KIDS Family Day Care in Bundoora, Victoria | Nursery

KIDS Family Day Care

Locality: Bundoora, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9434 6049

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25.01.2022 We offer the highest quality service to families across Victoria. But thats not all! See our other wonderful offerings that make our family day cares remarkable: Childcare placement offered for children aged between 3 months - 5 years After School care for Primary School aged children... Flexible hours Standard service usually open between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m (10 hours) Bookings are made and set in block times Central enrolment bookings online Easy direct debit accounts for Weekly payment Online invoicing Full CCS benefits from the Government rebates/subsidies Competitive pricing KIDS make sure the educators are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to provide responsive, challenging, exciting and caring programs for the children in their care Enrol your child or apply to be an in-home educator via our website See more

25.01.2022 Ham, Cheese & Spinach Puffs INGREDIENTS: 2 sheets puff pastry 2 tablespoons unsalted butter... 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup (240ml) warm milk 1 pinch of salt Freshly cracked pepper, to taste Ground nutmeg (optional) 220g cooked ham, diced 2 cups fresh spinach, rinsed and chopped 1 cup Swiss cheese, grated METHOD: 1. Cut the puff pastry sheets into 13cm squares. Set aside in the refrigerator. Pre-heat your oven to 200C. 2. For the bechamel sauce: Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Add flour and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes pale golden with a slightly nutty aroma. 3. Pour warm milk in 2 steps, stirring constantly with wooden spoon and whisk until smooth. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly along the bottom of the saucepan, until boiling, about 7 minutes. 4. Reduce heat to low. Simmer gently until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. If you still have lumps, use your immersion blender! 5. Stir in spinach and cook for 1 minute. Add ham and cheese and stir well. Set aside. 6. Arrange the puff pastry squares on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Dollop 1 or 2 tablespoons of the bechamel mixture, top with grated cheese and close the pockets by folding the corners on top. 7. Make an egg wash using an egg and 1 coffee spoon of cold water. Brush the puff pastry and bake in the oven for 20 minutes, until puffed and golden. Serve immediately See more

24.01.2022 Kids need strong hands and fingers for a whole range of day-to-day activities for school and play . Having strong wrists, hands and fingers helps children hold their pencil functionally, as well as helping them write with endurance and fluency . Some great exercises to help build your childs fine motor strength include: ... . Gross motor activities: Wheelbarrow walking, climbing over obstacles, animal walks. See more

23.01.2022 Sorting objects, matching shapes, colours and then pictures helps build visual perception and thinking skills. Children can generally sort into colours before they can identify the name of the colours. Learning to categorise and classify helps memory skills

22.01.2022 Home craft station GOALS!! Who else would love this in their home?

22.01.2022 When choosing a family day care, think about: When (days and hours) you need day care for your child The location of the day care Your child's needs. Are there any special requirements?... Your values and parenting philosophy. Your budget It is also helpful to arrange a visit to the day care and meet the educator and see the environment See more

22.01.2022 Fathers Day craft time!! Is there anything better than receiving your little ones works of arts on your special day??

22.01.2022 And there are so many daily opportunities in family day care! preparing food helping others going on walks... exploring the local community engaging with others within the community and within the family day care group arts and crafts as well as structured experiences throughout the day Learning opportunities are endless! See more

22.01.2022 Up up and away!!! This is a fun and inexpensive way to create beautiful air ballon art with paper plates! Gorgeous as wall decor for the kids rooms!

21.01.2022 Indeed Tag an educational rock star that you know!!

19.01.2022 Children are playful by nature. Their earliest experiences exploring with their senses lead them to play, first by themselves and eventually with others. When theyre learning and playing and happy, then its a positive experience. They develop a positive approach to learning.

19.01.2022 Family day care provides a safe, nurturing, natural home-based environment for your child, offering flexible routines and quality care The smaller settings foster strong relationships between the children, educator and parents With only a maximum of 4 children and one educator, the chance of cross-infection is reduced also.... Get in touch to learn more. See more

19.01.2022 Babies love faces! This is why a mirror is a great thing for a baby to play with Mirrors help babies explore - they may even reach out to touch the baby in the mirror. Games such as peek-a-boo can be extra fun with a mirror!... Eventually, they will learn they are seeing their own face and start to recognise their reflection _ #babyplayideas #babymirror #activitiesforbabies #mumhacks #mummyhacks #parentinghacks #mumblog #mummyblogger #mummyblogau #mummydiaries #toddlerlife #mumlife #mummytips #newbornlife #parenthood_unveiled #ohheymamas #lifewithlittles #lifeasmama #motherhoodintheraw #firsttimemum #mymotherhood #mumslife #parentsquad #toddlersofig #babiesofinstagram See more

18.01.2022 A new way to paint! There are so many things you may have on hand that can be incorporated in to creative play! Who knew pegs and cotton wool could create a masterpiece!

17.01.2022 Poppy bunting for ANZAC Day made from paper plates! A lovely way to involve children and share the significance of the day.

