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Child Care News for Parents & Carers
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October 13, 2021
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Kia ora, this week five factors you'll notice in a happy early childhood service, also Auckland University is leading a new program of research in children's brain development, which aims to boost long-term outcomes. We've got the lowdown.
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5 signs of a happy early childhood education centre
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Whether your child goes to early childhood education (ECE) for short sessions or long days, it's important that their time is spent in a positive way – and also in a positive environment.
Upbeat educators and bright premises contribute to a happy early learning experience, and although an ECE centre might look great on paper, you need to tour the service and meet its staff to get a real sense of whether it will be a happy fit for your family.
Here are 5 things to look for when choosing a cheerful ECE centre.
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Important research into childhood brain development
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Ninety per cent of a child's brain develops in their first five years, and in their first three years, there's rapid development of the little grey cells as genes and environment interact to shape a youngster's brain.
Positive relationships, optimal environments, and protection from toxic stress all help to support brain development in ages zero to three, and it's exciting to see that Auckland University has been awarded its largest ever single research contract to improve early brain screening methods and bring about better outcomes for kids.
Today, we see what this multi-million dollar, multi-year contract means for young minds.
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