The Gums Childcare Centre

The Gums Childcare Centre The Gums and Little Vines ELC provide quality early years education and care.

The Gums is a family owned and operated business providing quality education and care to families in the Clare Valley and surrounding district. We feel that all parents have a right to quality early years education that is sensitive to the needs of the child and is provided within a safe, caring, and healthy environment.

29/08/2026
We are so grateful to talented artist and educator Ellie for creating this beautiful mural in our foyer. ❤️
27/08/2026

We are so grateful to talented artist and educator Ellie for creating this beautiful mural in our foyer. ❤️

26/08/2026
How wonderful it is to have such talented educators who double as talented artists. Cant wait to see the finished projec...
21/08/2026

How wonderful it is to have such talented educators who double as talented artists. Cant wait to see the finished project ❤️❤️

🌿 CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL VACANCIES AVAILABLE 🌿The Gums Childcare Centre currently has vacancies available across our 0–3 ...
17/08/2026

🌿 CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL VACANCIES AVAILABLE 🌿

The Gums Childcare Centre currently has vacancies available across our 0–3 year old rooms, as well as our 3 & 4 year old Preschool Program.

At The Gums, we are proud to provide a warm and welcoming environment where children can learn, grow and thrive through meaningful experiences, caring relationships and play-based learning.

✨ Family owned and operated
✨ Intentional teaching
✨ Play-based learning
✨ Weekly dance classes
✨ Community excursions
✨ School readiness opportunities within our 3 & 4 year old Preschool Program

Whether you are looking for care for your baby or toddler, or a preschool program to support your child as they prepare for school, we would love to welcome your family into our Gums community. 💚

For more information or to enquire about availability:
🌐 Website: https://www.thegumsccc.com.au
📧 Jackie: [email protected]
📧 Ashlee: [email protected]

Last Tuesday, we were very fortunate to welcome Meg and Erin from Maven Dental to our centre.💙During their visit, Meg an...
03/08/2026

Last Tuesday, we were very fortunate to welcome Meg and Erin from Maven Dental to our centre.💙

During their visit, Meg and Erin checked the children's teeth and spoke with them about the importance of good oral hygiene. The children were incredibly excited to have their teeth checked, happily opening their mouths nice and wide! 😁

Following the visit, educators extended the children's learning through meaningful conversations about the importance of brushing our teeth, making healthy food choices, and the simple things we can do both at home and at childcare to keep our teeth and mouths healthy. 🦷

This experience links to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing, as children develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles, personal care, and practices that contribute to their overall health and wellbeing. Experiences such as these help children build lifelong habits and confidence in caring for themselves. ✨

A big thank you to Meg and Erin from Maven Dental for taking the time to visit us and support our children's learning in such a fun and engaging way! 💚

💚OUR STAFF 💚Hello India 👋 What is your role at The Gums?Diploma Educator How long have you worked at The Gums?1.5 years ...
24/07/2026

💚OUR STAFF 💚

Hello India 👋

What is your role at The Gums?
Diploma Educator

How long have you worked at The Gums?
1.5 years

What do you love about working in childcare?
I love watching children grow and develop into their own little personalities!

Fun Fact:
If I am not at work, you’ll find me at the gym, playing netball or walking my dog Pip!

Thank you for being part of the Gums team! ⭐️

CROISSANTS FOR BASTILLE DAY! 🇫🇷 This afternoon, the children will be enjoying a French delicacy… croissants! 🥐 This is p...
14/07/2026

CROISSANTS FOR BASTILLE DAY! 🇫🇷

This afternoon, the children will be enjoying a French delicacy… croissants! 🥐

This is paired with fruit, hummus and strawberry jam! Yum 😋

We are delighted to share an exciting update from our Wattle and Grevilia learning environments! 💚Over the past week, Ky...
07/07/2026

We are delighted to share an exciting update from our Wattle and Grevilia learning environments! 💚

Over the past week, Kyp and Desmond have been thoughtfully redesigning our outdoor spaces, transforming the former sandpit areas into rich, interactive environments that invite curiosity, creativity, and collaboration ⭐️

In Wattle, we are proud to introduce our new stage!
This dynamic space invites children to gather, perform, and express themselves in a variety of ways. Whether it becomes a storytelling platform, a concert stage, a space for group meetings, or an impromptu dance floor, the stage supports children to build confidence, communication skills, and a strong sense of identity. Through role play and performance, children are encouraged to explore imagination, self-expression, and teamwork, while also developing language skills and emotional awareness as they engage with an audience or participate in group experiences 🎶

In Grevilia, our new mud kitchen offers endless opportunities for creative, hands-on exploration. Here, children can engage in rich sensory play while experimenting with mixing, measuring, pouring, and creating “recipes” from natural materials. This environment supports the development of early scientific thinking, problem-solving, and mathematical concepts such as volume, quantity, and comparison. It also encourages social interaction, cooperation, and communication as children collaborate in imaginative role play scenarios—whether they are running a café, preparing a feast, or inventing something entirely new! 🍉

Both environments have been intentionally designed to extend children’s learning through play, fostering independence, creativity, and a strong connection to the natural world. We look forward to watching the children explore, imagine, and bring these spaces to life in their own unique ways 🌸

Address

Maynard Road
Clare, SA
5453

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

Telephone

+61888421249

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