Little Ducks Childcare New Farm in Fortitude Valley | Childcare service

Little Ducks Childcare New Farm

Locality: Fortitude Valley

Phone: +61 7 3252 1841

Address: 55 McLachlan St 4006 Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Little Ducks Childcare would like to congratulate Jamie on completing his Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care! Jamies completion means all our Little Ducks Childcare New Farm educators now hold either a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or Bachelor of Education - what an awesome team!

25.01.2022 Little Ducks Childcare New Farm educators are currently reviewing practices around Childrens Health and Safety This includes childrens well being and their physical and mental health. Currently we are working with Beyou building a mentally healthy generation. https://beyou.edu.au/

25.01.2022 Crazy Hair and Sock Day to bring awareness to the Kids Cancer Project ! #littleducksnewfarm #littleducks #kidscancerproject #newfarm #earlychildhood

24.01.2022 Educator Spotlight - Miss Suchi, Little Ducks Childcares Educational Leader. Miss Suchi began working in Early Childhood here at Little Ducks Childcare New Farm in 2016. Starting as a casual educator, Suchis dedication, and passion for Early Childhood education has seen her move to Educator, Lead Educator, and now Educational Leader. Suchi is responsible for fostering the Educational Program and Practises for the Service. Suchi has built such wonderful relationships wi...th all the children and the educators, she is the perfect person to inspire and mentor the educators to provide high quality, child lead programs. Suchi is dedicated to constant improvement and always looks for ways to provide the best opportunities for the children, through creative and innovative programs and experiences. Thanks for your dedication and passion Miss Suchi!

23.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the amazing men in all our lives I hope you had an awesome day ! #Dadsarebest #newfarm #littleducks #fortitudevalley #springhill #newstead

21.01.2022 Each month our , Miss Joey, creates a new plan with a specific art focus for our educators to use in their planning. This month our children have been exploring and their different techniques. So far we have explored , , . We cant wait to see what the children are inspired to create from Picasso and Frida Kahlos works. We been so inspired seeing the children create their own versions of the masterpieces!

21.01.2022 Recently our children have been quite literally building our Community! That black "building" right in the middle is our own Little Ducks Childcare and the green "grass" in the bottom right of the picture is New Farm Park! It is amazing to hear the knowledge and connections the children have with our community and their strong sense of belonging.

20.01.2022 The Early Childhood Education and Care Relief Package has been extended until 12 July 2020. The Child Care Subsidy and the Additional Child Care Subsidy paymen...ts will recommence on 13 July 2020. All approved early childhood education and care services will receive a Transition Payment, instead of JobKeeper, for the period of 13 July 2020 to 27 September 2020. Families who have had their hours of activity reduced as a result of COVID-19 will also receive additional support through access to 100 hours of subsidised child care per fortnight. Read more information on our website: https://www.dese.gov.au/covid-19/childcare See more

20.01.2022 Thank you to those in the Little Ducks New Farm community who have already contributed to the Brisbane Youth Service Christmas Hamper Drive. Each year our community donates the required ingredients for the hampers and our Kindy and Jnr Kindy children collate the hampers ready for deliver in December. Keep those donations coming in!! We love to support our local community. Brisbane Youth Service

19.01.2022 Todays the day! Welcome back to our returning families and a very warm welcome to our new families joining the Little Ducks Childcare community this week!

19.01.2022 Mirror Play - Playing with a mirror supports your childs healthy development and learning. It helps develop their visual senses. You can also use a mirror during tummy time to keep your baby entertained and give them more time to develop their muscles and physical abilities. Playing with a mirror can help them develop language skills. Even before they can use words, you can point out parts of their face and have back-and-forth conversations. Any opportunity for Smart Talk is great for your little one!

