News & Helpful Articles by 360 Early Education
Supporting Children Through Transitions in Early Childhood: A Guide for Families
Written by: 360 Early EducationRead time: 4 min read KEY TAKEAWAYS  Young children find transitions genuinely hard — not because they’re being difficult, but because the brain systems for self-regulation and flexible thinking are still developing. Every transition is a
Why Mixed Age Grouping in Early Learning Benefits Every Child
Written by: 360 Early EducationRead time: 4 min read KEY TAKEAWAYS Mixed age grouping — or “family grouping” — is deliberate, research-backed practice, not a logistical necessity. Younger children develop faster by observing older peers; older children strengthen their own
Child Safety Reforms in Early Childhood Education: What Families Need to Know
Written by: Beth Sebesfi, ACT General Manager and Head of Curriculum, 360 Early EducationRead time: 4 min read KEY TAKEAWAYS Australia’s early childhood sector is undergoing its most significant child safety legislative reform in history — with new laws in
Why Children Get Sick at Childcare — A GP Explains What’s Really Happening
Written by: Libby Klingberg, Owner, 360 Early Education Published: April 2026   |   Estimated read time: 7 minutes KEY TAKEAWAYS It’s completely normal — and actually beneficial — for young children to get sick when they start childcare. Their immune system is learning the job.Â
Physical Environments at 360 Early Education
How lucky are our children (and our team!) to spend their days in such extraordinary spaces? At 360 Early Education, we know that children deserve more than safe and functional play areas. They deserve beautiful, thoughtfully designed environments that invite
Celebrating One Year of Our 360 Rivett Childcare Centre
This month our 360 Rivett childcare centre celebrates its first year, and it has been a wonderful moment to pause and look back on everything our community has built together. Since opening our doors, we have welcomed many children and
Physical Environments at 360 Early Education
How lucky are our children (and our team!) to spend their days in such extraordinary spaces? At 360 Early Education, we know that children deserve more than safe and functional play areas. They deserve beautiful, thoughtfully designed environments that invite
Why Play-Based Intentionality Matters
When you watch your child play, you might see blocks stacked, costumes piled on the floor, or an elaborate story unfolding with friends. What you may not see is the complexity behind it. Play in early education is the most
I screen, you screen, they screen
A few weeks ago the World Health Organisation reiterated its (unpopular) finding that no screen time is recommended at all before the age of one, and from 12 months to two years, at most one hour of screen time per