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Children love to play, to touch, to see, to smell. Always interacting with the world around them, children are using their senses to learn what that world has to offer. The benefits of sensory play for children are so important because it directly correlates with their developmental learning. What is Sensory Play? Sensory play is…

Play is an integral part of early childhood development — but while it is (literally) all fun and games for children, play is also a key component of development that factors into fostering social, cognitive, and motor skills.  Studies have shown that as children grow, learn about their environment, and develop their abilities, children start…

Studies conducted since the early 1980s have shown that exposing children to different forms of water play under supervision can be extremely beneficial for their development and help them understand new concepts about their environment.  It sounds simple, but water – whether it be in the bath, in the pool, out of sprinklers, or even…

School ‘readiness’ refers to how prepared your child is for school – preparation for transition from Kindy or daycare into primary school is essential for giving children the best possible start to their education and school live. While preschool and kindergarten will set a comfortable foundation for your child’s introduction to learning, their day to…

One of the biggest things we’ve noticed as a childcare provider is that many parents often end up frazzled and understandably emotional when it’s time for their little ones to start daycare.  It’s a big step for parents and children alike, which is why making the right preparations for the first day of daycare is…

As a parent, you want to do everything that you can to give your child the best possible start in life. From the food that they eat, to the love that they receive, and the environment that surrounds them, those first few years play a formative role in how your child learns, grows, and views…

The terms Preschool, Kindergarten, and Daycare often overlap and are used interchangeably – however, they can mean very different things.  Early childhood care in Australia is a big issue for many households — over 48% of children 5 years old and under, and 33% of children 12 years old and under attend child care in…

As a parent, choosing when to enrol your child into daycare can be a challenging and complex decision — finding the best age to start daycare in Australia can be influenced by a mix of many factors, from the readiness of your child to your responsibilities at work and at home.  With over 1.3 million…

When your child falls ill and can’t attend daycare, do you still need to pay for the days they aren’t at the childcare centre? Most Australian parents assume that absent days are automatically covered by the child care subsidy; however, this is only half true. The reality is that there is a limit on the…

As an early childcare provider, staff at Eikoh encounter various weird and wonderful situations throughout the day, as we offer children the opportunity to learn, play and grown under our care and attention.   So what is reflective practice in childcare, and how do we implement this within our Seminar centres? This article will delve into…