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…
Last Thursday at Tillys Greta, our whole service came together to celebrate NAIDOC Week. We watched a special Bluey episode translated into Yolŋu Matha, an Indigenous language from north-east Arnhem Land. Before enjoying a range of activities organised by each room. Some of these included bird’s nest making with playdough, art inspired by this year’s…
Last month we held our school information sessions at our Cooranbong centre for families with children eligible for school in 2027. We were joined by Skye from Cooranbong Public School and Cassie from Morisset Public School to provide information to families and answer any questions or concerns. Thank you Skye and Cassie for helping our…
A Creative Journey is Unfolding… Sometimes, the most meaningful learning begins with a single idea. At Tillys Abermain, one of our children designed a dress using a variety of materials, sparking the curiosity of the entire group. What started as one child’s creative expression quickly grew into a collaborative project, with children eager to explore…