At Little Gumnuts, our educational programs offer a comprehensive learning experience that nurtures every aspect of a child’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development. Tailored to the unique knowledge, skills, and interests of each child, our programs are carefully designed to support and enhance each child’s individual learning journey.
Our Toddler Program fosters children’s confidence, communication skills, and curiosity through active, hands-on learning that engages all the senses. Our Toddlers are sensory explorers that are beginning to discover the world and their special place within it.
Our free-flowing learning spaces for toddlers feature project tables, rotating stations, an art area, a reading nook, dramatic play zones, and sensory spaces, all designed to stimulate hands-on exploration. This environment supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of our Little Explorers, fostering curiosity, creativity, and independence.
We believe that the best outcomes for children are achieved when educators and families work in partnership. We actively communicate with families throughout the day to provide updates on their child’s experiences, eating, sleeping, and toileting routines for peace of mind and consistency between our service and home. Families receive in-person updates from their children’s educators as well as regular daily app updates through our communication app, KinderM8.
Our daily rhythm provides consistency and certainty, balancing indoor and outdoor play, music, wellbeing activities, group and rest times, nutritious meals, and both spontaneous and intentional teaching. Regular toileting, hand washing, and nappy changes are maintained, with families kept informed about their child’s learning, eating, sleeping, and toileting routines through our family communication app.
Fuelling growing bodies with nutritious and balanced meals is an important part of how we support children’s complete development. Our in-house chef prepares five fresh meals and snacks daily that are based on the Australian Dietary Guidelines for children. We incorporate learning about nutrition into our program to provide a solid foundation for a healthy and active lifestyle
Our Preschool Program offers dynamic, child-led learning experiences that build foundational skills and seamlessly prepare children for their transition to school. Our Preschoolers are confident and empowered learners whose voices, interests, and choices are the centre of our program.
Our preschool learning environments are crafted to provide interactive opportunities that foster curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving. Featuring project tables, a tinkering area for open-ended exploration, an art and craft space, a reading nook, a home corner, and early literacy and numeracy stations, these spaces encourage hands-on learning and imaginative play. This setup supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth to nurture their independence, communication, and readiness for school.
We believe that the best outcomes for children are achieved when educators and families work in partnership. We actively communicate with families throughout the day to provide updates on their child’s experiences, eating, and rest routines for peace of mind and consistency between our service and home. Families receive in-person updates from their children’s educators as well as daily app updates through our family communication app, KinderM8.
Our daily rhythm provides consistency and certainty, balancing indoor and outdoor play, music, wellbeing activities, group and rest times, nutritious meals, and both spontaneous and intentional teaching. Regular toileting and hand washing times are scheduled throughout the day.
Fuelling growing bodies with nutritious and balanced meals is an important part of how we support children’s complete development. Our in-house chef prepares five fresh meals and snacks daily that are based on the Australian Dietary Guidelines for children. We incorporate learning about nutrition into our program to provide a solid foundation for a healthy and active lifestyle
At Little Gumnuts, we take a holistic approach to child development, which is why we offer a variety of enrichment programs to support children’s complete development. Please note that not all programs are offered at all services, allowing us to tailor our offerings to best suit the needs of each community and child. To learn about the programs at your child’s service, please contact the centre.
Our school readiness program is designed to equip children aged 3-6 with the essential academic, social, and emotional skills they need to thrive in a formal school setting. Through a blend of structured learning and play, we focus on developing literacy, numeracy, communication, and independence, ensuring a smooth transition to kindergarten and beyond.
Our sports and wellbeing program integrates daily ‘Munch n Move’ activities to promote physical health and motor skills among children, ensuring active engagement and fun. Additionally, each term features a sports activity tailored to the children’s interests and family feedback, fostering a love for movement and enhancing overall wellbeing through diverse and interactive play.
Our STEAM program focuses on science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths, providing a comprehensive early learning experience that fosters innovative thinking and problem-solving skills. By engaging children in interactive projects and activities that blend these disciplines, we nurture a passion for discovery and a deep understanding of how to create sustainable solutions from an early age.
Our music and movement program is designed to enrich children’s physical coordination, rhythm, and expressiveness through dance, song, and instrumental activities. By integrating creative movement with musical exploration, we enhance their auditory and motor skills, fostering a joyful and stimulating environment for personal and artistic growth.
Our Bush Kindy program immerses children in the natural environment, encouraging exploration and learning through direct experiences with the outdoors. This program fosters a deep connection with nature, cultivates environmental awareness, and enhances physical and cognitive development through structured and spontaneous activities in natural settings.
Mon-Fri from 7:30 AM to 6 PM
Little Gumnuts acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land upon which we work, learn and live and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. We recognise their continued connection to the land and waters of this beautiful country and commit to building a brighter future together.
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