FEATURED SERVICES
The Montessori Preschool & LDC of Sydney
The Early Years of a child’s life are the most important developmentally. 75% of a child’s brain develops during the first 5 years of their life, and half of all the intellectual and developmental potential of a child is established by age 4. Where you decide to send your child for their preschool years, will set the foundation for the rest of your child’s life.
The Montessori Preschool of Sydney caters for children 6 weeks to 6 years, across 3 beautiful rooms, our Bambini’s 0-2 Room, Toddlers 2-3 Room and Preschool 3-6 Room. We are open from 7:30am – 6:00pm, 50 weeks of the year. We provide organic catered meals, bottles, formula, bed and cot sheets for all ages, nappies, wipes, sudocream and sun cream. We run a Montessori curriculum and offer a school readiness program.
We grow our own fruit and veggies in our garden, we also offer a range of extra curriculum activities across the week, some of these include cooking, yoga, Spanish classes, science day, music and movement. Come and see our beautiful learning environments. Book your Tour now: 02 9058 2992 or contact us for more information.
At Wonderschool Early Learning Centre Chifley, we offer the foundations to encourage your child’s early years of learning.
With a team of dedicated and caring childcare professionals, we create a happy, safe, secure home-like environment where children have a sense of belonging. We provide a place where childhood is a time to be, to seek and to make meaning of the world.
A child’s opinion must be valued for its validity of their perspective, and their autonomy and initiative needs to be respected. We aim to ensure to involve parents and families into all aspects of the program’s development and implementation. We strive to develop positive, mutually respectful relationships with each family member, as we work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for all.
We value the importance of each child developing character and moral sense, helping them grow into a valuable and admired member of our society.
Contact us for more information.
Alexandria Early Education is a boutique childcare Centre in Alexandria. With over 10 years of experience, it is the longest established Centre in the area. Our centre is an innovative and leading provider of long day care.
Alexandria Early Education is more than just a name. It is the start of a child’s development their education and the family’s relationship with us-a foundation to build upon. The unique philosophy at our centre is to make sure that every child enjoys a safe , educational and stimulating environment where they “love to learn and learn to love”.
Our Centre is fully licensed and registered with the Australian Children ‘s Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). Contact us for more information.
Learn & Laugh Alexandria
We are a family-owned business, with centres in and around Sydney, providing quality, personal care and education for children aged 0 to 6 years old.
Learn & Laugh’s Childhood educators implement a curriculum that focuses on the development of the whole child.
At Learn and Laugh, we are passionate about providing a home-away-from-home for children. Our incredible team of highly qualified staff offer a warm and nurturing environment to support educational growth and personal development. We believe in community, most importantly that it takes a village to raise a child.
As a family run business, we know the "ins and outs" of childhood development and are dedicated to ensuring only the best when it comes to the individual needs of your child(ren).
We are open for up to 51 weeks per year, only closing for the Christmas and New Year break. Our opening hours are 07:30-18:00. We offer competitive fees and do not charge for public holidays. Contact us for more information.
Speak & Write Speech Pathology Is your child having difficulties at school? Is learning to read and write challenging? Speak & Write Speech Pathology specialise in working with children and adolescents to reach their true academic potential. We develop children’s speech, language and literacy skills through adapting our therapy approach to develop individualised programs that address the specific needs of each child.
After 10 years of successfully supporting children in the Inner West we have expanded our services into the Eastern Suburbs and have a new clinic in Bondi Junction.
To see how your child’s speech, language and literacy is developing call us on 0411 146 470 or check out our website for all our services at www.speakandwrite.com.au. Don’t forget to mention the Eastern Suburbs Directory when you book to RECEIVE a $150 introductory VOUCHER towards your initial assessment that is valued at $350. Limited spaces available.
Our Bondi Junction office is located in the Westfield Tower 1 on Level 23, 520 Oxford Street Bondi Junction. Bonus!... 2 hour free parking inside Westfield.
Koorana Child & Family Services provide integrated early education and intervention services for children's growth and needs. Koorana supports all children aged 0-18 years in the Sydney area.
