Sun safety at Young Discoverers is a commitment that we take seriously. The Gold Coast's beautiful sunshine is one of the things we love most—but it also means sun protection is essential, especially for young children. That’s why sun safety is built into our daily...
Childcare
Understanding Toddler Biting: Our Approach at Young Discoverers
Understanding toddler biting can be an unsettling subject, but at Young Discoverers, we see it as a normal stage in toddler development. With the right support, children quickly learn better ways to express themselves—and that’s where our experienced team steps in....
Healthy Lunch Box Ideas on a Budget
At Young Discoverers Childcare, we know that packing a healthy lunch box every day can be a challenge—especially on a budget while living in Gold Coast. But with a little prep, you can provide nutritious, tasty meals your child will love. Budget-Smart tips for packing...
Screen Time vs Play Time – Finding the Right Balance
Discover how to balance screen time and play time for toddlers. Young Discoverers Childcare Gold Coast shares tips for healthy development.
Early Intervention: The Key to Your Child’s Bright Future
As parents, we all want the best for our children. Ensuring they develop to their full potential is one of the most important things we can do. One powerful way to support your child’s growth and development is through early intervention. But what exactly is early...
RAISING MENTALLY STRONG KIDS
Dr. Amen’s Eight Essential Rules for Kids: Raising Mentally Strong ChildrenAdapted from Raising Mentally Strong Kids by Daniel G. Amen, MD, and Charles Fay, PhD, coming March 2024 Parenting in today’s fast-paced world can be overwhelming, but having clear rules and...
WHY CHOOSE YOUNG DISCOVERERS
Young Discoverers have four amazing education and childcare centres: OSHC in Upper Coomera OSHC in Carrara at Emmanuel College Long Day Care in Helensvale Long Day Care in Upper Coomera. Our dedicated and caring teams can’t wait to welcome new families to our early...
Celebrating our Dads & Dad figures this Father’s Day!
Our Young Discoverers Childcare Centres love celebrating our special days and our Father’s Day celebrations are always a highlight! Father's Day is an opportunity for children to celebrate the important role of fathers and all father figures in a child’s life, while...
Routines: why they’re good
From the desk of Miss Chrissy... Daily routines help family life run smoothly. With a routine, everyone in the family knows who should do what, when, in what order and how often. Routines are also good for children’s health, development and wellbeing. That’s because...
Growing Emotionally Intelligent Children
by Simone Herring (chaplain, counsellor, pastor) Emotions are the first language we learn. Long before a baby can talk, it can express and communicate its feelings of pain, frustration and contentment. But not all people grow up to be emotionally intelligent and some...