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Our Parents Incredible Indigenous Culture Visit

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Content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dashing Ducks Castle Hill (@dashingducks_castlehill) Written by Amie Andrews, Nominated Supervisor Castle Hill Indigenous Activity at Dashing Ducks One of the things I love most about being part of this community is that we get to be surprised by the people in it. And Braydon […]

EYLF Early Learning in Practice at Dashing Ducks

Child reading a book during EYLF early learning program at Dashing Ducks Castle Hill childcare

Content Written by Amie Andrews, Nominated Supervisor Castle Hill EYLF Early Learning Castle Hill: What It Means for Your Child The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) is Australia’s national framework for early childhood education. It guides every approved childcare service under the National Quality Framework and shapes how educators at Dashing Ducks in Castle Hill […]

Settling Your Child Into Child Care: What Castle Hill Parents Need to Know

Educator kneeling warmly with a smiling child at Dashing Ducks child care Castle Hill NSW

Content Written by Amie Andrews, Nominated Supervisor Castle Hill Settling Your Child Into Child Care: What Castle Hill Parents Need to Know Child care Castle Hill NSW parents often find the settling-in period harder than expected, and that is completely normal. For many families, this transition can feel just as unsettling as it does for […]

School Readiness Program Castle Hill

Content Written by Amie Andrews, Nominated Supervisor Castle Hill The School Readiness Program at Castle Hill: Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten The school readiness program Castle Hill parents count on is right here at Dashing Ducks in Castle Hill. Starting school sneaks up on families. One day you’re settling your child into care as a […]

School Readiness Program Castle Hill

Content Written by Amie Andrews, Nominated Supervisor Castle Hill The School Readiness Program at Castle Hill: Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten The school readiness program Castle Hill parents count on is right here at Dashing Ducks in Castle Hill. Starting school sneaks up on families. One day you’re settling your child into care as a […]

The Benefits of Long Day Care for Babies and Toddlers in Castle Hill

Baby in long day care Castle Hill

Content Written by Amie Andrews, Nominated Supervisor Castle Hill The Benefits of Long Day Care for Babies and Toddlers in Castle Hill Finding the right long day care in Castle Hill is a big decision. Whether you are returning to work or simply looking for quality early learning in the Hills District, the benefits your […]

Why Family-Owned Child Care Is Better for Your Child

Content Written by Amie Andrews, Nominated Supervisor Castle Hill Why Family-Owned Child Care Is Better for Your Child Not all childcare is the same. Here is why ownership structure matters more than most parents realise. Decisions Are Made by People Who Are in the Building Every Day In a large corporate childcare group, decisions about […]

What to Expect on Your Child’s First Day at Childcare

Content Written by Amie Andrews, Nominated Supervisor Castle Hill What to Expect on Your Child's First Day at Childcare The first day is a big one for everyone. Here is what it actually looks like and how to make it easier. What Happens at Drop-Off Most centres have a structured drop-off process designed to make […]

Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Explained: How to Reduce Your Fees in NSW

Content Written by Amie Andrews, Nominated Supervisor Castle Hill Child Care Subsidy Explained: How to Reduce Your Fees in NSW A plain-English guide for NSW families who want to understand the system and make the most of it. What Is the Child Care Subsidy and Who Can Get It The Child Care Subsidy (CCS) is […]