How Childcare Centres Are Adapting to the Needs of Modern Families
Finding a childcare centre that fits your family’s routine can feel overwhelming. Modern families come in many forms, with varied work schedules, cultural backgrounds, and unique priorities when it comes to their child’s development. As expectations evolve, so too must the services and philosophies of early childhood education providers. For many parents, flexibility, inclusiveness, and […]
The Benefits of Play-Based Learning in Childcare Centres
When parents think about early education, it’s easy to picture structured lessons, worksheets, and a clear academic plan. While these elements can play a role, much of a child’s most valuable learning happens in moments that look like fun and games. Play-based learning has become a cornerstone in our childcare settings because it provides a […]
The Importance of Safety Standards in Childcare Centres
Choosing the right childcare centre on the Gold Coast is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. At Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure Ashmore, we prioritise safety alongside high-quality early learning programs and a nurturing environment. Parents can feel confident that our centre has strong measures in place to protect children while supporting […]
Starting the new year at day care: Essential tips for parents!
As the new year approaches, many parents are preparing to enrol their little ones in daycare. Finding the right child care is crucial for fostering healthy development and a love for learning. Here are some essential tips and insights to help ease your child’s transition into daycare and make the most of their experience. Understanding […]
KKTC Education Visits Sanctuary Health and Knowledge Precinct: A Partnership for Exceptional Early Childhood Education
Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure at the Health and Knowledge Precinct recently had the privilege of welcoming 48 trainers from KKTC Education and six members of their Senior Leadership Team to the centre, as part of their annual conference. The visit was an opportunity for the trainers to explore how the centre embodies inclusion as best […]
The journey to ‘Exceeding’ with Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure Maudsland
In early childhood education and care, achieving exceeding isn’t just a goal; it’s a testament to dedication, collaboration, and unwavering commitment. For Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure, the journey to receiving an ‘Exceeding’ rating in the Assessment and Rating (A&R) process was a culmination of passion, teamwork, and a shared vision of excellence. Upon ending 2022, […]
Excursions in child care
Excursions in child care you say? How much FUN! While classrooms are essential learning spaces, the transformative power of excursions cannot be underestimated. These enriching and interactive experiences outside the classroom play a pivotal role in enhancing a child’s cognitive, emotional, social and physical development. At Sanctuary, we encourage excursions across all of our age […]
The importance of your childcare team
We know that choosing the right childcare is a considered and information gathering process. As you work out what is best for you and your family, understanding what you need from the childcare team at your centre is essential. Your childcare team are providing stimulating learning opportunities, creating provocations for play and observing and extending […]
What makes our Sanctuary kindergarten program the best for your child
Our Sanctuary Kindergarten program is based on the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines and Early Years Learning Framework. Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure employ full trained, Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teachers to implement these guidelines. This ensures that the Kindergarten children who leave Sanctuary will have the best possible start to embark on their school journey. Our […]
EVERYDAY TREASURES: USING AUTHENTIC RESOURCES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
When supporting a child’s imagination, play and early learning, there’s no doubt—materials matter. Providing children with a range of interesting, open-ended materials inspires new learning pathways, deepens their understanding of a concept and builds creativity and cognitive abilities. How and where the materials are placed in the environment is important, too, because it influences how […]
