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Mother Duck Childcare Bellbowrie

Locality: Bellbowrie

Phone: +61 7 3202 8844

Address: 38 Sugarwood Street, Bellbowrie 4070 Bellbowrie, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.motherduck.com.au/locations/bellbowrie

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25.01.2022 Self Care Sunday One way we can look after our own mental health and also nurture the mental health of our children is to regularly reflect on what different struggles have taught us (or continue to teach us). This doesn’t mean we brush off the potential sadness or pain that different struggles have brought. In fact, the first step in building resilience is to acknowledge and name our emotions (and to support our children to do the same). The beginning of a new year is a ...perfect time to start to practice reflecting on the lessons and growth that may have stemmed from struggle Important note If you’re not ready to reflect, that is perfectly okay! Just make sure you reach out if you need support. As we enter a new year, we wish to remind our Mother Duck Family of the following community supports: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/emergency-help/ https://www.lifeline.org.au https://www.beyondblue.org.au #ittakesacommunity #motherduckfamily

24.01.2022 Big congratulations to Miss Tamsin for her promotion to Lead Educator! Thank you for the dedication and energy that you show everyday within our Senior Studio room. Your smile and enthusiasm continues to bring joy to everyone here at Mother Duck Bellbowrie #motherduckfamily

24.01.2022 Thank you to all the children and families who have expressed their gratitude and appreciation of our amazing educators this week! We had hoped to respond individually to each comment however, as we have been overwhelmed with responses (SO humbling), we decided to share a collective thank you instead.... Our hearts have been so full this week as we have read through the comments posted, cards delivered and emails that were sent through. It is a privilege to do what we do each... and every day and as much as we have the honour of impacting the lives of your children, they very much impact our lives in return Thank you once again - this week has been another example of the amazing community we have within Mother Duck Childcare! #EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay #ittakesacommunity #motherduckfamily

24.01.2022 We invite our Mother Duck families to help us celebrate Early Childhood Educators Day by posting a message below. Across Mother Duck Childcare, we have 285 educators who dedicate their lives to nurturing the development of our children. Our educators daily impact the future citizens of our society, not just in ways that impact what children will do, but WHO they will be! This week we have shared messages of thanks and gratitude about our educators and now we invite you to do the same. Simple share your messages in the comments below and help us celebrate ECE day. #earlychildhoodeducatorsday #LoveMyECE

23.01.2022 Happy Early Childhood Educators Day to our wonderful team at Mother Duck Bellbowrie!!! There has been A LOT of joy and excitement (from Miss Cathy especially) as gift packs were handed out to each educator today And, the day of celebrations would not be complete without a delicious morning tea!!! ... To our team - we value each of you more than words can express. Today is a day where we hope each of you have been able to step back and just take in the incredible impact you have everyday on the lives of young children! #EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay #LoveMyECE #motherduckfamily #ittakesacommunity

23.01.2022 Today was a huge day of learning, challenging conversations and opportunities for growth for our wonderful Miss Lara! Conversations about genuine vulnerability, leading by example and serving those we lead well by developing who we are Bren Browns Dare to Lead online workshop- Day 1 done and dusted. As an organisation we are excited to engage in this research based leadership framework, that will continue to support the ongoing growth and development of our teams. Than...k you Miss Lara for your honesty and courage to share- as one of our newest leaders you demonstrate an incredible amount of wisdom! We are so glad to have you on this leadership journey #ittakesacommunity #motherduckfamily

23.01.2022 Karen Prestedge, CEO of Mother Duck shares the importance of reflecting upon our complex role as adults in supporting the character and skill development of children. https://loom.ly/-AfotMQ

22.01.2022 Having a laugh and enjoying time together is something we love doing as a team. It boosts trust, collaboration and wellbeing This time around it was a Balloon Art Competition, and look, there were no experts, but out of a toilet seat, mistletoe, Christmas present and wreath, the mistletoe took out the win!!!!!! #motherduckfamily

22.01.2022 COVID-19 update: further expansion of contact tracing list. Please refer to link below and follow the requirements of Queensland Health.

