An overview of winter wellness in childcare - looking after the children and yourself, and managing illness

A light hearted guide to things we wish parents new from an early childhood educator

Understand what the early childhood educator strike is all about and how you can prepare if your centre will be closed

Understanding the worker retention payment in early childhood education

A win for early Childhood Educators: What Australia's wage increase means

Sun safety in our centre - supporting young children to develop lifelong habits to protect their health

Our program for parents provides weekly activities and experiences that take the stress out of planning and preparing activities - designed around the core developmental milestones, with educator prompts to assist you with engaging in the experiences

trash or treasure - children bringing home leaves, sticks and rocks and why its so important to their learning and development

Learn how to connect with your child as they grow and develop through different stages of life

One of the hardest parts of starting childcare can be the morning goodbye. For many families, drop-offs are emotional, overwhelming, and filled with guilt, tears, and uncertainty. If your child struggles at separation time, please know — you are not alone, and this is a very normal part of development.

find the best recipes to make sensory play for children

find out how to use your local library as the perfect parenting toll to keep your children engaged and learning

We compare the difference between reusable and disposable nappies to help you decide what is best for your family

Risky Skills with children There’s something slightly terrifying about handing a child a real knife for the first time. Or watching tiny hands carry a ceramic bowl across the room while every adult instinct screams “please don’t drop it.”

Story telling - bringing books to life with imagination, expression and creativity

When families begin searching for the right child care centre, they may see three types of providers: owner-operated centres, franchise-operated centres and community based centres. All can provide safe and nurturing environments for children—but the experience, flexibility, and community connection can be very different. As an owner-operator, I’d love to explain what sets small, independently run centres apart—and why supporting locally owned early education services makes a

"There's no such thing as bad weather, just unsuitable clothing" -Alfred Wainright

In a world increasingly filled with large corporations and franchise-style businesses, being a family-owned and operated child care centre means something truly special to us at Little Treehouse Child Care Centre.

If you’ve ever heard educators talk about “programming” in child care and wondered what it actually means, you’re not alone!

Find out about the origins of Little Treehouse and how we got to where we are today.