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# Dashing Ducks: Nurturing Young Hearts & Minds

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## Posts
- [The Wiggles’ Tree of Wisdom Sent Our Castle Hill Ducklings a Video](https://dashingducks.com.au/wiggles-tree-of-wisdom-video-castle-hill/): Our ducklings are serious Wiggles fans, so when a video from the Tree of Wisdom itself arrived at the centre during Book Week, the room erupted.
- [Book Week 2026 at Dashing Ducks: Costume Parades, Wally Sightings and a Room Challenge](https://dashingducks.com.au/book-week-2026-dashing-ducks/): The Wiggles sent our Castle Hill ducklings a video, five Wallys turned up at Croydon, and four rooms battled it out in our Book Week challenge.
- [Road Safety for Preschoolers: Our Kids and Traffic Workshop in Croydon](https://dashingducks.com.au/road-safety-for-preschoolers-croydon/): A workshop with Karen from Kids and Traffic, then road safety storybooks in the preschool room. How our Croydon educators turn everyday moments into safety lessons.
- [Preschool Croydon: The Day the Dentist Came to Us](https://dashingducks.com.au/preschool-croydon-dentist-visit/): A mobile dentist spent a morning with our Croydon preschoolers, checking teeth in a room they already knew. Why a first dental visit at preschool lands differently.
- [Water Safety for Preschoolers: What Our Croydon Children Learned](https://dashingducks.com.au/water-safety-for-preschoolers-croydon/): Carlile Swimming spent a morning with our Croydon preschoolers teaching five simple rules for staying safe around water. What the children learned, and how to keep it going at home before the season starts.
- [Our Teddy Bears Picnic Sent 62 Bears to Westmead](https://dashingducks.com.au/our-teddy-bears-picnic-sent-62-bears-to-westmead/): Our teddy bears picnic is one of the days the children look forward to most. This year it also sent 62 donated bears to children at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
- [Preschool vs Day Care: What Castle Hill Families Need to Know](https://dashingducks.com.au/preschool-vs-day-care-castle-hill/): Preschool or day care? The two labels overlap far more than most families expect. Here is how they actually differ in NSW, and what that means for your child and your fees.
- [NSW Police Visit Our Child Care in Castle Hill](https://dashingducks.com.au/child-care-castle-hill-police-visit/): Officer Josh and Officer Anthony from NSW Police spent a morning with our children in Castle Hill, talking about staying safe and who to turn to when they need help.
- [How Play Builds Social Skills at Our Preschool in Castle Hill](https://dashingducks.com.au/social-skills-through-play/): Watch four-year-olds sort out who gets the last dress-up cape and you are watching some of the hardest work of early childhood. How play builds real social skills.
- [Why Daily Routines Matter for Young Children](https://dashingducks.com.au/why-routines-matter-castle-hill-daycare/): Our Castle Hill daycare runs on a steady daily rhythm, and there is good reason for that. Why predictable routines matter so much for young children.
- [A Butterfly Life Cycle Project at Our Castle Hill Preschool](https://dashingducks.com.au/butterfly-life-cycle-castle-hill-preschool/): A parcel of chrysalises sparked ten days of wonder, science and discovery in our Castle Hill preschool room. See what the children noticed, predicted and learned along the way.
- [A Day in the Life at Our Castle Hill Daycare](https://dashingducks.com.au/castle-hill-daycare-day-in-the-life/): Curious what your child's day looks like? Step inside a typical day at our Castle Hill daycare, from morning welcomes to play, meals and afternoon rest.
- [Long Day Care in Croydon: A Guide for Working Parents](https://dashingducks.com.au/long-day-care-croydon-working-parents/): A working-parent guide to long day care in Croydon: what it means, what to look for in a Croydon daycare, how the Child Care Subsidy works, and settling in.
- [Choosing Child Care in Croydon: A Guide for Inner West Families](https://dashingducks.com.au/choosing-child-care-croydon-inner-west/): A practical guide to choosing child care in Croydon for Inner West families: what to look for, the questions to ask on a tour, and how the Child Care Subsidy works.
- [Toilet Training Readiness: Signs Your Child Is Ready (and How Daycare Helps)](https://dashingducks.com.au/toilet-training-readiness/): Wondering if it's time? Learn the real signs of toilet training readiness, how to start gently at home, and how our Castle Hill daycare supports the milestone.
