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Working out how to choose a childcare centre usually starts with a list: location, hours, cost, maybe a curriculum name you’ve half heard of. Those things matter, but they won’t tell you what a day actually feels like for your child, or how safe they’ll be when you’re not in the room. This guide walks...

The Benefits of Messy Play: What Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers Learn When the Mess Is the Point A silver teapot tips and pink water spills across a wooden tray already scattered with rose petals, gold stars and a sequin or two. Somebody is misting the whole scene with a purple spray bottle. Somebody else has...

Spring is on the plate: introducing our fresh seasonal menu Dear Choklits families, Spring has arrived at Choklits, bringing brighter days, fresh garden growth, and a new seasonal menu for 2026. This season’s meals are designed to be colourful, nourishing, and full of variety,  helping fuel busy little bodies as children learn, play, explore, and...

Embracing Winter Warmth: Introducing Our New Seasonal Menu and Engaging Learning Experiences Dear Choklits families, As the crisp air of winter settles in, we are thrilled to unveil our brand new Winter Menu for 2026. Thoughtfully designed to provide warmth and nourishment, this season’s menu is brimming with hearty, wholesome meals that celebrate the best...

Autumn 2026: A Season of Comfort and Care Dear Choklits families, The leaves will again start to fall at Choklits which means we’re excited to introduce our Autumn Menu for 2026. This season’s menu focuses on comforting meals, balanced nutrition, and fresh seasonal produce designed to support your child’s health and wellbeing each day. As...

Choklits Annual Letter 2025 Hello Choklits Community, Each year, between Christmas Day and January 1st, we take time to reflect on our year at Choklits and pen our Annual Letter. That’s us above, Choklits Owners Jade and Matt, along with our twins, Abigail and Hubert. Choklits is a family business, and along with our fabulous...

Sunshine on the Plate: Introducing the Summer Menu 2026 Dear Choklits families, Summer is back, and so is a new season of fresh meals for our children. Our Summer Menu 2026 is full of bright flavours, simple ingredients, and plenty of variety to keep children happy, nourished, and ready for busy days of play. All...

Choklits Spring Menu 2025 Spring is here, and so is our fresh Spring Menu for 2025! It is packed with light, colourful meals that suit the season and fuel busy little bodies. Our menu is approved by Nutrition Australia’s Healthy Eating Achievement Programme and aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). That means every...

Judo in Early Learning: Building Confidence, Strength and Respect Zac remembers what it felt like to be a high-energy five-year-old. That’s how old he was when he first stepped onto a judo mat – and honestly, it changed everything. Now, with over 10 years of experience teaching in schools, Zac is bringing his passion for...

Warming Up for Winter: Introducing Our New Seasonal Menu and Plant to Plate Program As the cooler weather settles in, we’re excited to share our brand new Winter Menu for 2025. Designed to nourish growing bodies and warm little tummies, this season’s menu is filled with hearty, wholesome meals that celebrate fresh, seasonal ingredients. As...

Bush Kinder at Choklits: Nurturing Growth Through Nature Connection Picture this: A group of excited preschoolers carefully balancing on fallen logs, their eyes wide with wonder as they spot a family of ducks wading through a nearby stream. This is just another day at Choklits’ Bush Kinder program, where nature becomes our classroom and every...

A warm welcome to Autumn, introducing our menu for the new season. As we await the leaves falling into our yards, we are excited to introduce our Autumn 2025 Menu—a delicious selection of seasonal, nutritious, and child-friendly meals crafted with care to support the growth and development of your little ones. This menu is not...