Naomi's Family Day Care

Naomi's Family Day Care Family Day Care, Mariners Cove (Dudley Park) I have two boys ages 4 & 7 yrs old. I also teach the piano and sing. So music will be part of the FDC program!

* CCR & CCB approved
* 3 yr old kindy program
* 0 - 4yrs
* Registered for 24/7 care
* Recent First Aid
* Anaphylactic training
* Asthmatic Training
* Food Safety Certificate
* Hot lunch, morning and afternoon tea provided.
$85 per day
Open from Tuesday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm
(Please note I am flexiable for families that are needing care after hrs due to work/study commitments)
I have been working within childcare for over 15 yrs and still love it! I have qualifications in Education Assistance, Cert 3 in Disability,
Our home is very musically orientated! The children will get to do lots of excursions and participate in the YMCA playgroup!
'My home is your extended family'
Naomi :)

Over the last fortnight, the children have been fully embracing the outdoors and imaginative play. They have delighted i...
03/10/2025

Over the last fortnight, the children have been fully embracing the outdoors and imaginative play. They have delighted in picking bowlfuls of mulberries from the trees, enjoying the sense of independence and connection to nature. The children also had fun chasing and catching bubbles, laughing together as they floated through the air. The outside tee p*e tent has become a cozy and relaxing space, where they enjoyed playing Barbies and sharing stories. Their sensory play has also extended into a wonderful underwater theme, where they decorated a beach and sea environment filled with sea creatures, turtles, and other ocean animals. This variety of experiences encouraged creativity, sensory exploration, and lots of cooperative play, while giving the children opportunities to slow down, connect, and enjoy their natural surroundings.

The children wrapped up their fortnight of All About Tropical Countries with a fun and creative activity exploring tropi...
03/10/2025

The children wrapped up their fortnight of All About Tropical Countries with a fun and creative activity exploring tropical sea life. Everyone worked on making bright, colourful tropical fish while revisiting some of the facts they had learned about Fiji. The toddlers delighted in getting gooey and sticky as they glued vibrant tissue paper onto their fish, strengthening their sensory exploration and creativity. The older children engaged their fine motor skills by folding glittery paper into fans and carefully creating fish to hot glue onto a canvas. They added finishing touches with bubbles and seaweed, turning their canvas into a lively underwater scene.

This experience allowed the children to consolidate their learning about tropical countries, express themselves through art, and practice age-appropriate developmental skills in a fun and meaningful way.

It is so important for children to spend time outdoors, the freedom to run, climb, and explore, using their bodies in ac...
26/09/2025

It is so important for children to spend time outdoors, the freedom to run, climb, and explore, using their bodies in active ways that built strength, coordination, and confidence. Open spaces encourage physical play, which not only supports their gross motor development but also gives them opportunities to take risks, problem-solve, and test their abilities.

Being outside gives children a sense of joy and freedom, strengthening their physical wellbeing while nurturing their social and emotional growth. The outdoor environment plays a vital role in supporting not just their physical development, but also their ability to connect with others and build lasting friendships.

This week, the children @ 'Naomi's Family Day Care' followed on with their learning about tropical countries by creating...
26/09/2025

This week, the children @ 'Naomi's Family Day Care' followed on with their learning about tropical countries by creating their very own mini tropical gardens. The children worked together using cardboard boxes for their garden beds. They carefully lined the boxes with tin foil and filled them with potting mix, showing an understanding of how gardens need soil to help plants grow.

As a group, they collaborated to design their gardens, making little rivers and pathways through the soil. They showed great creativity when adding palm trees to represent tropical landscapes. Finally, the children planted succulents into their garden beds, proudly talking about how they will watch them grow over time.

Throughout the activity, the children demonstrated teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills as they connected their hands-on project with the knowledge they have been gaining about tropical countries. This experience also provided opportunities for discussion about plants, the environment and the unique features of tropical places.

At Naomi’s Family Day Care, the children have been on a rich learning journey over the past two months as we explored th...
15/09/2025

At Naomi’s Family Day Care, the children have been on a rich learning journey over the past two months as we explored the coldest countries in the world, with a special focus on Antarctica. The children showed great interest in discovering what life is like in such extreme environments, including the animals that live there and how people adapt to the freezing conditions. Alongside this, we extended our learning into country flags, where the children practiced identifying and recognizing different flags from around the world.

As the seasons shifted, our focus naturally moved into Springtime. The children have been learning about the changes that happen in nature during spring—new flowers blooming, baby animals being born, and warmer weather returning. This has encouraged many thoughtful conversations as the children connected their knowledge of the coldest places on earth with the changes happening around them in their own environment.

