Dear Families, If you received Child Care Subsidy (CCS) for 2018-19, you must confirm your income with Centrelink. This includes CCS paid directly to you and CCS paid on your behalf to a child care provider. Most parents have already confirmed their income, but if you haven’t, do it now. If you don’t confirm your…
A new initiative from Kids Alive is set to entertain and educate families about water safety. The Kids Alive ‘Couch Concerts’ is a series of free online events starting June 1 to help families with little ones learn how to navigate water safety. Founder Laurie Lawrence said the concept was developed in response to the…
With an increasing number of families currently isolating at home, we have collated a list of useful learning resources you can use at home to continue to develop your children’s literacy and numeracy skills. Below is a collection of fun, accessible and practical activities you can do with your children at home to help them…
As of today, the World Health Organisation has declared the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) a pandemic. With this in mind, Stepping Stone (SA) Childcare & Early Development Centres will be closely following the guidelines in place by the Department of Health to ensure the health and safety of our staff and families attending our centres. Below is…
Books can open up entirely new worlds to children of all ages. Igniting creativity encourages imagination and gets children further stimulated in their emotional development. It’s never too early to start reading books to your child – even babies love to sit on their parent’s lap and enjoy a picture book or a collection of…
In light of the recent bushfire emergencies across many regions of Australia, including South Australia, the Australian Childcare Alliance has collated some useful information for both early learning service providers and their families. Support for Educators and Families Families affected by the current bushfires may be eligible to receive additional support with the cost of child…
Sensory play is one of the most exciting and enjoyable ways for children to learn and develop. Not only does sensory play help to develop and build gross and fine motor skills, but you’ll also notice a real improvement in your child’s concentration, coordination and enthusiasm for learning. Using all the five senses helps children…
Helping your child to embrace the use of their five senses is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. Naturally, babies and infants will begin using and exploring their senses in order to understand the world and the events going on around them. Senses are quite simply essential for babies and young children…
If you’re a parent, you’ll understand the importance of always having snacks on hand for the kids when you’re all out and about. Hunger can strike kids at any time and it’s so helpful to be prepared with healthy snacks to offer them whenever they need. Of course it’s all about balance and every so…
As ANZAC Day approaches, our centres will be commemorating this anniversary in their own unique way to educate the children about the importance and meaning of this day, while honouring the brave men and women who sacrificed for our country. Our Munno Para centre has kindly shared their recipe for the traditional ANZAC biscuits that…