{"id":5890,"date":"2026-11-11T11:26:28","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T00:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kindikids.com.au\/?p=5890"},"modified":"2026-11-11T11:26:37","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T00:26:37","slug":"skills-children-develop-in-childcare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kindikids.com.au\/ar\/blogs\/skills-children-develop-in-childcare\/","title":{"rendered":"What Skills Can Your Child Develop From Childcare?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5890\" class=\"elementor elementor-5890\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd1ca0f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dd1ca0f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d44c3d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d44c3d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Skills Can Your Child Develop From Childcare?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-784bf1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"784bf1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-breadcrumbs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-breadcrumbs__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kindikids.com.au\/ar\">Home<\/a> <span class=\"eael-breadcrumb-separator\">\/<\/span> <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f83b8a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f83b8a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c95486 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9c95486\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/kindikids.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0185-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5246\" alt=\"Children\u2019s tables and learning areas in a Kindikids childcare classroom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindikids.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0185-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/kindikids.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0185-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kindikids.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0185-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kindikids.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0185-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kindikids.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0185-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kindikids.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0185-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/kindikids.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_0185-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ece0b8d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ece0b8d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6a2ec1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d6a2ec1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We all know how important the early years of a child\u2019s life are. They\u2019re full of growth, curiosity and the drive for new experiences. An early learning environment is more than just a place to spend the day. It\u2019s a place that nurtures your child and keeps them safe, where they learn life skills and build confidence and independence.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s a look at the skills children develop in childcare, and why starting early can make all the difference.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-424792c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"424792c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;letter-spacing:inherit;color:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;text-transform:inherit;\">1. Friendships and social skills<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d600fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d600fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Kids naturally love to play, and playing together is how they learn to form bonds. Through guided play and daily routines, children learn:<\/p><ul><li><b>Belonging:<\/b> feeling part of a welcoming group where everyone\u2019s uniqueness is appreciated<\/li><li><b>Empathy:<\/b> understanding and showing compassion for others\u2019 feelings<\/li><li><b>Sharing and teamwork:<\/b> taking turns, communicating politely and working together on tasks<\/li><\/ul><p>Children are more confident to explore and thrive when they feel emotionally secure, which is built through trusted relationships with educators and other children.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff49d96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff49d96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;letter-spacing:inherit;color:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;text-transform:inherit;\">2. Independence<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bacd352 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bacd352\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Children are excited to do what the grown-ups do, and they build pride and confidence by doing things for themselves. Daily routines encourage self-reliance through:<\/p><ul><li>Taking care of their belongings, like unpacking lunch boxes and hanging up their own bags<\/li><li>Playing with toys properly and packing them away after playtime<\/li><li>Practising everyday hygiene habits with child safety in mind, such as proper handwashing in line with the NHMRC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhmrc.gov.au\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/attachments\/Staying-Healthy\/Staying-healthy-guidelines.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><i>Staying Healthy<\/i> (6th Edition)<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f235e46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f235e46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;letter-spacing:inherit;color:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;text-transform:inherit;\">3. Communication<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9d7472 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9d7472\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Early childhood classrooms are all about connecting, conversation, story time and singing. Educators actively nurture communication by helping children:<\/p><ul><li>Express their big and small thoughts, needs and emotions clearly<\/li><li>Listen to others, especially during group stories and mealtimes<\/li><li>Build foundational vocabulary and pre-literacy skills through play-based interactions<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dd4237 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4dd4237\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;letter-spacing:inherit;color:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;text-transform:inherit;\">4. Reaching key developmental milestones<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dfdfd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0dfdfd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Early learning programs follow the <i>Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0)<\/i> to support each child\u2019s unique journey. Through interactive, play-based settings, children strengthen their:<\/p><ul><li><b>Cognitive skills:<\/b> problem solving through puzzles, creative building and sensory exploration<\/li><li><b>Motor skills:<\/b> outdoor play, running, drawing and fine-motor activities<\/li><li><b>Emotional skills:<\/b> learning to manage big and small feelings with gentle guidance from caring educators (see <a href=\"https:\/\/kindikids.com.au\/ar\/blogs\/emotional-regulation-in-children\/\">how we help children with emotional regulation<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2740f72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2740f72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;letter-spacing:inherit;color:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;text-transform:inherit;\">The benefits of starting early<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b824ea7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b824ea7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Starting early gives children a head start in building routines and self-confidence. Younger children usually adapt more easily to group settings and transition more smoothly into formal schooling later on, benefiting greatly from rich, structured learning environments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e680001 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e680001\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;letter-spacing:inherit;color:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;text-transform:inherit;\">Experience the difference firsthand<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1426d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1426d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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