Gowrie NSW Blog | Development

A Sense of Place: Meaningful Community Excursions in Early Learning

At Gowrie NSW Erskineville, we’re fortunate to offer children regular opportunities to explore the world beyond the preschool, taking our learning into the vibrant local community. This year, we made ...

Building Strong Parent Partnerships in Early Learning

As we approach the end of the year, many families in our preschool room have started asking about their children’s development, particularly in numeracy, literacy, and the transition to school. At ...

Help - My Child is a Fussy Eater!

Very few people have children that spring at the chance to eat any food at any time. We don’t usually see toddlers snacking on kale and lettuce!

The Role of Early Childhood Educators in Child Development

Early childhood educators are some of the most influential people in children's lives. These dedicated professionals play a vital role in shaping not just the academic trajectory but the social, ...

Building Healthy Habits: The Role of Nutrition in Early Childhood

Yes we know, parenting is tough!  Between juggling work, schedules, playdates, and bedtime routines, finding time to focus on nutrition can feel like a challenge. 

The Benefits of Consecutive Childcare Days

There's a broad consensus among early learning experts that children flourish when they attend high-quality early learning for at least two or more days a week. However, many families might not ...

Sustainability, Humans & Nature at Erskineville Early Education & Care

The YarraYarra children, aged 3-5 at our Erskineville Early Education and Care Centre have been exploring sustainability and the interconnectedness between humans and nature. As part of their ...

Gowrie NSW Program Foundations - a framework for curriculum & pedagogy

Gowrie NSW Program Foundations Our program is underpinned by 80 years of experience and leadership in early childhood education and care. Informed by global research and best practice, our programs ...

Toilet Learning - a Family Evening with Elena Marouchos

News Newstead Early Education and Care recently hosted a 'Toilet Learning' night with Elena Marouchos, Mentor, Teacher and Learner of infant toddler pedagogy and philosophy.