- [Nature-Based Childcare in the Hills District: What It Is and Why It Matters](https://dashingducks.com.au/nature-based-childcare-hills-district/): Curious about nature-based childcare in the Hills District? See how outdoor, nature-led learning helps young children grow at Dashing Ducks Castle Hill.
- [Healthy Eating at Our Castle Hill Child Care: Onsite Chefs, Munch & Move, and Family Recipes](https://dashingducks.com.au/early-childhood-nutrition-castle-hill/): Explore the importance of healthy eating, physically, mentally, and culturally.
- [How Outdoor Play Builds Curious Kids](https://dashingducks.com.au/how-outdoor-play-builds-curious-kids/): How outdoor play at our Castle Hill childcare builds curious, confident kids. Real examples from babies through to pre-school, plus what to look for.
- [Holy Innocents Primary School Visited Dashing Ducks Croydon!](https://dashingducks.com.au/holy-innocents-primary-school-croydon/): Read about Year 5 students from Holy Innocents spending the morning with our youngest learners.
- [Celebrating International Nurses Day at Dashing Ducks Castle Hill](https://dashingducks.com.au/international-nurses-day-castle-hill/): International Nurses Day Castle Hill at Dashing Ducks: a special visit from Westmead NICU nurse Olivia and rainbow craft made by our preschool children.
- [Fun Things to Do with Babies and Toddlers | Hills District Childcare](https://dashingducks.com.au/hills-district-childcare-babies-toddlers-castle-hill/): A local guide to the best things to do with babies and toddlers in Castle Hill — free programs, outdoor parks, play cafés and markets across the Hills District.
- [Mother’s Day Childcare Celebration at Dashing Ducks](https://dashingducks.com.au/mothers-day-childcare-dashing-ducks/): Mother's Day childcare celebrations at Dashing Ducks — families at our Castle Hill and Croydon centres came together for handmade gifts, morning teas, and moments worth remembering.
- [ANZAC Day at Dashing Ducks: A Week of Remembrance at Our Castle Hill Child Care Centre](https://dashingducks.com.au/anzac-day-child-care-castle-hill-nsw/): Read about how we commemorated ANZAC Day at Dashing Ducks Castle Hill.
- [Our Parents Incredible Indigenous Culture Visit](https://dashingducks.com.au/indigenous-culture-child-care-castle-hill/): Read how Braydon, a proud Gomeroi dad, shared indigenous culture with children at our child care Castle Hill centre through stories, song, and art.
- [EYLF Early Learning in Practice at Dashing Ducks](https://dashingducks.com.au/eylf-early-learning-castle-hill/): Learn what the EYLF means for your child at Dashing Ducks Castle Hill. Covers V2.0 principles, 5 outcomes, outdoor learning, and FAQ.
- [Settling Your Child Into Castle Hill Child Care: What Parents Need to Know](https://dashingducks.com.au/child-care-castle-hill-nsw-settling-in/): Learn how child care Castle Hill NSW families navigate the settling-in period. Tips from Dashing Ducks experienced educators. Book a tour today.
- [School Readiness Program Castle Hill](https://dashingducks.com.au/school-readiness-program-castle-hill/): Our school readiness program Castle Hill at Dashing Ducks prepares children aged 3–5 for kindergarten through EYLF-aligned, play-based learning. CCS-subsidised.
- [The Benefits of Long Day Care for Babies and Toddlers in Castle Hill](https://dashingducks.com.au/benefits-long-day-care-castle-hill/): Explore the benefits of long day care in Castle Hill for babies and toddlers. EYLF programs, and nature-based learning at Dashing Ducks.
- [Why Family-Owned Child Care Is Better for Your Child](https://dashingducks.com.au/family-owned-child-care-benefits/): Discover why family-owned child care centres offer a more personal, consistent, and nurturing experience for your child compared to large corporate centres.
- [What to Expect on Your Child’s First Day at Childcare](https://dashingducks.com.au/childs-first-day-childcare/): Worried about your child's first day at childcare? We explain what to expect, how long to stay at drop-off, and how to make the transition smooth for your family.
