Neek's Family Day Care

❤️ Day for Daniel 2025 ❤️

Today, Neek, G*i and the children are proudly wearing red and took part in Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson, supporting the amazing work of the

Through an online story time, group discussions and fun activities, we explored what it means to recognise, react and report - important messages to help keep children safe.

Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and together we can make a difference.

If you would like to show your support, please consider donating to our team fundraising page to help the Daniel Morcombe Foundation continue their vital mission to keep Australian kids safe.

A big thank you to those who have already given their support❤️

🔗 Link to our team page 🫶
https://d4d2025.danielmorcombe.com.au/o/neeks-family-day-care?fbclid=IwdGRjcANxFh5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtVrl22yv0AnpRLW4qZPwTMjN0G1s93VF81OMywcYzuWhkLgYL4RZRN2C7P2_aem_RXOo6wf9FcLEpq04S_ljFg

At Neek's Family Day Care, we are proudly joining Day For Daniel tomorrow, supporting the and helping raise awareness about child safety across Australia❤️

Teaching children how to stay safe is one of the most important gifts we can give them. By participating, we hope to increase the conversations with families about safety and raise funds for programs that educate and protect children nationwide.

You can make a difference too! Wear red ❤️, educate yourself and your children and donate to our team fundraising page❤️
Every contribution helps keep children safer today and in the future and donations over $2 are tax deductible.

🔗 Link is below to support our team fundraising efforts. We appreciate your support - every dollar counts ❤️



https://d4d2025.danielmorcombe.com.au/neeks-family-day-care

🛡️ Empowering children to understand safety is essential for their wellbeing. 🌟

Yesterday, the children joined Neek for a Stop/Go Movement Game to explore body safety. 🚦

✋ They practised saying “stop” and using hand signals to confidently set boundaries, building early protective skills.

😊 After the game, we reflected on emotions. Using emoji cards, the children expressed happy, sad, scared and loved feelings, learning to recognise emotions in themselves and others.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 We also talked about who they feel safe with - the children naming family, friends, and educators - helping them understand who to go to if they ever feel unsafe.

👶 Even our youngest friend joined in, watching, exploring and learning through gentle touch and modelling. Safety and emotional awareness are for all ages 💛

🌈 Empowering children to recognise feelings and know who keeps them safe is so important - vital for not only their safety, but also for their confidence and wellbeing.

✨ Teaching Empathy, One Pyjama Day at a Time ✨
At Neek’s Family Day Care, we believe that kindness is something you learn - and it starts young.
Through our Pyjama Day activities over the last two days, we're helping children understand that giving a hand, showing empathy and caring for others can truly change someone's life ❤️
Children are learning that not everyone has the same start in life, and that even small acts of kindness and acknowledgement - like decorating a dream pillow or sharing a meal together - can help someone feel loved and valued. They are also learning that while people come from all walks of life, we all deserve to feel safe, supported and like we belong.
We're proud to be fundraising for once again this year, which supports children in foster care with learning, literacy and love.
If you can, please consider donating to our team page. Every dollar helps and donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Together, let’s help raise little humans who care deeply - and make a difference while we do it 💛

👉 The link to our team fundraising page can be found below



https://fundraise.thepyjamafoundation.com/fundraisers/neeksfamilydaycare

🧸 Pyjama Party 💤✨
Today we’re snuggling up in our cosiest PJs - not just for fun, but to support and the incredible work they do for children in foster care 💛
Through this special day, we’re teaching the children at Neek’s Family Day Care about empathy, compassion and how even small acts of kindness - like wearing pyjamas or helping decorate - can make a big difference in someone’s life.
🌱 Learning these values in early childhood builds the foundation for emotionally intelligent, caring adults who look out for others and contribute to a more inclusive world.
If you’d like to support our efforts, please consider donating to our team fundraising page. Every dollar goes towards providing learning and support opportunities for vulnerable children in foster care.
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The link to donate is below 🫶



https://fundraise.thepyjamafoundation.com/fundraisers/moniqueferrario/npd

As we do each year, this coming week we are hosting Pyjama parties to help raise vital awareness and funds for The Pyjama Foundation supporting children in foster care.
Monique, G*i and the children at Neek's Family Day Care will all be taking part and we would love your support!
If you are in the position to do so, you can support our team fundraising by clicking the link below.
All funds raised will go towards supporting vulnerable children and donations over $2 are tax deductible. Click the pics to see the difference that your donation will make 🫶
Thank you - we appreciate your support! x ❤



https://fundraise.thepyjamafoundation.com/fundraisers/moniqueferrario/npd?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLpZTNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHogt_W90TTS9WqiCGsMs-sCHkTIrR9WJg8MR5tJ-Hbgf0c8ykqdNMguj5jtA_aem_r7JU4-1c_Zhqsdl3XVa8rg

Happy 2nd birthday to Mr M! 🥳
We hoped you enjoyed your Bluey party with your friends 💙

Happy 4th birthday to Mr J! 🥳
We hope you enjoyed your special day with your friends 🫶🏻

This morning we focused National Reconciliation Week.
We arranged wooden discs with images of Australian animals alongside matching animal figures in the tuff tray. H and X were engaged in setting up the discs and animal figures, using coconut shells to scoop sand to cover them.
The children took turns selecting a disc and searching for the corresponding animal buried in the sand.
Each time a match was made, the children went over to baby B, who was playing in his bouncer inside the tent, showing him what they had discovered.
When the matches were completed, the group joined baby B inside the tent to read ‘Welcome to Country’ by Aunty Joy Murphy and Lisa Kennedy.
The children happily pointing out the various animals depicted throughout the story.
This group activity intentionally combined natural materials, purposeful play and cultural learning.
Using sand and coconut shells not only provided sensory and fine motor experiences but also held cultural significance.
By burying and uncovering animal figures in sand, the children explored cause and effect and built cognitive skills, but they also symbolically ‘discovered’ elements of Country, reinforcing a connection with nature and the environment.
The matching game encouraged children to appreciate Australia's unique animals while continuing our learnings of diversity and interconnectedness. This activity created an opportunity to embrace the histories, cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Ensuring baby B’s inclusion by sharing each match with him reinforced the idea that participation is not just about physical involvement, but that emotional, social and observational engagement are equally valued.
Baby B became part of the social group, experiencing belonging and connection through observation - a practice that resonates with Indigenous teaching traditions of learning by watching and listening.
Finishing the experience by reading ‘Welcome to Country’ built on the children’s emerging understanding, bringing Indigenous voices and stories into their learning space.
The illustrations’ inclusion of animals mirrored what the children had just experienced through sensory play.

Happy 5th birthday to Miss S! ❤️
We hope you enjoyed your fairy party with your friends at day care 🧚🏾‍♀️🍄

Today at Neek’s we are wearing red to participate in the 20th annual Day For Daniel.
We have been learning important child safety lessons while also learning the value of participating in community events.
If you would like to help our little village support the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, the link to our team fundraising page is below.
Every little bit helps!
All money raised goes directly to the foundation and donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Thank you for your support! ❤️

https://www.mycause.com.au/p/358300/monique-ferrario

Happy 4th birthday to our unicorn loving Miss E! 🦄
We hope you had a magical day with your friends at day care ❤️