Smart Tots Childcare in Alexandra Hills, Queensland | Childcare service

Smart Tots Childcare

Locality: Alexandra Hills, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3824 1111

Address: 51 Cambridge Drive 4161 Alexandra Hills, QLD, Australia

Website: http://smarttots.com.au

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25.01.2022 White Balloon Day - Because protecting our children is everyone's job....

25.01.2022 Child abuse and neglect is preventable. If we all work together as a community we can create an Australia where all children can grow up safe and well. What role can you play in supporting children and their families? Richard Cooke, CEO, NAPCAN

25.01.2022 Getting ready for the open morning thank you to Sophie Sophie-Leigh Barker for these amazing cup cakes.

25.01.2022 Billies Buddies is back. Registration information for families If new families would like to register for the Program, they can do so here http://bit.ly/AlexHillsSmartTots ... We also have a brand new video (from Billy) explaining to families what we're all about and the changes we've made over the last few months - would you be so kind as to share the registration link and this video with your families? I've copied a caption below to make things really easy! The Award-Winning Billy's Buddies Program is started back at our Centre on Tuesday with Coach Jake and the kids absolutely LOVED IT! The Program is all about introducing children to the fundamentals of ball sports in a fun and SAFE environment. Check out the video to see what it's all about and if you'd like your child to participate, head to the link below. Register here - http://bit.ly/AlexHillsSmartTots

24.01.2022 Please take a moment and member today 9/11, a moment that changed history. https://youtu.be/a7BDWF3sDDc

24.01.2022 Kindy's revamped art station!

22.01.2022 Happy Educators day to all the amazing Educators at Smart Tots Childcare.

22.01.2022 Happy Dinosaur day to all of our dino loving children!!

22.01.2022 This week is asthma awareness week. About one in nine people in Australia have asthma, one of the highest rates in the world - Do you know the signs and symptoms??

21.01.2022 Save the date & join in on some fun at Perfect Start Mary Street for their Open Day !

21.01.2022 Kindergarten's Bakery! From our Christmas discussion, we created a play bakery to make Christmas goodies such as cookies, cakes, sandwiches, hot chocolate/coffee, pies, and many more! The children enjoyed role playing as chefs and handling money at the register. Check out the children's recipes that they have created!

20.01.2022 September is yoga awareness month! So what are the benefits?? Yoga helps strengthen children's growing bodies and helps them improve their flexibility, which can reduce their chance of injury. Yoga teaches discipline and reduces impulsivity. Yoga can reduce challenging behaviors in the classroom by providing a physical outlet for children to express themselves.

20.01.2022 If you feel like somethings not quite the same with someone you know theres something going on in their life or you notice a change in what theyre saying or doing - trust that gut instinct and take the time to ask them Are you OK? If someone says theyre not OK, make time to listen, encourage action and check in. That conversation could change, or even save, their life.

18.01.2022 Our dinosaur domain. As planned as a follow up to the childrens interest in the dinosaurs, we have created our dinosaur domain. Into it we have placed our natural materials like the wooden tree stumps and stones. Palm thronds cover the ceiling of the tent and fake grass on the ground for grazing. Some pine cones and of course a variety of dinosaurs both big and small. The children were very engaged as they explored the environment. Moving the dinosaurs around the space over ...the stones and across the grass. Roarrrr! they said as their dinosaurs met each other. Our dinosaur domain is joined to our natural materials area so the children can choose new materials to add to their dinosaur play. We have even added some dinosaur sounds, crickets and other insect noises on the i-pad to make it sound authentic. At group time we introduced the book dinosaur sounds. The children pressed the buttons and the noises of the dinosaurs could be heard. There was lots of roaring from the children as they tried to copy the sounds that they heard. We will continue to add more materials to keep the children engaged and when they have lost interest we will reinvent our tent into another area of interest. See more

18.01.2022 Just a Reminder:-

17.01.2022 Showcasing our rooms.

17.01.2022 Its been a while since our last post from the junior Kindy room. We have almost made our way through the covid craziness. We have continued with our routines and setting activities based on the childrens interests During this time. This last few weeks we have focused on our cars and trucks. The educators in our room are continually revamping areas to promote and re-ignite the childrens interests in these areas. Our new cars and trucks corner has had stones added in our sens...ory tray. We sourced some tree stumps which we put in as well. Over the following days we added some ramps, hard hats and we are thinking about bringing in one of our large wooden playground cars to use in this area next week. Its great to see the children using these spaces. We are also creating a dinosaur grotto/ habitat in another area of the room and incorporating a lot of natural materials in that. So watch out for that in our next post. See more

17.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day from us all here at Smart Tots

17.01.2022 Peanut butter Cheerio clusters In a bowl, melt 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey) and 1/4 cup peanut butter in the microwave for about 30 to 45 seconds, until smooth. Add 3/4 cup Honey Nut Cheerios (or another lightly sweetened whole grain cereal) to the bowl and toss to coat. Dollop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Set aside to harden, about 10 minutes. (Again, if your child has a nut allergy, replace the peanut butter with a seed butter, such as sunflower seed butter, pumpkin seed butter or raw tahini.)