17.01.2022 Public Health Alert Community members on Brisbanes southside are asked to remain alert but not alarmed as Queensland records three new cases of novel cor...onavirus (COVID-19). The first case is a 19-year-old woman who tested positive after travelling interstate last week. She is an employee at Parklands Christian College on Brisbanes southside. Queensland Health is working closely with the school which has temporarily closed until further notice. The second case is a 19-year-old female travel companion. Both cases travelled interstate together last week. It is believed they contracted the virus in Melbourne, Victoria. The third reported case is a known close contact, a 22-year-old woman, who tested positive later today. This individual is an employee of YMCA Chatswood Hills Outside School Hours Care. Queensland Health is working closely with the school and the care centre, both of which have temporarily closed until further notice. Any individuals who were present at the below locations at the relevant times are asked to immediately self-quarantine and contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). 21 July 2020 - Virgin flights VA863 Mel - Syd (Arrived 5.55pm) and VA977 Syd - Bne (Arrived 8.00pm) 22-23 July 2020 (9:30am-6pm) - Parklands Christian College, Park Ridge 23 July 2020 (7-9pm) - Madtongsan IV Restaurant - Sunnybank 23 July 2020 (evening) - Heeretea -Bubble Tea Shop - Sunnybank 23 - 24 July 2020 - YMCA Chatswood Hills Outside School Hours Care - Springwood 23 - 24 July 2020 (3:30-5:30pm) - Primary Medical and Dental Practice - Browns Plains 26 July 2020 (6:30-9:30pm) Thai Peak Restaurant - Springfield 27 July 2020 (3.15- 4.15pm) - Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar - Southbank 27 July 2020 (4.00-6.00pm) - PNut Street Noodles - Southbank 28 July 2020 - African Grocery Shop - Woodridge (Station Rd) 28 July 2020 (12.25pm-12.30pm, 13.00-13.15pm) - Primary Medical and Dental Practice - Browns Plains 28 July 2020 (12.30-1.00pm) - Chatime Grand Plaza - Browns Plains 28 July 2020 (12.30-1.00pm) - Origin Kebabs Grand Plaza - Browns Plains Additional location information in relation these cases will be provided via a Public Health Alert as soon as it is available. Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19, even if they are mild, must get tested. A number of Fever Clinic times have been extended: Logan Hospital Fever Clinic - 8am-9pm - Wednesday 29 July-Thursday 30 July QEII Hospital Fever Clinic - 8am - 9pm - Wednesday 29 July-Friday 31 July Parklands Fever Clinic (school community testing) - Closes 7pm tonight. Opens 9am tomorrow Orion Springfield Central Shopping Centre western car park (pop up clinic) - 9am-4pm - Thursday 30 July-Sunday 2 August

17.01.2022 We love to READ

17.01.2022 - Always Was, Always Will Be. For NAIDOC week, Little Ducks children participated in many activities acknowledging and celebrating Indigenous Australians. Our Kindy and Junior Kindy children had a very special visitor, Miss Toni, who previously worked at the service and is a member of the Aboriginal community. Toni read dreamtime stories, played games and lead the children in an art experiences, explaining and showing the children why these are all so importan...t to the Indigenous community. Nursery children explored the Aboriginal flag and it's colours, the meaning behind each, as well as the Torres Straight Islander flag. The children also enjoyed dreamtime stories and listening to children's songs, sung in various Indigenous languages. The Toddler children also enjoyed the music, learning the actions and words to Taba Naba- a traditional song in Meriam Mir, a language of the Torres Strait Islanders. The children also baked Bush Tomato (akudjura) scones, coming together to create a delicious afternoon tea (recipe below). https://www.sbs.com.au//recipes/bush-tomato-akudjura-scones #NAIDOCWeek2020 #NAIDOC #NAIDOCweek #earlylearning #childcare #earlylearningcentre #brisbane #newfarm #newfarmchildcare #brisbanechildcare

16.01.2022 For World Environment Day we spent the whole day on Ground Floor making the most out of our outdoor area, enjoying an outdoor rest, a nature-inspired scavenger hunt and we even squeezed in a surprise party for Miss Suder in our Arts Studio what a way to end the week! Have a safe and awesome weekend everyone

16.01.2022 What amazing families we have! Donuts for morning tea (and pizza for lunch!). Just to say Thank you!

16.01.2022 Michele - Were so grateful for everything you and all the educators have done for the boys over the years - thank you so much. Aside from high-quality care, theyve had heaps of fun every day, learnt so much and made some great friends. Weve also been impressed with how much youve personally always gone above and beyond, and been so flexible and accommodating - The Risely Family

15.01.2022 Last night our team of educators began a journey of Professional Development with "Pathways to Resilience" with a goal of building a resilient community! Our Team will participate in training and mentoring by Pathways to Resilience over the coming 10 month period - Exciting things to come! Resilient Kids, Positive Families, Strong Communities #pathwaystoresilience #newfarm #littleducksnewfarm #earlychildhood #jamesstbne #resilientkids #positivefamilies #strongcommunities #fortitudevalley #JoinUsOnTheJourney

14.01.2022 Reading is our favourite thing to do at Little Ducks! Having fun dressing up as book characters adds to the excitement of falling in love with reading !! #littleducks #readingisfun

13.01.2022 Announcement Now offering reduced fee short sessions!! Email or call for more informationAnnouncement Now offering reduced fee short sessions!! Email or call for more information

12.01.2022 RUOK? More important than ever! #RUOK #newstead #SpringHill #newfarm #FortitudeValley #littleducks

12.01.2022 Who is excited for a long weekend ! Little Ducks is closed tomorrow (Friday) for the Public Holiday - enjoy the well deserved break!

