DESIGNED TO HELP YOUR CHILD REACH THEIR FULL ​POTENTIAL

At Gumnut Kidz Kindergarten, we provide an engaging and inspiring environment designed to stimulate your child's ​creativity and help them reach their full potential. As the longest established childcare center in Narellan, we offer long day ​care services with a comprehensive play-based kindergarten program.

Our center maintains an intimate setting with a maximum of 29 children per day, allowing us to give each child the individual ​attention they deserve. We are dedicated to maintaining high standards, ensuring that all children receive the support and ​guidance they need to thrive both academically and socially. At Gumnut Kidz Kindergarten, we are committed to advocating ​for every child's growth and development, fostering a love for learning and a strong foundation for the future.

“Play is the work of childhood”- Jean Piaget

At Gumnut Kidz Kindergarten, we embrace ​the principles of co-regulation and ​mindfulness to foster a calm and supportive ​learning environment. Our educators work ​closely with children to help them ​understand and manage their emotions, ​using co-regulation techniques to guide ​them through challenging moments with ​empathy and patience. We incorporate ​mindfulness practices into our daily ​routines, teaching children to be present, ​recognize their feelings, and develop self-​awareness. By nurturing these essential ​skills, we empower children to build ​resilience, enhance their emotional well-​being, and create a strong foundation for ​lifelong learning and personal growth.

We immerse children in the wonders of nature through nature-based play and the transformative ​experience of Bush Kindy. This approach is deeply influenced by the Nordic philosophy of ​Frilutsliv, which celebrates the simple joy of being in nature. Through these experiences, children ​do more than interact with their surroundings – they form a profound and lasting connection ​with the natural world.

In the embrace of nature's classroom, children embark on a journey of self-discovery and ​emotional growth. They learn not only about the environment but also about themselves. They ​navigate the landscape of emotional regulation, learning to identify, express, and manage their ​feelings. They develop a sense of mindfulness and resilience, skills that will serve them well in all ​aspects of their lives.

These immersive experiences are not isolated; they are woven into the very fabric of our ​educational approach, aligning seamlessly with the tenets of the National Quality Framework ​(NQF). The NQF sets forth standards for high-quality early childhood education and care, ​emphasizing the importance of providing enriching experiences that support children's holistic ​development. Through our nature-based practices, we enrich their physical, social, emotional, and ​cognitive growth, creating a well-rounded foundation for their future learning endeavours.

Our approach is an integration of emotional well-being, and research-backed educational ​principles. It is a tapestry where children's innate curiosity, the nurturing embrace of the natural ​world, and the rigorous standards of the NQF come together to create a transformative learning ​experience.

Our learning environments draw ​inspiration from the Reggio Emilia and ​Montessori philosophies, serving as ​immersive canvases for imaginative ​exploration. Here, resources are more ​than mere tools; they are catalysts for ​inspiration, fostering a dynamic ​partnership between educators and ​children in their shared pursuit of ​knowledge.