Creative Arts in Early Childhood: The Benefits of Music, Art & Sensory Play When we think of children painting a picture, singing a favourite song or exploring a sensory tray, it can be easy to see these as simply fun activities. But in early childhood, these experiences are so much more than play—they are powerful…
Transitioning Through Our Rooms: From Nursery to Toddler to Preschool One of the most exciting parts of your child’s early learning journey is watching them grow, develop and move through each stage of our centre. At Tillys Play & Development Centres, transitioning from the Nursery to the Toddler Room and then into Preschool is a…
Promoting Cultural Confidence and Appreciation for Multiculturalism Australia is a diverse and multicultural country, and early childhood is a wonderful time for children to begin understanding, respecting and celebrating this diversity. At Tillys, we believe that fostering cultural confidence and an appreciation for multiculturalism helps children develop a strong sense of identity, belonging and respect…
Fuelling growing bodies and bright minds, our talented cooks at Rutherford craft vibrant, nutrient-packed fruit and vegetable platters designed specifically for children. Bursting with delicious flavours, fun, and colourful arrangements, these healthy snacks make getting their daily vitamins an exciting and eagerly anticipated part of the day!
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…
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.…
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…