Grand Oaks Early Learning Centre in Lilydale, Victoria, Australia | Nursery

Grand Oaks Early Learning Centre

Locality: Lilydale, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9735 5366

Address: 35 Cave Hill Rd 3140 Lilydale, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.grandoakselc.com.au

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25.01.2022 From Oct 12 all Victorians must wear a fitted face mask that covers nose & mouth when you leave home. Face shields, bandanas, or scarves on their own are no longer sufficient. As restrictions ease and movement increases, the effectiveness of a face mask is even more important. - For more information about mask wearing across whole of Victoria see: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-masks-vic-covid-19 - For information about wearing masks at work, see: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/face-masks-work-covid-19

25.01.2022 https://www.parentingforbrain.com/deal-toddler-temper-tant/

25.01.2022 Anglicare Victoria has some great Webinars. Please see one that suits Grand Oaks philosophy. We believe Children learn best through play. This is a FREE zoom webinar. Please make sure to book. Enjoy your weekend.... https://www.trybooking.com/BJPIL

25.01.2022 Exploring Anzac Day with children Learning about ANZAC Day helps young children to understand the life and times of Australia and its people. The ceremony and traditions are such an integral part of our culture that it gives us an opportunity to talk to children about the importance of ANZAC Day. Discussing ANZAC Day with children ensures that stories about Australia’s heroes and history are passed down to younger.... #yarravalley #yarraranges #yarrarangescouncil #lilydale #earlylearning #childcare #anzacday #community #education #earlychildhood #beingbelongingbecoming #eylf #veylf #learningthroughplay #explorediscoverlearn

24.01.2022 Kindergarten 2020 Take a look at our amazing Kindergarten Room, filled with table experiences and open ended play spaces. Each week we continue to provide fresh and exciting hands on learning experiences based on the children's current interests. Come in and meet our amazing Early Childhood Teacher, Nathalie who holds a Bachelor in Early Childhood Education. To book a tour, visit our website at www.grandoakselc.com.au or call 9735 5366.

22.01.2022 As school approaches here is a great website for healthy ideas Please find below a website link that will take you to a website from Cancer Council Victoria. This website is a really useful resource for families who would like some suggestions for healthier alternatives/swaps for ‘sometimes’ snacks: https://healthylunchbox.com.au/healthy-swaps/

21.01.2022 Good Evening..... please keep posted on, our social media and Story park for our Early Year's distance learning. We are very excited to keep you updated with the Educators at Grand Oaks with story time fact sheets and cooking experinces, whilst your at home. Useful information The Regional Libraries have online books and activities under the Yarra Ranges community to enjoy. 1300 737 277... Yourlibrary.com.au. Leanne from the infants room has displayed our first story time. We are very excited to continue Early Years Education with distance learning, so all children and families are included . Enjoy .

21.01.2022 Welcome to Grand Oaks 3year old Kinder Educators. Hi my name is Laura I have completed my bachelor of early childhood education in 2019 and started at Grand Oaks in 2020. In 2021 i will be the 3-year-old kinder teacher. I am enthusiastic about providing a fun and engaging curriculum I also am looking forward to working and getting to know you and your children throughout the year. ... Hi my name is Toni I have worked in childcare for the past 5 years and have my diploma. I'm originally from South Africa and i love to shop for bargains. I look forward to watching your children grow and working with you. Hi my name is Leanne I was a stay at home mum to two children until both went to school, then i started my career in early childhood about 15 years ago. I am now a grandmother 2 grandchildren. I have my diploma and have worked for Grand Oaks for 2 years. I look forward to a fun year ahead. Hi My name is Michel I have 3 grown up children and a grandmother to 2 beautiful little boys. I have worked in the kinder room for the last couple of years here at Grand Oaks, so i am looking forward to the change to help your children become ready for the kinder room. Please call Grand Oaks today to book a centre tour 03 9735 5366

20.01.2022 This week our service participated in our regular emergency evacuation drill, throughout the year we practice these drills with different scenarios to ensure children are kept safe and know how to exit the building safely with the support of our amazing team. It is extremely important under the National Quality Standard to safeguard and promote children’s health and safety, minimise risks and protect children from harm and hazard. #earlylearning #emergencydrill #lilydalecfa ...#lilydalepolice #keepingchildrensafe #childcare #teamwork #evacuations #beingprepared #education #safety See more

