FEATURED SERVICES
At ICU Early Learning Childcare Centre, our team are passionate about the education, health and wellbeing of every child. We strive to ensure children are reaching their full potential and capabilities by strengthening their holistic skills and development. ICU Early Learning Childcare Centre is an environment that is welcoming, safe and warm.
Our team aims to meet each child’s individual needs, as our centre is a reflection of our families and community. This service ensures that it meets the requirements of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards, National Quality Framework and the National Regulations.
We are a centre that operates from 7am to 6pm. We currently have availabilities for Monday to Friday for children, aged between 6 weeks and 5 years. Contact us for more information.
Little School Long Day Care operates 50 weeks of they year from Monday to Friday from 7:30am till 6pm. Little School is a purpose built Long Day Care Centre that welcomes children from the ages of 2 to 5.
Little School also offers an outside school hours care (OSHC) program for children attending St Francis Xavier School.
Family run, Little School offers a warm and nurturing environment in which children have the opportunity to thrive, grow and develop. We believe in the importance of helping our children develop a healthy sense of self as well as skills to effectively contribute to the communities to which they belong.
We believe that effective nutrition is the essential foundation stone upon which healthy bodies and minds are built. All of the meals provided at Little School are based on proven nutritional guidelines specifically designed to meet the needs of developing bodies and are lovingly prepared right here in the centre. Contact us for more information.
Koorana Child & Family Services
provide integrated early education and intervention services for children's growth and needs. Koorana supports all children aged 0-18 years in the Sydney area.
Koorana offers a range of intervention and therapy services delivered by:
• Occupational therapists;
• Speech pathologists;
• Physiotherapists;
• Behaviour Support Specialists;
• Psychologists;
• Specialist teachers and;
• Social Workers.
At Koorana you will have access to an expert team of experienced therapists who will work together on a transdisciplinary (children aged 0 – 6 years) or multidisciplinary (young people aged 7 – 18 years) approach to deliver the best possible outcomes for your child. Koorana are a registered NDIS provider and can process Medicare treatment plans as well as private health fund rebates.
No referral is needed to access Koorana’s services. Families can simply contact us on (02) 8321 9600 to speak to one of our friendly intake officers.
PARENT INFORMATION
Breaks, Fractures & First Aid
It is all too often that we see children, while playing, fall down and as a result break or fracture their arm, or wrist. Some sage advice from Mary Dawes, Director of First Aid For You – www.firstaidforyou.com.au is offered below, should parents find themselves confronted with such situation and have to diagnose a broken or fractured arm.
While there is no doubt you will see your child fall countless times whilst playing, basic first aid has the potential to turn the situation around and identify the extent to a child’s injury.
Remember that although many play areas are covered with soft bedding below, it is still extremely easy for a child who falls from a height break a bone or cause a hairline fracture.
Most fractures occur within the arm because children will often place their hands in front of them to break the fall.
Here is a list of some of the telltale signs that your child has broken a bone;
- If a snap or loud grinding sound is heard, it is an indication that the child has broken a bone
- There will be deformity, swelling, bruising and pain around the area that is injured
- It will be painful for your child to move or place pressure on this area – ‘guarding/ protecting their arm from others touching it or from them using it’
The following steps should be followed, should your child experience a fall, injuring their arm;
- Immediately remove the child from any danger
- Check the injured area for swelling, bruising or deformity
- Never apply pressure to a broken limb- simply keep the limb in a position of comfort
- Seek medical advice as soon as possible
“Supervision is key to minimising the chances a child having a fall and it only takes a split second for this to happen while a child is busy playing. The severity of the fall your child takes is a big indication to the type of injury in which they may have,” adds Mary.
Do a sight – sweep of all areas of play, looking at the potential hazards and the high places children may jump from before letting your child play.
Educate toddlers and older children of the dangers of jumping from high places and climbing on outdoor equipment. Importantly, explain to children that if they were to fall, they could find themselves in a lot of pain, and they should call for help immediately. Remind them to stay calm, without moving the injured area too much.
Please note, these tips and advice are not substitute for first aid knowledge. A first aid course- especially one dedicated to children’s first aid - such as the First Aid For Kids course will equip your and your kids with the skills needed in such an emergency and you will be grateful you spent the time learning the vital skills.
