Wednesday 14th February: Valentines Day Tuesday 20th February: Teddy Bears Picnic; Bring your Teddy Bear to accompany you at our Centre’s Teddy Bear Picnic. Monday 26th February: Tell a Fairy Tale Day; Dress up as your favourite Fairy Tale Character.
Benefits of Babies Learning to Swim
There are many benefits to introducing your baby to the water, not just the quality time you have with them, but for example, it may help improve cognitive function and self confidence, as well as increase appetite and sound sleep. Positive reasons to teach your baby to swim include: *Spending time to be in the present moment where a parent …
Upcoming Events
Monday 22nd January: Term One Begins Thursday 25th January: Centre Fun Day. Including water play (please pack togs, towel, bag to put wet clothes into and a spare set of clothes for this fun filled day!) Friday 26th January: CLOSED. Australia Day Public Holiday Tuesday 20th February: Teddy Bears Picnic
Safe Sleeping
A safe sleeping environment means that all potential dangers have been removed and the baby is sleeping in a safe place. The ideal place for a baby to sleep is in a safe cot, on a safe mattress, with safe bedding in a safe sleeping place both day and night. For all babies 0-12 months, Red Nose recommends six key …
Christmas and New Year Closing Dates
Allys Kindy will be closed: Monday 25th December: Christmas Day Public Holiday Tuesday 26th December: Boxing Day Public Holiday Monday 1st January 2024: New Years Day Public Holiday From all of the Team at Allys Kindy we would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Upcoming Events
Week of 4th-8th December: Christmas Sock Week: Come to Kindy in your best Xmas Socks! Week of 11th-15th December: Christmas Hat Week: Buy or create your own Xmas Hat to wear at Kindy! Week of 18th-22nd December: Christmas Shirt Week: Wear your favourite Xmas Shirt to Kindy! Friday 22nd December: Centre Fun Day: Xmas Party Monday 25th December: CLOSED: Christmas …
Christmas and Financial Stress
Money worries is a major source of stress in Australia, and can lead to relationship problems, depression or anxiety. Some signs that financial stress is affecting your health and relationships include: arguing with the people closest to you about money, difficulty sleeping, feeling angry, fearful or experiencing mood swings, tiredness, aches and pains, withdrawing from others, feeling guilty when you …
Upcoming Events
Friday 10th November: Remembrance Day Service (in lieu of 11/11/23) Wednesday 15th November: Steve Irwin Day. Come dressed like Steve Irwin! Friday 24th November: Kindergarten Graduation Saturday 2nd December: Children’s Christmas Party
Babies & Toddlers Nutrition
For babies and toddlers to have healthy development it is important that they receive a nutrient rich diet. Nutrients are vital in the growth of your child. Up until 6 months of age, breastmilk or formula has all the nutrients babies need to develop. From 6 months babies and toddlers require different nutrients such as fibre, vitamins and minerals that …
Toilet Training Signs
You might see signs that your child is ready for toilet training from about 2 years on. Some children show signs of being ready as early as 18 months, and some might be older than 2 years. It might be time for toilet training if your child: *Is walking and can sit for short periods of time *is generally more …