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Improving NQS Ratings and Compliance

15 February 2023

3 min read

Examining the revised national learning frameworks (available in Playground)

by Natasha Veiman, Training Specialist

The landscape of early childhood education and care in Australia is continually changing. It’s crucial for the sector to stay ….

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Management & Staffing

12 September 2024

4 min read

Strategies for coping with the shortage of early childhood educators

by QikKids

QikKids recognises and supports the efforts of the ECE sector in addressing the shortage of early childhood educators—we’re here to help.

Improving NQS Ratings and Compliance

15 February 2023

3 min read

Examining the revised national learning frameworks (available in Playground)

by Natasha Veiman, Training Specialist

The landscape of early childhood education and care in Australia is continually changing. It’s crucial for the sector to stay ….

Family Engagement

17 January 2023

2 min read

Playground gets new Messenger feature

by Patricia Podolig Donaldson, Marketing Content Specialist

Educators can now easily communicate with parents with Playground’s new Messenger feature. Playground, QikKids’ educator platform, is every educator’s reliable ….

Childcare Payments

29 November 2022

3 min read

QikKids brings programming and planning to the Playground app

by Patricia Podolig Donaldson, Marketing Content Specialist

Now educators can get more done without needing to be in front of their computers. Playground, QikKids’ educator platform, simplifies ….

Management & Staffing

19 October 2022

3 min read

QikKids at the Early Childhood Australia 2022 Conference

by Mufaro Maringe, Community & Engagement Lead

Canberra hosted the annual Early Childhood Australia (ECA) conference from the 6th to the 8th of October at the National ….

Family Engagement

17 October 2022

2 min read

Why Does Level One PCI Compliance Matter?

by Tenille Johnson, Team Lead Payments and Billing

Debit Success removes data security concerns from early childcare services. You likely heard “Level One PCI DSS compliance” mentioned as ….

OSHC

21 June 2022

2 min read

NSW and Victoria announce increased funding for childcare programs over the next decade

by QikKids

Now’s the right time to make service upgrades at your centre. As a result of the ongoing collaboration between the New South Wales (NSW) and ….

Improving NQS Ratings and Compliance

01 June 2022

5 min read

How to Improve NQS Ratings in Quality Area 5 (Relationships with Children)

by QikKids

Relationships with children: Quality Area 5 Quality Area 5 of the National Quality Standard focuses on the value of relationships ….

QikKids Announcements

25 March 2022

4 min read

Finding and keeping the right staff for your centre

by QikKids

The National Quality Standard Quality Area 4 (QA4), Staffing Arrangements, underscores the importance of having qualified and experienced staff in ….

QikKids Announcements

20 September 2021

4 min read

A picture can be worth a thousand words—and higher National Quality Standard ratings

by QikKids

Understanding and implementing the National Quality Standard (NQS) for all quality areas is essential for childcare services. But if you ….

OSHC

03 August 2021

4 min read

How documentation can help improve ratings in NQS Quality Area 1

by QikKids

You’ve studied Quality Area 1 (QA1) of the National Quality Standard (NQS), and your service uses an approved framework to ….

Improving NQS Ratings and Compliance

01 July 2021

3 min read

QikKids expands efforts to future-proof early learning and care in Australia

by QikKids

Educators and caregivers work tirelessly to ensure that the care they deliver serves each child’s needs and fulfils high-quality standards. ….