What an Early Years Centre is

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Perth-Middlesex Early Years Centres

What an Early Years Centre is:

An Early Years Centre provides free programs focusing on child development, for children 0-6 years and their parents or caregivers. Parent and caregivers play a very important role in shaping the way children will learn, think and behave in the future. It is an incredible responsibility which can seem overwhelming at times.

Early Years Centres can support you in this incredible privilege by:

Providing programs to encourage your child’s development
Connecting you with other parents and caregivers facing similar challenges
Recommending a book, hand-out or video
Providing answers to your questions
Helping to find a local parenting class or workshop
Linking you to the appropriate service within your community

Some common programs at Perth-Middlesex Early Years Centres:

Multi-age Playgroups: Together, children experience a range of age-appropriate activities while parents, caregivers and staff share and learn from each other. Some playgroups have a specific focus such as science, active play or imaginary play.

Family Time: Parent information sessions on a variety of topics while children are cared for by Early Childhood Educators

Infant Programs: Opportunities to get to know other parents who have infants; programs include rhymes, songs and exploration of toys

School Readiness Programs: Children experience a semi-structured setting, with literacy and numeracy activities designed to prepare them for school

Perth Care For Kids is committed to supporting the importance of early childhood education and development by offering a variety of flexible, quality programs and services for children, families and caregivers.

We are proud to be the host agency for the Perth-Middlesex Early Years Centres.