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AI and early childhood development: What Nanit’s $50M raise signals for the future of parenting tech

In a move signalling growing global interest in early childhood development technology, parenting tech company Nanit has secured US$50 million in new funding to expand its AI-powered systems. The funding round, led by Springcoast Partners and supported by Upfront Ventures and Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), marks a significant step forward in the integration of artificial intelligence into the earliest years of human development.

2025-12-19 07:45:31

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Stop scrolling – New videos upskilling parents

Parenting is the ultimate learn-on-the-job gig. That’s why Raising Children Network has launched a series of videos to give Australian parents and carers quick and entertaining ways to get trusted answers to common parenting questions.

2025-12-17 07:30:27

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Preparing children for school: How Weplay supports readiness through hands-on skill development

In early childhood education and care (ECEC), supporting a successful transition to school is a key priority. High-quality school readiness programs aim to prepare children holistically, physically, socially and emotionally, and in terms of independence and early learning behaviours. School readiness encompasses a broad combination of capabilities: physical development, social and emotional wellbeing, curiosity and learning dispositions, early literacy and numeracy, self-regulation, and the ability to adapt to a structured environment.

2025-12-09 11:05:21

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Reflecting on 2025: Growth, innovation and community for Xplor Education childcare software

As we wrap up 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year filled with progress, collaboration and meaningful impact across the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector. From product enhancements to community events, it’s been a year shaped by the voices of educators, families and service leaders, and we’re so grateful to be on this journey with you as one of Australia’s top childcare software providers.

2025-12-09 07:30:45

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The $150,000 risk to running your childcare centre: Why "spreadsheet compliance" won't survive the new NSW blitz

With regulation tightening and transparency demands increasing, QuickCare offers early childhood providers a single source of truth for staffing compliance from educator credentials to real-time audit reporting.

2025-12-02 07:00:30

by Fiona Alston

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AI and early childhood development: What Nanit’s $50M raise signals for the future of parenting tech

Stop scrolling – New videos upskilling parents

Preparing children for school: How Weplay supports readiness through hands-on skill development

Reflecting on 2025: Growth, innovation and community for Xplor Education childcare software

The $150,000 risk to running your childcare centre: Why "spreadsheet compliance" won't survive the new NSW blitz

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