17.01.2022 It can take up to 10 times of exposing your child to a new food before they become comfortable. For them to tolerate a new food like broccoli, for example, to simply be on the plate is a great step! Next will come squishing, licking, throwing, then one bite, then two ...... Patience and persistence See more

17.01.2022 These printable sheets for dads is probably the best gift! Its so simple too and their responses are adorable and usually hilarious! You can easily find them online.

17.01.2022 For the love of puzzles!! When a child is piecing together a puzzle they are learning 3 basic skills: Physical skills (from holding puzzle pieces and turning them until they fit). ... Cognitive skills (as they solve the problems of a puzzle). Emotional skills (they learn patience and are rewarded when they complete the puzzle). And they are fun too!! See more

16.01.2022 Educators across Victoria, join now. We offer high quality individual support and admin so you can spend your time with the children and your own family in your own home!!! Call 0402991872... E: [email protected] #KIDSfamilydaycare #educators #victoria #melbourne

16.01.2022 Morning and nighttime charts or checklist are great for kids, helping them become more independent and responsible. Plus it can really transform the morning from chaos to calm!

16.01.2022 Friends are beautiful presents, each wrapped in their own unique packages. We develop friendships within our communities, our country, and across the world. We surround ourselves with friends of different ages, backgrounds, cultures, and personalities. Happy World Friendship Day!

13.01.2022 And we are proud to have so many big hearts in our team, nurturing little ones across Victoria!

12.01.2022 Teach colour recognition and sorting skills with this fun idea!

12.01.2022 Why reading is important for babies and young children: help your child get to know sounds, words and language, and develop early literacy skills. learn to value books and stories. ... spark your childs imagination and stimulate curiosity. help your childs brain, social skills and communication skills develop. See more

12.01.2022 Kids love to play dress up, and it can entertain them for hours! . When role-playing, children use their imaginations. Role-play encourages children to practicing speech and language, taking turns and cooperation, which develops their social skills

12.01.2022 At KIDS we believe that well resourced, supported and educated people are the most successful and offer the highest quality. KIDS make sure the educators are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to provide responsive, challenging, exciting and caring programs for the children in their care At KIDS we believe that all children need to a safe, secure and in a stimulating environment to become confident learners and develop to their full potential. Children ...learn through having well rounded opportunities in all areas offered to them and by being hands on participants in their learning The learning experiences are based on the children's interests, developmental level and educator knowledge to encourage the children to discover, experiment, explore and investigate. Children learn by doing and there are so many daily opportunities in family day care such as preparing food, helping others, going on walks,exploring the local community, engaging with others within the community and within the family day care group, arts and crafts as well as structured experiences throughout the day. Learning opportunities are endless See more

11.01.2022 Obstacle course fun! When you encounter the various obstacles in a course, it tests both your strength and balance. This makes it a great way for kids to get an all-over workout, making them stronger and fortifying their sense of balance that is still developing at a young age ... A great activity for all ages See more

11.01.2022 These easy cheesy egg roll ups are perfect for breakfast on the go for busy mornings Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 tbsp milk... 2 tbsp cheddar cheese shredded 1 tsp oil butter or spray Instructions: 1. Pre-heat a small non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Spray the skillet or grease with 1/2 teaspoon of oil or butter. 2. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together. 3. Spoon half of the egg mixture into the pan and cook for 2 minutes. 4. Sprinkle the cheese on top of the eggs, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for 2 more minutes. 5. Using a spatula, carefully slide the flat egg onto a cutting board. Let cool slightly for 1-2 minutes but no more or the egg will be too cool to roll. 6. Starting on one side of the egg disc, start rolling the egg as tightly as you can until completely rolled up. Place seam side down and let cool slightly. As it cools, the egg roll-up will hold its shape. Repeat cooking process with remaining egg mixture. Enjoy See more

11.01.2022 Home-based daycare educator? We are always looking for experienced, qualified educators across Victoria to join our family of excellent child care providers. Please apply online via our website ... or by phoning 0401 203 774. See more

11.01.2022 Yummy kid-friendly frittata INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp Olive Oil... 1 Onion, finely chopped 1 tsp Garlic, minced 1 Red Capsicum finely chopped 1 Carrot, grated 190g (1 bunch of 8 stems) Broccolini 150g (1 cup) Peas 6 Eggs 2 tbsp Whole Milk 35g (1/2 cup) Cheddar Cheese 1 tsp Dried Oregano INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 220c In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, cheese, herbs and seasoning. Heat oil in a 10" cast iron pan, add the onion and garlic and cook for approx 5 mins. Add the bell pepper (capsicum) and carrot and cook for a further minute. Add the broccolini and cook for a further min. Stir in the peas. Give your egg mixture a final whisk and pour the mixture over the vegetables. Stir briefly to distribute the mixture evenly across the pan. Cook on the stove top for approx 1-2 minutes. Just until the edge of the frittata has turned lighter in colour. Transfer to the oven and bake for approx 8-10 mins, ideally, you should take the frittata out of the oven when the middle still has a SLIGHT jiggle to it or when it is just set and no more. Cool in the pan for 5 mins and then slice and serve. Enjoy! See more

