Understanding the Benefits of Music in Early Childhood Music is a powerful part of childhood. From lullabies with babies to singing, dancing and rhythm games with older children, music naturally becomes part of a child’s everyday experiences. In early childhood, music is more than just entertainment — it plays an important role in development, learning…
The Jellyfish Room at Tillys The Junction recently enjoyed a fun and engaging cooking experience with Chef Courtney, giving the children the opportunity to explore, mix, measure and create together. Our cooking experiences are an important part of our early childhood education program, encouraging hands-on learning while supporting children’s confidence, independence and creativity. Through following…
What Is Assessment and Rating in Early Childhood Education and Care? Families often see assessment and rating displayed at their child’s centre, but may wonder what it really means. Assessment and rating is a national process that ensures early childhood education and care services meet high standards for quality, safety and learning. At Tillys, assessment…
Wednesday Playgroup at Tillys The Junction! We’re so excited to welcome local families into our beautiful new centre for our FREE Community Playgroup at Tillys located inside Junction Fair! Come along to meet our friendly team, connect with other families, and give your little one the opportunity to play, explore, create and make new friends…
A Proud Milestone for Our Centre We are excited to share that, after being open for just 8 weeks, our centre at The Junction now has an active Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in place. Developing our RAP is an important step in our commitment to fostering respect, understanding, and meaningful connections with Aboriginal and Torres…
What’s been happening at Tillys The Junction? Our preschool children enjoyed a week full of hands-on sensory play and creative exploration! The children took part in a dinosaur washing experience where they used cloths and water to scrub paint off the dinosaurs. They were very focused on making sure every dinosaur was sparkling clean! Through…
Outdoor Play in Winter: Outdoor Learning Doesn’t Stop When the Temperature Drops As the weather cools down, it’s natural for families to wonder whether children should still be playing outside. At Tillys, we strongly believe that outdoor play is just as important in winter as it is in the warmer months. With the right clothing…
On Saturday 28th February, Tillys proudly brought together educators from all 14 of our services for our Annual Awards Ceremony, celebrating the outstanding achievements of our team throughout 2025. This special event recognised the dedication, passion, and excellence of our educators, with staff honoured as finalists and award winners across a range of categories in…
How Children Learn Through Everyday Routines In early childhood, learning doesn’t just happen during planned activities or group times — it happens all day, every day, through simple routines and everyday tasks. From washing hands to packing away toys, routines play a powerful role in supporting children’s learning, confidence and independence. At Tillys, we intentionally…
