Every Day Counts At Kindy
It’s never ‘just another day at kindy’.
There are many reasons why every day counts at kindy, most notably because not a day goes by in the life of a young child when their brains aren’t developing rapidly. At birth, a baby’s brain is about a quarter of the size of an average adult brain and amazingly, it doubles in the first year, with around 90% of brain development completed by the time they’re five years old.
Early childhood experiences shape the brain and we know that the things that babies and young children are exposed to in the early years have a profound impact on their physical, cognitive, social, emotional and mental health and development. The consequences are lifelong.
That’s why every day counts at kindy. Young children need positive experiences, interactions, impressions, encounters and opportunities which set them up for healthy growth and development. Every. Single. Day.
Making each day count at kindy
Our Treasured Tots way of life is inspired by the Reggio Emilia educational philosophy which puts the child front and centre of their own learning and exploration. We believe each child is born capable, uniquely creative and with an innate sense of curiosity and our team is always there to encourage and gently guide them to explore the things that interest them.
Kindy needs to be an engaging and stimulating space where each child feels comfortable to pursue individual lines of enquiry without judgement. By encouraging child-led discoveries which are fed by the child’s natural curiosity, educators and childcare workers can instil a lifelong love of learning and facilitate children to develop crucial skills and advance to their full potential.
This article on the benefits of early education provides some useful background to early childhood development and kindy.
Kindy should be a place of love and learning
Young children should look forward to coming to kindy. They should be excited, happy and at ease about what lies ahead.
When a child feels valued, respected and seen at kindy, they’ll approach each new day with enthusiasm and excitement. When they have positive associations with their learning experiences, they’re likely to develop a lifelong passion for learning.
As a provider of early education and childcare services, we acknowledge we have a huge responsibility to create a safe and supportive haven for children and their families. We understand that high value needs to be placed on individual discovery and development through play-based learning, which is why the Treasured Tots team works so hard to create a loving, welcoming and stimulating ‘home-from-home’ environment.
Why teacher qualifications matter at kindy
A professionally trained teacher with a passion for their craft knows how important every day at kindy is.
Qualified professionals understand children’s brain development and the role that experiences play in a young person’s behavioural, cognitive, emotional and physical development.
Through their studies and with our continuing education programmes, our Treasured Tots educators have gained a deep understanding of the elements which form such a critical foundation in the formative early years. They know that each moment counts.
Quality early education is paramount
When a child thinks about kindy, when they talk about kindy, when they get ready for the day at kindy and when they walk through the school gates – all their associations should be positive.
That’s why choosing a quality early education setting is paramount. It can provide children with a lifelong advantage and a lifelong love of learning.
The physical spaces, the resources and materials and the curriculum need to be expertly structured to provide supportive scaffolding for the child-led discovery and investigations. Caring educators need to make sure each child’s individual interests are catered for and the entire kindy programme needs to prioritise positive experiences for each and every child to create strong building blocks for their future.
That’s why choosing a quality kindergarten programme is paramount.
A last word on making every day count at kindy
Here at Treasured Tots, we want the children to enjoy each day at kindy as much as we enjoy supporting and engaging with them. We know how crucially important each day and each interaction at kindy is in terms of their brain development – and in terms of their holistic growth and development. If you are investigating early learning centres in Perth, we welcome you to get in touch with Treasured Tots. We have seven childcare centres in Mandurah, Bibra Lake, Fremantle, Piara Waters, Hamersley, Bennett Springs and Bicton which provide high-quality childcare and kindergarten programmes for children between the ages of 0 and 5 years. We’d love to show you around one of our ‘homes away from home’ and invite you to book a tour of any of our wonderful centres to ensure our management team is available to show you around and answer any questions.