22.01.2022 Our Centre Franchisee, Miss Cathy celebrated her 20 years of service at the end of last year! This piccy is particularly special as the four women (Miss Megan, Miss Monique, Miss Karen and Miss Cathy) pictured with Mr Denis Hinton (Chairperson of the Board), were the original team at our Manly Centre (purchased by Mother Duck in 2000). Back in 2000 Mother Duck Manly was operated by our now CEO, Miss Karen. A lot of history right here as these women have literally grown up together - something that makes Mother Duck Childcare so unique #motherduckfamily

22.01.2022 Our Kindy Studio Team are consistently supporting children to follow a planning process that we refer to as - Think, say, draw, do. This process supports children’s ability to plan, communicate and express ideas, as well as reflect and refine their work as they bring their plans to life. Sometimes this process takes place individually, in small groups and sometimes collectively. An example of the children’s collective planning was over the last few months when Miss Alison’s daughter (Hayley) volunteered her time to create a mural. Below you will find the children’s planning and drawing as well as some images of Hayley busy at work to bring these plans to life

21.01.2022 Riding the waves of big emotions with little ones (and bigger ones) is REALLY hard work as a parent. Heidi Denner shares how acknowledging our humanness is one of the most powerful things we can learn whilst riding the waves of our parenting journey. https://loom.ly/Zhhrd8o

21.01.2022 Sometimes its the most simple things that have the most impact on the positive wellbeing of our children and our wellbeing as parents. Heidi Denner shares two simple strategies that can be incorporated into everyday family life and its all to do with gratitude! https://loom.ly/xwg7Sbc

21.01.2022 Miss Karen, our lovely CEO of Mother Duck Childcare Centres shares her passion for Early Childhood and Education, and how the memories and experiences of her daughters transition from Kindy to school continues to shape her work in Mother Duck. https://loom.ly/9E0kE1w

20.01.2022 Our Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags are on display in both our main foyer and Kindergarten foyer. By displaying these flags and beginning every day with an Acknowledgement of Country, we are encouraging conversations with our children, educators and families on how we can build and maintain respectful relationships with the Traditional Owners of the land. #ittakesacommunity

20.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE- Important Information regarding recent contact tracing in Queensland: We urge all those within our Mother Duck Community to read the information provided in the link below and to follow the requirements outlined by the Queensland Government. As always, we must work together as a community to be particularly vigilant during these times to ensure the safety of everyone. We will provide further information to our families over the coming days. ... https://www.qld.gov.au//cor/current-status/contact-tracing

20.01.2022 COVID-19 update: we request that all members of our Mother Duck Community read through the latest contact tracing information below. Lets continue to look after one another during these challenging times!

20.01.2022 One more sleep until our Book Week Dress Up Day! We cant wait to see your book characters come to life tomorrow... and if you arent at the Centre tomorrow, feel free to send some photos in from home #motherduckfamily

19.01.2022 Our wonderful Franchisee, Miss Cathy, is well known for her warm and friendly chats to families upon arrival and departure each day! Those who know Miss Cathy well, know that she is always up for a good conversation (and a cup of tea) Recently, Miss Cathy completed a Mental Health First Aid Course (through Mental Health First Aid Australia). This is an initiative all of our key leaders across Mother Duck have engaged in, so to provide accurate and research-based responses t...o members of our Mother Duck Community who may need additional support. Connection and conversation are a critical part of living in community with one another, so if you need support, please dont hesitate to seek Miss Cathy out... #ittakesacommunity #motherduckfamily

19.01.2022 Miss Cathy shares her gratitude for her amazing team as we prepare to celebrate Early Childhood Educators Day!!! #EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay #LoveMyECE #motherduckfamily

