What Quality Early Learning Really Looks Like in 2026
At Affinity Education, we work with families across Australia every day. We see the hopes, the questions, and sometimes the quiet uncertainty that comes with choosing care and early education for a child.
Now, in 2026, quality early learning isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing the right things, consistently, with care and intention.
Find the Right Childcare Centre in Canberra for Your Family
New to Canberra? Searching for trusted childcare for your child? You’re in the right place. Whether you’re settling in for work, study or a fresh start, this guide will help you explore 7 top-rated childcare centres across Canberra. We’ve included centre highlights, real parent feedback, financial support info (like CCS and the 3 Day Guarantee), and an easy path to book a tour.
Nourishing Children Every Day: Affinity Education’s New Summer Menu Launches Nationwide
At Affinity Education, we believe high-quality early education is inseparable from high-quality nutrition. With children receiving up to 50% of their daily nutritional requirements while in care, our approach to food is a core part of how we support every child’s wellbeing, learning and development.
CCS Reform 2026: What the 3 Day Guarantee Means for Early Education Providers, Educators and Families
From January 2026, the Australian Government will introduce one of the most significant Child Care Subsidy (CCS) reforms in recent years – the 3 Day Guarantee, providing eligible families with 72 subsidised hours of early learning per fortnight, regardless of their activity test result.
Bright Beginnings Taree Celebrates Exceeding National Quality Standards
It’s celebration time at Bright Beginnings Children’s Centre in Taree, with the team officially awarded an Exceeding National Quality Standard (NQS) rating in their recent Assessment and Rating.
Spring Menu Launch: Supporting Children’s Nutrition Across Affinity Education Centres
At Affinity Education, we know that nutrition is central to children’s growth, learning, and wellbeing. That’s why every season, our teams introduce a refreshed menu across our network of centres.
Should I Send My Child to Childcare? Understanding the Benefits for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers
At Affinity Education, we know this decision is deeply personal. And we also know how transformative high-quality early education can be for children’s development, wellbeing and confidence.
The Cost of Child Care in Australia: What You Need to Know Before Enrolling Your Baby
In this guide, we break down:
What child care costs across Australia
How the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) works
What’s included in your daily fees at Affinity Education centres
How to budget smartly for your family
What to expect when you enrol
Our goal? To help you feel informed, supported, and empowered as you take this important step in your child’s journey.
Nourishing Little Learners: Our Winter Menu Has Arrived
It’s 11:30am on a chilly Tuesday, and the toddler room is buzzing. Children are washing their hands, finding their seats, and chatting about what’s for lunch. Over in the kitchen, today’s meal—minestrone soup with cheesy garlic bread—is being served with care, and one child proudly exclaims, “I helped stir that!”
At Affinity Education, moments like this happen every day. And they’re a reflection of something deeper: our commitment to safety, wellbeing, and giving every child the best possible start in life. With the launch of our new Winter Menu, we’re proud to continue supporting healthy habits and warm, nourishing mealtimes in our centres across Australia.
Kindness in Action: How Affinity Education Lives Its Values Every Day
At Affinity Education centres across Australia, kindness isn’t just a word—it’s embedded in everything we do. From the way we support each other as a team to the care we provide for the children and families we serve, kindness is the foundation of our culture. As one of Australia’s leading early education providers, we know that fostering kindness in our centres leads to stronger teams, happier families, and children who thrive.
Whether you’re a potential educator looking for a workplace that values collaboration, or a family researching the heart behind Milestones, Papilio, Kids Academy, and Aussie Kindies, operating in communities across Australia, this post will explore how our commitment to kindness aligns with the Affinity Values that guide us every day.