Our Rooms
Our Centre is a fully registered Childcare and Kindergarten providing high quality care for children aged from 6 weeks through to school entry level.
We offer a caring and nurturing environment for all of our children; with all levels of learning abilities. Our team understand that every child is unique and learns and develops are their own rate and in their own time, so we strive to provide opportunities and environments that foster this growth; and which are inclusive of children with additional needs.
Play-based learning brings the most out of a child’s natural sense of inquiry and discovery through hands-on exploration of the world around them; and introducing this at any early age is key.
our program is designed around this form of learning to focus on helping your baby meet their developmental milestones. With the understand that every child grows and develops at different stages, we work with each child individually to help nurture their development at their own speed. Learning is not always predictable, so with this in mind we like to plan our days with each child and their milestones in mind, and are regularly changing our environments to continuously challenge and support the children as the progress.
Nursery
Age 0-2 years
Toddler Room
Age 15 mths – 3 years
Our primary goal is to foster an inclusive, engaging, and secure environment for your little ones, supporting them in their journey of growth and learning. We believe in creating an enriching atmosphere where children can explore, create, and develop through play-based learning.
We place great emphasis on nurturing social and emotional development, fostering independence and self-help skills, and promoting effective communication. Our dedicated educators provide unwavering support, encouragement, and attentive care, working in close partnership with families to ensure a strong foundation for each child’s development. Our approach to play-based learning draws inspiration from Steiner’s theory, emphasising hands-on experiences and learning through play, as well as Vygotsky’s theory, highlighting the importance of social interactions.
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Junior Kindy
Age 2 years – 4 years
Kindy
Age 3 years – 6 years
In our Kindy room, our belief in learning through play means your child will explore, create, and develop while having fun. We encourage children to take the lead in their learning journey, fostering curiosity and creativity. Controlled risk-taking, connection with nature through activities like Bush Kindy, and a strong focus on open communication with families and the community create a supportive environment.
We form partnerships with local schools to ease the transition to the next stage of education, promote independence, perseverance, and problem-solving skills, and deeply value relationships with children and families. In our Kindy room, we prioritise developing the whole child – socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively, recognising the interconnected nature of their growth. Your child’s early education is in caring and capable hands at First Steps. Join us and be a part of a nurturing family, where education is a journey of discovery, growth, and personal development.
