Early education for lifelong success

Our 3 ingredients for children’s growth:

1.Play-based learning

Children learn best through play-based learning and care, so we support them to play for long blocks of time each day, engaging in real-life experiences and asking questions.

Our children have agency within the curriculum, which helps them to develop self-awareness and learn to manage their own feelings and actions. Our teaching team support this by being role models and leading by example. They ask thoughtful and intentional questions to help your child develop deeper thinking skills. 

We love it when families join in! You’re welcome to come on excursions, take part in play and research projects, and even share your at-home hobbies with the children. Chances are, if you love it, they will love learning it from you. 

Why is play so important in early childhood education?

There’s a reason children love playing so much – it helps them learn new skills, connect with others and make sense of the world. That’s why it’s really important for your child’s brain development and a major part of our teaching program. 

At Gamumbi, your child will have plenty of uninterrupted play time, guided by educators who share in the play, answer questions, and encourage discussion about what’s going on. 

Is there a routine at Gamumbi?

Yes! Although there’s lots of guided play each day, it’s part of a bigger picture. We stick to a familiar routine so that children know what to expect and what is expected of them. Consistency means your children move confidently through the day because they know what is coming next.

At Gamumbi, your child’s routine includes:

• Group time experiences where children engage in literacy, music and science along with lots of discussion time.

• Creative activities like drawing, painting, clay, construction, music and dramatic play, along with real life experiences of cooking and gardening.

• Meal and snack times. Food is included in your fees. It is prepared by our cook and includes more than half of the nutrients your child needs each day. Your child will have morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea with veggie sticks and water available all day.  

• Quiet time for rest, meditation, yoga, reading or sleep. We’ll chat with you and your child about what their body and mind needs each day.

• Long blocks of uninterrupted play with spaces for quiet play, big body movement and sensory play.

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2. Passionate early childhood educators

We get it. It’s not always easy leaving your child in a new space. When you do, you want to make sure they are in the best of hands.

You want to know that the people looking after them are:

• Passionate and caring.

• Highly-trained with diverse skills.

• Experienced and consistent.

• Inclusive, reflective and supportive.

Gamumbi children become part of a caring community. You only need to spend a few minutes with our educators to see how much they care about each and every child. To see what a special connection they have. 

Educators are available to chat to you about your child’s day. You know your child best, so if your child is needing more support, we will also call or chat to you about how we can best support your child. While we have many skills, we are always willing to learn more.

We are proud of our teaching team. Not only do they make sure children are safe and happy, they support them to learn skills for life. They are highly trained with either a Bachelor Degree, Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services. 

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3. Connecting with nature

We love being outside and our children do too! By giving children plenty of time outside, they develop a sense of belonging to place and learn to love the natural world. 

How do you teach children about sustainability?

In our outdoor play spaces, children can witness the seasons changing, see animals and insects, get their hands dirty and play in the sand, dirt and water. They love, respect and understand nature because they are immersed in it and talk about it with our educators every day. 

Aside from our inviting outdoor play spaces, we have a thriving veggie patch, worm farm, chickens and water tank. Children get hands-on experience in cooking projects where they can see, touch and taste. 

Being part of a natural cycle teaches them to live in harmony with the natural world. This is continued in our indoor spaces, where children learn about recycling and waste.

Why is sustainability so important to Gamumbi?

You’re never too young to learn about the world and how to care for it! By giving children plenty of time outside, they learn to love nature. And when we love something, we tend to treat it better. We’re proud that our community of children feel empowered to look after their planet.