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Nurturing Curiosity

Your Guide to a Smooth Start to Childcare at Eden Academy

Here, you’ll find all you need to make your child’s experience safe, enriching, and inspiring. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Daily Updates, Videos & More

Our centres use KindyHub and OWNA to keep you informed about your child’s day. Updates include daily stories, meal and sleep summaries, nappy changes with time stamps, and details on when sunscreen and insect repellent were applied.

We use the Childcare Now app to make it easy to notify us if your child will be absent due to illness or holidays. For families attending a full occupancy centre, if you mark your child absent in advance and another child fills their usual spot in the same room, your daily fee will be reimbursed.

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Smooth Transition Into Childcare

We understand that dropping your child off for the first time can be an emotional experience. Our caring educators are here to make this transition smooth and positive for both you and your little one.

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Preparation Phase

Prepare for the transition by visiting the centre, establishing similar routines at home, and involving your child in choosing comfort items for their bag.

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Gradual Transition

Build reassurance by attending the Stay & Play routine at your centre and ensure a consistent educator is there to build trust and comfort.

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Building Relationships

Establish open communication with educators and centre managers, encourage bonding through supportive activities, and provide familiar comfort items to ease your child’s adjustment.

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Monitoring & Supporting Adjustment

Acknowledge your child’s emotions, establish a loving goodbye routine, monitor their adjustment, and celebrate their progress in adapting to the new routine.

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Preparation Phase

Prepare for the transition by visiting the centre, establishing similar routines at home, and involving your child in choosing comfort items for their bag.

phase 2 | Eden Academy

Gradual Transition

Build reassurance by attending the Stay & Play routine at your centre and ensure a consistent educator is there to build trust and comfort.

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Building Relationships

Establish open communication with educators and centre managers, encourage bonding through supportive activities, and provide familiar comfort items to ease your child’s adjustment.

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Monitoring & Supporting Adjustment

Acknowledge your child’s emotions, establish a loving goodbye routine, monitor their adjustment, and celebrate their progress in adapting to the new routine.

Typical Daily Schedule

Morning - Midday

6:30am – 8:00am

Children and Parents welcomed, breakfast is served

8:00am – 9:00am

Morning Activities/Free Play

9:00am – 10:00am

Morning Snack/Outdoor Play

10:00am – 11:00am

Circle Time/Group Activities

11:00am – 12:00pm

Learning Activities/Preparation for Lunch

Midday - Afternoon

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Lunch Time

1:00pm – 3:00pm

Nap Time/Quiet Time

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Activities/Afternoon Tea

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Free Play/Outdoor Play

6:30pm

Wind-down/Pick-ups

*While this schedule provides a general framework, we recognise that each child is unique. Our flexible approach ensures we can adapt to individual needs and preferences.

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Find My Nearest Centre

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Find Your Nearest
Eden Academy

Whether you’re looking for something close to home, close to work or close to friends and family, we can direct you to an early learning centre in your vicinity.

Find My Nearest Centre

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Increased Subsidised Hours for Families

The Australian Government is making early learning more accessible for all families. From January 2026, every family (eligible for CCS) will receive at least 72 hours of subsidised early learning each fortnight through the new 3 Day Guarantee.

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Trusted by Eden Families

“The thing that drew me to Eden Academy was the warmth, and genuine caring nature of all the carers here.”

– Star, Eden Academy Parent

Get Started with Essential Resources

Links to downloadable information packs for parents.

Tour Guide Information

Understand what our centres offer so you’re ready for your first visit.

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Stay & Play Information

Let’s make your child’s transition to Eden Academy easier.

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Family Handbook

Important information as you join the Eden Academy Family.

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Commitment to Safety

The wellbeing of every child will always be our highest priority.

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Centre Info - Centres Open Now

For already operating centres.

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Centre Info - Centres Opening Soon

For centres yet to open.

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Maximising CCS Entitlements

Get the most out of Government Assistance.

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Contagious Conditions (QLD)

To keep children and staff healthy.

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Get Started with Essential Resources

Links to downloadable information packs for parents.

Essentials for Day One & Beyond

Centre Tour Flyer

Our Centre Tour Flyer offers a glimpse into the exciting world of learning at Eden Academy!

Eden Academy Hat

Welcome your little one to Eden Academy with a complimentary hat as a special keepsake from their first day.

Wetbag

Receive a complimentary Wetbag filled with delightful gifts from Eden Academy upon enrolment.

All About Me Form

Let’s get to know a little bit more about your child so we can cater the experience to suit them.

My First Day Certificate

Celebrate your child’s first day at Eden Academy with a special certificate of achievement.

Parent’s First Day Pack

We know it can be difficult seeing your little one begin their childcare journey, so we’ve made that easier with a little gift from us to you!

Secure Sign-In
& Sign-Out

The safety and security of every child in our care is our highest priority, that’s why we have a secure sign-in system for each centre. Each family is assigned a unique door code by our Centre Manager, ensuring controlled access to our facility. Parents are required to sign their child in and out during both drop-off and pick-up times.

This system not only helps maintain a secure environment but also ensures that only authorised individuals can enter the building. Your child’s safety is our top priority, and we remain dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment at all times.

Information Links

Parenting is a journey filled with decisions, questions, and learning along the way. To make things a little easier, we’ve brought together a collection of reliable resources to support you and your family. Whether it’s health, financial assistance, or parenting tips, you’ll find trusted links to help guide you every step of the way.

Health & Wellbeing

Australian Dental Association

Dental info for Children - Teeth.org.au

Child Dental Benefits Schedule - Services Australia

Child & Youth Health Services (SA)

Sleep Smart - Safe Sleep Space

Education & Safe Sleep - Red Nose

Breathwork Hub - Eden Academy

Parenting & Family Support

Financial & Government Services

Child Care Subsidy - Services Australia

Understanding the Scheme - NDIS

Community & Cultural Support

Aboriginal Family Support Services - Kari

Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network

Child Safety & Wellbeing

Crisis Resources - Lifeline

Child Safety Article (SA) The Sector

Time Out for Contagious Conditions - Keeping Children and Staff Healthy

Mental Health Services & Support

Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636

Headspace - 1800 650 890

Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800

Lifeline - 13 11 14

Suicide Call Back - 1300 659 467

13YARN - 13 92 76

Mensline - 1300 78 99 78

1800 RESPECT - 1800 737 732

QLife - 1800 184 527

At Eden, we believe supporting families goes hand-in-hand with nurturing children – these resources are just one way we help make that possible.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Eden Academy acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our centres stand and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to creating learning environments that honour and celebrate the world’s oldest continuing cultures.

Acknowledgement of Country

Eden Academy acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn and play. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.