Why early prep is off the cards for most kids
Parents are calling for more flexibility regarding the Department of Education’s prep minimum age exemption rules, with one psychologist saying not many kids can pass a core requirement.
Early Education
Free Saturday kinder sessions a saving grace for parents
An early learning provider is tackling growing waitlists and helping parents who work on weekends by offering free Saturday kinder sessions.
‘Desert’ daycares greenlit for southwest Sydney
Sydney’s southwestern ‘childcare desert’ suburbs are getting three new day care centres. See which suburbs will benefit – and why.
Every new kinder opening in schools across Victoria in 2025
New kindergartens will be built at 20 primary and secondary schools across Victoria in a move to scrap the dreaded double drop off. See where.
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Dire mistake that saw kids escape childcare centre
Operators of a Sunshine childcare centre were warned kids were at risk of escaping, but a lack of action led to a horror incident.
‘Reckless’ Werribee childcare operators back in business
The directors of a chain of daycare centres in Melbourne’s west are able to return after a three-year ban for “a history of contraventions”.
Meet the best young spellers in the land
They have conquered words most adults wouldn’t know the meaning of, let alone be able to spell. Could you match it with this year’s Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee winners?
Kids told to gauge babies’ consent before hugging
Children are being taught to check whether a baby agrees with being hugged in consent and respectful relationships classes.
‘Politically correct’ childcare focus backfires
Australian childcare centres’ “well-intentioned” effort to be culturally inclusive is inadvertently demeaning and confusing children from diverse backgrounds, a study suggests.
Families in the lurch as kinder announces shock closure
Irate parents from the kinder are demanding answers after Serrell St kinder announced it will be closing its doors despite fundraising efforts.
Refund parents can get under kinder overhaul
Guidelines for the overhaul of Victoria’s early learning system have been revealed, along with the fees centres can — and can’t — charge.
Andrews govt splashing $1m to woo NZ teachers
After announcing $50k bonus payments to encourage Aussie educators back into roles, the Andrews government is looking further abroad to poach teachers.
‘Second worst in world’: Lack of paid leave puts kids at risk
Aussie doctors want paid parental leave for mums to be extended, saying it’s “critical” for development. Here’s how kids are being affected.
Suburbs with the most expensive childcare revealed
Working parents are again feeling the pinch as childcare centres lift fees in response to skyrocketing food and utility bills and higher government subsidies.
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