Early Learning Skills
At Early Learning Centre, we know as well as you how important play is to helping children develop into happy, confident adults. And for over 30 years, we've been creating early years toys that stimulate, educate and inspire children.
To help you find the right toy we have also created early learning icons. These icons show you the key skills that our toys help children develop.

Development & Play
Articles about child development, social skills and other information parents need to know to enjoy play time with their child. Featuring Dr Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett, child play expert.
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Play Ideas
We believe play is as important to your child's development as good food or maybe even love!
All these play ideas are based on everyday things you have in your home (like pens and cardboard boxes) so it won't cost you much to have a great time.
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Website Reviews
This is a growing list of interesting, informative or fun sites for parents & those who care for kids.
We will have an emphasis on those sites most relevant to Australian & NZ kids. Reviews are mostly provided by staff (who are parents!) at Kids Central & ELC.

Kids Clothing & Shoe Size Chart
All baby and kids are different and age is not always the perfect way to choose sizes. You can measure your little person’s chest, waist, hip and inside leg and use the clothing size chart below to help select which age clothing to order from.





