Halloween is the perfect time for little hands to get creative! Beyond the costumes and treats, craft time can be a wonderful opportunity for children to learn, explore, and strengthen important developmental skills, especially their fine motor skills. Fine motor skills involve the small muscles in the hands and fingers, which children use for everyday […]
Early Childhood Education plays a vital role in a child’s development, yet many myths and misconceptions still surround it. From doubts about play-based learning to misunderstandings about structured programs, these myths can make it difficult for families to feel confident about choosing the right childcare or early learning environment. In this weeks blog, we are […]
We’re proud to share that our incredible build team has been recognised for their outstanding work on our Children First Walkervale centre, taking home the win in the Education Facilities up to $10 million category at the Master Builders Queensland Housing & Construction Awards (Wide Bay Burnett)! This award celebrates excellence in design, innovation, and […]
Yesterday, Children First Cranbrook proudly hosted the official launch of Queensland’s new Healthy Kindy Kids Program, an exciting initiative introduced by the Queensland Government, focussing on supporting the health, wellbeing, and development of children in their early years. The event was attended by Queensland Premier David Crisafulli, the Minister for Health, members of the Queensland […]
At Children First Early Education, we understand that every child is unique, and their dietary requirements, food preferences, and allergy needs are no exception. Ensuring mealtimes are safe, enjoyable, and nutritious is one of our highest priorities - that’s why our centres go above and beyond to provide fresh, chef-prepared meals that cater to children’s […]
From 5 January 2026, big changes are coming to the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). The government has confirmed the introduction of the long-discussed “3-Day Guarantee”, along with updates to how the CCS Activity Test works. In this week’s blog, we are helping parents better understand the new changes with an easy-to-follow breakdown of what this […]
Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and cared for. This week is National Child Protection Week—an important reminder that the safety and wellbeing of children is everyone’s responsibility. At our Children First Early Education centres, protecting children isn’t just a priority—it’s at the heart of everything we do. From the way we design our […]
On Wednesday 3rd September, our Children First Early Education centres proudly joined services across Australia in celebrating Early Childhood Educators’ Day — a national event dedicated to recognising the extraordinary work Educators do every single day. At our Children First Early Education centres, we are lucky to have an incredible team of Educators who bring […]
Playtime from 0–5 is one of the most important ways children learn, grow, and make sense of the world. Through play, children develop social skills, emotional understanding, problem-solving abilities, language, and creativity. During the early years, children naturally move through six stages of play. Knowing what to expect and how to encourage your child during […]
At Children First Early Education, we believe that reading with children is one of the richest learning experiences you can have. It’s because of this that the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s National Book Week is one of our favourite weeks on the calendar. This year, Book Week is celebrating 80 years with the theme […]