17.01.2022 Blueberry Cream Oatmeal Smoothies Deeply fruity, creamy, and not overly sweet, Blueberry Cream Oatmeal smoothies combine all of the good things your body cravesfruits, veggies, whole grains, lean protein, and dairyinto a healthy and addictively delicious drink that will keep you powered for hours. Ingredients -... 3/4 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1 large banana (cut into 1-inch pieces and frozen) 1/2 cup loosely packed spinach 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or your milk of choice Instructions - Place blueberries and oats at the bottom of the blender and pulse a few times to crush. Add banana, spinach, Greek yogurt, honey, flaxseed, and almond milk. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Notes: For the thickest texture, freeze all fruit before use in the recipe. For bananas: peel and slice into pieces, then freeze in a tightly sealed plastic bag. For blueberries: purchase frozen or spread fresh blueberries on a baking sheet. Place sheet in the freezer, then once the berries have hardened, transfer to a plastic bag and store (this method will keep the fresh berries from completely lumping together).

16.01.2022 HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!!

14.01.2022 The children in the junior kindy room are loving interactive group times. We have incorporated felt stories and characters into an area of our room for the children to act out their favourite interactive stories for their friends. some of our favourites are ‘ five little monkeys jumping on the bed, ‘the three little pigs‘ and ’Old McDonald had a farm’. learning outcomes- 5.2.1-Children listen and respond to sounds and patterns in speech, stories and rhymes.... 5.2.3-Children sing and chant rhymes, jingles and songs. Educators engage children in play with words and sounds and join in children’s play and co-construct materials that extend the play and enhance literacy learning.

14.01.2022 Fruit-burst muffins Ingredients 225g plain flour 2 tsp baking powder... 2 large eggs 50g butter , melted 175ml skimmed milk 100ml clear honey 140g fresh blueberry 85g dried cranberry 140g seedless raisin 140g dried apricot , chopped 1 tsp grated orange zest 1 tsp ground cinnamon Method STEP 1 Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/ fan 180C and very lightly butter a 12-hole muffin tin. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl. In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs, then stir in the melted butter, milk and honey. Add to the flour with the remaining ingredients. Combine quickly without overworking (it’s fine if there are some lumps left you want it gloopy rather than fluid). Spoon the mixture into the muffin tin. Bake for 20-25 minutes until well risen and pale golden on top. STEP 2 Leave in the tin for a few minutes before turning out. When cool, they’ll keep in an airtight tin for two days. (Can be frozen for up to 1 month.)

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11.01.2022 Another interest here in the Junior Kindy room is our trains and trucks. We have brought in our wooden train from outside and incorporated it into our class room. We have left a carriage outside the window and created a tunnel over the window frame. We opened the window and the children used the train as it drove through the window and into our other tunnel which we had painted. They had great fun as they explored their identities through this dramatic play. We will be adding signals to our train, source a bell possibly create a ticket booth for our train tickets. Great fun!

11.01.2022 Make sure you enjoy some fairy bread today!

10.01.2022 Friendship is like a beautiful garden, The more you put into it, the more it grows.

10.01.2022 January 26 is Survival Day. The day serves to acknowledge and reinforce the present and the future of our cultures. Survival Day embodies the reality that Indigenous cultures are strong, with much to be positive about despite the negative effects of colonisation

09.01.2022 JOB VACANCY | Perfect Start Birkdale, Perfect Start Mary Street and Smart Tots Childcare are looking for a dedicated Early Childhood Teacher, Lead Educators and... Assistant Educators to be part of our Team. He is a former student of the College and would love to get a fellow JPC Alumni or community member on board. Our Centres are looking for passionate Educators that are focused on the best possible outcomes for children. The applicant must be highly motivated, enthusiastic and have proven leadership skills in the Early Childhood sector. Certificate 3, Diploma or Bachelor Qualifications and a minimum of 2 years experience is essential. The Roles You will be responsible for the daily care and well-being of children within your class. You will have a solid understanding of the NQF, NQS and Qld Kindergarten Guidelines. You must have the practical experience of being able to run a high-quality program. You will be supported by an experienced team of professional educators. This support also includes access to management and leadership training to ensure your skills are continually updated, providing excellent career development. Requirements To be successful in this position, it is expected that you have: Have a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood (or equivalent) Have a Diploma of Children's Services and studying an Early Childhood Teaching Degree Have a Certificate 3 in Early Childhood or be working towards completion. Must be able to meet the requirements of a Responsible Person / Certified Supervisor Working With Children's Check - Blue Card Child protection training: Identifying and responding to children and young people at risk of harm Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates Understanding of the NQF and NQS Understanding of and commitment to competency early childhood practice that is informed by the Early Years Learning Framework and Qld Kindergarten Guidelines. Effective skills in communication, time management and programming and planning. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of relevant legislative policies, standards and requirements Demonstrated ability to build constructive working relationships with families and staff Only applicants that have full permanent working rights in Australia should apply. Only suitable applicants will be contacted. Apply via seek -