19.01.2022 Self Care Sunday Check-In Whether this weekend was full of enjoyable moments, challenging moments, exciting moments or painful moments (or maybe a mix of all of it!), it is so essential for our wellbeing as people to make attempts to look for the good. This good might not always seem obvious straight away. It could be tainted with disappointment or hidden under shattered expectations. So here are some ideas to help us see through the fog:... - A warm cup of coffee enjoyed on your own or with someone you love. - The warmth of the sunshine on your skin as you watched your children play outside. - The little hand of your child, reaching for yours to cross the road, trusting you to keep them safe. - Snuggled up on the couch with a loved one watching TV (even if it was Octonauts or PJ Masks!!!) - The softness of your pillow as you nodded off to sleep.... Although looking for the small, yet good moments dont take away the challenging ones, when reflections stir happiness in us, our brains release even more chemicals that help us feel better. Small, good thoughts are incredibly powerful!!!

18.01.2022 This year has been unlike anything our community as a whole has experienced before. The impacts of COVID-19 have caused collective trauma to varying degrees for all of us. During the Mental Health First Aid Course that our key leaders undertook a few months ago, we learnt the importance of knowing what to say and do beyond are you okay?. This little video highlights some simple strategies that we encourage everyone to keep in mind. Struggling with mental health concerns do...es not make someone weak or decrease their worth as a person. As human beings we are wired for connection and therefore when someone is struggling, it takes the courage, empathy and kindness of a community of people who are brave enough to ask R U OK?. It truly does take a community .... #motherduckfamily #ittakesacommunity https://loom.ly/nx92rz0

18.01.2022 Did you know that there are many ways in which adults can support the development of empathy in young children??? Empathy is a skill that can be developed and it’s a skill that is essential for healthy relationships and healthy communities! Just one example of how we support children to develop empathy and social responsibility is involving children in opportunities to help those in need. For example, last Friday the children and educators participated in Bandana Day. This... day helps raise much needed funds for Canteen through the sale of their bandanas. We participate in this day every year in support of families in our Mother Duck Community, as well as the wider community who are currently living through a childhood cancer diagnosis This is what community is all about! Check out the video link below about simple tips on how as adults we can support the development of empathy in children: https://www.motherduck.com.au/childhood-development-of-emp/

17.01.2022 Our gorgeous Miss Kiran celebrated her 5 years of working with Mother Duck, we all love Miss Kiran and are so grateful that she is with us. Congratulations Miss Kiran

17.01.2022 Miss Alison's working progress.... hmmm.... what could it be??? We are so grateful to have such talented and hardworking educators Happy Weekend!!!!

17.01.2022 Dr. Deborah Harcourt, Chief Curriculum Officer at Mother Duck explains the importance of the role of an Educational Leader at our Centres, and what we do differently here at Mother Duck. https://loom.ly/H5MDutY

16.01.2022 A beautiful article written by a father as he reflects upon valuing courage as a parent and how this impacts his children Perfect for Fathers Day... https://loom.ly/8BNZR2A

15.01.2022 NAIDOC Week 2020 acknowledges and celebrates that our nation’s story didn’t begin with documented European contact whether in 1770 or 1606 - with the arrival of the Dutch on the western coast of the Cape York Peninsula. The very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations peoples. This week provides a wonderful opportunity to continue to support children to understand their nation’s history and the part we all play today in embracing and celebra...ting Aboriginal & Torres Straight Islander peoples, perspectives and history. #NAIDOC2020

14.01.2022 COVID -19 UPDATE: Please refer to further updates provided by Queensland Health late yesterday, regarding contact tracing. Lets continue to work together to keep our community safe!

14.01.2022 Just some more incredibly clever art work by some of our amazing team members ... oh how we love celebrating Christmas and truly capturing a little bit of magic here at MD Bellbowrie

14.01.2022 Have you noticed our new display in the hallway outside the kitchen? We have started collecting the plastic bread tags that we all have lying around our kitchen at home. We will be donating these bread clips to an amazing Australian charity called Aussie Bread Tags for Wheelchairs! They recycle these bread clips to raise money for people needing wheelchair. We would love all of our Mother Duck family and friends to collect their bread clips to donate to this worthy cause.

