As parents and grandparents, we all know the pain of Lego (especially when you step on it with bare feet)! However, let’s look at some of the benefits! 1. Teamwork and Social Skills One of the main aspects of Lego that children work collaboratively in a small...
Gold Coast Childcare
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...
Positive behaviour for children & teens
Positive behaviour is about acting, speaking and responding in ways that help with getting along with others, staying safe and developing well. Positive behaviour usually includes things like speaking kindly, cooperating, resolving conflict effectively, and following...
The Magic of Nature Play: Nurturing Child Development Through Outdoor Exploration
Check out our new playground at OSHC The Well! Wearthy has done an amazing job of bringing the vision of our children and educators to life! The kids love the open ended play opportunities and challenge that this space presents. In today's fast-paced digital world,...
Including children in the family chores
Children can learn so much from joining in and doing some chores at home. Children are a part of the family, and as such, doing chores helps them to learn the skills they will need to run a household as an adult and lets them feel a sense of responsibility with being...
Embracing Risk: Why It’s Essential for Your Child’s Development
In the journey of nurturing our little ones, we often find ourselves tiptoeing around the notion of risk. We strive to create safe environments, shielding them from any potential harm. But what if I told you that a healthy dose of risk is actually vital for your...
Delicious and Nutritious Lunch Box Ideas for Your Little Ones in 2024
At Young Discoverers, we understand the importance of providing wholesome meals for your little ones, which is why we provide meais that are delicious and nutritious. As prospective parents seeking the best childcare experience on the Gold Coast, we know that a...