Building Healthy Habits at Early Learners Hub in Shellharbour
At Early Learners Hub, we believe that hygiene education in the early years lays the foundation for lifelong wellbeing. In our purpose-built Shellharbour early learning centres, health and hygiene are not just policies — they are part of our everyday practice.
Children thrive when they feel secure, cared for and confident in their environment. That’s why our Educators are intentional about modelling healthy behaviours, from frequent handwashing to safe food practices and personal care routines. These moments aren’t treated as interruptions to learning — they are learning.
“Children learn through observation and imitation. When we model healthy habits, we empower them to take ownership of their wellbeing.”
Across our nursery, toddler, and preschool rooms, children are supported to:
Wash their hands after outdoor play, toileting and before meals
Blow their nose independently and dispose of tissues
Cover their mouth when coughing or sneezing
Understand the why behind these habits in age-appropriate ways
As outlined in our programs, our Educators take a strengths-based approach to learning. This means we don’t just correct — we encourage, we support, and we celebrate progress in building independence and responsibility.
A clean, safe space for learning and growth
To support hygiene education in a meaningful way, we maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the day. Our Educators follow strict cleaning routines in all indoor and outdoor environments — ensuring learning spaces are not only engaging but also sanitised and safe.
We also conduct ongoing risk assessments across all environments, supporting children to explore confidently while minimising preventable illness and injury. Our commitment to safety is one of the many reasons families choose us as their trusted early learning provider in the Shellharbour region.
Whether it's in the sandpit, at the lunch table, or after a messy art experience, our team reinforces hygiene in ways that are consistent, respectful and empowering.
Partnering with families for better wellbeing outcomes
We know that building healthy habits takes time and consistency — both at the Centre and at home. That’s why we partner closely with families, sharing updates through Storypark, daily conversations, and educational newsletters.
If you're a parent seeking a Centre that values your child's health and wellbeing as much as you do, we’d love to meet you. A tour is the perfect way to get a feel for our approach and see our routines in action.
Interested in learning more? Contact us to arrange a tour or ask us about how we support children's health every day at Early Learners Hub.
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We warmly invite you to book a tour and experience the safe, hygienic and nurturing environment we’ve created for Shellharbour families.