Welcome to the November 2010 Camden Macarthur Child Care Directory Newsletter.

This month we welcome at SPOT4KIDS Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy service to our Professionals For Children Directory.

We also welcome The Sydney Irlen Dyslexia Centre For Reading and Perceptual Disorders to our Additional Needs Directory.

We also welcome Cradle 2 Kindy to our Resources for Parents Directory. Read more about these great services below.

Child care services are taking enrolments now for 2011, so be quick to get in contact with the services that you are interested in for more information be sure to check out the detailed listings.

This month our parent resource is about car seat restraints, as a mum I know how confusing the new laws are, we hope our parent information will help clarify what seats you require for your little ones.

WIN...WIN.... This month you have a chance to win $50 worth of handmade accessories from Apple Of My Eye.

We Care, We Nurture, We Develop

Kids Kinder Childcare is dedicated to providing a safe, friendly environment that fosters your child's social and educational development.

Kids Kinder is a privately owned and operated childcare centre operating for long-day hours providing care and education programs for children 2-6 years old.

The centre operates 52 weeks a year Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm closing only on public holidays.

We have a team of dedicated childcare professionals who each day provide a fun and safe learning environment with daily routines similar to that of home for each child.

Kids Kinder is big enough to provide lots of toys, equipment and great facilities, yet small enough to provide an individual level of care for each child and their family. Our focus is the well-being of each child and their learning.

We believe that all children are unique. It is our hope to extend and compliment the home by providing a happy, stable and secure environment in which each child develops towards their full potential.

SPECIAL OFFER: enrol now for 2011 and receive one week free childcare. Offer valid to 30/11/2010

We currently have vacancies for all ages and look forward to welcoming you and your child to our lovely centre, please contact us

SPOT4KIDS Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy service specialising in the screening, assessment and intervention for 0-18 year olds with speech and language delays, learning difficulties, Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorders, attention deficits and developmental delay.

We have 16 years experience working with children and their families to improve function and independence in everyday meaningful activities such as school activities (eg. reading, writing, spelling, speaking) play, sports and self care activities such as tying shoelaces and using cutlery.

Our practice is child-centred and we believe that all children's needs are unique and therapy goals are best achieved when we work collaboratively with the child, their families and teachers to fully understand and address these needs. As a result, we are able to develop specific home and school programs for children to compliment therapy and ensure acquired skills are transferred from therapy to the home and classroom.

We use a sensory integrative approach as well as more "traditional" occupational therapy models and cognitive strategies.

Our speech pathologists are trained in a wide range of proven techniques for the treatment of speech, language, literacy, social skills and stuttering difficulties.

Additionally all of our therapists are trained in a multi-sensory literacy program offering individual or group tutoring and we are registered with 'An Even Start', a government funded program assisting children who did not reach benchmarks during national literacy testing.

Our therapists are primarily mobile therapists, servicing clients in their school, day care or home environments however we have clinics at some of our locations. We are registered Medicare providers and are registered with private health funds so that our clients can take advantage of the rebates available to them.

For more information please contact us

The Sydney Irlen Dyslexia Centre For Reading and Perceptual Disorders
The word dyslexia is associated with a variety of reading and perceptual disorders.  Irlen Syndrome is a form of Perceptual Dyslexia. Symptoms include poor spelling, writing, inefficient reading, sore eyes, headaches, glare sensitivity and depth perception difficulties.

Irlen Syndrome is not an optical condition. For some, it can co-exist with non-related visual acuity conditions. For many, perceptual distortions are caused by the brain (not the eye) mis-processing light and glare.

Irlen's patented colour lens technology corrects the way the brain is mis-processing specific frequencies in the light spectrum. Irlen Lenses can therefore, provide immediate assistance. Where necessary, a prescription from your optometrist can also be included. The result is a miracle for some - an important part of the puzzle for others.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? Light Sensitivity, Problems with Contrast, Problems with Print, Restricted Reading Span, Attention Deficitand/or Poor Depth Perception. For more information contact us

Cradle 2 Kindy
We have a comprehensive range of parenting services for families which cover areas such as newborn care,  breastfeeding, routines for baby, sleep and settling techniques for a crying baby, coping with an unsettled baby, a baby with colic, a baby with reflux, a baby who refuses to drink, a sleep deprived baby, high need baby, sleep deprived parents,  children who don't sleep, children with sleep issues and toddler behavioural issues such as tantrums, food refusal, night waking, and unacceptable behaviour and much more.

We also offer The Ultimate Gift for Any Parent! A new baby arrives with challenges unique to you and your partner's gene pool. Figuring out the sleep, feed and comfort/crying cycles can often be an emotional rollercoaster ride for mum, dad and supporting family members.

A Parenting Coach is trained to help parents care for newborns through to toddlers. A visit to your home will look holistically at your child in his/her environment - feeding, sleeping, eating or behavioural issues that may arise to challenge any sense of harmony in the home.

