At Jenny’s Early Learning centre, we pride ourselves on our vision – providing quality care and service. It’s important to us that children have access to an enriching learning environment where our professional educators foster meaningful...
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Domestic violence can have a lifelong impact on children. Children who have been witness to or involved in domestic violence can often be psychologically traumatised. It’s well known that children need stability within their environment, and when...
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Have you ever seen how children’s eyes light up when they are engrossed in a world of imaginative play? Have you ever had to answer a child’s numerous questions on how the world works? If you have, it probably put a smile on your face, and with...
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Caring for our planet is something that all children will not only need to know how to do in the short term, but also as they move into adulthood. New and younger generations can be given the skills and awareness regarding environmental health...
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At Jenny’s Early Learning Centre, we pride ourselves in the work we do throughout the Bendigo community. We believe the children in our care should be given the skills to be contributors to the community they live in and we should be their best...
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Does the dairy fridge of the supermarket send your head into a spin? Then there’s the long-life selection of milk and milk alternatives. How the heck do you decide what is “right” for your child when the choice seems to expand on a weekly basis?...
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Breakfast, like all meals is an important part of your child’s day. Food is fuel for the brain (and growing bodies) and breakfast is important for waking the brain and body up ready for the day ahead. A night of sleeping means many hours...
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Food allergies happen when someone’s immune system responds to a substance that is harmless to most people. These substances are called allergens. Allergens and are often within the foods we eat, these are called food allergens. Dust mite and...
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Fruit is an important food for everyone. Fruit is one of the 5 core food groups and is something that we should all eat every day. Why Eat Fruit? Children do not need a lot of fruit each day. About 1- 2 servings for toddlers and pre-school aged...
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When a child learns to walk they receive important feedback from the soles of their feet. Therefore, it is important to allow your child to go barefoot regularly to encourage balance, coordination and posture development. Shoes, particularly...
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This month’s recipe is inspired by Jamie Oliver and tweaked by Lynne our Epsom Centre Cook. It is tasty, nutritious, and so simple that you can make it with the kids. Skinless chicken is a lean white meat providing valuable minerals, vitamins and...
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Transitioning to kindergarten is a big step and it’s natural for families to feel anxious at this time. A well-designed kindergarten program will help the transition go smoothly. At Jenny’s ELC, our kindergarten program is designed to support...
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