14.01.2022 Self-care Sunday Incorporating belly breathing into your day is a wonderful way to care for your body and mind..... (and its EXCELLENT for children too!) Check out some of the benefits below!

13.01.2022 This Wednesday 2nd of September we celebrate Early Childhood Educators day. In this letter to families, our CEO Miss Karen shares her passion for early childhood education and highlights why its so important to thank all the wonderful Mother Duck educators this year. #EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay https://loom.ly/Wr1bLz4

13.01.2022 The kindy playground was showered with love on the weekend! New turf, new timber stepping stones and an awesome truck area. It was a busy weekend, but made SO much easier thanks to all the helpers who came to lend a hand. We even had one kind family drop in a sweet treat on Sunday afternoon on their way home from the shops!! Stage 2 coming soon... #ittakesacommunity #motherduckfamily

13.01.2022 A special Mother’s Day message to our Mother Duck Childcare community from our CEO, Miss Karen and our Enoggera Franchisee and newly pregnant Mumma, Miss Emma Whilst Mother’s Day may bring a mixed range of emotions for women across our community, we wish every mother (or mother figure) to know the valuable role that you play within our community and may the impact you have on others, bring HOPE to you this day.... #ittakesacommunity #motherduckfamily

12.01.2022 Celebrate Early Childhood Educators Day with us on Wednesday the 2nd of September!

11.01.2022 Reminiscing on last week and our Superhero Day when our very own Super Miss Alison designed and made capes with the children Such a wonderful day, for an incredible cause! https://littleslegends.com/support... #ittakesacommunity #motherduckfamily

11.01.2022 We had a ball at our Book Week Dress Up today- the children were so excited to see their favourite characters come to life! (We think our educators did a pretty wonderful job of their costumes... dont you think???) #motherduckfamily

11.01.2022 Happy Monday! Please find below the link to the latest COVID-19 contact tracing in Queensland. As always, we request that all members of our Mother Duck Community remain vigilant and follow all recommendations provided by Queensland Health. It takes a community to keep each other healthy and safe!!!... https://www.qld.gov.au//cor/current-status/contact-tracing

11.01.2022 An excellent read!

10.01.2022 Our inquisitive and resourceful children Kindy have been working in their rock area to create a river bed. Last week, they added water to their river bed and saw the pavers get wet and dry instantly in the hot weather. Miss Alison moved the pavers to a different part of the studio with a small bucket and paint brushes for the children to continue to explore this idea in different weather conditions (hotter, cooler, windy weather etc). A lot of opportunity for questioning, hypothesizing and collaborating!

10.01.2022 Today we celebrate all the incredible male role models in our lives. To the dads, step-dads, foster dads, granddads, uncles and other father-figures... the part you play in our families and communities is so important. We hope today you know just how loved, valued, and appreciated you are! Happy Fathers Day!

10.01.2022 Day 2 of Miss Laras Dare to Lead online workshop (her puppy keeping her company through lots of deep and reflective conversation!) A day full of discussion around the importance of empathy, how to cultivate a strong empathy skill set and how this impacts how we lead. Such an incredible learning opportunity as leaders, but also a wonderful affirmation of the work we are doing with Dr Deborah Harcourt and our Reconfiguring Quality Project. Empathy is a skill that can be learnt and developed and it directly impacts our ability to connect effectively with others. Empathy is a skill that runs deeper than just what we do, but directly impacts WHO we are... something that is essential to explore with children as we continue to invest in the future adult citizens and leaders of our society! #ittakesacommunity #motherduckfamily

10.01.2022 Sealife came to visit the centre last week! The Senior Studio and Kindergarten children learnt about so many different sea creatures and ways that we can all make sure these beautiful creatures stay safe and healthy in the ocean. What an amazing experience for both the children and educators! What new facts did your little ones come home with?