08.01.2022 Do you have a fussy eater?? Check out this amazing page. Full of simple ideas to help expand your child's diet. https://www.facebook.com/kids.eat.in.color

08.01.2022 Thank to all our families for your support.

08.01.2022 Happy International Reading Day!! Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. It helps them develop language and listening skills and prepares them to understand the written word. Even after children learn to read by themselves, it's still important for you to read aloud together

08.01.2022 SUPER YUMMY BREAKFAST BARS INGREDIENTS 2 cups rolled oats 1/4 cup honey... 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour or gluten-free flour blend 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup milk (dairy or nondairy) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 2/3 cup all fruit jam INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line an 88-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, leaving a few inches overhang on two sides so you can easily lift the bars out when they’re cooled. Place the oats into the bowl of a food processor or blender and blitz to grind into a coarse flour. Place the honey and peanut butter into a medium bowl and warm in the microwave for about 15 seconds. Add the oats and the remaining ingredients except the jam to the bowl with the peanut butter and honey and stir together. Use clean hands to bring the dough together as needed to form a thick, cookie dough like texture. It will hold together when pressed between your fingers. Set aside 3/4 cup of the batter. Place the remaining batter into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and press down evenly to cover. Spread the jam on top. Crumble the remaining dough over the jam and press down slightly. Bake for 22-24 minutes, remove from oven, and let cool completely in the pan. (You can speed this up by sticking the pan into the fridge. Lift the bars out using the parchment paper and slice into bars.

08.01.2022 Messy play allows children to build, imagine, experience, investigate, explore, create, observe, predict, and use all the senses. BUT best of all its heaps of fun!!!

08.01.2022 It is that time of the year, Vote for us in the Redland's business and Retail awards, you can find the poster in the foyer, or visit the website redlandbarawards.com Wish us luck.

07.01.2022 Perfect day for the beach? The toddlers think so too!!

06.01.2022 If you have a passion for Early childhood education, and want to make a difference then we have a job for you. We are seeking Educators that have chosen Early childhood as a career. If that is you than we may have a job. We are looking for two PPT Early Childhood Educators. Contact us if this is the position for you.

04.01.2022 Wearing Lip Stick today, showing our support for Women's Mental Health.

03.01.2022 Thank you to our early childhood educators and teachers Thank you to our early childhood teachers and educators for the work you do to support children and families across Queensland everyday.

03.01.2022 Our Museum adventure. Well... what an adventure we had today. The children absolutely loved it. We saw so many different animals especially the Dinosaur area. They loved watching the little film clip and singing along with the songs. Some of our favourite things we saw were.. The dinosaur eggs - Jackson The big dinosaurs- Islay. ... The gekko - Rori All of the animals - Laylah I liked the butterflys - Caitlin T-Rex. - Jayden pterodactyl - Joseph The big long neck dinosaur - Athena. The big dinosaurs- Georgia. We are so very proud of our children. They were so well mannered and the staff at the museum had nothing but beautiful feedback to say. Well done everyone. We are already talking about where our next adventure is going to be.

03.01.2022 The centre will be closed 4th May 2020

02.01.2022 In the Junior Kindy room we have been preparing fo next weeks national science week. The theme is deep blue for ocean awareness. We will be setting a range of activities from learning about the creatures that live in the oceans to how we can keep our oceans beautiful and clean for future generations. This week we have created our ocean area, added some jelly fish and a tabletop habitat. Watch out for next weeks post!

02.01.2022 Some of our families might remember last year we had the pleasure of a visit from Deano Yipadee, otherwise known as Nee Naw the little red fire engine. He was going to visit this year but Covid put a stop to that so instead he has made us a covid 19 dance party. Please follow the link and join us in our Nee Naw covid 19 dance party. https://youtu.be/GtXifJCSSsM If any families would like to purchase any of his books at the cost of $20 per book we are doing an order, just contact the office by the 22nd May 2020.

01.01.2022 As an extension of the children's interest of playing shops, we planned an excursion to Woolworths. We have been talking about what fruits we can use to put in our smoothies and wrote a shopping list. The children got excited as we crossed the roads, learning road safety, stop, look and listen, when crossing the roads. We began our shopping in the fresh produce section selecting our yummy ingredients the children pointing out what fruits they liked. The children are learning ...to: -Show care for one another as educators encourage them to wait for one another. -Learning to be apart of our community. -Becoming spatial aware of their bodies as they moved through the customers. -Working collaboratively with one another. -Increasing their independence, care and safety for themselves. See more

01.01.2022 Yoga pose of the week