20.01.2022 Introducing our Nursery Team Their dedication and passion definitely shows when you walk in the room. Call us for a tour today on 9735 5366 or email us directly at [email protected]

18.01.2022 Take a Tour We welcome all families to visit and tour our centre, let us show you everything we have on offer for your child’s care and education. To Enrol at Grand Oaks Early Learning Centre is easy:... Book a tour by clicking on the link below or call 9735 5366 Visit our centre and meet our lovely team of Educators Collect and complete our enrolment kit and our friendly team can help you register with the CCS Discuss our flexible session hours to get the most out of your eligible funding Book in your FREE orientation sessions Contact us to discuss how your eligible hours can be optimised and which sessions are best suited to your requirements [email protected] At Grand oaks we also provide several excursions and incursions. Some excursions include : Around the block Melba Park Bush Kinder And many more.

17.01.2022 ‘We proudly acknowledge the First Peoples of the land upon which we are meeting. I pay my respects to their Elders, past and present and to any Elders who may be here today.’ With great excitement after more than a twelve month gap. After facing multiple seemingly overwhelming challenges to overcome our kinder children commenced their Bush Kinder program. Bush kinder is such a hugely rewarding learning experience for children. It opens up so many opportunities for Inquiry ba...sed learning. Questions arise from what you see, hear, smell and touch that can create all kinds of possible lines of development in learning. And the added benefit of course ( outside of getting children’s bodies moving in the healthy mountain air) is that the seeds of love for our environment are sown and grown. Hoping for a future generation of adults who tread lightly on our earth. See more

17.01.2022 Did you know that Melbourne Zoo, Werribee zoo and Healesville have virtual excursions? They also have a live web cam, meet the keepers and dedicated feeding times to watch. This could make for some great viewing and learning with your children at home ... https://www.zoo.org.au/animals-at-home/ Also don’t forget - National Science Week Lots of activities and science experiments can be found here https://www.scienceweek.net.au/diy-science/

15.01.2022 We are really enjoying our new winter menu. Today on such a cold winters day, we enjoyed chicken and corn soup, with a side of wholemeal bread. The children at Grand Oaks are really enjoying the menu and adding herbs from the herb garden.

14.01.2022 At Grand Oaks,we use Storypark to communicate to our families every day. Bookings for centre tours can be arranged by visiting our website: www.grandoakselc.com.au/ or by calling 9735 5366 . We look forward to hearing from you!... Storypark is an easy to use, private online service where families can view their child’s learning development and be informed of the events happening in their child’s room and across the centre. Let us show you how Storypark can help enhance your child’s learning journey.

13.01.2022 RAINBOW TRAIL AUSTRALIA During these challenging times it’s the little things that just might lift someone’s spirit! Jump on over to the rainbow trail and get creative! ... With many of our little friends at home in isolation , seeing a beautiful rainbow on their walk can assure them that we are all in this together https://www.facebook.com/groups/214708792935275/?ref=share

12.01.2022 Some very useful information for all our families and community. In partnership with ARCVic (Anxiety Recovery Centre of Victoria), Yarra Ranges Council are providing a free webinar for families with information and strategies to support our children with managing anxiety and stress. This online session will discuss the role of anxiety and normal childhood development, signs and symptoms in your children, types of anxiety disorders, what’s helpful and not helpful, and methods..., strategies to support your children. On Tuesday 30 March 2021 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Registration details are below. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/723487?bof=1

12.01.2022 Another great learning opportunity provided by Anglicare.

12.01.2022 SHROVE TUESDAY!! = PANCAKES!! yum yum Shrove Tuesday is a moveable feast tied in with Easter and usually considered the last day of eating luxury fatty goods. The word "shrove" derives from "shrove" and means "absolve". As lent is a period of 40 days of fasting, Shrove Tuesday is the day before the period of lean eating starts. That means people traditionally had to eat up all of the bad food before Ash Wednesday. so today for afternoon tea, the children enjoyed some delicious hot pancakes!