10.01.2022 Learning IS fun! Our educators provide many learning experiences which encourage the children to discover, experiment, and investigate

09.01.2022 There are times when we need to be quiet, which isnt always an easy task with a group of small children! . So this may help: The Quiet Game . All you need to do is to pick the quietest to start the game ... . The person that starts the game then picks the next quietest child, and then that child picks the next quietest child . Even though this is simple, kids do not normally tire of this game until about 30 minutes. A different twist, is to have the kids sit in a circle and have the first person walk around and gently tap the quietest persons head See more

09.01.2022 Planning a road trip these holidays? . You might need a new way to keep the kids entertained when in the car for hours . This Word Building Activity Travel Kit is a great way to incorporate learning into travel with young children ... . It’s lots of fun too! See more

09.01.2022 Pipe cleaners and beads is all you need for these cute decorative candy canes to hang on the tree!

09.01.2022 It is our ambition that KIDS Family Day Care will become Australias most renowned and reputable service within the education industry, providing Educators and Families with a company that they can rely on for a high quality childcare service. We want to be game changers in the lives of our educators and their families by creating a seamless integration of child care and professional administration systems.

07.01.2022 Children use their senses to explore and try to make sense of the world around them. They do this by touching, tasting, smelling, seeing, moving and hearing Providing opportunities for children to actively use their senses as they explore their world through sensory play is crucial to brain development it helps to build nerve connections in the brains pathways.

06.01.2022 Fun indoor activity? . You can make your own storytelling dice game for a fun and inspiring activity! This is a great way to encourage creativity too

06.01.2022 Thank you to all our wonderful educators who do an amazing job!! THANK YOU

05.01.2022 Stay safe, stay strong, we will get through this together. All Australia is one. Thank you to all our wonderful essential workers and those on the frontline. And thank you to everyone for doing the right thing and keeping our loved ones safe.

05.01.2022 There are so many different ways to create masterpieces! We love how this looks!

04.01.2022 After school snack idea!!! Yoghurt and fruit popsicles Great for Summer

04.01.2022 15 - 23 August 2020 National Science Week is here! Virtual tours, online events, DIY science and more all across Australia!... Visit www.scienceweek.net.au to see how you can be involved! See more

03.01.2022 July 30 is Friendship Day A Friend is someone who knows the song in your heart, and can sing it black to you when you have forgotten the words. Anonymous

03.01.2022 CBCA Book Week 2020! New dates: October 17-23 Theme: CURIOUS CREATURES, WILD MINDS... Each year, schools and public libraries across Australia spend a week celebrating books, and Australian authors and illustrators. Teachers and librarians conduct activities relating to a theme to highlight the importance of reading #CBCA2020 #kidsfamilyday

03.01.2022 Risky play like climbing trees, wild swimming, and games like hide and seek are really important but ... What risky play is NOT: Letting children do whatever they want without supervision.... Letting children put themselves or others at risk of serious physical harm. Not stepping in when a child is doing something dangerous. Encouraging children to do things that are blatantly dangerous, or that we know they are too young to do safely. Being too physically far from our children to help them if needed. Ignoring children altogether while they play. See more

03.01.2022 We understand that everyone has different schedules and Family Day Care offers families flexible child care arrangements to suit your needs. There are a variety of options to choose from: Full-time or Part-time Care Casual Care... Weekend Care Overnight Care Before & After School Care School Vacation Care Emergency Care Occasional Care This flexibility can ease the stress on families when juggling other commitments and situations with caring for children - family day care is a wonderful support service, and a nurturing environment for your little ones _ #kidsfamilydaycare #familydaycarepreston #familydaycaredeerpark #familydaycareworriyallock #familydaycarethomastown #familydaycarenobelparknorth #familydaycaretaylorshill #familydaycarelysterfield #familydaycarewesburn #familydaycaremannerlakes #familydaycarecranbourne #daycarefun #melbournemums #prestonmums #daycareparkenham #daycaredoreen #daycarebenalla #daycaretarneit #daycaremeltonsouth #daycarewyndhamvale #daycareresvoir #daycarestalbanvale #daycarewerribe #daycareburnsideheights #daycarewollert #daycareclydenorth #daycarepointcook #daycaremickleham See more

02.01.2022 The Are you a bucket filler concept is all about sharing kindness among children, and there are many different versions you can adapt . This is a cute and quick way to fill buckets throughout the day. Recognise bucket filler activities and behaviors by tossing a pom pom into a childs bucket. Theyll love watching their buckets fill up!

02.01.2022 Nurturing a world full of fun and activity! We offer flexible hours and locations across Victoria. From babies to toddlers to Kindergarteners!! ... We have a family daycare perfect for your family. KIDS Family daycare is passionate about shaping little futures See more