# Headstart

## Pages

- [Children’s health, safety and wellbeing](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/child-safety.md)
- [Individual Learning Plans](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/childcare-and-early-education/individual-learning-plans.md)
- [How to prepare your child for their first day in child care](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/family-information/settling-in-program/first-day-in-child-care.md)
- [Preparing children for the transition to school](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/family-information/settling-in-program/transition-to-school.md)
- [Room transitions: how we support your child](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/family-information/settling-in-program/room-transitions.md)
- [What is family grouping and why it matters](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/family-information/settling-in-program/family-grouping.md)
- [Your child’s settling in journey: what to expect in the first 6 months](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/family-information/settling-in-program/what-to-expect-first-6-months.md)
- [Settling in: What to expect from first day to school](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/family-information/settling-in-program.md)
- [Open door explore](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/open-door-explore.md)
- [Victoria Free Kinder Calculator](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/childcare-subsidy/victoria-free-kinder-calculator.md): Estimate your kindergarten fees with our Victoria Free Kinder Calculator. See how both CCS and the Kinder funding reduce your our-of-pocket costs at your long day care centre.
- [NSW Preschool Subsidy Calculator](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/childcare-subsidy/preschool-subsidy-calculator-nsw.md): Estimate your preschool fees with our NSW Preschool Subsidy Calculator. See how both CCS and the Preschool funding reduce your our-of-pocket costs at your long day care centre.
- [Child Care Subsidy Explained](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/childcare-subsidy/child-care-subsidy-explained.md): Want to learn more about Child Care Subsidy and how it can work for you? Read our informative guide on Child Care Subsidy here
- [Enhanced Learning Program for Kindergarten and Preschool](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/childcare-and-early-education/kindergarten-preschool.md): The kindergarten and preschool programs in our early learning centres prepare children for a smooth transition to school. Find a centre near you today
- [Toddlers](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/childcare-and-early-education/toddlers.md): Our Toddler rooms and playgrounds are designed for curious children to learn and develop through play based learning and interaction.
- [Child Protection and Safeguarding Commitment](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/family-information/policies.md): At %%sitename%% , we have strict policies and procedures ensuring the safety, protection, and well-being of the children in our care.
- [Our team](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/childcare-and-early-education/our-team.md): Get to know the education team behind our educational philosophy at %%sitename%% and the different roles at our centres.
- [Our learning programs](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/childcare-and-early-education/our-learning-programs.md): Learn more about the early learning philosophy embraced by our teams at %%sitename%% Early Education Centres and how it helps children learn and grow
- [Nursery](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/childcare-and-early-education/nursery.md): Our %%sitename%% nursery rooms are designed to be warm and nurturing where babies can develop in a safe environment to assist early learning and growing
- [Free Preschool NSW Start Strong program](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/family-information/funded-kindergarten-preschool/nsw.md): Save more on preschool in NSW with our NSW government approved preschool programs. Find a local %%sitename%% centre near you today
- [Victoria – “Kinder: Best Start, Best Life” and Pre-Prep](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/family-information/funded-kindergarten-preschool/victoria.md): Save more on kindergarten in Victoria with our government approved VIC Kinder programs. Find a local %%sitename%% centre near you today
- [Kindergarten and preschool funding explained](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/family-information/funded-kindergarten-preschool.md): Save more on kindergarten and preschool with our NSW and VIC government approved programs. Find a centre near you today
- [How to enrol](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/family-information/how-to-enrol.md): Read our guide and information on how to apply for a place and enrol in our centres to help you streamline your application
- [Health and safety](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/family-information/health-safety.md): The health and safety of children in our care is our highest priority. Read more about our quality guidelines for our %%sitename%% early learning centres
- [Frequently asked questions](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/family-information/faqs.md): Read frequently asked questions about our childcare and preschool programs and how we support children in our care to learn and grow
- [Family communication](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/family-information/family-communication.md): Keep track of your child's day at our early learning centre with our easy to use family communications app. Get updates and images to your phone
- [Family information](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/family-information.md): Find useful information for enrolling and starting care at our centres including how to enrol, prepare for the first day and our family communication program
- [Enquiry received](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/enquiry-received.md)
- [Enquire now](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/enquire-now.md): Learn more about our high-quality child care centres and get to know our friendly team at %%sitename%% . Enquire now.
- [Contact us](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/contact-us.md): Want to contact us at %%sitename%%, fill out a form or call us
- [Childcare, kindergarten and preschool](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/childcare-and-early-education.md): Discover what makes %%sitename%%'s Childcare, Preschool and Kindergarten programmes unique for our centres in NSW and VIC. Find your local centre today

