school Our Programs

Three rooms, one unhurried childhood

From babies through to pre-kindy, every program is play-based, nature-inspired and aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework.

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Play-based

Children learn deepest through play. Educators follow children’s interests and weave in EYLF outcomes.

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Nature-inspired

Daily outdoor time, weekly bush kindy and a garden the children help tend.

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Cooked on site

Three nutritious meals plus snacks, prepared fresh by our in-house cook with seasonal produce.

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Strong relationships

Long tenured educators mean the same warm faces, term after term, year after year.

Our rooms

Small groups, low ratios and dedicated lead educators for every age.

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Babies
12 weeks – 2 years

Attachment, sensory play, settled sleep routines and gentle introduction to mealtimes.

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Toddlers
2 – 3 years

Language explosion, messy play, early independence and emerging friendships.

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Pre-Kindy
3 – 5 years

Early literacy and numeracy through play, nature kindy and big imaginative projects.

Daily Routine

A day at Cuddly Bear

Predictable rhythm, flexible flow. Children settle when the day feels familiar.

7:00 am
Arrival & Morning Play
Gentle welcomes and slow starts in our sun-drenched play spaces.
8:30 am
Breakfast & Circle
Healthy, cooked-on-site meal followed by group songs and sharing.
9:15 am
Group Time & Projects
Collaborative learning sessions focused on curiosity and creativity.
10:30 am
Outdoor Exploration
Fresh air, movement, and nature discovery in our secure garden.
12:00 pm
Lunch & Quiet Rest
A hearty meal followed by a quiet period for recharging and sleep.
2:30 pm
Tea & Free Play
Light snacks and social interaction before afternoon sessions.
3:30 pm
Studio, Garden & Small Groups
Specialised activities in creative arts and sensory garden play.
5:00 pm
Reflection & Pickup
Winding down with stories as families arrive for the evening.

* Times are approximate and flexible to children’s individual needs

Ready to see a room in action?

Tours run on weekdays and take about 30 minutes. Bring your little one along.