This cosy childcare centre in Melbourne boasts a wonderful outdoor space complete with a garden that’s bursting with leafy greens, herbs and vegetables. Over recent months the children at Guardian Early Learning – Blackburn have been engaging with the world around them through a number of nature-based projects. Read more
There’s nothing quite like venturing outside and getting some fresh air… And the same applies for children! Lizards Early Learning Centre, a childcare centre in Brisbane, has recently renovated their outdoor environments into bustling hives of activity. Read more
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of having renovations finally come to an end. The team at Brassall Early Learning Centre know the feeling as they have just finished renovations on their outdoor space – and it really was worth the wait. Outdoor environments are important for a child’s development as they provide opportunities for experiences that indoor environments may not. From exploring the weather, connecting with nature and having the space and freedom to run, children learn so much from being outdoors. Read more
An outdoor oasis can be a hard thing to find in the CBD, but step into Elizabeth Street Early Learning Centre and you’ll find a sunny outdoor area filled with children exploring, playing and learning.
Centre Manager, Jessie Mar-Lavulo calls the space an “outdoor wonderland” that offers many opportunities and “potential for children’s learning” which is used on a daily basis – regardless of the weather. Read more
Getting out and about into the community is not only an exciting change of scene from the early learning centre, but it also provides a whole host of benefits for children.
The children at Guardian Early Learning Centre Moorabbin and Bentleigh East can be seen out exploring the local area on their regular excursions. Rebecca Clifton, Centre Manager at Guardian Moorabbin says, “Our most recent excursion was to the athletics track out the back of our beautiful centre. We went out each day for a week and ran sporting, dancing and aerobic activities with the children. We love the glorious wide open space!” Read more