10.01.2022 Leading into Summer, our children have been learning about the importance of sun safety, through our dedicated wellbeing program. Kindy and Junior Kindy have learnt what the UV chart is, what the different levels are and mean. They have explored what being sun safe means, what clothes are necessary and how they protect us. Toddler children had a discussion, prompted by the question "how can we be sun safe?" The children responded with 'wearing sunscreen', 'wea...ring a hat', 'wearing sunglasses'. Toddler educators expanded on this, talking about playing in the shade and sun smart clothing. Our Nursery children have also been looking at sun-smart clothing and practices, practicing wearing their hats and helping to put their own sunscreen on with educators support. #sunsmart #sunsafe #newfarmchildcare #brisbanechildcare

10.01.2022 Restrictions are changing today!! https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au//DPC7309-COVID-19-Restricti

10.01.2022 Acknowledging Sorry Day 2020.

09.01.2022 You are invited to our Kindergarten Program Information Evening. When: Thursday 20 August 2020 Time: 6.00pm Where: Kindergarten Learning Environment, ... Level 3, Little Ducks Childcare New Farm 55 McLachlan Street Fortitude Valley Speakers: Michele (Centre Manager) Miss Suder (Early Childhood Teacher) Guest speakers - New Farm State School - Holy Spirit School, New Farm. Come along to hear about our Little Ducks Childcare New Farms amazing Kindergarten Program 2021. RSVP Email: [email protected] Phone: 3252 1841 Please email/call to book your seat to help us ensure appropriate numbers.

07.01.2022 After a busy couple of weeks Mr Duck took sometime out and went to the local florist on Merthyr road to gain a bit of inspiration for his next outing. I wonder ...where he will pop up next . #newfarm #littleducks #adayinthelifeofaduck #supportinglocalbussiness #mertthyrvillage #makinglearningfun #bouquetboutique See more

07.01.2022 Alone we are smart, Together we are brilliant. - Steven Anderson

06.01.2022 This week at Little Ducks New Farm our Educators have been collaborating with families on their childrens developmental goals. We are excited to work together to reach these achievements in the near future.

06.01.2022 Last night our educators continued our Pathways to Resilience journey. We explored what we can do to support healthy brain growth!! #pathwaystoresilience #littleducks #littleducksnewfarm #earlylearning

06.01.2022 ? The children and educators are so excited! For the next two weeks, we have the hatching experience from Henny Penny Hatching. Our children are learning about a chickens life cycle, how to care for them, what they eat and everything in between! Please feel free to visit the chicks with your children

05.01.2022 Today we welcomed Street Science to Little Ducks. Their high energy, engaging, hands on work shops make science fun and meaningful! #streetscience #newfarm #fortitudevalley #littleducks #littleducksnf #welovescience #stem #steam

05.01.2022 Studies in neuroscience show that music can enhance brain function in children. Musical activities (such as playing an instrument, singing or just listening to music) stimulate the brain, and this brain workout leads to improved brain structure with the formation of new neural connections.

04.01.2022 By celebrating National Reconciliation Week, we promote childrens understanding of respecting similarities and differences in peoples feelings, needs, ideas, and opinions and also build their knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples ways of knowing and being.

03.01.2022 Enrol and start before the 28th of August Quote the face book advertisement New family enrolling in the service

03.01.2022 I dont have the words to say how proud I am of our educators - Michele

02.01.2022 Mealtimes provide an opportunity for children to develop good eating behaviors, as well as learn about nutrition and food variety. They are also an important time for social interaction. It is important to sit with children at meal and snack times, and talk with them in a relaxed way.

02.01.2022 Thank you to all our passionate committed and dedicated Early Childhood Educators, your work is seen everyday in not only the confident happy children whose faces light up each day as they walk through the door, but also in the learning opportunities you foster as we see the children develop into confident and involved learners . Thank you!! Michele, Centre Manager #lovemyece #earlychildhoodeducatorsday #littleducksnewfarm #littleducks

02.01.2022 Who loves Play School?

01.01.2022 Sand play gives children opportunities to develop; fine motor skills - necessary for using shovels, building castles etc; by burying themselves in the sand, and feeling their bodies position within the sand, children engage their proprioceptive sense, or the sense of their body in space; making marks in the sand offers a chance to develop pre literacy and language skills. So many opportunities ! At Little Ducks Childcare New Farm we are lucky enough to have sand play opportunities in every learning environment !

01.01.2022 PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT - UPDATED SEPTEMBER 5 Queensland Health has expanded its list of venues where confirmed COVID-19 cases have visited. The new locations ...are in Doolandella, Springwood, Russell Island and Redland Bay. Full list from Queensland Health: https://bit.ly/3lvNPK7 Anyone who has been to these locations at the times specified should monitor their health and if they develop any COVID-19 symptoms, even mild, get tested and isolate until they receive their test result. Find your nearest fever clinic: https://bit.ly/3jAHCvD