10.01.2022 This image captures our outdoor playground in the Nursery Studio where Miss Liza has intentionally created an invitation to explore. As children access the sandpit (either independently or with educator support), they are activating core muscles as they pull themselves up and onto the wooden platform. Core muscles, as well as other larger muscle groups are critical for many areas of a child’s development

10.01.2022 Involving children in opportunities to care for others and to contribute to their community, has an incredible impact on their development of empathy, care and respect. As our Visiting Chief Curriculum Officer, Dr Deborah Harcourt has inspired us to consider, aspirations that we hold for the future of our children arent just about what they will do, but rather who they will be. https://loom.ly/cN1WFTA If you would like to join Mother Duck in supporting superheroes like Richie, head to: https://loom.ly/VdTSkQY

09.01.2022 Self-Care Sunday Gratitude is light giving when it seems as though life is only full of darkness...

09.01.2022 Kindergarten Networking Day. Did you know? That Mother Duck Childcare have developed their own curriculum document to guide our educators' practice in the year before formal schooling. Did you also know? That four times a year our Kindergarten Teachers, Educators and Educational Leaders attend a networking session to collaborate and learn from each other?... These quarterly sessions demonstrate the commitment of our Kindergarten studio educators in ensuring the highest quality Kindergarten programs are delivered at Mother Duck Childcare. A Big Thank You to Dr Deborah Harcourt, Miss Shanelle (Educational Leader) and the Mother Duck Bracken Ridge team for welcoming us to their magnificent Centre yesterday. See more

09.01.2022 The Kindergarten children continue to build their autonomy and independence through everyday experiences. Children pour their own glasses of water to have with their morning tea and lunch, and a bowl of fruit is available during the day just in case we get hungry in between meal times!

08.01.2022 Miss Cathy had a great time volunteering at the Mother's Day Stall at Moggill State School last week. It was so lovely to see all of the children's excitement at picking the perfect gift for mum! We hope you loved your surprises on the weekend!

07.01.2022 Miss Cathy, Miss Mel and Miss Lara are very excited!!!

07.01.2022 Our team are daily engaging in professional conversation with our Educational Leader, Miss Mel. Here, Miss Wendy and Miss Kiran are discussing and reflecting with Miss Mel on the intentionality of the resources in the Junior Studio and how these resources support learning and development

06.01.2022 Thank you to our wonderful colleague and mentor Dr Deborah Harcourt (Asia Pacific Early Childhood Consultants) for sharing Happy New Year to our Mother Duck Family! May we all continue to embrace the importance of connection and community as we step into 2021....... #ittakesacommunity #motherduckfamily

06.01.2022 We LOVE when our educators who are on maternity leave come to visit us!!!! Miss Rachel and Miss Corey brought their beautiful baby boys in - both falling asleep from their exciting visit Ps. Can anyone spy something in the background that might look a little festive???? #motherduckfamily

05.01.2022 This year has been incredibly challenging for everyone. Its in times like these where connections and conversations play an even greater role in maintaining a healthy state of mind. Heidi Denner shares her personal struggles with anxiety and the strategy shes used to regain calmness and confidence. https://loom.ly/IdPof3k

04.01.2022 Join us on Wednesday September 2nd as we celebrate Early Childhood Educators Day!

03.01.2022 Mother Duck CEO, Karen Prestedge, shares why reading aloud to your children has so many other benefits for both parent and child in addition to oral and early literacy development. Read on to find out what these benefits are. https://loom.ly/OE0_4xY

03.01.2022 A fabulous day!

02.01.2022 Miss Tamsin bought in her sewing machine today to work with the children to transform some new material in the Senior Studio into smocks for dressing up. The children were so curious and inquisitive, asking question after question to find out what the machine did and how it works. We cant wait to see what emerges in our creative play space in Senior Studio! (And - its so fun finding out the hidden talents of our team...... go Miss Tamsin!) #ittakesacommunity #motherduckfamily

02.01.2022 Heidi Denner shares two simple strategies to help your children practice kindness and notice acts of kindness. https://loom.ly/Z-K0yG4