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NorthLight36

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◦ Member since December 2012
◦ Victoria
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12 years ago

Moving On - Interviewing for a new job after serious illness

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12 years ago

Children Bringing Junk Food For Lunch

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At my centre we won't allow children to eat junk food, even if it means we have to provide the child with some fruit or a sandwhich. For the unhealthy food, we have a large red sticker we pl...

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12 years ago

the interview's blues!

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Good to hear you got a new job, Dulciean. What happened to you before was seriously unfair and I'm glad to hear you're back working and in a much better centre. All the best of luck with the...

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12 years ago

terrible environment

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Good on you for trying and I'm very glad you knew when it was time to walk away. I know how hard it is to walk away from a centre that isn't as it should be. You wish you could take the kids...

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12 years ago

best practice for cleaning nappy change mats

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Really. It's the only thing in my centre that bothers me, which is a massive improvement over the last centre I worked at!

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12 years ago

Wanting to start a childcare career...don't no where to start

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Not knowing your council, I can't say. My local council doesn't do Cert III traineeships, but will pay for Cert IIIs to move up to diploma trained. You should be able to call your council of...

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12 years ago

Wanting to start a childcare career...don't no where to start

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Asthma and anaphylaxis can be done in a day via St John. Although they are separate classes, they are each half day classes and in Melbourne at least one is taught in the morning and the oth...

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12 years ago

best practice for cleaning nappy change mats

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Yeah, that's what I was trained to do, Fefe, but I'm pretty sure I'm the only one at my centre who does. Trying to gently change things by example (people have noticed I have an easier time...

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12 years ago

Toddler Group Leader Troubles

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Sounds like you're having a tough time. Hang in there, it will get better! I too strongly advise quiet time on the mats. Allow your non-sleepers to pick two books, then firmly but gently exp...

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12 years ago

best practice for cleaning nappy change mats

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We use a mild disinfectant and soap mix in a spray bottle to wipe down mats after each change. I personally, also place a few paper towels between the child's bottom and the change mat, but...

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