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Little Darlings Early Development Centre

Locality: Upper Mount Gravatt, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3420 6555

Address: 1826 Logan Road 4122 Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.kal.net.au

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25.01.2022 Enter your text here ... From the office NurseryToddlersJunior KindySenior KindyPreschool What a crazy month we have just had. Firstly thank you to everyone for your ongoing support and encouragement daily. Our staff are working very hard and we can assure you that we doing our very best to ensure the health and safety of all the children at our centre. Thank you to all the parents who are&nb...

25.01.2022 Dear parents, Starting next week, we will starting week 1 of our winter menu. We are very thankful to Rinal and Lisa who spent many hours in creating a menu which is nutritional and also the children will love. Thank you also to the many parents who wrote back with suggestions. This input was greatly appreciated. Some of your ideas have been incorporated, and some we will see about adding t...

25.01.2022 Harmony day is a special day of celebration of cultural diversity and today our children joined in on some fun craft activities. The message for harmony day is everybody belongs and through this message we aim to promote respect for cultural and religious diversity throughout Little Darlings and the whole of Australia.

25.01.2022 Welcome to the June edition of our newsletter. With restrictions starting to ease, we have welcomed all of our beautiful children back as many parents return to work. Even though the restrictions are easing, we are all still being very vigilant about our cleaning and sanitising. We would ask parents to continue to not send their children to our centre if they are unwell. If your child has been sen...

25.01.2022 Congratulations to our beautiful staff and thank you Corrine McMillan for the award.

25.01.2022 Where has the first half of the year gone? We have been very busy throughout July and cannot believe it is nearly over.We would like to extend a very warm welcome to all our new families and beautiful children in our centre.Thank you to everyone who is vigilant in using our hand sanitizer when entering our centre. Please remember to continue to social distance from staff and other parents during y...

24.01.2022 Congratulations Little Darlings on our Mansfield Great Award on this special Queensland Day. Well done to our wonderful staff!!

24.01.2022 Heres an awesome way to help your kids understand why we need to wash our hands. I saw a video online of a teacher doing this with her class and thought Id try it. Spreading knowledge, not germs! #covid_19 #corona #washyourhands

23.01.2022 Can you spare a square .. of common sense?!! If you are like most people in Australia right now, you are unsure whether to be in camp concerned or camp calm. I... have been watching with interest as the panic and hysteria unfolds. Unfortunately, we dont know what will happen over the coming weeks and months .... but we do know that sales of Kleenex, Sorbent and Quilton have increased 1000%!! If youre like me, we only have two rolls of toilet paper in the entire household and were not worried in the slightest (or should I be?!). What I am more focused on right now is boosting my familys immune system. At the most basic, grass-root level in fighting any virus is a strong immune system supported by good food, sleep, hygiene, sunlight and rest. So, here are a few tips on how to boost your immune system. STAY CALM & STRESS LESS When you feel threatened (such a being in a state of stress, fear or panic), your nervous system responds by releasing stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, which activates your body into flight or fight mode. This means that your body is preparing to either flight (run) or fight and so your heart beats faster, muscles tighten, blood pressure rises, breath quickens and digestion slows. The effects of disrupted digestion is linked to bloating, gas, constipation and loose stools (so those stressing may actually need all that poo paper!!). In addition, stress depletes your body of nutrients, disrupts the gut microbiome and weakens immune system function. This is because 80% of the immune system is located in the gut so reducing stress is vital. NOURISH YOUR BODY Eat a wide variety of nutrient-dense whole-foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables from every colour of the rainbow. Different coloured fruits and vegetables contain different antioxidants and phytonutrients, which provide unique health benefits. Also consume quality sources of protein, legumes, nuts, seeds, beneficial healthy fats (such as salmon, avocado, chia seeds and more), and foods high in fibre, probiotics and prebiotics. Avoid heavily processed foods high in transfats and refined sugars, colours, artificial flavours, preservatives and colours. Also eat foods high in Vitamin C (such as strawberries, kiwi fruit, oranges, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potato and others). Vitamin C is necessary for the growth, development and repair of all body tissues. Its involved in many body functions and is an essential nutrient for healthy immune system response. Other nutrients also vital for immune system function are zinc and Vitamin D. I will write a separate post on the benefits of these nutrients. There are so many other practical things to do such as Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds or use an anti-bacterial hand sanitiser Avoid touching your mouth, eyes and mouth Cover your mouth when you cough and dont cough on others Stay home if you are feeling unwell (sore throat, temperature, aches and pains) Avoid touching stair rails and escalators Get some fresh air! I know that people who are immune-compromised may prefer to stay indoors and avoid contact with others, but safely sit outside if you can and get some fresh air and sunlight. Last of all Choose FACTS over FEAR There is so much media hype so stay educated, informed and get your information from RELIABLE sources. Im not downplaying the situation, as we honestly dont know what to expect, plus I have family and friends who are immune-compromised (including myself), but being sensible and prepared is very different from being stressed. Instead, boost your immune system. Rose ~ Clinical Nutritionist The Nourished Network

23.01.2022 As 2018 comes to a close, I would like to thank all of our wonderful families for a fantastic year. It has been busy to say the least and we are all looking forward to what exciting things 2019 will bring. Thank you also to all the families who attended our end of year celebrations. Everyone had a wonderful time and we a so appreciative that so many of our families who were able to come and...

