FEATURED SERVICES
 Hearty Health are the leading specialists in Child Care Catering. Meals are prepared and delivered daily. We prepare and deliver nutritious meals to Child Care Centres. We employ only qualified chefs and use fresh and natural produce in meal preparation.
Menus change with every season to reflect seasonal fruit and vegetables. We cater for special diets including dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, etc.
No lock in contracts. Contact us for more information www.heartyhealth.com.au P: 1300 728 762.
 At Vision Australia, we take a personalised approach to help families with children who are blind or have low vision.
Tailored strategies are developed for each child based on the family’s goals, strengths and skills. We aim to help each child achieve the greatest levels of independence, participation and development, enabling them to live the life they choose.
Vision Australia works together with families and educators to help children reach important milestones, at a venue that suits families.
Contact us for more information www.visionaustralia.org Ph: 1300 84 74 66
Elizabeth Macarthur Montessori EMMPS is a pre-school that provides excellence in education for 3-6 year olds based on the Montessori methods. Located in Raby, the school caters for children of south west Sydney ranging from Liverpool right through to Campbelltown/ Macarthur region.
 
The Pre-School offers the enrichment of Montessori education to children aged three to six years.
The Pre-School is a non-profit and non denominational organisation by its members. Each year a Council of parents is elected by the members to represent their best interests. Involvement and participation by all parents is encouraged through assistance in various sub-committees, building maintenance, fund raising and support of the academic staff in their effort. Through this high level of involvement and communication between parents, staff and children, members of the Pre-School have an opportunity to influence their children’s growth and development in a way unmatched by traditional education systems.
To find out more please contact us.
Pied Piper Kindergarten is celebrating our 20th anniversary on the 1st April 2015. We opened our first centre in 1995 and are proud of what Pied Piper is today. A big Thankyou to our staff and families for your support.
We are taking enrolments for 2016, many families missed out last year and our waiting list is quite long. It is difficult to fill positions throughout the year, so get in quick to reserve your place for 2016!
Please call us or come and visit our lovely centres
73-77 Thunderbolt Drive Raby 9824 9680
37 Mt Erin Road Blair Athol 4620 9777 www.piedpiperkindergarten.com.au
Bambinos Kindergarten Gregory Hills & Bambinos Kindergarten Oran Park offers a brand new state of the art service for your children to play, learn and grow. We cater for the working families as well as offering an extensive preschool program for children in their final year before primary school.
Long day care ages range from 0- 6years and we also offer before and after school care plus Vacation care. Our educators are fully qualified and our managers are not only highly qualified but also highly passionate and hard working, ensuring Bambinos brings you the best team possible to educate and care for your children.
We are accepting enrolments now so please contact us.
BabyUV HOT OFF THE PRESS and just in time for a Easter, introducing our brand new range of 35UPF sun protected (95% pure cotton/5% spandex) pastel pink coloured baby blankets, bibs and bandana's.
PLUS our gorgeous new born baby and infant bundle packs are a lovely present to give (that's not chocolate!!!). Full range and prices, plus $5 Australian-wide delivery visit www.babyuv.com.au or Email
Sensory Tools Australia are leaders in the field of child development and a one stop sensory shop for professionals, educators and families supporting all children including those with autism, ADHD, learning and behavioral differences, featuring the teaching and music of Genevieve Jereb.
We make this commitment to our customers:
- Seeing the gifts in the children we care for.
- High-quality courses and workshops featuring local and international experts in child development (all providing CPD points for professionals).
- Online seminars.
- Cutting-edge information and resources.
- Products that lead the field in supporting children “from the inside out” with great prices and same-day shipping.
www.sensorytools.net
First Aid For You Have you booked your vacation care activities yet? Are your kids ready to be superheros and save a life? We are now offering a First Aid For Kids Workshop for kids aged 6 - 12 years! In this FUN one hour course, the kids will learn and practice essential life saving skills including Calling 000, CPR, Recovery Position, Asthma, Blood Loss and Poisons & Stings.
For only $12 per child, this could be the most important skills they learn this holidays!
We come to you at your vacation care facility and we bring along our manikins for the kids to practice on. Kids also receive take home material and a participation certificate.
Click here for more information or give us a call on 1300 853 050 to book.
PARENT INFORMATION
Taking Your Child To The Dentist
When babies are little there is so much focus and speculation when it comes to teething, not to mention excitement when the teeth start to appear. But what should you do once they come through? Here are some guidelines on caring for your children's first teeth
When to start
The Australian Dental Association recommends that you take your child for their first dental visit just after their first baby teeth come through. There are several reasons why an early start is a good idea:
- Your child will become familiar with going to the dentist.
- Care of baby teeth is highly important. If any baby teeth fall out too soon, permanent teeth can come in crooked or crowded. A dentist can intervene by using a "space maintainer", which is a shallow substitute for a real tooth.
What will happen at your child's first visit?
Your child's first visit to the dentist should be as comfortable as possible. During the visit, your dentist will:
- Check your child's face and jaws to make sure everything is in alignment.
- Check both teeth and gums to make sure they're healthy, and look for signs of "baby bottle" tooth decay, a common problem in infants and toddlers.
- Instruct you in how best to care for your child's teeth and gums, including advice on their diet, brushing their teeth, and whether they need a fluoride supplement.
- Suggest a schedule for future visits.
How to prepare your child
Even if you have started taking your child to the dentist as early as possible, they may feel anxious about dental visits once they become toddlers. Here are some suggestions for making dentist trips as easy as possible:
- Take time to "play dentist" with your child at home. Take turns at being the dentist, and make it fun.
- Read your child a story about going to the dentist.
- Make the dental appointment for a time when your child is well-rested.
- Talk to your dentist before the visit about any medical or psychological problems your child may have.
- Openly discuss any concerns your child may have.
Overcoming fear
Sometimes the normal anxiety a child might feel about going to the dentist becomes a strong fear. Here are some suggestions on how you might help them:
- Perhaps your child hasn't developed a good rapport with your dentist. Pediatric dentists are specially trained to deal with children; look one up or ask your friends.
- Try and find out what your child is afraid of. Older children may have heard scary stories from their school friends, and they often aren't true! Your older child may need to have certain procedures explained to them correctly. If it's just a general fear, something as simple as a reward after visiting the dentist might be enough to get them through the door and in the chair.
- Check how you've been talking about the dentist. If you've been nervous about going to the dentist yourself, you might have passed the fear onto your children. Also be careful which words you use. Words such as "drill", "hurt", "jab" or "needle" cause anxiety.
- Sit close to your child during the visit.
Don't worry if your toddler has a few tears at first; chances are they will soon calm down if your dentist is friendly and you are close by.
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