Having a Parenting Coach on call is one of the life changing experiences offered to parents.  Cradle 2 Kindy parenting coaches are passionate about equipping parents to care for children from birth to five years old.  Give the gift of a Parenting Coach, go to www.cradle2kindy.com.auto read more about this wonderful service which provides an optimum start for all new parents - and baby!

To complement their coaching service for parents with children with children from birth to 5 years old Cradle 2 Kindy also have their own on line shop which sells their own products including extra large baby wraps, a sleep CD, four e-books with parenting tips for: birth to 3 months,  3-9 months, 9-18 months and toddler and child.  They also offer gift vouchers and a choice of gift ideas for a new baby.

For more information contact us www.cradle2kindy.com.au

The Gifted Choice is closing down all stock must go!!! 50% OFF ALL our educational toys, educational games, children's clothing, children's accessories and giftware.

Use the promo code "FINAL" and you will receive 50% off the total of your order, (EXCLUDES CLOTHING ITEMS WHICH ARE ALREADY REDUCED BY 60%). Sorry we will not be offering any rainchecks!

Allergy Pathways
Chatabout Speech Pathology
Karuna Health Care
Learning Links
Comprehensive Psychological Assessment Centre
SPOT4KIDS

Bright Star Kids
Cash for a Cause
Cradle 2 Kindy
Elizabeth Richards
Enchanted Cubby House
Girl Guides NSW & ACT
Kids Kontact
Little Soles, Children's Shoes
Maternitywear.com.au
My Mini Munchkin
Pencil Grips Plus
Playsafe Kids
Smart Start Learning Centres school preparation program enrolments for 2011 are now open.
Smart Start Learning Centres is offering a 10% early bird discount on their school preparation programs for 3 - 5 year olds. This discount is for group or private lessons and also extends to our early primary tuition program (K-2). Please phone 9990 6664 or 0414 543 074 to discuss your child's needs. You can also log onto our website for further information on our programs www.smartstartlearning
centres.com.au

Ambervale
Kindy Patch

Appin
Bambinos Kindergarten Appin

Bargo
Bargo Child Care Centre
Kids Korner

Bow Bowing
Kool Kids Kindacare

Campbelltown
Campbelltown Prebyterian Community Child Care
Little Einstein's Early Learning Centre - Campbelltown
St Patrick's Child Care Centre
Unique Kids Early Childhood Centre Inc

Currans Hill
UnitingCare Currans Hill OSHC

Denham Court
Leaping Learners Early Education Centre

Glenfield
Playground Learning Centre
Harrington Park
Bambinos Kindergarten Harrington Park
Bambinos Kindergarten Harrington Park (North)

Ingleburn
Little Einstein's Early Learning Centre - Ingleburn

Leumeah
Little Einstein's Early Learning Centre - Leumeah
Little Green Frogs Pre-School

New child restraint laws are here, summary of changes

• Children younger than six months must be secured in a rearward facing restraint.
• Children aged six months to under four years must be secured in either a rear or forward facing restraint.
• Children aged four years to under seven years must be secured in forward facing child restraint or booster seat.
• Children younger than four years cannot travel in the front seat of a vehicle with two or more rows.
• Children aged four years to under seven years cannot travel in the front seat of a vehicle with two or more rows, unless all other back seats are occupied by children younger than seven years in a child restraint or booster seat.

New child restraint laws - Frequently Asked Questions

Choose the right child restraint

A child that is properly secured in an approved child restraint is less likely to be injured or killed in a car crash than one who is not.

Child restraints can be purchased from retail outlets or hired from some local councils, some maternity hospitals, community groups and from privately run rental companies.

Child restraints available in Australia must meet the Australian /New Zealand Standard 1754:2004 Child restraints for use in motor vehicles. The standard is one of the toughest child restraint standards in the world and child restraints manufactured to this Standard offer good protection in a crash.

A significant number of the restraints have been tested and assessed under the Child Restrain Evaluation Programme (CREP).

Find out more about the results of these tests and the guidelines you should follow when buying a child restraint in the safer child restraints brochure.

Remember
• Using a restraint correctly greatly increases a child's safety during a crash.
• Placing a child in a restraint that is designed for a larger/older child increases the risk of serious injury in a crash.
• Ensure the restraint is installed correctly. See a restraint fitter if in any doubt.
• Always use the top tether strap where required.
• Teach your child to always keep both arms within the harness system of the child seat or the seat belt of the booster seat.
• When using a seat belt with a booster, ensure the seat belt is correctly fitted over the child's shoulder.
• Move your child into a forward-facing restraint only when they no longer fit into a rearward-facing restraint.
• Move your child into a booster seat only when they no longer fit into a forward-facing restraint.
• Always refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
  
  
Extract from http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/children/childrestraints
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