23.01.2022 All the staff at Little Darlings would personally like to thank all of our parents who have gone above and beyond to make us feel very special during these difficult times for everyone. Thank you to all the parents who have sent special treats, chocolates, biscuits, cakes, lollies and even the most beautiful body shop products for all the staff. We were also ever so grateful for the hand sanitizer donated also by one special family. These acts of kindness are so appreciated ...and we are very grateful to you all. The staff have been working so hard to keep our centre running so smoothly along with dealing with fewer hours as well as their own personal issues thrown at them from their everyday home life. I am also ever so grateful to all the staff for everything they do each day and thank them endlessly. But the kindness and thoughtfulness of our beautiful parents towards all of us, as well as the cuddles and laughter from our beautiful children, are what makes our day so worthwhile during these trying times, so thank you again for your beautiful acts of kindness.

22.01.2022 From the office Nursery Todddlers Junior Kindy Senior kindy Preschool Spring is in the air and we are all very excited for the beautiful weather it brings. We have had a busy few months and we welcome all of our new families and friends. Our staff have also been very busy spring cleaning our centre and we are also very excited with the many exciting additions we have made to our centre. Wi...

21.01.2022 We would like to give a huge welcome to all of our new families who have joined our centre over the last month. We have had a wonderful start to the year and are so pleased that all of the children have settled well into their rooms and their routines. We have been busy already with many exciting things happening here at Little Darlings. We have all been very busy creating exciting things f...

20.01.2022 Office NurseryToddlersJunior KindySenior KindyPreschool It has certainly been a very different first half of the year, and thankyou to all the parents for everyones understanding and support during this period.It is so wonderful to see so many of our beautiful children return this week, and we have even more returning next week. We are looking forward to everyones return and cannot wait for the ...

20.01.2022 Welcome to our February newsletter. Can you believe that the Easter eggs are already at Woolworths? Soon we will be planning our Easter bonnet parade. A special welcome to all the families who have started at Little Darlings. We extend a very warm welcome to you. Please make sure you accept the link sent from Educa, and you will be updated daily on your childs day as well as see important p...

19.01.2022 Yesterday we celebrated he moon festival. The moon festival is celebrated in southeast Asian countries such a China, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan. Our children had a wonderful time making lanterns to decorate our centre for the celebration.

19.01.2022 November has been an incredibly fun and exciting month with many celebrations. We started off the month celebrating the centres 15th year anniversary of being open. The past 15 years have been full of wonderful stories and friendships. We look forward to another 15 and many more years in our beautiful community. Thank you to all our families who make our centre so beautiful. In honour of NAIDOC we...

17.01.2022 Little darlings have celebrated their 15 year anniversary. The past 15 years have been full of wonderful stories and friendships. We look forward to another 15 and many more years in our beautiful community. Thank you to all our special families who make our centre so beautiful. Happy 15 years Little Darlings

17.01.2022 Some of our children have been creating self portraits. They have been looking closely at their faces and observing their features. Learning outcome 4.1: Develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity.

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15.01.2022 Toddlers have been helping Motoki in the kitchen cut up fruit for morning tea. This has allowed our children to further develop fine motor skills, eye hand coordination and more importantly talk about healthy foods. They extended their play in home corner and this promoted language and social skills. Learning outcome LO4 : children are confident and involved LEARNERS.

15.01.2022 This Monday night parents and friends are welcome to come to a free information evening held by kids matter occupational therapy starting at 6:45pm. Please see flyer below

13.01.2022 HAPPY DIWALI EVERYONE! On Friday we all had a fantastic time celebrating the Hindu Festival of Lights. It was a wonderful opportunity for us all to come together and celebrate this Indian custom which symbolises good health , wealth and prosperity.

