What the Evidence Says About Settling Into Early Learning, And Why It Matters
Starting your child’s early learning journey is a significant transition, for them, and for you. It’s natural to want to understand the evidence behind what’s happening: why the settling-in period takes as long as it does, why your child’s behaviour can differ between home and centre, and why quality early learning is genuinely worth the investment.
Family Tax Benefit A & B: What You Need to Know for 2026-2027 (And How It Relates to Your Child’s Education)
Choosing the best start for your child means considering both education and affordability. At Papilio Early Learning, we understand that government payments like the Family Tax Benefit (FTB) can play a big role in shaping your child’s early years. But with so much information out there, it’s easy to feel unsure about what you’re entitled to, or how to access it.
Could Your Family Be Eligible for 5 Days of Subsidised Care, Not Just 3?
Since January 2026, every family eligible for the Child Care Subsidy receives a guaranteed baseline of 3 days (72 hours a fortnight) of subsidised care, a welcome layer of certainty for family planning. For some families, though, the guarantee may not fully reflect their circumstances, and it’s worth understanding whether more support is genuinely available.
NAIDOC Week 2026: Embedding First Nations Perspectives in the Papilio Curriculum
Meaningful cultural education for young children is intentional, evidence-informed, and consistent, not confined to a single week of the year. NAIDOC Week 2026 (6-13 July) offers Papilio families a window into how First Nations perspectives are embedded within our Lifelong Learning Curriculum, and why this approach matters for children’s early development.
The Financial Year Has Closed – Here’s What Papilio Families Should Know About CCS Balancing
The Child Care Subsidy is calculated on estimated income. As every financial year closes, that estimate is measured against reality, and the difference determines whether your family receives a top-up, needs to repay some CCS, or sits exactly where you expected. Understanding how this reconciliation works, and what steps to take now, puts you in the best position for the year ahead.
Speech Delay or Late Talking? What Families Need to Know About Toddler Language Development
One of the most common questions families bring to us is whether their toddler’s speech is on track. It’s an understandable concern, language is developing so rapidly in the early years that it can be genuinely difficult to know what’s typical.
The Science of Warm: Our Dietitian-Designed Winter Menu Is Here
Every meal we serve at Papilio Early Learning is intentional. As our 2026 Winter Menu launches across our centres, we want to share not just what’s on the menu, but why every ingredient, every dish, and every bite has been chosen with care. This is nutrition grounded in evidence, prepared fresh each day, and designed to support the whole child through the cooler months ahead.
Fussy Eaters in Early Childhood: What the Research Says, and How We Support Children at the Table
If your child is refusing foods they happily ate last week, surviving on a rotating shortlist of safe options, or treating new foods like a genuine threat, you’re witnessing one of the most well-documented phases of early childhood development. Fussy eating isn’t a reflection of your parenting, and it isn’t permanent. At Papilio, we take an evidence-informed approach to mealtimes – one that supports children to expand their palates gradually, without pressure, and with the developmental science firmly in mind.
The Developmental Science of Risky Play – Why Challenge, Risk and Outdoor Exploration Matter in the Early Years
The word “risk” tends to make parents uneasy, and understandably so. But in the context of early childhood development, risk is not the opposite of safety. It is, in fact, a necessary ingredient in children’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth. A substantial body of research now supports what experienced early childhood educators have long understood: children who are given the opportunity to engage with managed risk in play develop more robustly across a range of developmental domains than those whose play is consistently risk-free. Here’s what the science says, and how Papilio approaches it in practice.
From Story to Learning: Papilio Celebrates National Simultaneous Storytime 2026
At Papilio, we know that the most powerful learning experiences don’t happen by accident. They’re crafted, intentionally, thoughtfully, by educators who understand what children need. National Simultaneous Storytime is one of those moments: a national event with deep educational purpose, and an opportunity for early childhood educators to do what they do best.