CARDIFF RATED EXCEEDING AGAIN! Following Tillys Cardiff recent Assessment and Rating visit, they have once again been rated EXCEEDING the National Quality Standard (NQS) in ALL 7 quality areas! This continued Exceeding rating reflects the dedication, passion and professionalism of our incredible Cardiff team, and the strong partnerships they share with their families. Achieving this…
We’re so excited to have Uncle Doug working his magic on our second mural at Tillys Cooranbong This beautiful artwork in our outdoor playground brings together all of our Australian animal room names, celebrating our connection to culture, community and the incredible wildlife we learn about each day. It’s already looking amazing and we can’t…
Understanding Developmental Milestones (0–5 Years) The early years of a child’s life are a time of remarkable growth and change. From a baby’s first smile to a preschooler’s growing independence, children develop a wide range of skills between birth and five years. These changes are often referred to as developmental milestones. At Tillys, we support…
Are you attending the Maitland Show? Keep an eye out for Tillys Gillieston Heights Scarecrow. This years theme is ‘Chatacters of Maitland’. The Gillieston Heights educators and Area Manger Amy discussed some of Maitlands Local legends and collectively made the decision to honour the memory of John Partridge. John Partridge dedicated his life to his…
Recently, Educators from Tillys Waratah 2 spent the morning intentionally engaging with the Salamander Bay Recycle Centre and local op shops to thoughtfully source resources that would enhance and enrich their learning environments. With each room allocated a budget, educators carefully selected ceramic pieces, glassware and silverware, considering how these authentic, open-ended materials could support…
Why Social Play Matters: Building Friendships at Tillys From the earliest years of life, children are learning how to connect with others. Being social plays a vital role in early childhood development, helping children build friendships, understand emotions and develop the skills they need to form positive relationships throughout life. At Tillys, we recognise that…
Happy 30th Birthday, Tillys Abermain! Today we celebrated this incredible milestone with our wonderful community, enjoying a beautiful afternoon tea together What an amazing journey it has been. We’ve loved every brick of this building, every tiny set of feet that has walked through our gates, every bike ridden along our bike track, and every…
🎉 30 YEARS of Tillys MAGIC! 🎉 This week we celebrated not one, but TWO incredible women reaching an amazing 30 years of service with Tillys — and wow, what absolute treasures they are! 💜 🌟 Tania — our Operations Manager and true behind-the-scenes superstar! She’s our go-to gal for everything and anything. Tania’s dedication…
Congratulations to one of our beautiful Cooranbong educators Gillian on completing her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Gillian has been with us since the centre opened and is so loved and adored by her team, children and families, especially the children in the Joey 0-2 room. Gillian has such a bright and…
On Wednesday the 28th of January, Lacey, Kaitlyn and Brianna from Tillys Fern Bay, engaged in a Munch and Move Professional Development. This FREE 1-hour workshop provided an overview of the NSW Health Munch & Move program including: Practical strategies for embedding the fundamental movement skills into your program Food learning experiences Including Munch &…