Is child care right for me?

What security and safety measures are in place to ensure my children’s safety? At Little Lights, we prioritize your children’s safety. We don’t just meet the minimum legal safety requirements; we go above and beyond for your peace of mind. Our safety standards include: security cameras throughout the facility, double-secured front doors, restricted public access, and a rigorous recruitment process. This process includes a Working with Children check, first aid qualifications, and criminal history checks for our educators, among other measures​

Studies have shown that the earlier children start child care, the more advanced they become in their education, speech, social skills and all developmental milestones overall. Separation anxiety is a normal process that more than 90% of children will go through either in their infancy or when they go to kindergarten. We believe that it is important to enrol your child as soon as possible, so that when they do go through separation anxiety, they can get all the love and support from our highly qualified staff who specialise in this field. This is an advantage compared to kindergarten, where the teacher-to-child ratio is often higher, resulting in less nurture and care while your child goes through this milestone. We understand the concerns about entrusting your child’s well-being to someone else. To assist with this process, we offer a customized transition plan, working closely with you to ensure the smoothest and quickest transition possible. Contact us now to learn how we can make your child’s first child care experience a happy one!​

Our top priority is to safeguard the health of all children, educators, and their families by creating a healthy environment while minimizing cross-contamination and the spread of infectious illnesses. We have exceeded the health directives provided by our regulators with our infectious disease safety plans, which have proven highly successful in keeping everyone safe. We follow rigorous hygiene and deep cleaning practices multiple times a day. Additionally, we focus on enhancing your child’s immune system through a thoughtfully designed, nutritionally balanced diet​

Everyone’s gap fee is different depending on the type of government subsidy you can get. We know that understanding how the government subsidy works can be confusing for families. We can support you in understanding the government benefit, providing a step-by-step guide on how to apply, and even give you an estimated quote tailored to your family. You may be surprised by how affordable your gap fee can be once you calculate the CCS benefit.​

We provide water at every meal time (every 2 hours) and encourage children to drink regularly. We also monitor and refill their water bottles to ensure they stay hydrated.

Absolutely! When children are in a supportive environment away from their parents, they build increased confidence and independence, enabling them to discover their own identities. With the support of our educators, they learn to create meaningful friendships, improve their social skills, initiate new connections, and solve problems. These experiences prepare them to excel in any new settings, such as kindergarten. Additionally, we promote family connections for playdates outside of school, further enhancing their social experiences.

Gentle and sensitive personalities are recognised in our centre. They are supported and guided in learning to express themselves verbally, as well as developing skills to problem-solve and advocate for themselves before transitioning to kindergarten. Without the chance to practice these skills in a safe and supervised playground environment, they might find it challenging to navigate the kindergarten playground. We ensure we maintain a safe environment whilst building up their confidence and independence.

We recognise your concerns about children getting sick in child care. We completely understand your concerns about children getting sick in child care. Our centre is meticulously maintained, with a daily cleaning checklist and recent renovations to ensure a safe and clean environment. We go above and beyond standard practices of other centres, by using our own fogger machine to sanitise our rooms daily, effectively eliminating germs while using a non-toxic sanitiser. Additionally, our director strictly enforces a sick children policy to prevent ill children from attending. It’s also essential to understand that exposure to new germs is a natural part of building immunity, and keeping children away from child care can actually delay this process. Your child’s health and well-being are our top priorities.

Everyone’s gap fee is different depending on the type of government subsidy you can get. We know that understanding how the government subsidy works can be confusing for families. We can support you in understanding the government benefit, providing a step-by-step guide on how to apply, and even give you an estimated quote tailored to your family. You may be surprised by how affordable your gap fee can be once you calculate the CCS benefit.​