AUGUST 2013

Welcome to the August 2013 Inner West Local Child Care & Services Directory. 

This month we welcome Leichhardt Little Stars Nursery & Early Learning Centre to our child Care Directory.

This month our parent resource is a snapshot about choosing the correct child care restraint/seat for your child, as children grow you will need to replace/update car restraints and it can be very confusing, we hope our information helps.

Leichhardt Little Stars Nursery & Early Learning Centre is located in Leichhardt and caters for children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age.

We implement a School Readiness program for all children within the preschool room at the centre which is based around numeracy, literacy, self-help skills, independence and social skills. This ensures all children leaving the centre have developed to their full potential and gain the appropriate skills required, before entering into the school environment.

We pride ourselves on our Kids Fit Future program to help children develop a variety of skills. This program also encourages them to have a healthy lifestyle and educates them on health topics, nutrition and physical activity.

First Aid For You  specialise in a 2 hour information and demonstration session on the most important child related first aid any parent, grand parent, parent to be or any person in care of children should learn!

In a relaxed and practical, hands on session participants will learn the skills and gain understanding on how to manage child related emergencies, these include:

• Child and Baby Resuscitation
• Choking Management
• Allergic Reaction Management
• Head Injuries & Convulsions 
• Plus many more 'must know' topics and tips on child safety.

Chatabout Speech Pathology  is a family centred practice that specialises in seeing children of all ages for a wide range of speech, language, and learning difficulties.

At www.maternitywear.com.au we are offering a terrific incentive to purchase some new maternity clothes with our winter sale of 30-50% off our normal affordable prices. You can Save 30% off all non sale items and up to 50% off sale items Just add local childcare in the coupon at the checkout to receive a minimum 30% off Maternity dresses, tops, pants, jeans, workwear, breastfeeding clothes, lingerie, exercise and nightwear.

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Looking for a school readiness programme? Special Offer ** 4 FREE CLASSES ** 

Helen O'Grady Drama Academy act, create, communicate. Self-development through drama! Boost your child's creativity, confidence and communication skills. Enrolling now for students aged 5 to 17.

Studio Locations: Haberfield, Five Dock, Homebush, Marrickville, Randwick & Maroubra. Contact the Principal Mel Duke Ph 02 9787 2363 www.helenogrady.com.au

Magdalena Rozsa Speech Pathology Services
Magdalen is pleased to announce that she will be available to provide speech pathology services at Life Care Inner West, Five Dock. To find out more contact us.

Join Einsteinz Music for a FREE trial at any class in Leichhardt, Lilyfield or Rozelle, which has available spots, in the first or second week of August, with a view to enrolling in the remainder of Term 3 classes (Term finishes 20 September). You are welcome to enrol at any time during the term, if there are spots available.

Einsteinz Music is a music school for babies and children 6months - 4yrs, in which parents and carers interact and spend time with their children in music appreciation classes taught by professional musicians with live music. New clients only, bookings essential. Call 9343 0333 or email to reserve your spot. Please quote this Local Child Care & Services Directory free trial offer at the time of booking to be eligible.

Sanctuary Sanitarium Looking after our children's health is one of the highest priorities for parents and carers. Sanctuary Sanitarium medical practice in Pyrmont offers a range of services to ensure our kids have the best health start.

Are you up to date with immunisations? All children under the age of 16 are bulk billed. We have a practice nurse onsite and our GPs all have a special interest in children and family health. Other services catered especially for kids include:
Dietitian: Strategies to deal with food intolerances or allergies. Podiatrist: Are you children's feet getting the proper care? Psychology: Deal with anxiety, depression, family relationships etc. Naturopath: Looking for natural solutions to health ailments?

Inner Sydney Montessori School Montessori from birth to 3 years Nido (0-18 months), parent toddler programs (18-36mths).

Montessori asks us to "follow the child" this gives the child the freedom to become independent. Dr Maria Montessori called her method "Education for Life"

The program is facilitated by highly trained, experienced and very passionate Directors. The sessions are based on shared information, readings, discussion, questions and answers, enhancing your observations of your child, and providing ideas for practical application to then use in your family home. A foundation in Montessori follows the psycho sensory motor development of the child.

The room in which we meet is a "Montessori prepared environment". The Montessori prepared environment is for you and your child, and provides an opportunity to meet others looking at giving their child a Montessori education from infancy.

The prepared environment is designed specifically to meet the needs of a defined group of children. In the Parent Toddler Program (PTP) sessions the room reflects the child's need for; Activities; mobiles and equipment; Care of Self & the environment; Food preparation & independence; Hand-eye coordination; Language enrichment and development; Natural science experiences; Art; Music; Gross motor movement; Social relationships

Each activity is specially chosen to appeal to the children and aid in the building of their psycho sensorial motor and language skills. We also prepare for your child's growing independence, self esteem, confidence and concentration span.
Each week in the NIDO program the director will cover one of the many topics of interest.

Preparation of the home; Music - the language of all humanity; Language development; Toileting foundations; Development of the hand and equilibrium; Food as an occasion of education; Fatherhood; The absorbent mind; Brain development - the mathematical mind; The above list is just a few of many relevant and extremely useful topics covered during these sessions.

Choosing the right child restraint can be confusing.... Remember

A child that is properly secured in an approved child restraint is less likely to be injured or killed in a car crash than one who is not.

Child restraints can be purchased from retail outlets or hired from some local councils, some maternity hospitals, community groups and from privately run rental companies.
Child restraints available in Australia must meet the Australian /New Zealand Standard 1754:2004 Child restraints for use in motor vehicles. The standard is one of the toughest child restraint standards in the world and child restraints manufactured to this Standard offer good protection in a crash.

A significant number of the restraints have been tested and assessed under the Child Restrain Evaluation Programme (CREP).

Find out more about the results of these tests and the guidelines you should follow when buying a child restraint in the safer child restraints brochure.

Remember

• Using a restraint correctly greatly increases a child's safety during a crash.
• Placing a child in a restraint that is designed for a larger/older child increases the risk of serious injury in a crash.
• Ensure the restraint is installed correctly. See a restraint fitter if in any doubt.
• Always use the top tether strap where required.
• Teach your child to always keep both arms within the harness system of the child seat or the seat belt of the booster seat.
• When using a seat belt with a booster, ensure the seat belt is correctly fitted over the child's shoulder.
• Move your child into a forward-facing restraint only when they no longer fit into a rearward-facing restraint.
• Move your child into a booster seat only when they no longer fit into a forward-facing restraint.
• Always refer to the manufacturer's instructions.

Extract from http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/children/childrestraints
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