Articles and Resources For Early Childhood Educators
Welcome to the CareforKids.com.au library for early childhood educators. This is where you will find a range of articles about the early childhood sector, including profiles, information on government policy, management strategies and more. We update this library every week, so be sure to book mark the page and stop by regularly.
Leadership & Service Management
Articles for early education leaders on best practice service management including human resources, communication, wellbeing, supporting families and more.
Profiles & Interviews
Meet a range of early education superstars, from educators, to thought leaders to service directors and everyone in between.
Arts, Crafts and Activity Ideas
This section includes activity ideas for every day of the year; open ended art, sensory play, crafts for dinosaur fans, home-made gifts, up-cycled crafts and more.
ABC Kids Early Education Resources
Articles and resources written by the team at ABC Kids exclusively for the CareforKids.com.au early education community and families.
Cost of Care
Funding for child care is complex and confusing, these articles discuss the aspects of funding most relevant for early education services and families.
Early Childhood Research
Early childhood is a well-researched phase of human development, read research of relevance to people working in early education and how it can be applied in practice.
Health, Wellbeing & Nutrition
Evidence-based suggestions for improving the diet, activity levels, physical and mental wellbeing of preschool-aged children in early education and care settings.
General Early Childhood Information for Educators
This section includes a stack of articles and resources that will drive constant improvement and innovation in early learning settings.
Approaches to Early Childhood Education
Read about the different approaches to early learning and how child care services incorporate these into the play-based learning experiences of children in care.
Family Day Care
Learn all about family day care, a flexible form of early learning delivered in the home of a qualified educator, and how to secure a spot.
Product Updates and Insights
In the name of constant improvement we regularly launch new resources and/or enhance those already available. Stay abreast of these changes here.
Nannies, Au pairs & In-home care
Information for people providing education and care services for families in their own homes, including government regulations, best practice and more.
Safety & Security
Constant vigilance is required when working with children and these articles canvass the many issues of maintaining a safe and secure early learning service.
Government Policy & Quality Standards
Early education and care is subject to a host of state-based and Commonwealth rules and regulations, which change regularly. Read the latest updates here.
Diversity and Inclusion
Up-to-date information on actions you can take to ensure families from every background, and children of all abilities, feel welcome and included.
Sustainability
Ideas for boosting the sustainability and reducing the environmental footprint of your early learning service.