Why Partnership Matters

Children thrive when the important adults in their lives communicate and collaborate. When families and educators share information, values, and expectations, children experience:

• Greater emotional security

• Consistent guidance and routines

• Stronger social and learning outcomes

This teamwork helps create a sense of belonging for both children and families.

How Families Can Support the Partnership

• Open communication: Share important updates about your child, such as changes at home, new routines, or special interests.

• Ask questions: Educators are happy to explain learning environments routines, learning goals, and observations about your child’s development.

• Respect routines and policies: Consistency between home and the centre helps children feel safe and confident.

• Engage when possible: Reading notices, attending events, or having short conversations at pick-up and drop-off helps build connection.

How Educators Support Families

• Sharing observations: Educators document children’s learning, strengths, and interests to keep families informed.

• Providing guidance: Educators can offer strategies for supporting development, behaviour, and routines at home.

• Creating a welcoming environment: Families should feel comfortable sharing questions, concerns, and successes.

• Valuing family knowledge: Families know their children best, and their insights are essential to quality care.

Working Together for Consistency

When families and educators align expectations, children benefit from:

• Similar approaches to behaviour guidance

• Predictable routines

• Reinforced learning and self-help skills

Even small efforts—using the same language for emotions or following similar bedtime and mealtime routines—can make a big difference.

Building Trust Takes Time

Partnerships grow through regular communication, mutual respect, and understanding. Differences in opinions or experiences may arise, but open conversations help strengthen relationships and lead to positive outcomes for children.

A Shared Goal

At the heart of every family-educator partnership is the same goal: supporting children to feel safe, valued, and confident as they learn and grow. By working together, families and centres create a strong foundation that supports each child’s success—both now and in the future.

Staying Connected

We encourage families to follow our centre’s social media pages to stay up to date with what’s happening in our classrooms. Our posts share learning highlights, upcoming events, reminders, and helpful parenting resources. It’s a great way to stay connected, celebrate children’s experiences, and continue the partnership between home and the centre.