11.01.2022 How we react to children is very important (actually and adults); you can make or break someone’s spirit very easily and then it is much harder to repair ... You will get it wrong, you will make mistakes but when you react badly, always say the 2 most important words ‘I’M SORRY’. Relationships can easily be repaired for a child. In fact it’s important to teach them that things can go wrong in relationships, but that they can also still be repaired But of course the ideal it to get it right the first time

10.01.2022 A big HAPPY EDUCATORS DAY to my amazing team. The work and passion you all put in day to day for the children in our care doesn’t go un noticed. You’re all talented educators and as your proud manager, I want to say thank you for what you do.A big HAPPY EDUCATORS DAY to my amazing team. The work and passion you all put in day to day for the children in our care doesn’t go un noticed. You’re all talented educators and as your proud manager, I want to say thank you for what you do.

09.01.2022 TERM 1 WINNER. Grand Oaks held an in house competition for our families. It was an Easter colouring activity. Today we announced the winner. Congratulations. Families we will be holding a TERM 2 competition please keep an eye out. ... For more information or to book a tour please call us. 9735 5366. See more

09.01.2022 We invite you to tour our centre and learn more about our quality curriculum and learning environments. Book a tour online today https://www.enrolnow.com.au/tour-booking_grand-oaks/ Or Phone - 03 9735 5366

08.01.2022 Grands Oaks Toddler Rooms Children, have been very busy and creative. This is to show our respect for all the fallen. Anzac Day. Lest we forget. We shall not forget. We ask all the families to place the latterns outside there front door in respect for our soldiers. This is for preparation for self isolation Dawn services. Saturday 25th April 2020.

07.01.2022 ENROL NOW PROMOTION Come and see our Centre and meet our dedicated team of educators. www.grandoakselc.com.au PROMOTION ENDS SOON

06.01.2022 We are excited to launch our Seemore Safety program in kinder. This coincides well with our Bush kinder program as we get ready to go out into the community Seemore is our Kinder mascot and helps the children to learn about being safe in their environment and with others, not only at Kinder but at home and within our community. The children learn to manage their safety and wellbeing as well as becoming aware of risks and hazards. The children will develop skills to become c...ompetent risk takers, to make good choices and be aware of risks that are involved in play and everyday life. Each child will be receive a Seemore Safety activity book and information brochure about the program. Seemore will also get to go home with the children with a special journal for families to document Seemore's adventures of safety around the home.

06.01.2022 Arts and crafts with Jackie from Grand oaks Early Learning Centre. We would love to see all the childrens creative pieces. Most arts and craft projects involve moving the hands and fingers. These movements involve fine motor skills and improve the overall muscle strength and control over movements. ... Arts and crafts increase agility in kids and with practice manual dexterity will improve over time. With regular practice, the child will gain speed and as his finer skills improve his artistic skills will Arts and crafts often require keen hand-eye coordination. Starting at an early age will only make it much better. The more the children practice, the better their hand-eye coordination. Art and craft activities create a sense of achievement inside kids and give a boost to their self-esteem. Teaching a kid to create something tells them that they are in control. This will build immense confidence Arts and crafts are a great way to allow children to express themselves. Arts and crafts can bring out the hidden feelings and emotions in introverted children. Arts and crafts provide a platform for the kids to create new things. It makes them think differently and to innovate. The ability to solve problems the kid encounters while taking up a project work. Apart from learning new shapes and colors, kids also learn about different patterns and figures. Some crafts require visualizing complex designs and the habit of visualizing and remembering complex designs will help the kid in improving his memory. Have fun and be creative.

06.01.2022 Yarra Ranges council are pleased to be recommencing the Bookaburra Story Time Program in multiple locations across Yarra Ranges for children 0-6 years and their families. Bookaburra is a free, interactive 40 minute story time session facilitated by trained Yarra Ranges Council volunteers who support and promote the importance of language and literacy in early childhood. #earlylearning #yarraranges #yarrarangescouncil

03.01.2022 We are supporting R U Ok? day today in the Kinder room. Today we talked about things we can do when we see our friends sad or lonely and how we can help our family and friends during tough times. The children shared their voices: "Be kind" Holly. W "Be a good friend" Holly K "Give someone a hug" Hunter... "Say are you ok." Blake "Be nice" Luna "Be nice to them" Zac "Love" Skyler "Ask them if they are ok" Chase "Ask them if they want to come play" Madison See more

02.01.2022 Story Time with the bubbly Kailey. Benefits of reading. Reading and storytelling with your child promotes brain development and imagination, teaches your child about language and emotions, and strengthens your relationship and so much more.

01.01.2022 The staff here at Grand Oaks have been busy making a song for all the children to get ready for lunch.