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Lifelong Learning centres educational programs align with the Lifelong Learning Approach which our Educators use to support our little learners to reach their full potential. Working with our talented and passionate educators, we have expanded our educational focus to include contemporary, evidence informed practices and programs, designed to provide your child with the best environment in which to start their Lifelong Love of Learning.

Across Australia, the Affinity Learning Academy supports our people to complete further training and development, so they can reach their full potential. Our award-winning approach enables people to study where they work, supported by dedicated Development Coaches, and a team who are 100% behind them. The Affinity Learning Academy will support you to achieve more than you ever thought possible.

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Earn while you learn!

Complete your Cert III or Diploma in early education and childcare with the benefits of individualised support and one-on-one coaching, all at no cost to you! At Affinity - we believe in realising the potential in our people, and we do this through the best training and the highest level of support possible. The difference is our Development Coaches - are highly experienced and 100% focused on your success! Our Affinity Learning Academy has funded hundreds of Cert III and Diploma in Early Education and Care and now offers additional qualifications in leadership and business. Get paid to study, and apply your practical knowledge and training immediately as you work in one of Australia's most in-demand careers.

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Certificate III

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care course is designed so you are able to experience all of the core topics of Early Childhood Education and Care. By the end of this course you will be able to develop various skill sets such as Cultural Connection, Children's Health and Safety, Extending Learning through play and more. Please contact us for any additional questions regarding the qualification and we will put you in contact with our preferred Registered Training Organisation provider. 

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Diploma

The Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is a nationally recognised qualification which will deepens and enriches your understanding of children's growth and development in their first five years. You will be able to explore core topics that will support your professional development in Children's Health and safety, Service Management, Collaborative Partnerships with Families and more.

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Teacher Scholarship

With a range of benefits, supportive Centre Managers and easy access to our Education and People and Culture teams, the Affinity Teacher Scholarship Pathway is the best way to achieve your career dreams. The Affinity Teacher Scholarship Pathway is a full scholarship available for diploma qualified educators and managers who want to complete their Bachelor degree and become an Early Childhood Teacher. 

Thinking about a career in Early Education?

For recent high school graduate Belle, a traineeship through the Affinity Learning Academy allows her to study at Cert III in Early Education and Care at no cost while gaining on-the-job work experience in one of the most popular early education centres in the community. Affinity Education Group offers paid traineeships at more than 225 childcare centres around Australia. Our people gain more than a qualification and a job - they gain support from a values-led company that will support them in their careers. Once the traineeship is completed, our people can choose to study for their Diploma and later start a scholarship-funded Bachelor of Early Education.

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A Day of ‘Awe’ and ‘Wonder’ in your Nursery

When thinking about a typical day in the Nursery, it is common to have preconceptions about what happens and how the educators facilitate learning. Through online research and centre tours, you will most likely obtain information that highlights how the infant room follow the baby's ...

How my Educators get me School Ready

Early Childhood Education has proven to play a major role in a child's transition to school, and here at Papilio, we have passionate Educators and Early Childhood Teachers who deliver a range of programs to extend children's curiosity, growth, and independence. This article will explore a typical day in our preschool/Kindergarten rooms.  Key Learning ...

A day in the life of a Toddler

Every day in our Toddler room is filled with different types of learning that your child's Educators have intentionally planned to support children's growth and learning outcomes. From the moment you drop them off to our Educators to the moment your Toddler runs back to ...

A day in the life – Childcare and your child’s development

This month, we wanted to share with you a little more about early childhood education, what it means, and how it works, and give you a glimpse of what your child may actually experience while with us each day.   I know as a parent, you ...

Creativity and fun through the power of books!

Over the week of the 21st of August, our centres celebrated book week through the power of dress up, imagination and creativity as our Educators and Teachers developed learning experiences inspired by the books the children read every day. Papilio Early Learning Baulkham Hills brought ...

Spring has Sprung! What is happening at your centre?

