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The importance of early learning
Early childhood education is vital for a strong start to formal schooling. As 90% of a child's brain develops within the first 5 years, childcare establishes the foundation for lifelong learning, health, and behavior. It also improves social-emotional skills like empathy and cooperation, it enhances cognitive abilities, and boosts school readiness.
The right setting will foster independence, reduce developmental delays, and lay the groundwork for the best start to life.
Family orientation
At KiDZSPOT, we start the enrolment process with All About Me which includes a comprehensive discussion about your child and your family so we can establish your care needs.
New families are given an induction pack and invited to participate in a Stay and Play session where you get to spend time with your child in their new environment as part of a smooth transition.
Separation anxiety
Separation anxiety is the distress we feel when we’ve been separated from a very secure attachment, which is usually the primary caregiver. Almost all children and parents will experience some form of separation anxiety when a child joins a new centre.
Acknowledge your child’s emotions, establish a loving goodbye routine, monitor their adjustment, and celebrate their progress in adapting to the new routine.
Settling in
The first few weeks focuses on comfort and securing a sense of safety as we start to build a bond with your child and slowly introduce them to their new routines.
Parents can support the transition by visiting the centre, establishing similar routines at home, and involving your child in choosing comfort items for their bag.
What to pack
What your child will need every day:
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a suitable backpack for your child's age and size
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a sun safe hat that covers their face, neck and ears
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at least one change of clothes; including clean underwear, socks, pants and a top
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a drink bottle (children take their bottles home every day for a good wash and refill), and
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at the start of each week, we ask parents to bring a clean fitted cot sheet and blanket for nap time (for health and hygiene reasons, our children only sleep in their own bedding)
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and, if your child needs it, bring along a comfort toy and/or a dummy
What we provide
At KiDZSPOT, we offer the following:
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Nappies
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Freshly prepared meals and snacks
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Sunscreen
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Age appropriate resources and equipment
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Indoor and outdoor play
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Parenting resources
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A wide variety of extra-curricular activities that change throughout the year
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School Readiness Program for our preschool children
Food & Nutrition
Food is an integral part of the general program.
Mealtimes are not just about being fed, they are also involve education and the development of social skills. Meals times involve educating children about food so they can grow to understand the impact diet has on our overall well-being.
By exposing children to good food and good eating habits, we establish proper life-long eating practices.
About Kids Gourmet Food
At Kidzspot, all meals are prepared by Kids Gourmet Food.
Delivered to our Centres every day, Kids Gourmet prepares fresh, nutritious, homestyle meals for children in childcare centres every day. Their qualified chefs work with childhood nutritionists and dieticians to create menus designed for all age groups, including puree menus for babies as young as 4 months old. The menus are balanced and rotate every 6 weeks so children get to experience variety and diversity.
In accordance with the Australian Dietary Guidelines, Kids Gourmet meals contain a variety of food from the 5 main food groups:
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Fresh vegetables and legumes
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Seasonal fruit
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Wholegrains and seeds
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Lean fresh meat and fish
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Dairy options
Meals are suitable for any dietary requirement, including vegetarians and those who have cultural or religious preferences.
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