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Educational Insights and Frameworks

13 August 2025

7 min read

The Superpower of Playful Learning

by Dr Melinda Miller

It’s easy to feel like encouraging children to “just play” is lazy pedagogy, but the superpower of playful learning can’t be overstated. Join Dr Melinda Miller as she highlights the need for playful learning.

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Childcare Operations and Management

21 August 2023

3 min read

Home—Xplor Education’s all-in-one childcare app for families

by Dean Comeau

Are you seeking innovative ways to enhance family engagement at your early childhood education and care (ECEC) service? Look no ….

Banner image with the text Xplor Education awarded 2023 Most Improved Child Care Management System (CCMS)

Xplor Updates and Achievements

31 July 2023

4 min read

Xplor Education—The Sector’s 2023 Most Improved CCMS (Child Care Management System)

by Dean Comeau

Xplor Education is pleased to announce it has been awarded the “2023 Most Improved Child Care Management System (CCMS)” in ….

Educational Insights and Frameworks

17 July 2023

8 min read

6 strategies for preventing teacher burnout in early childhood education

by Dean Comeau

Achieve a work-life balance with these strategies for preventing teacher burnout in early childhood education Being an early childhood educator ….

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Childcare Operations and Management

03 July 2023

4 min read

Office—childcare management software that saves you time

by Dean Comeau

Childcare management is a complex task involving numerous administrative responsibilities and coordination between administrators, educators and families. Xplor Education is ….

Financial and Legislative Guidance

19 June 2023

3 min read

Government Invests in the Future of Childcare

by Dean Comeau

Federal Budget 2023 puts ECEC workforce development and the future of childcare at the forefront. Early childhood education and care ….

Financial and Legislative Guidance

14 June 2023

3 min read

New government legislation on gap fee payments

by Dean Comeau

As the 1 July 2023 deadline nears, childcare services are preparing for mandated CCS changes. These imminent changes involve a ….

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Childcare Operations and Management

14 April 2023

5 min read

Three reasons you should be using Playground to help your childcare centre succeed

by Dean Comeau

Running a childcare centre is a complex and demanding task requiring significant staff effort and time. Typical duties such as ….

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Educational Insights and Frameworks

27 March 2023

6 min read

Children’s books by Australian authors to inspire a love for reading

by Dean Comeau

Check out this list of children’s books by Australian authors to include at your service. Introducing Australian children to the ….

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Environmental Sustainability

20 March 2023

4 min read

Activities to teach children about the importance of sustainability

by Dean Comeau

Creative ideas and eco-friendly activities for teaching children about the importance of sustainability and caring for the environment. As the ….

15 March 2023

9 min read

The Value of Promoting Good Hygiene Practices in Wraparound Care

by Dean Comeau

In preschools, primary schools and wraparound care settings, many children sharing the same space increases the risk of illness. To ….

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Educational Insights and Frameworks

14 March 2023

7 min read

Importance of teaching mindfulness for kids

by Dean Comeau

Include mindfulness for kids in your program to help children at your service discover the power of a meditative mind. ….

13 March 2023

5 min read

Importance of Unstructured Play to Children’s Development

by Dean Comeau

Discover how you can encourage unstructured play at your setting. Children need to play. It’s essential to their physical, mental ….