Spring is the season for growth, and at our centres, growth can be seen in every room, program and child in our Lifelong Learning Village.  Over this season, our Spring Program will provide additional opportunities for your children to explore and further develop their abilities; ...

Get involved for National Science Week!

National Science Week is fast approaching, with the official date to launch from the 12th all the way through to the 20th of August. All our Affinity Education Group Centres are getting their nurseries, toddler rooms and school readiness rooms prepared with various science- and ...

Aussie Wildlife Champions now available at your centre!

In an exciting Australia-first, more than 10,000 children aged between 3-5 years will have access to the new Aussie Wildlife Champions Lifelong Learning Curriculum program as the result of a partnership between Affinity Education Group and the Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC)  Dr Lesley Jones, Head ...

Saying ‘Thank you!’ on Early Childhood Educators Day

The countdown is on to Wednesday, the 6th of September, when our centres will celebrate Early Childhood Educators Day. We're inviting all families and caregivers to make a special effort to say 'Thank You' to the educators who care for and teach their children in ...

Sensory Play: Nurturing your child’s early development

Sensory play, messy play or creative play are just some of the terms used to describe a lot of fun!   As a child our senses are a vital foundation of how we experience the world around us, and sensory-based play is an essential part of ...

Effective room transitioning in early childcare

Graduating from one room to the next is a significant event for children, their families and educators alike. In this article we explore what you can expect as your child transitions from one room to the next.   Graduating from one room to the next ...

Dont miss our Preschool/Kindergarten information sessions

It's that time of year when families begin to turn their attention to deciding where their child should be enrolled for their preschool or kindergarten year. The kindergarten or preschool year is an important one, and one that research tells us will play a significant ...

Easing Separation Anxiety

Graduating from the junior rooms to the older 3-5-year old programs is a significant and exciting transition for young children. In this article, we unpack what families can expect as their child begins this next exciting stage of their educational journey. The graduation of your ...

Your little junior is graduating! Whats next?

Graduating from the junior rooms to the older 3-5-year old programs is a significant and exciting transition for young children. In this article, we unpack what families can expect as their child begins this next exciting stage of their educational journey. The graduation of your ...

Successful transitions through care and trust

Secure relationships… the key to transitioning into care through our Healthy Beginnings Curriculum  Transitioning into care for the first time can often feel daunting for families and full of natural curiosities and 'what if' type questions, like "What if my baby doesn't eat the food ...

Affinity reaches ambitious goal for National Pyjama Day

For the third consecutive year, Affinity Education Group had a successful week raising funds for National Pyjama Day, reaching the ambitious goal of $20,000.  For the third consecutive year, Affinity Education Group had a successful week raising funds for National Pyjama Day, reaching the ambitious goal of ...

10 Things to do when it’s wet with your little ones!   

Entertaining children when it's wet outside, can be difficult for an excitable and energetic child, and our Early Childcare Centres know all too well what it means when the grey clouds roll in.    But don't fret! With thousands of years of combined early childcare experience, ...

What Does The National Quality Standards Mean To Me?

What are the National Quality Standards (NQS)?  The Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) National Quality Standards sets a high national benchmark for early childhood education and care and outside school hours care centres in Australia.   The NQS includes 7 quality areas that ...

Toilet Training – Our Experts Top Tips  

Learning to use the toilet is an essential milestone in your child's life, and as we know, each child develops at different rates; therefore, our experts suggest focusing on a variety of developmental cues, rather than age, when deciding to start the toilet training process. ...

School Readiness – Lifelong Learning Curriculum For Your Preschooler

Preparing for school is an exciting time in a child's life, and our staff are here to support your child during this learning journey whilst having fun along the way. If you have been with us, your child will be ready to transition from our ...

Early Experiences – Lifelong Learning Curriculum For Your Toddler

We know your toddler is ready to babble, socialize and make friends in a safe and nurturing environment. Our childcare centres offer a wonderland of play-based early learning environments and experiences during the exciting toddler ages. Our qualified educators are trained and accredited by Affinity ...

Autumn Menu – Spiced Lamb Kofta, flat bread, Tzatziki and Salad

Winter is almost upon us, but we thought we would squeeze in one more of our Autumn menu highlights for our families.    Working closely with Centre Cook Hollie Jones from Aussie Kindies Torquay, we are excited to provide a nutritious meal that could be lunch ...

Milestones Community Spirit in Action for Fighter Frankie

Our amazing team at Milestones Early Learning Blair Athol held an early Australia's Biggest Morning Tea on 19th May in honour of their beloved 'Fighter Frankie' to raise funds to support him as he fights Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. Donate - GoFundMe Learn More About Milestones ...

Families Count Down Launch of Papilio Early Learning Tamworth

Our brand new Papilio Early Learning Centre in Tamworth is due to open within weeks and has almost 200 families ready to enrol on day one!  Call Now Learn More About Papilio Early Learning Tamworth Channel 7 Prime shared the news - View on Facebook ...

The Best Start – Lifelong Learning Curriculum For your Baby

The Lifelong Learning Healthy Beginnings Curriculum for babies birth-1-year-olds emphasises the establishment of secure attachments and positive relationships between babies and educators through the use of Circle of Security and learning zones focused on play schemas that support babies' physical and intellectual development. Our qualified ...

Happy Mothers Day 2023

Mother's Day can be such an important day for the families at our centres. This Mother's Day, our centres throughout Australia, celebrated this special day with their enrolled children and their mothers and mother figures. This day was marked with a range of exciting and ...

Autumn Menu – Raspberry, Coconut + Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding 

As we race through Autumn, we are excited to provide another recipe straight from our Centre Cooks to your table!   Our centres are focused on providing all the children in our care with healthy and nutritious meals or snacks that have been designed to provide ...

Healthy Eaters through Food Exploration

Food exploration in a positive environment shows a reduced risk of children becoming picky eaters.   Call Now Research shows that introducing new foods to your child within the first two years and before age four is crucial in nurturing a love of healthy and diverse ...

Lifelong Learning Curriculum – Is Here!

Affinity Education Group is excited to announce the launch of the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, available at all Milestones, Papilio, Kids Academy and Aussie Kindies childcare centres across Australia.  Call Now CCS Estimator Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum is Australia's most progressive approach to early education for ...

What does the new Child Care Subsidy mean for families?

What does the new Child Care Subsidy mean for families?   From 10 July 2023, the Australian Government will be increasing the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) rates for families within Australia, resulting in reduced gap fees for your family.   Call Now CCS Estimator What you ...

Purpose Built for Quality Education – Papilio Early Learning Tamworth

We are proud to announce Papilio Early Learning Tamworth will be open for fun and learning in early 2023! Papilio Early Learning Tamworth,  is our second purpose-built centre in New South Wales, following the development of Papilio Early Learning Schofields which opened in April 2022. ...

Aussie Kindies North Ipswich – Defiant in the face of Disaster

Affinity Education Group and the entire team at Milestones Early Learning North Ipswich (previously known as Aussie Kindies North Ipswich) are excited to announce the reopening of the flood affected centre, with not only a new facelift but also a new name, for early 2023! The Southeast Queensland ...

Egg’citing fun at Papilio Early Learning Centres

This month our centres are celebrating Egg'citing April by creating Easter based activities that are designed to provide meaningful learning opportunities and of course have fun! This week one of our NSW based centres, Papilio Early Learning North Strathfield Orange organised sensory based activities, an Easter hunt ...

Tummy Time is an essential activity for a baby’s development

Tummy Time is an essential activity for a baby's development and is a regularly encouraging exercise for our centres 0-1 children in our Nursery rooms. Tummy Time is the activity of placing your baby on their tummy for short periods which over time aids in ...

Happy Grandparents Day

Sunday the 30th of October was Grandparents Day and marks the last day of Seniors month. Our centres have been celebrating to show our appreciation for all grandparents in our communities, and those, past and present, that play an active role in our children's lives. ...

Autumn Menu – Butter Chicken

Our centres are focused on providing all the children in our care, with healthy and nutritious meals or snacks that have been designed to provide your child with a balanced diet whilst in our care. Working with our centre cooks, in line with, feedAustralia - ...

Future Scientists! Big Thinkers STEM program now available

What is Big Thinkers STEM? Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) has always played a vital role in the development of our Lifelong Learning Curriculum for children aged 3 to 5 years old. Recently, Affinity Education Group have released the Lifelong Learning Curriculum "Big Thinkers ...

Harmony Day at Papilio Early Learning Bella Vista

Our centres celebrated Harmony Day by creating activities designed to provide meaningful learning opportunities whilst having fun! This week one of our NSW-based centres, Papilio Early Learning Bella Vista, organised a variety of activities across the age groups, including a coloured rice and legume sensory ...

Our Newest Village Of Little Learners – Kids Academy Springfield

We are excited to announce Kids Academy Springfield will be hosting its Grand Opening on the 6th of March to a new village of little learners and their families! Kids Academy Springfield, located at 6 Meadow Road, Springfield in New South Wales, will be opening ...

Holi – Festival of Colours

Our centres celebrated Holi by creating festival of colours based activities that are designed to provide meaningful learning opportunities, whilst having fun! Last week one of our QLD-based centres, Papilio Early Learning Robina, organized Holi for the children. The children loved Holi as it promotes ...

IWD recognition for Shining Star Noopur Lakhera

Papilio Early Learning Wakerley is thrilled to have been recognised by Affinity Education Group for the work of their Early Childhood Teacher Noopur Lakhera in providing equitable opportunities for children in the Kindergarten classroom. Affinity's QLD State Manager Caz Laramy provided the recognition on a national International Womens ...

Kindamindi Transforms to Milestones Warana

After some 13 years as Kindamindi Warana, this much-loved Sunshine Coast-based childcare centre has just transformed into Milestones Early Learning & Kindergarten Warana. On Monday, 17th April, Minister Andrew Wallace attended Milestones Early Learning Warana to present the centre with a set of Australian, Australian ...

The Importance of Loose Parts Play

Loose parts play allows children to turn everyday items into anything their imagination creates - from wooden blocks, leaves, acorns, and cotton wool - endless options! As babies and toddlers start to explore, they'll often use all of their senses (especially touch and taste) to ...

Benefits of Gardening with Children

We're all aware of the benefits of fresh air and the outdoors, but did you know involving children in simple gardening practices has many benefits too? Gardening can benefit children of all ages by providing a great opportunity to learn and equipping them with critical ...

Aussie Kindies Support Variety’s ‘Hair with Heart’

Inspired by young Chloe Guiney's mission to help children with disabilities who recently took the chop as part of Variety's Hair with Heart initiative, Aussie Kindies Early Learning Kyabram has hosted a week of crazy hair days in December. Chloe's commitment to the initiative saw ...

Summer Program Sessions

Your child is invited to join us during our Summer Program! Throughout December, we have planned additional exciting activities to help your child continue their early learning journey whilst benefiting from a rich variety of learning opportunities. In addition to our normal daily programs, our ...

The Importance Of Outdoor Play: Learning In Action

From nursery to five years old the importance of exploration in a child's development is paramount to their emotional, physical, social, language and cognitive growth. Exploration is not all about providing an environment to allow them to run free… but an area that is safe, ...

Celebrating Early Childhood Educators Day

Today, Early Childhood Educators Day, is a very special day for our community. It's an opportunity to celebrate and thank our teachers and educators for their dedication and commitment to ensuring high-quality early learning opportunities for all children. Our community is proud to have more ...

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, the Affinity Education community acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community.

We pay our respect to their elders past and present and the extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples today.

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