Childcare News

Bambini Room Term 2

We have once again welcomed some new families, as well as a few existing families, this term and have had the privilege of getting to know some new, sweet little friends. Every day is busy,…

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Pikanini Room Term 2

Over Term 2 in the Pikanini Room, we have been busy welcoming new children while focusing on creating a strong sense of belonging so that every child feels safe, secure, and supported, while also nurturing secure relationships. We have…


Komodo Room Term 2

The children and educators in Kodomo have had a blessed Term 2 together. We supported some of our older children transitioning to the Koorlongka room and welcomed new friends from the Pikanini room. All the children have settled into…


Koorlongka Room Term 2

We have been growing in numbers in Koorlongka this term. We have welcomed Gwen, Ja’Kyrom, River, Frankie, Blair, Maeve, and Pierce from Kodomo, who have transitioned up, as well as new friends Nico, Emily, and Lenny. They have…


Minasan Room Term 2

Minasan (OSHC) Term 2 Addition  With Term 2 drawing to a close, it is good to reminisce about all the new and exciting things that have happened over the course of the term. Kicking off with the holidays, we…


Studio Atelier Term 2

This term in the studio, we’ve been gifted a couple of new keyboards, which the children are enjoying. We’ve also been able to use hooked up to our music software, (Fruity Loops and Cubase).   We’ve made a whole lot of turtles for…


Childcare Director’s Welcome to 2026 

“Maintaining the Heart”  As we step into 2026, we warmly welcome all our families both new and returning to another wonderful year at South Coast Baptist Childcare. This year, our theme “Maintaining the Heart” reflects our deep commitment to nurturing what…


Bambini Room Term 1

The start to 2026 has been a wonderful time of growth in the Bambini room. Our numbers have increased dramatically over the past few weeks, and we have welcomed many new faces (some new families and some existing or returning families…


Pikanini Room Term 1

Between January and March, the room has been buzzing with music and stories. We’ve been very intentional about incorporating action songs and reading familiar books into our daily rhythm. A highlight for the children was practising naming animals and their sounds. It has been wonderful to see them so engaged and having…


Kodomo Room Term 1

Kodomo welcomed new friends from Pikanini into our room at the beginning of the term. The educators focused on developing relationships with all the children and giving them time to understand the routines. We also divided the group into…


Koorlongka Room Term 1

What a start to the new year. Lots of change and lots of new. We started in our new room, where Minasan used to be. We also have more pre-kindys in the room this year, and we have before and after-school Kindy. The children have…


Minasan (OSHC) Term 1

The beginning of the year has been a fun and exciting time for us, with lots of changes having happened over the new year. The first week of our holiday program was enjoyable and inclusive, with the children getting a say in organising the room…


Studio Atelier Term 1

This term in the studio has been excellent, with a new layout for the room necessitated by the new flooring being installed. We have an outdoor painting area that the kids have been thoroughly enjoying, and we’ve added a few…


STUDIO/ATELIER

Term four in the Studio has been a wonderful wrap-up to the year, with all our little people proving, as they always do, that they’ve grown in confidence and developed some great creative skills over…


BAMBINI

The Bambini room has welcomed some new friends this term, and we are amazed at how well they have settled into care. We always strive to create a loving and caring environment where all children…