Two Years of Kindergarten: The Long-Term Academic Advantage
Each year, according to the Mitchell Institute at Victoria University, around one in five Australian children start school behind, and close to half of them stay behind. It’s a sobering figure, but it points to something genuinely useful for families: the gap is largely about the amount of quality early learning a child has had, not fixed ability. That makes it something families can plan for.
Why We Don’t Push Kids to Finish Their Plate (And the Skills It’s Building)
“Just a few more bites” is a phrase most parents have said at the dinner table. At Kids Academy, we take a different approach, and it’s about more than food. It’s about the skills children carry with them into school.
The Future Starts With Us: Recognising Our Teams This Educators’ Day
Wednesday 2 September is Early Childhood Educators’ Day, a national day of recognition for the educators shaping Australia’s youngest learners. This year’s theme, The Future Starts With Us, is a fitting one for a role built on consistency, care and teamwork. It’s been a big year for early education in Australia, and today is about recognising the teams who’ve kept showing up for children and families through all of it.
Getting Yourself Ready to Return to Work After Parental Leave
Book Week 2026: Building the Skills Kids Need Before School
Book Week 2026 runs from Saturday 22 August to Friday 28 August, with this year’s theme, “Symphony of Stories,” celebrating just how many different tales one book week can hold. At Kids Academy, we treat Book Week as more than dress-up day, it’s a chance to spotlight one of the simplest, most effective ways to build the skills children need before their first day of school.
Is It Okay to Feel Guilty About Early Learning? Here’s What to Know
It’s a familiar moment at drop-off: you walk back to the car, and a quiet worry follows you. Did I make the right call, sending my child to early learning?
National Science Week 2026: Building the Thinking Skills Behind School Readiness
Last week, at one Kids Academy centre, the water table caused a genuine scientific dispute. Two children were convinced their leaf-boats would float. A third wasn’t so sure. What followed was ten minutes of testing, re-testing, and a fairly serious debate about whose boat was “winning.”
Sleep Regressions Explained: What’s Happening and How to Help Your Child Thrive
One week your child is sleeping brilliantly. The next, they’re waking through the night, resisting naps, or refusing bedtime altogether.
What the Research Says About Settling Into Early Learning, And Why It Sets Up School Readiness
Starting early learning is a significant transition, and it’s natural for families to want to understand the process behind it: why settling in takes as long as it does, why your child’s behaviour might look different at home compared to care, and why quality early learning genuinely matters for what comes next.
Family Tax Benefit A & B: What It Means for Your Family (And How It Works with Child Care Subsidy)
When you’re planning the best start for your child, every dollar counts. That’s why understanding Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Parts A and B, and how they work alongside the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), can help you make informed choices about care, budgeting, and your family’s future.