## Posts

- [Important Update for families from G8 Education CEO](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/g8-child-safety-enhancement.md): G8 Education is unwavering in our commitment to continuously improving our policies, processes, and practices to further enhance child safety across our network.
- [Get excited about our 3-year-old program](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/3-year-old-program.md): G8 Education's dedicated 3 year old program supports the development of your child's skills and their independence, to prepare them for kindergarten/preschool and formal schooling.
- [Art at home - how I encourage my children’s creative expression](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/art-at-home-for-children.md): One of G8's Practice Partners, Rebecca Freier shares her insights as a teacher into creating art experiences for her own children at home.
- [Supporting children through unexpected events: Separation and divorce](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/separation-and-divorce.md): Family separation brings significant changes to a child’s life. Read our advice on how to help your child navigate through this potentially challenging time.
- [Supporting children through unexpected events: Family and domestic violence](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/family-and-domestic-violence.md): Growing up in an environment where there is family violence can have a profound impact on a child’s mental health and well-being. Here is what to do to protect you and your child when you need help.
- [Supporting children through unexpected events: Serious incidents or accidents](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/serious-incidents-or-accidents.md): Knowing how to talk to your child about serious incidents in an age-appropriate way can be very helpful. Read our advice on how to support your child through such events.
- [How our educators and teachers support children with transitions](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/supporting-children-with-transition.md): Children face transitions every day in their early learning environment. Read how G8's educators and teachers make it easier for them.
- [Supporting children through unexpected events: Changes to the centre](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/changes-to-the-centre.md): Changes to your child's early learning centre may make your child feel unsettled. Here is how to support them and help them adapt to changes.
- [Supporting children through unexpected events: Grief and Loss](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/grief-and-loss.md): Losing a loved one can be a deeply emotional time for children. Read our advice on how to support your young child through this difficult time.
- [Supporting children through unexpected events: Natural Disasters](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/natural-disaster.md): Natural disasters can be traumatic and devastating for children, their families and broader communities. Here's how to protect children and provide support.
- [Book Week 2022: How we help develop children’s love for reading](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/book-week.md): Book Week is an opportunity to promotes the value of books. Find out how G8's early learning centres help develop children’s love for reading.
- [National Science Week: how we incorporate STEM in our centres](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/how-we-incorporate-stem-in-our-centres.md): At G8's early learning centres, our hands-on STEM education allows children to develop their inquiry skills and understandings necessary to navigate and thrive in an ever-changing world.
- [How we acknowledge NAIDOC Week in our centres](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/how-we-acknowledge-naidoc-week-in-our-centres.md): NAIDOC week is an acknowledgement of the histories, cultures, and languages of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Read how it forms an integral part of the curriculum in our centres.
- [10 tips to help your child settle in when they start child care](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/10-tips-to-help-your-child-settle-in-when-they-start-child-care.md): Starting at a child care centre for the first time can be difficult for some families. Read our tips on how to make it easier.
- [Common child care illnesses: what you need to know](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/guide-to-common-illnesses-in-child-care.md): Children are more susceptible to picking up illnesses when they start child care. Read our guide on to common childhood viruses and how to prevent the spread of illness.
- [7 tips for dealing with fussy eaters](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/7-tips-for-dealing-with-picky-eaters.md): Has your dinner table become a battlefield? Read our top tips for keeping mealtimes positive for your picky eater.
- [Treat yo'self: 6 ways to practice self care on Mother's Day](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/6-ways-to-practice-self-care-on-mothers-day.md): Let this Mother’s Day be a timely reminder to practice self-care. Here are 6 ways to get you started.
- [Is your child ready for school?](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/is-your-child-ready-for-school.md): Deciding whether to send your child to school early or late can be difficult. Here are six signs of school readiness to look out for.
- [4 Delicious, Healthy Fast-Food Swaps (that children will love!)](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/4-delicious-healthy-fast-food-swaps.md): Top tips for replacing those “sometimes foods” with healthy, yet incredibly delicious alternatives.
- [How to build independence and confidence in young children](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/how-to-build-independence-and-confidence-in-young-children.md): Mum-of-three Sabrina shares her tips on building independence and confidence in young children.
- [Educator’s Day 2021: Celebrating our people](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/educators-day-2021.md): Educator's Day 2021
- [This Mother’s Day, we see you and we salute you](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/mothers-day.md): Dear mums (and those who take on the role of mums): Happy Mother's Day.
- [5 healthier ways to create chocolate treats](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/5-healthier-ways-to-create-chocolate-treats.md): From smoothies to bliss balls and muffins, these treats are delicious and easy to make with children.
- [A finance expert's advice on making child care more affordable](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/5-tips-to-make-child-care-more-affordable.md): Our finance expert shares her best tips.
- [The best autumn produce to have in your pantry](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/the-best-autumn-produce-to-have-in-your-pantry.md): As we move into autumn, we shift to a need for comforting, warming dishes. Nutrition and Health Coach Karla Gilbert shares her top four seasonal autumn items to have in your pantry, plus a bonus autumnal recipe to make with the children!
- [How my family of 5 manages the cost of child care](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/how-my-family-of-5-manages-the-cost-of-child-care.md): Mum-of-three Sabrina shares her tips on lowering their cost of child care.
- [5 of the best sugar alternatives for baking and cooking](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/5-of-the-best-sugar-alternatives-for-baking.md): Looking for alternatives to white sugar when cooking at home? Nutrition and Health Coach Karla Gilbert shares her top tips.
- [How we helped children feel safe and secure through COVID-19](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/how-we-helped-children-feel-safe-and-secure-through-covid-19.md): Despite all the turbulence of the pandemic, we were there to help.
- [8 top expert tips for family road trips and holidays](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/road-trips.md): Some great ideas for when you're on the road this summer.
- [Family picnic hacks for the garden and beach this summer](https://www.headstartelc.com.au/news-advice/family-picnic-hacks-for-the-garden-and-beach-this-summer.md): The best ideas to keep children entertained this summer.