Safety and Regulations
Practical safety and first-aid tips to teach children
It’s never too early for children to learn about safety or first-aid tips. No matter how careful a child is, ….
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Dean Comeau
(Marketing Team Lead)
With a 20+ year career in education, Dean has been writing about Xplor Education’s childcare management software suite for over four years.
Articles by Dean Comeau
Educational Insights and Frameworks
How outdoor play enhances early years development
During early childhood, young learners grow and develop beyond the four walls of the classroom. Studies suggest that outdoor play ….
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Childcare Operations and Management
New Playground Messenger feature brings educators and guardians even closer
Playground, Xplor Education’s platform for educators, helps early childcare and education (ECEC) facilities with their day-to-day operations by streamlining admin ….
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Childcare Operations and Management
Complying Written Arrangement (CWA)—enjoy a smoother process with Xplor Education
A Complying Written Arrangement (CWA) is a formal agreement between a licensed Early Learning Childcare Centre provider and a parent ….
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Educational Insights and Frameworks
In-app programming and planning—now available in Playground
Now educators can get more done, even when on the move with in-app programming and planning. Playground, Xplor Education’s educator ….
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Educational Insights and Frameworks
How To Give Children Proper Praise
Giving children proper praise is essential for encouragement and to be effective. Parents and teachers frequently use words of encouragement ….
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Childcare Operations and Management
Australian ECEC providers struggle with childcare staff shortages
Our Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector in Australia is struggling with high turnover of childcare staff. By law, long ….
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Financial and Legislative Guidance
Childcare Subsidy Family Eligibility and Entitlement
The Australian Government provides eligible families with financial assistance on childcare fees. To help families with childcare fees, the Australian ….
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Educational Insights and Frameworks
Early Childhood Australia 2022 Conference
Early Childhood Australia (ECA) held their 2022 conference at the National Convention Centre in Canberra from the 6th to the 8th of ….
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Childcare Operations and Management
Integrated payments system—a must-have for ECEC services
What are the benefits of an integrated payments system & how does it work? From improving efficiency and saving person-hours ….
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Xplor Updates and Achievements
Space Cadets Pitch Night Returns for 2022
Students showcased promising startup ideas at Xplor’s Melbourne office during the Space Cadets pitch night. Xplor Education, Australia’s leading early ….
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Financial and Legislative Guidance
Increased funding and overhaul of preschool education for NSW and Victoria
Now’s the ideal time to invest in your centre. Substantial changes to the childcare and education sector are coming to ….
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