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.
3 Days or 5? How to Work Out Your Family’s Subsidised Care Hours
Since January 2026, every family eligible for the Child Care Subsidy is guaranteed 3 days (72 hours a fortnight) of subsidised care. Some families can access up to 5 days. Here’s a clear framework for working out exactly where your family sits.
NAIDOC Week 2026: How Kids Academy Brings Country and Culture into the Classroom
NAIDOC Week (6-13 July) is a great opportunity to look at exactly how First Nations culture is taught in our classrooms, and how families can be part of that learning at home too. Here’s how it works at Kids Academy.
EOFY and Your CCS: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids Academy Families
June 30 marks the end of the financial year, and for families receiving the Child Care Subsidy, it’s also when Services Australia begins balancing your CCS. The process is more straightforward than it sounds, and if you follow a few clear steps now, you’ll have everything sorted before the new year gets underway.
Is My Toddler Late Talking? Speech Milestones and What Parents Can Do
Communication is one of the most important foundations a child builds in the early years. Strong language skills support social connection, emotional development, and the literacy and learning capabilities children draw on throughout school. So it’s no wonder parents pay close attention, and no wonder many find themselves wondering whether their toddler’s speech is on track.
Fuel for Learning: Our Winter Menu Is Here at Kids Academy
What children eat during the day has a direct impact on how well they learn. At Kids Academy, we’ve built our 2026 Winter Menu around exactly that principle – warm, nourishing meals that give children the energy and nutrients they need to focus, explore, and thrive through every cooler-month session.
Fussy Eaters and Childcare: What’s Normal, and How Mealtimes Support Learning and Growth
Fussy eating is one of the most searched parenting topics for families with young children, and for good reason. When your child is refusing meals, surviving on a short list of accepted foods, or melting down at the sight of something unfamiliar on their plate, it’s exhausting. The good news is that selective eating is a completely normal part of early childhood development, and there are structured, evidence-backed approaches that genuinely help. Here’s what to expect, how we support variety at Kids Academy, and what works at home too.