Our budding fashion designers at Tillys Abermain have been busy learning a new skill! Recently, Maureen introduced the children to the sewing machine as part of their ongoing fashion design project. She carefully explained how the sewing machine works and supported the children as they explored the different types of stitches it can create. With…
Our Joey children from our Cooranbong centre engaged in a fun painting experience to continue furthering their interests, creativity & curiosity The educators covered a tuff tray with aluminium foil and set out a selection of brightly coloured paints with cotton buds for the children to explore. It didn’t take long before the children came…
The Environment as the Third Teacher In early childhood education, you may hear the phrase “the environment is the third teacher.” While it might sound unfamiliar at first, the idea is simple — children learn not only from educators and families, but also from the spaces around them. At Tillys Play & Development Centres, we…
Tillys Waratah 2 Preschool In the preschool environments we have been reflecting on Quality Area 3 and the use of loose parts in the children’s play and environments. In particular, we have been reflecting on our outdoor environments. Our educators have been intentionally creating areas to promote curiosity and problem solving. We have seen the…
Yesterday, the children and educators at Waratah 1 proudly wore their favourite footy colours to help raise vital funds for Aussie kids battling cancer. This cause is one that is especially close to the hearts of everyone at Waratah 1. We are incredibly proud to support families and children affected by childhood cancer and to…
This week at Abermain Tillys, we had a wonderful visit from Amy at Cessnock Library! Amy shared a fantastic selection of stories with the children, bringing each book to life with enthusiasm and fun. We also enjoyed singing songs together using a variety of exciting props, which had everyone joining in with smiles and laughter.…
Friday the 24th of July was National Pyjama Day where our Cooranbong educators & children came dressed in their warm & comfy pjs all week! A big thank you to our families & educators for your kind donations towards raising awareness & funds to support children living in foster care
National Tree Day at Waratah 1 Today at Waratah 1, we proudly celebrated National Tree Day by planting a beautiful Native Guava tree in our outdoor learning environment. A huge thank you to Bunnings Kotara for their generous donation and for supporting our children’s learning and connection with nature. Your contribution has helped create a…
What Is a QIP? (Quality Improvement Plan) You may have heard your centre mention a QIP, or Quality Improvement Plan — but what does that actually mean? In early childhood education and care, a QIP is an important document that helps services reflect, grow and continuously improve the quality of care and education they provide.…
Exciting News! Following our Assessment & Rating visit on 19th May 2026, Tillys Abermain has officially been rated Meeting the National Quality Standard! We are incredibly proud of this achievement. In a short period, our dedicated team has worked hard to create a nurturing, engaging, and welcoming environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired…