Our Environmental Learning Environment

When it comes to getting the most out of early years development and preschool education, it is fair to say that the more varied and diverse a child’s experiences can be, the better is sets them up to really succeed and flourish when they get to the more regimented structure of ‘real school’. Here at…

How Do You Teach to Be School Ready?

Early childhood development can often be a very tricky thing to navigate. You child doesn’t start to get in to proper educational systems and structures until they start school, but what about the years before that when they are spending most of their time with you? Obviously, tiny babies are going to develop at their…

Movement for Toddlers

It’s fair to say that raising a child brings new challenges with each significant age milestone. As a newborn, the main concerns are things like comfort, feeding and sleeping, but as you get in to the terrible twos of the toddler range, a little bit more focus starts to get put on the type of…

What you need to know when sending your child to preschool

Who are we? Fairyland Preschool is an early childhood centre based in Barnsley, New South Wales. Our centre is a small, focused environment with all of our staff trained to help children develop their reading and phonic awareness through the national Pre-Lit Language Program initially developed by Macquarie University. We are also part of the…

Tips for the first day of preschool

It is one of the milestones in life that both parents and children look forward to with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation. Even if you have found a Cameron Park preschool you’re happy with, saying goodbye to your precious little one on their first day is going to be difficult for both of you.…

How to choose the right preschool

Choosing a Lake Macquarie preschool can be an overwhelming task because you want what’s right for your little one. It is important that as a parent you are happy with the environment in which your child is going to be spending time away from you. At Fairyland Preschool, we offer a premier preschool program and…

How to Enroll Your Child at Fairyland Preschool

Preschool is a very important milestone in the life of any child. This is the beginning of a journey that will lead them to the future you want for them. Choosing a center is not easy but once you find a preschool that ticks all the boxes, it is time to move fast. A Newcastle…

Small or Large Daycare: Advantages and Disadvantages

When you choose a Newcastle pre-school for your precious little one, there are many considerations to ensure you are confident in your choice. The day care centre should provide you with the peace of mind that your child will be well looked after, stimulated and motivated as well as happy in a pleasant environment. With…

Child Care Options

When you are a parent, choosing the right kind of childcare to suit both the preferences of your infant and your own lifestyle can be one of the most challenging tasks in the early years. The topic is crowded with voices and opinions, from care in the home to preschools, all claiming to be the…

Carefully Choosing a Preschool in Lake Macquarie

As parents, the task of choosing an educational centre can be a tough decision. Early childhood development is a fundamental stage in a child’s life and most learning and lifelong habits are established at this crucial period. Therefore it is important to choose the right centre that caters to the continuous evolution and needs of…