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MARCH 2020
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Welcome to the Northern Beaches Local Child Care & Services Directory newsletter.
This month we welcome
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This month’s parent resource is about kids and poisons, including types of poising, poison information number and helpful tips to keep your little ones safe from poisoning as well as some quick suggestions to help if you find your child has been exposed to poison a must read for every family.
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FEATURED SERVICES
 Kirra Road Preschool is a family run 25 place centre, catering for children 3 to 5 years old. The current owner, Susan Tardif, has been operating the centre for over 18 years, with highly experienced and long established staff.
At Kirra Road we aim to nurture the individual gifts of your child. We believe that each child is unique and as such needs to be treated as an individual.
Kirra Road is a preschool with a big heart. We nurture, love and support your child in a positive, safe and caring environment, which enables each child to grow and fulfil their potential.
We create a space for transformation to help you, the parent, to develop broad young minds and social, caring individuals. Contact us for more information.
 Giraffe Early Learning Centre - Balgowlah
Catering for babies, toddlers and preschoolers our Balgowlah centre encourages a daycare environment that makes children feel safe whilst enjoying the freedom to express themselves as individuals. We provide nutritional meals, nappies and offer a strong foundation for early education.
Giraffe Early Learning Centre - Balgowlah is conveniently located across the road form Manly West State School. We are a newly opened, purpose built Centre in a beautiful State listed heritage building.
We cater for children aged 6 weeks until 5 years and Operate 7am-6pm Monday-Friday, 50 weeks per year.
Giraffe ELC has an extensive architect designed outdoor environment. The areas provide many opportunities with a variety of materials to develop the children’s gross and fine motor skill as well as social skills. We value uniqueness and nurture future growth by embracing the individual. We recognise areas of interest, developing respectful interactions, providing positive guidance, supporting ongoing learning, offering inclusive programs and promoting self-help skills and teamwork.
We have onsite parking to make pick ups and drop offs that little bit easier. Contact us for more information.
 Gumnut Kindergarten is located in Narrabeen on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. We believe that all children are loved by God and are equal in His eyes. We aim to provide a nurturing Christian atmosphere with a stimulating learning environment and we seek to provide a program based on the children’s own interests and needs.
We have twenty seven children per day, aged from 3yrs – 5yrs of age with four staff members.
We are open from 8.30am to 4.30pm, however your child may come within these hours if that suits you better.
Most of our staff at Gumnut have been working with us for over 10 years and are dedicated to loving the children and helping them develop to their full potential. Contact us for more information.
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PARENT INFORMATION
Kids and Poisons
In New South Wales, every year thousands of children need medical care for poisoning from products commonly found in and around the home. Most accidental poisonings occur to children younger than five, with children aged one to three at greatest risk.
Why are children more likely to be poisoned?
Young children are exploring their world and will put anything in their mouths. They also like to imitate what others do, including taking medications.
What can be poisonous to your child?
Medicines, cleaning, laundry, gardening and car products, insecticides, perfumes, paint, plants, insects and many others.
How can you prevent a poisoning?
- Store medicines and chemicals out of sight and reach of children, at least 1.5 metres off the ground and in a locked child resistant container.
- Use medicines and chemicals safely. Follow given instructions and return them to safe storage immediately after use.
- Buy products in child resistant containers and use child resistant locks on cupboards or cabinets that store poisons. You can buy these at many hardware stores.
- Ensure all products are stored in original containers and are clearly labelled. Regularly dispose of unwanted and out of date medicines by taking them to your nearest pharmacy for safe disposal.
- Don't call medicines 'lollies'.
- Check that the plants in your garden are not poisonous
For more information on the prevention of poisoning, call Kids Health, The Children's Hospital at Westmead on (02) 9845 3585.
First Aid for poisoning
Swallowed poison
Do not try to make the patient vomit.
Pick up the container and take to the telephone.
Call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
Poison on the skin
Remove contaminated clothing, taking care to avoid contact with the poison.
Flood the skin with cool running water.
Call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
Poison in the eye
Flood the eye with water from a cup, jug or slowly running tap.
Continue for 10-15 minutes, holding the eyelids open.
Call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
Inhaled poison
Get the person to fresh air quickly without placing yourself at risk.
Open doors and windows wide, if safe to do so.
Call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26
Other reasons to call the Poisons Information Centre
To obtain correct first aid advice for poisoning or bites and stings. To answer any questions you may have about preventing a poisoning, first aid for a poisoning and information about the toxicity of products and plants.
Dispose of "out of date" and unwanted materials responsibly. A free and safe disposal service is periodically provided through the CleanOut program. To find out about the next CleanOut event in your area contact your local council, telephone the Environment Line on 131 555, or visit www.cleanout.com.au Extract from www.chw.edu.au
Disclaimer: This is for education purposes only. Please consult with your doctor or other health professional to make sure this information is right for your child. |
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