13.01.2022 St Bernards are having information sessions regarding Prep for 2020. Please see below for information regarding these sessions. Come along for a Peek into Prep session this Tuesday 22 October from 9-10am or Wednesday 30 October from 2-2.45pm. Limited vacancies are still available for Prep in 2020. We are currently accepting enrolments for Prep 2021. If your child is born between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2016, they are eligible to commence Prep in 2021.... To enrol, please visit the Enrolment page on our website at [http://www.stbernards.qld.edu.au/Enrolme/Pages/default.aspx](http://www.stbernards.qld.edu.au/Enrolme/Pages/default.aspx) Contact our school to arrange a time for a tour of our wonderful school community.

11.01.2022 Miss Matilda loved seeing the artwork that our friends at Little Darlings have created! Did you know that the dot style paintings that are famous in Indigenous ...artworks originated from the Central Desert region of Australia? Other prominent styles include cross-hatching and x-ray. Recognising the origins of art helps to strengthen our culture, and reinforces the diversity in Indigenous cultures See more

11.01.2022 Happy 60th Birthday Mymy!!

10.01.2022 Christmas in July program

10.01.2022 ALL OUR FAMILIES HERE AT LITTLE DARLINGS ARE INVITED To come and celebrate the Diwali festival here at Little Darlings on Friday 12 th October 2018. The Diwali festival is an Indian festival which symbolises the victory of light over darkness. We will have a special guest Roushini come and show us Bollywood dances and do a drama show for the children and families. Everyone is invited to com...

10.01.2022 Welcome back to a wonderful new year full of exciting times, friendship and families here at Little darlings. We are all looking forward to what 2020 brings and so pleased to welcome all of our families back from last year and a huge welcome to all of our new families.It has been a busy start to the year with many children transitioning to their new class rooms and everyone meeting their ne...

09.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we That are left grow old; Ages shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun... And in the morning We will remember them. See more

08.01.2022 From the office Nursery Toddlers Junior kindy Senior Kindy Preschool We have had a very busy and exciting few weeks at kindy. The children have absolutely loved helping the staff create our vegetable and herb garden. The children helped dig the soil and plant the seedlings, and now the children are learning and watching the plants grow as they take care of them. Thank you to all the Fathers and sp...

07.01.2022 Below is an article regarding the new child care subsidy which takes effect on the 2nd July. Parents, please read the article and ensure you have updated the new child care subsidy assessment. https://www.careforkids.com.au/news//april/18/subsidy.html

06.01.2022 From the Office Nursery Toddlers Junior Kindy Senior Kindy Preschool A big hello from the office. We have been very busy this month at Little Darlings. We have a new race track in our back playground. The children have loved using it, and of course been very imaginative. Today Rebecca and Elsie used the shape of the track as an aeroplane and played a wonderful game together. We are having an...

04.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all of our special Mums!

04.01.2022 Today we celebrated Pancake Day, also called Pancake Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday. The preschool children enjoyed making the pancakes with Motoki and all the children loved eating them for afternoon tea.

03.01.2022 Can you believe its nearly the end of august already? We have had a very busy month here at Little Darlings.All the staff and children had a wonderful week celebrating Christmas in July. Our cooking day was very successful with the children having great fun cooking different treats to celebrate Christmas in July. The disco was a great hit amongst all the children singing and dancing to our ...

03.01.2022 It is the end of October already and we are starting to think of our Christmas celebrations and graduation.October was a busy month. The most significant celebration was Mymy's 60th birthday celebration. What a wonderful time we all had dancing at our party and especially sharing cake.Our November calendar is filling up very quickly.15 YEAR CELEBRATION On Tuesday 10th of November, we will be ...

02.01.2022 Please bring all your Woolworths Earn and Learn stickers to Little Darlings. We are collecting the earn and learn stickers and will be able to exchange these stickers for equipment for our children. Please tell all of your family and friends to start collecting. Either just bring us the separate stickers or even a full sticker sheet. We have a box in the foyer to drop them into, or hand them to the staff. Have fun collecting them.

02.01.2022 What a different looking newsletter this month is compared to last month. We firstly would like to say a huge hello to all the beautiful children we have missed and hope you are all keeping healthy and we look forward to everyone returning safe and healthy soon.We would also like to say a huge thank you to the parents who have been so generous to our staff over the past few challenging weeks...

01.01.2022 In honour of NAIDOC week, we celebrated and acknowledged the significant culture and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Some children made echidnas out of clay. The significance of this, is that the aborigines called Mount Gravatt’ Kaggur-mabul, meaning ‘place of echidna.’ The children have enjoyed listening to Dreamtime stories as well as making instruments out of seed pods and also dancing to traditional music.

01.01.2022 From the office Nursery Toddlers Junior Kindy Senior Kindy Preschool We have had a very busy month here at little Darlings, and before you know it, it will be Christmas. We all had a wonderful time celebrating the Diwali Festival. Thank you very much to all the parents who came and supported this wonderful event. The children loved being involved in the play and the staff especially loved the danc...