Everyday Treasures: Real-life Resources in Early Learning When supporting a child’s imagination, play and early learning, there’s no doubt – materials matter. By providing children with various open-ended and exciting materials, you encourage and inspire new learning pathways and build […]

Starting school can be an exciting and nerve-racking time for both parents and children. Some of your littles ones are counting down the days and even the hours, while others are filled with fears and worry about what to expect […]

It’s essential for optimal health and wellbeing, but how does regular physical activity positively affect your child’s learning? Here, we investigate the correlation between exercise and academic success. Cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, bone health, improved balance, agility and coordination […]

For many parents they hear the words “play based learning” and they become a little concerned that there is no structure to the learning environment.  Skilled educators thrive in a play-based environment where they can provide a curriculum that allows […]

By teaching your child to manage their own feelings, thoughts and behaviours, you help them build the foundation of a lifetime of success. One of the most important things your child will learn in early childhood is the ability to […]

Keep calm and carry on, but how? When life doesn’t go to plan, these strategies can help you safeguard your family’s wellbeing and nurture your child’s early development. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to upend families’ lives, our team […]

Gardening is extremely beneficial for children and their early childhood education. Gardening in early childhood education fosters key life skills that are often undervalued in a lot of conventional education curriculums. Gardening is the perfect activity to encourage children to […]

At Highfields Child Care Centre we believe that the early years in a child’s life are fundamental in creating an educated and conscious path for their future; which includes environmental sustainability in early learning. Our foundation is built on ensuring every child […]

At Highfields Childcare Centre, we believe that a collaborative approach to learning is the best way to encourage growth and development. We aim to strike a balance between collaboration and free expression while still being a Qld approved kindergarten program. […]

Highfields engage with Storypark. Storypark is a revolutionary software that helps your children to learn and grow while providing the capability for the whole family to be involved. This is a brilliant system that can allow greater connection between families, […]