🚦 Why Air Quality Matters for Childcare When choosing childcare in Karrinyup, many families focus on curriculum and facilities — but air quality and location are just as important for children’s health. West Australian Newspaper, 18 November 2021 reported that children attending childcare near busy roads are 60% more likely to develop asthma. A parliamentaryRead more
🚦 Why Location Matters: City of Melville Moves Against Childcare on Busy Roads When choosing childcare in Karrinyup, many families focus on programs and facilities — but the location of a centre can be just as important for children’s health and wellbeing. PerthNow, August 26, 2021 reported that the City of Melville is moving toRead more
Leach Highway Childcare Proposal Refused Over Air Pollution Concerns When choosing childcare in Karrinyup, many families focus on programs and facilities — but the location of a centre can be just as important for children’s health and wellbeing. PerthNow, August 19, 2021 reported that a proposed new childcare centre on busy Leach Highway in WillageeRead more
🚦 Why Are Childcare Centres Still Being Built on Busy Roads? When choosing childcare in Karrinyup, many families focus on programs and facilities — but the location of a centre and the air children breathe each day can be just as important. The Age, July 29, 2019 reported growing international and Australian research linking trafficRead more
🚦 Pollution at Planned Childcare Centre Found to Be Double Safe Levels When choosing childcare in Karrinyup, many families focus on learning programs — but the location of a centre and the air children breathe each day can be just as important. The Age, June 24, 2021 reported that air pollution levels were found toRead more
🌳 Gut Health, Mental Wellbeing and Immunity Linked to Outdoor Play When choosing childcare in Karrinyup, many families focus on learning programs — but research increasingly shows that time spent in nature is just as important for children’s health and development. ABC News, August 27, 2016 reported that disconnection from nature can affect everything fromRead more