Making the right choice can feel hard
It can be hard to know where to start. There are heaps of great preschools, nurseries, kindergartens, playgroups & playcentres around the city.
It can be hard to know where to start. There are heaps of great preschools, nurseries, kindergartens, playgroups & playcentres around the city.
If you ask any parent with a child in an ECE, they'll all tell you how their place is the best, which can make choosing one even more difficult!
We've done a bit of research and collated some information to help you get started:
When choosing a child-care provider for your preschooler, we suggest you first visit the centre before choosing to commit. Things we reckon are important to consider:
You should get a good feel for the place, feel confident to send your child there, and know that they are happy with it too.
We also recommend you do some research, talk to parents or friends who've sent their kids there, visit some other centres to draw comparisons, and don't be afraid to ask lots of questions!
Read up on the Government's information on Early Childhood Education (ECE) care - learn about what to look for, and find out about ECE funding (up 20 hours per week) and whether you are entitled to other government subsidies.
Check out the following resources which might help you decide which type of early learning centre is best for you:
To get the ball rolling, search for an ECE provider in your area and call them for an initial chat, Have a look through the following resources: