For Families

Everything You Need to Feel Informed, Confident, and Connected

Your one-stop hub for everything you need to know about child care, early learning, and life at Milestones.

Whether you're in the early stages of researching child care or your child is already enrolled, this section is here to support your journey. You'll find helpful resources on what to expect, how to prepare, how fees and subsidies work, and how we partner with you every step of the way.

At Milestones, we believe strong communication with families builds the foundation for great early learning experiences. So whether you’re planning ahead, getting ready for the first day, or simply looking to stay involved in your child’s development, this is the place to find the answers, guidance, and peace of mind you need.

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New to Child Care? Start Here

Explore our essential guides to help you choose the right centre and understand how everything works.

Understanding Child Care Costs

Learn how fees are structured, how the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) works, and how to estimate your out-of-pocket costs.

Getting Ready for Child Care

Support your child’s transition into care with tips and tools to make the experience smooth and positive for your whole family.

Life at Milestones

Discover how we support children every day with nutrition, development updates, and regular communication.

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Learn More About Our Programs

At Milestones, we support your child’s development through every stage of their early years with our exclusive Lifelong Learning Curriculum - Australia’s most advanced early education framework. Grounded in research and built on strong relationships, our curriculum grows with your child from birth to school age.

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Babies (0-1 years)

Healthy Beginnings Program

Grounded in attachment theory and the relationship practices, this program focuses on building secure, responsive relationships between babies and their educators. With nurturing care and emotional attunement, we support babies’ overall wellbeing and development.

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Toddlers (1-3 years)

Early Experiences Program

Inspired by the Abecedarian Approach, our toddler program emphasises language-rich interactions, such as conversational reading and learning games. These early experiences build the foundations for strong communication, social skills, and cognitive growth.

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Preschool or Kindergarten (3-5 years)

School Readiness Program

Through Project-Based Learning, children are encouraged to explore big ideas, solve problems, and collaborate with others. This hands-on, inquiry-driven approach develops critical thinking, independence, and a love of learning that lasts.

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Our Lifelong Learning Corner

Helpful articles, expert tips, and real-life stories to support your family’s journey.

Who Looks After Your Child? Understanding Educator Qualifications at Milestones

When you drop your child off at Milestones, you're doing something that takes real trust. You're handing over the most important person in your world to a team of people ...

Exploring the Nawi: How Children Learn Through Culture, Storytelling and Play

At Milestones Early Learning Blaxland, a group of children recently gathered around a collection of natural materials - bark, stones, small figures - and began to build. They were creating ...

Nourishing Little Bodies This Autumn: What’s New on the Menu at Milestones

As the weather starts to cool and routines settle into a new rhythm, autumn is the perfect time to slow down, get cosy, and enjoy nourishing, comforting meals. At Milestones ...