Kids College supports NAPCAN child protection week in our village that it takes to raise a child At Kids College we view ourselves as not just your child’s childcare but as valued members of your family and our little community. We are with you in the all important journey of raising our generation of little
Category Archives: National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children’s Health and Safety
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety
Best Quality Nutrition at Kids College
Best quality nutrition at Kids College At Kids College we provide the very best quality in all areas of childcare and teaching. We are all cognizant that this expands into all facets of what we do. Not just our education and care are exceptional, but our fresh cooked food menu is too. Each body is
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety
SDERA Schools Drug Education and Road Aware Smart Steps program at Kids College Childcare
At Kids College we are proud to be part of the SDERA Schools Drug Education and Road Aware Smart Steps initiative since the start of Kids College. Smart Steps is a road safety program for educators of young children under the age of eight. It facilitates a partnership between early childhood educators and parents/carers to guide
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety, Uncategorized
Kids College Childcare Preparing families for Cyber Security
Cyber security is a topic that affects us all in the modern society and we need to be mindful of how we prepare our young children for the technology rich world they are growing up with. Whilst the wonderful world of technology is a treasure trove of information and entertainment we do need to be
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety, National Quality Standards Areas>Qa 4 Staffing arrangements, National Quality Standards Areas>Qa 7 Governance and leadership
Food Safety at Kids College Childcare
At Kids College we provide healthy food and encourage healthy living principles. We provide all the food for your little ones fresh from our kitchen made by our two chefs. We also work to very high hygiene and safety standards, especially with our food preparation. This article covers our food safety practices. For more information
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Kids College children learning about emergency services
Triple Zero (000) is Australia’s primary emergency number for requesting assistance from police, fire, or ambulance services. There are many examples, from both Australia and overseas, where children as young as four years old have played a pivotal role in saving lives and property by calling Triple Zero and providing the information needed to obtain
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety
Understanding the science behind children’s sleep
Understanding the science behind children’s sleep Sleeping is such an important topic for us all, particularly children’s sleep. A healthy sleep pattern sets us all up for a successful day. At different ages and stages of your child’s life they are learning new things in all aspects of their lives including sleep and rest. Did
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety
Sleep coaching your child is the key to everyone getting a good night’s sleep
Sleep coaching your child is the key to everyone getting a good night’s sleep A well-rested child is a happy child and a well-rested household is a happy household. Unfortunately, sleep is sometimes very elusive, and this is where we can use sleep coaching techniques. The key to success lies in sleep coaching to teach your
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety
How does Kids College Childcare manage special medical needs?
Starting childcare for a child with additional medical needs can be daunting but at Kids College we are highly trained in medical emergencies and management of special medical needs. We will work with your family and your medical experts to ensure each child’s needs are met and they are kept safe. This article covers special medical
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety
Reducing your child’s chances of getting sick
It is a fact of life that children in group care might get sick now and again. They have increased exposure to other children, and play closely with shared toys, in addition, children have lower resistance to germs than adults. They are busy building their immune systems and getting stronger each day. There are some
Covid-19, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety
Hygiene Measures and Infection control at Kids College Childcare
We thought we would share with everyone what hygiene measures we are taking at Kids College to keep everyone healthy. Since we opened in 2009 we have followed the strictest hygiene measures and are constantly updating, especially during Covid times. All of our staffing team have been trained in these measures and we are regularly
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 1 Educational Program and practice, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Teaching dental health to children
Early childhood is the time when most lifetime habits are established. It offers the greatest opportunity to provide socialisation for good health and primary prevention of dental decay. At Kids College we are in an excellent position to provide appropriate oral health information and start creating an awareness in children of how to have good oral
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Teaching young children basic first aid skills
Teaching young children basic first aid skills Teaching young children basic first aid skills could be more important than we think. If they do come across a situation it is best, they have been prepared and will hopefully deal with the situation calmly getting the help they or someone else needs. We teach these skills
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KIDS COLLEGE CHILDCARE TEACHING CHILDREN PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOUR
Protective Behaviours is an empowerment program that promotes happy, healthy, adventurous and life enhancing activities, all within a framework of safety. Just as you would keep a child safe from the sun by using sunscreen we keep our children safe by empowering them with lifelong skills of assertiveness, self-confidence, problem solving and communication. The Protective
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 3 Physical Environments, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 6 Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
Science week at Kids College Food: Different by Design
Science week at Kids College Food: Different by Design Kids College is a Food Systems Hero ‘Food: Different By Design’ is the school theme for National Science Week 14-22 August 2021. It honours the United Nations International Year of Fruits and Vegetables and the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development. This is an
Covid-19, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety, National Quality Standards Areas>QA 5 Relationships with children, Uncategorized
HOW DOES KIDS COLLEGE HELP CHILDREN WITH ANXIETY?
Many children experience anxiety when separating from their families when they first attend an early childhood service or start school. There are a myriad of factors to consider when helping a child through any anxiety. At Kids College we specialise in social and emotional learning. What’s separation anxiety? Separation anxiety is a common and normal fear
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety
BUILDING BRAINS WITH THE VERY BEST QUALITY NUTRITION AT KIDS COLLEGE CHILDCARE
At Kids College we provide the very best quality in all areas of childcare and teaching. We are all cognizant that this expands into all facets of what we do. Not just our education and care are exceptional but our menu is too. Each body is only as strong as the fuel that powers it.
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety
Keeping Children Healthy at Kids College
At Kids College we have everyone’s health and hygiene at the forefront of our practices. We have the very best health and hygiene practices, policies and procedures informed by recognised authorities guidelines. We also provide regular opportunities for children to explicitly learn about their own health and wellbeing. This article covers Staying Healthy resource, chain
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety
Kids College Childcare Safe Sleeping
SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and SUDI (Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy) topics covered by Red Nose are exceptionally valuable information. Since Reducing the Risks of SIDS public health campaign started in 1991 there has been a phenomenal 80% decrease in SIDS incidents. This is a confronting topic that is hard to discuss openly for
The current Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a worry for all of us in our global community. Whilst it is a frightening issue to discuss, it is imperative to the health of everyone around us that we deal with the issues in the best way possible. We are urging people to remain calm and work together to
National Quality Standards Areas>QA 2 Children's Health and Safety
KIDS COLLEGE CHILDCARE KEEPS EVERYONE HAPPY AND HEALTHY
At Kids College we have everyone’s health and hygiene at the forefront of our practices. We have stringent health and hygiene values. We have the very best health and hygiene practices, policies and procedures informed by recognised authorities guidelines. We also provide regular opportunities for children to explicitly learn about their health and wellbeing. Abraham
