‘It’s just so sad’: Daycare forced to shut
Dozens of families will be on the hunt for new childcare options as a busy Goodstart daycare centre prepares to close its doors.
Early Education
MEGA FLASHBACK GALLERY: 450+ adorable My First Year snaps
My First Year 2022 is finally here! See all the photos from this year, and take a look at back at the bright young faces from 2021-2018.
Gold Coast’s toddler with the biggest smile
In our final category for the cutest toddlers of 2022 we’re looking for the ones with the biggest smiles. Has your tot got the best grin on the Coast?
Meet the two Gold Coast toddlers with the brightest eyes
The dad of one of the Gold Coast’s ‘brightest eyed’ toddlers said keeping him occupied and out of trouble is key to parenting. Meet our winners.
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Meet the Gold Coast’s cutest baby
Gold Coast, meet Halle Vella, who has been crowned the city’s cutest baby. Subscribe to see the top 10, as voted by you.
‘He can hardly see but he’s the happiest baby’
The first Bulletin Cutest Baby nominee might not see you but he will make you smile all day long. Subscribe to find out how you can enter the competition and win a photography session.
Why quality of childcare depends on where you live
A damning report by Australia’s childcare watchdog reveals the quality of care and education children get depends very much on where they live. Search most and least advantaged areas in your state.
Childcare crisis to hit class of 2021
The end of free childcare has prompted experts to raise concerns about preschoolers who have had their early education interrupted and in some cases may have to pull out of care.
‘A crazy time’: Coast teacher’s incredible journey
As a prep teacher Carla Stanley is a rock star to her students. But there was one thing she couldn’t have – a child of her own. Suddenly that changed, right in the middle of a pandemic.
My First Year: Choosing the right prep school
Preps have had one tough start to their first year of schooling. But it has allowed school communities to connect in ways they never have before.
‘Forged in fire’: Impact coronavirus will have on preps
Gold Coast preps have faced unprecedented disruption to the start of their school life – and experts believe the experience will have a long-lasting effect.
Major flaw revealed in childcare plan
The Federal Government’s free childcare lifeline was supposed to save the business. But centres on the Gold Coast are still facing major losses. Here’s why.
Coast school alerted to new virus case
Parents at a popular Gold Coast school have been alerted to a new case of coronavirus within their community.
Why we should hurry up and close the schools
Parents are already under enough pressure. It’s wrong to leave them with this tough decsion to make, writes Emily Toxward.
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