- [Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Explained: How to Reduce Your Fees in NSW](https://dashingducks.com.au/child-care-subsidy-nsw-guide/): Confused about the Child Care Subsidy (CCS)? This guide explains how CCS works in NSW, who qualifies, and how to reduce your child care fees significantly.
- [How to Choose the Best Child Care Centre in Castle Hill](https://dashingducks.com.au/child-care-centre-castle-hill-guide/): Looking for a child care centre Castle Hill? This guide covers NQS ratings, educator stability, and more so you can find the right fit for your family.

## Pages
- [Child Care Subsidy Calculator: What Will Child Care Cost You?](https://dashingducks.com.au/child-care-subsidy-calculator/): Use the child care subsidy calculator below to work out your Child Care Subsidy and what you'd pay per day at our Castle Hill and Croydon centres. It takes about 30 seconds and uses the current Australian Government rates.
- [Preschool Castle Hill | Dashing Ducks](https://dashingducks.com.au/preschool-castle-hill/): Play-based preschool Castle Hill with programs for children aged 3–5 years. School-readiness focus, qualified educators & nutritious meals all included. Family-owned & heritage-listed in Castle Hill. Caring for younger children too? Explore our child care in Castle Hill for ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
- [Child Care Jobs Croydon | Join Our Team](https://dashingducks.com.au/croydon-careers/): Looking for child care jobs Croydon educators actually stay in? Dashing Ducks is a family-owned service in the Inner West, and we have been caring for local children for more than 30 years.
- [Child Care Blog & Updates](https://dashingducks.com.au/blogs-updates/):   Find out about our Book A Tour
- [Family-Owned](https://dashingducks.com.au/child-care-castle-hill-family-owned/): When you choose a family-owned centre, you choose care that’s personal. At Dashing Ducks, our love for child care comes from real parents who get it. To us, your child isn’t one of many, they’re one of ours.
- [Preschooler’s Room](https://dashingducks.com.au/child-care-castle-hill-preschoolers-room/): Preschool is about growing together. We encourage teamwork and sharing so children build friendships and a strong sense of belonging.
- [Toddlers Room](https://dashingducks.com.au/child-care-castle-hill-toddlers-room/): Our Toddlers Room in Castle Hill is a safe, stimulating and caring space where children can explore, play and build confidence as they take on new challenges every day.
- [Healthy Meals Every Day](https://dashingducks.com.au/pre-school-castle-hill-healthy-meals/): Take a look at how we create child-friendly healthy meals. Every dish is designed to suit children's ages, tastes and needs, making food safe, nourishing and enjoyable every day.
- [Babies Room](https://dashingducks.com.au/child-care-castle-hill-baby-room/): Our Baby Room offers a safe, caring, and stimulating space designed to support your child’s growth, confidence, and early development every day.
- [Book A Tour](https://dashingducks.com.au/book-tour/): Book a tour and come and see our child care centre in action. Meet our educators, explore our learning spaces, and get a feel for the warm, welcoming environment we’ve created for your child.
- [About Us](https://dashingducks.com.au/child-care-castle-hill-about-us/): About us in a sentence: Dashing Ducks is a family-owned early learning service in Castle Hill and Croydon, caring for children from 6 weeks to school age for more than 30 years.
- [Testimonials](https://dashingducks.com.au/testimonials/): Discover first-hand testimonials from parents who have seen their children thrive at Dashing Ducks over the last 20 years.
- [Childcare & Day Care Croydon](https://dashingducks.com.au/child-care-croydon/): Looking for child care Croydon families genuinely recommend? Dashing Ducks is a family-owned centre in the Inner West offering long day care and preschool for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, open 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
- [Contact Us](https://dashingducks.com.au/contact-us/): Connect with us today and ensure your child’s learning experience is smooth, enjoyable, and successful.
- [Childcare & Day Care Castle Hill](https://dashingducks.com.au/child-care-castle-hill/): Looking for child care Castle Hill parents genuinely recommend? Dashing Ducks offers preschool, long day care and day care in Castle Hill for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, with hands-on programs and educators who stay for years.
- [Dashing Ducks Pre-School | Castle Hill & Croydon Child Care](https://dashingducks.com.au/): Each of our room leaders practice interest-based programming, ensuring your child is engaged learning about the world around them in our pre-school.
- [Privacy Policy](https://dashingducks.com.au/privacy-policy/): Last updated: 30 August 2026

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