For the past few months, I’ve been dealing with this parent (Dad) that always got something to say and complain even if we staffs always do our best.
Things such as ‘oh why is my son crying’ ‘he’s ...
Hi everyone, my name is Sharna and I’m thinking about starting a cert III in childcare.
Previously I’ve worked casually in cleaning and customer service, and it’s time for a career change. I’m looking ...
How can an educator demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of colonisation, historical events, and cross-cultural issues on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People in the local and ...
Can anyone tell me if there is any regulation or rules against vaporisers being used in the sleep rooms of babies in early childhood?
Obviously it will be a cool mist vaporiser, set away from children ...
Hi all,
I’ve been in the industry for 8 months now and working casually but close to full time hours. I love the children and doing all the activities with them but have just found staff to be too much ...
Hey everyone, just wanting some clarification on something that has been eating my brain. I’m just new to childcare, I am currently studying my certificate 3 whilst working in a centre, I’ve been at said ...
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Family circumstance, focus on recent or current events (Example circumstances: changes to family life, separation or divorce)
Physical, sensory or developmental disability or condition
Child at risk ...
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i am very new to this forum and also to this industry - i am almost half way through my cert III in early childhood ed and care and i am 19!
i started my first placement block and ...
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I’m currently 24weeks pregnant and I would really need some advice regarding changing nappies and pregnancy. To be honest this is more just of a rant as well haha. I have read some information surrounding ...
A few years ago I worked as a trainee at a daycare with toddlers and babies, I honestly didn’t enjoy the toddler room and I found the baby room ok but I did one shift in the preschool room and had so much ...
Routine/Task: Safe/Appropriate Practices
Preparation of infant
formula and food according
to food safety standards:
Wash hands and food contact surfaces (e.g. benchtops) ...
Firstly, I'd like to say that I understand the pressure educators are under and appreciate everyone is doing the best they can with what they have. I have worked in different center kitchens and have found ...
So where to begin I am a childcare educator I have been in childcare for 6 years I recently started at a new centre and felt like I didn’t belong so I made jokes and tried to make everyone laugh saying ...
hello there, need help in this question
You have identified some children who do not want to ‘push’ themselves to develop and learn; the role of the educator is to encourage these children to gain skills ...
Hi, new to the forms! :wave:
I just wanted to share my experiences in placement, I've already shared with one of my TAFE teachers but it's affecting me so much that a second opinion would be great ...
Hey Educators,
What are you takes on the missconception and comments made that Childcare is Just a baby sitting service.
I have had this comment made to me personally that all we do is babysit kids ...
I need some help in finding guidelines on what we can and cannot do in relation to suspected learning disabilities and behavioural issues such as ADHD and ASD.
I have been appointed educational leader ...
So I’ve been working for a few months as a lead educator and my colleagues are new too, one girl comes across as arrogant, makes snide remarks, she speaks her mind and slams doors when she’s cranky.
I ...
Hi everyone,
I am unsure if I am posting in the right forum but here is goes anyway. I’m not a childcare educator however I am a behavioural psychologist and a board certified behaviour analyst. My ...