice, children’s health and safety, physical environment, staffing arrangements, relationships with children, collaborative partnerships with families and communities, and governance and leadership.
We knew that to receive an exceeding rating, we had to be proactive in all areas of our operations. As a team, we worked tirelessly to ensure that our educational programs were tailored to meet the individual needs and interests of each child in our care. Our teachers used a play-based learning approach to promote children’s development, and they used a variety of teaching strategies to keep children engaged and motivated.
In terms of children’s health and safety, we implemented strict policies and procedures to ensure that our childcare centre in Zetland was a safe and healthy environment for children to learn and play. Our centre was equipped with all necessary safety features, including smoke detectors, fire alarms, and emergency evacuation plans. We also ensured that all our staff was trained in first aid and emergency procedures.
We took great care in creating a physical environment that was inviting, warm, and stimulating for children. We used bright colours, interesting textures, and natural materials to create an environment that was both aesthetically pleasing and conducive to learning. We also made sure that we had a variety of play areas to meet the different needs and interests of children.
Staffing arrangements were another area where we had to demonstrate excellence. We made sure that we had a good ratio of qualified staff to children, and we provided ongoing professional development and support for our staff. We also encouraged staff to develop positive relationships with children and families, and we fostered a culture of respect, inclusivity, and open communication.
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities were another key area where we had to excel. We actively involved parents and caregivers in their children’s learning and development, and we sought their feedback and input to continuously improve our programs. We also worked closely with other community organizations to provide additional resources and support to children and families in need.
Finally, governance and leadership were critical areas where we had to demonstrate excellence. We had a strong leadership team that provided guidance, support, and direction to our staff. We also had robust policies and procedures in place to ensure that our childcare centre in Sydney was managed efficiently, effectively, and ethically.
Receiving an exceeding quality rating is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion of our team. It is a recognition of our commitment to providing the best possible care and education for the children in our care. We are proud of this achievement and will continue to strive for excellence in all areas of our operations.
If you’re looking for a high-quality program for your child, we invite you to visit our childcare centre in Zetland by contacting us today.