Want to give the children you look after a spooky time this Halloween? While activities like pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating are off the cards, there’s still plenty you can do. From easy crafts to scary party games, there’s something for every child in your care, no matter how old they are or what they enjoy. Read on for three of the best Halloween activities for child care providers, along with details on exactly how to set them up.…
Getting the right childcare option can be very tricky, because you have to create a balance between the care option, cost, quality of care, location, work hours and your child’s unique needs.
Sometimes this gets more complicated when the parents have non-ideal circumstances. This includes parents working non-standard job hours and parents needing to be away, e.g. short business trips among other unique circumstances. Nonetheless, with a little creativity, you can create a system that works well for your family’s needs.…
Childcare can be a big expense for parents who are going back to work or study after having a baby, so it makes sense to maximise the generous government childcare rebates that are available. Here are some tips to make sure you are getting the maximum amount.
Register with Centrelink
Interactions with Centrelink don’t tend to be anyone’s top priority, but they are the only way to get the federal government rebate for childcare.…