Throughout this project, the children have been actively engaged in hands-on learning experiences. They have been practicing writing, cutting, gluing, and creative expression, often working collaboratively in group projects. Their conversations with one another have reflected their growing understanding, as they shared ideas, asked questions, and built on each other’s knowledge.

This inquiry has not only supported the children’s knowledge of the world and seasonal changes but also strengthened their fine motor skills, social collaboration, and communication skills. It has been inspiring to see their excitement, curiosity, and teamwork shine through during these past two months of learning.

Children learn SO much within play than we'll ever truly realise!
10/08/2025

Children learn SO much within play than we'll ever truly realise!

23/07/2025

Did you know......Unlike long day care centres, which are not subject to regular monthly checks, Family Day Care is closely monitored with consistent monthly visits from coordinators to ensure high standards of safety, learning, and care. One of the greatest strengths of Family Day Care is the 1:1 attention children receive. With smaller groups and constant supervision, every child is seen, heard, and supported throughout the day. Unlike the larger, more impersonal setting of a long day care, where staff often rotate and supervision can be more generalised, Family Day Care offers children the stability of one dedicated educator. This fosters strong bonds, secure attachments, and a deep sense of trust. Children thrive in this nurturing home environment where their social and emotional wellbeing is prioritised, and friendships blossom in a safe, familiar space that feels like an extension of their own family.

Today, the children in our daycare explored their creativity by designing and making their own hair clips. Using a varie...
23/07/2025

Today, the children in our daycare explored their creativity by designing and making their own hair clips. Using a variety of materials including fabric flowers, colourful clips, ladybird decorations, and ribbon, each child created a unique accessory that reflected their individual style and imagination.

The activity supported fine motor development as the children carefully glued and assembled their pieces. They showed great concentration and decision-making skills while selecting colours and decorations. Many children shared their ideas with p*ers, offering help and complimenting each other’s designs, fostering a strong sense of collaboration and pride.

This experience allowed the children to express themselves through art and design, and the finished hair clips were a beautiful representation of their creativity. They were excited to wear their creations and share them with their families!

Learning outcomes:
✔️ Fine motor skill development
✔️ Creative expression
✔️ Confidence and independence
✔️ Social interaction and teamwork

Today, the children engaged in a vibrant and sensory-rich outdoor art experience, using a homemade puffy paint mixture m...
23/07/2025

Today, the children engaged in a vibrant and sensory-rich outdoor art experience, using a homemade puffy paint mixture made from shaving cream, PVA glue, and food colouring. Each child was provided with a canvas and encouraged to create a rainbow and cloud scene.

As the children painted under the sun, the soft, foamy texture of the puffy paint sparked their curiosity. They enjoyed watching how the colours blended and how the mixture formed soft, raised bubbles on the canvas. The thick texture encouraged them to slow down and focus on the movement of the brushes, promoting fine motor skill development and hand–eye coordination.

The children experimented with colour mixing, patterning, and brush strokes while naming the rainbow colours and describing the "fluffy clouds." Many made connections to the weather and sky, saying things like “This looks like the rainbow we saw yesterday!” or “The clouds feel like marshmallows.”

This activity supported the children’s sensory exploration, creativity, and self-expression, while also encouraging social interaction and conversation as they worked alongside each other outdoors. Painting outside also provided the added benefit of connecting with nature in a relaxed, open-ended environment.

Today, the children engaged in a rich and creative learning experience centred around winter and geography. As part of o...
23/07/2025

Today, the children engaged in a rich and creative learning experience centred around winter and geography. As part of our ongoing exploration of New Zealand and the Antarctic, they learned to locate New Zealand on a map and identify significant landmarks, surrounding oceans, and natural wildlife. The children confidently coloured and labelled a map of New Zealand, demonstrating growing awareness of their country and its place in the world.

Linking to our winter theme, the children took part in a hands-on activity where they observed and recorded the weather. Together, we discussed the current temperature (16°C), season (winter), and weather conditions (cold, rainy, and windy). Each child completed their own weather chart, practicing their writing, reading, and interpreting simple weather symbols.

The highlight of the day was making their very own snowmen using socks, felt, pipe cleaners, and polystyrene balls. The children showed great enthusiasm and creativity in decorating their snowmen, carefully drawing faces, choosing colours, and assembling the parts. This activity supported fine motor development and self-expression while reinforcing the seasonal theme.

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Dudley Park (Mariners Cove)
Mandurah, WA
6210

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm

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