Tips and tricks for settling into your centre: the first few weeks

For any family, transitioning a child into preschool can be stressful. A planned approach to starting preschool can help reduce stress and ease the transition for you and your child. View tips and tri...

Goopy goodness recipe

Young children are intrigued by different textures and at SDN we love to create low-cost play experiences, such as using this goop recipe from simple ingredients.

Top ten books for preschoolers

The preschool years are a period of rapid language development and an excellent time to update your child’s library with books that introduce new words and cater to their interests. Our preschool tea...

Choosing a child care centre for your child with autism

Choosing a child care centre is always going to be complex mix of your needs, convenience and the centre’s approach to education and care. But if your child is autistic or has a developmental delay, t...

Engaging your child in play

For many children who have a disability or developmental delay, playing is not always easy. This can be for many reasons including difficulty following instructions or difficulty following the rules ...