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Early learning centres can play an important role in guiding your toddler through the first steps in developing their sense of identity, through play-based education programs that build their skills to reach each milestone.
Child development experts have long recognised play-based learning as the most effective method to enhance your child’s natural curiosity and desire to learn, as they find the most creative ways to solve problems. The childcare environment provides many opportunities for your child to engage in play-based learning. Imaginative play challenges children’s thinking skills and cognitive development.
Through national guidelines such as the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and in-house educational programs, such as the Evolution Program at Young Academics, children who attend child care are exposed to curriculums that child development experts have developed to foster teachable moments, preparing them for a lifetime of learning.
We believe toddlers learn through exploration and discovery at Young Academics Early Learning Centres in Sydney. Our toddler program (0-3) promotes positive learning through play, where our educators lead the way for your child to discover, create and problem solve. This is done in both indoor and outdoor learning environments designed to enhance every child’s experience allowing them to learn, develop and explore through texture, space and colour.
The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is how the Australian Government helps families pay for the cost of child care. By providing financial assistance and support to families using Early childhood Education and Caring (ECEC), its aim is to make child care easier and more affordable.
By subsidising some of the fees from your child care provider, you pay only part of the full cost. However, the amount of CCS your family can receive depends on your specific circumstances.
Services Australia looks at:
- A family’s combined income
- How many children you have in care
- The age of the children
- A family’s activity level (i.e.: hours of paid work or approved training/ study)
- The type of care you use
To claim the CCS, providers (your child care centre) must first be approved by the Department of Social Services. Children who attend care must be enrolled, and you must report those care sessions. The CCS is an online system that then uses this information to calculate payments for families.
The CCS is means-tested and paid directly to providers, who then pass that fee reduction on to families. At Young Academics, we want every child to benefit from having access to our signature quality early learning programs. As a registered childcare provider, families enrolled with us are eligible for CCS benefits.
You can read more about the Child Care Subsidy and how to estimate the amount you may be eligible for here.
It has become clear that children enrolled in care for at least two to three days per week experience greater long-term benefits, including an easier transition to school and increased social growth.
At Young Academics, our family-focused approach to care and learning is reflected in everything we do. Our centres provide learning environments that are dynamic and inclusive. Our passionate and professional educators are committed to a play-based approach to learning to promote the holistic development of each child.
If you’re ready to find out more about how we can nurture and optimise each step of your child’s development, call today on 1300 668 993.
