A conflict of interest in childcare occurs when a person or the childcare centre itself has an involvement with competing interests. These interests may or may not be of a…
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Setting up the physical environment of the childcare setting so that it projects a welcoming inviting atmosphere is crucial in gaining maximum engagement from children. With the right childcare room…
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The Importance of Developing Friendships in Childcare We are social creatures and building social skills is a key skill for preschoolers to obtain. It is really important that preschoolers learn…
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Music and singing are great ways to communicate and to relax. Children respond very positively to rhyme, rhythm and melody. Learning is actually easier when it can be done through…
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Assessment of a child’s progress in childcare takes many forms including running records, learning journals and photo journals. As detailed as these learning journals may be it will not present…
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Full vs Part Time Child Care – Which Works For You Balancing child care needs with work commitments is becoming an increasingly difficult task for many Australian families, many of…
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