Koorana offers a range of intervention and therapy services delivered by:
• Occupational therapists;
• Speech pathologists;
• Physiotherapists;
• Behaviour Support Specialists;
• Psychologists;
• Specialist teachers and;
• Social Workers.
At Koorana you will have access to an expert team of experienced therapists who will work together on a transdisciplinary (children aged 0 – 6 years) or multidisciplinary (young people aged 7 – 18 years) approach to deliver the best possible outcomes for your child. Koorana are a registered NDIS provider and can process Medicare treatment plans as well as private health fund rebates.
No referral is needed to access Koorana’s services. Families can simply contact us on (02) 8321 9600 to speak to one of our friendly intake officers.
Kyokushin Karate North Bondi Bring your kids down to our beautiful, safe, and fully-equipped facility in North Bondi and allow them the opportunity to learn with our friendly, proficient, and world-class crew of instructors.
Our program is designed to enhance mental focus, physical coordination and mastery as well as internal discipline. Undeniable life skills for all ages.
Kiddies aged 5-7 and kids aged 8-12 are placed in age- and emotional-specific classes. We also have the most successful TEENAGE karate program in the area; geared specifically to the teen mind and body.
The first two weeks of training are FREE and with no obligation :) http://www.karatebondi.com/book
Readiness group for parents and carers. Vision Australia’s Readiness groups have been developed by, and are led by, our specialist staff including:
• Occupational Therapists
• Speech Pathologists
• Assistive Technology Specialists
• Orientation & Mobility Specialists
• Counsellors
Education in the early stage of life is the foundation for independence, inclusion and employment. So much of a child’s learning is through incidental visual learning and occurs with family. Children who experience a vision impairment learn less by watching others and more through fun and accessible play activities.
Vision Australia’s Readiness groups for parents and carers have been specifically developed to help you build the skills and knowledge needed to support your child to be successful in the home environment and the community, now and in the future.
The groups will include educational sessions for parents/carers about the child development areas they identify as important for their children. These sessions will focus on supporting parents and carers to implement key strategies to support their child at home and in the community with life skills, independence and social inclusion.
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PARENT INFORMATION
Breaks, Fractures & First Aid
It is all too often that we see children, while playing, fall down and as a result break or fracture their arm, or wrist. Some sage advice from Mary Dawes, Director of First Aid For You – www.firstaidforyou.com.au is offered below, should parents find themselves confronted with such situation and have to diagnose a broken or fractured arm.
While there is no doubt you will see your child fall countless times whilst playing, basic first aid has the potential to turn the situation around and identify the extent to a child’s injury.
Remember that although many play areas are covered with soft bedding below, it is still extremely easy for a child who falls from a height break a bone or cause a hairline fracture.
Most fractures occur within the arm because children will often place their hands in front of them to break the fall.
Here is a list of some of the telltale signs that your child has broken a bone;
- If a snap or loud grinding sound is heard, it is an indication that the child has broken a bone
- There will be deformity, swelling, bruising and pain around the area that is injured
- It will be painful for your child to move or place pressure on this area – ‘guarding/ protecting their arm from others touching it or from them using it’
The following steps should be followed, should your child experience a fall, injuring their arm;
- Immediately remove the child from any danger
- Check the injured area for swelling, bruising or deformity
- Never apply pressure to a broken limb- simply keep the limb in a position of comfort
- Seek medical advice as soon as possible
“Supervision is key to minimising the chances a child having a fall and it only takes a split second for this to happen while a child is busy playing.
The severity of the fall your child takes is a big indication to the type of injury in which they may have,” adds Mary.
Do a sight – sweep of all areas of play, looking at the potential hazards and the high places children may jump from before letting your child play.
Educate toddlers and older children of the dangers of jumping from high places and climbing on outdoor equipment. Importantly, explain to children that if they were to fall, they could find themselves in a lot of pain, and they should call for help immediately. Remind them to stay calm, without moving the injured area too much.
Please note, these tips and advice are not substitute for first aid knowledge. A first aid course- especially one dedicated to children’s first aid - such as the First Aid For Kids course will equip your and your kids with the skills needed in such an emergency and you will be grateful you spent the time learning the vital skills.
