One of these is roots, the other, wings." ~ Hodding Carter
NATURE : CREATIVITY : SUSTAINABILITY : PLAY : ART : MOVEMENT : HEART
I am the founder of Little Forest Folk, a child care service nestled in Boronia, at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. Our heart-based, holistic approach is designed for children under school age, generally ranging from 1.5 to 5 years old, with occasional flex
ibility for younger or older ones and homeschoolers. After school care, babysitting, date night & occasional care is available. At Little Forest Folk, we create a fun, nature-based home environment where we celebrate the early years of childhood. In our inclusive home hub, we embrace values such as happiness, wellness, curiosity, openness, beauty, acceptance, creativity, and imagination. Every child, regardless of background, is welcomed with love, and together, we explore a world of magic, joy, and wonder. Our daily sessions are a blend of gathering times (storytelling, puppetry, music, poetry), arts and crafts (drawing, painting, recycled art), dance movement, and outdoor adventures in our Little Forest Folk transport van. Healthy snacks are shared, and we incorporate moments of independent play, quieter nooks, meditation, sound therapy, singing bowls, yoga, breathwork, and rest into our routine. Practical activities like baking, gardening, and tending to plants are seamlessly integrated into our daily happenings. Our time is dedicated to everything a child feels drawn to, from cloud watching to rock hopping, tree climbing, playing in the rain, and fun stuff like building bug motels. I strive to meet the evolving needs of developing children, fostering both the pleasure of solitary play and the rewards of small group connections, building individual confidence and empathy. As a mother myself, I understand the challenge of leaving your child with someone else, and I am here to ensure you feel comfortable knowing they are having an amazing time. With a First Aid certificate, including asthma and anaphylaxis training, along with current police and working with children checks, I am committed to the safety and well-being of every child. My qualifications include Early Childhood Education, Forest School Leadership Training, and ongoing studies in the Community Services realm. Additionally, my diverse background includes training as a plant-based chef, health coach, massage therapist, doula, Ashtanga Yoga teacher, and sound healer. I consider it an honour and a blessing to offer the magic and wonder of childhood to the children who visit us at Little Forest Folk. I bring knowledge, experience, culture, and a diverse array of life skills to our home environment, inviting your family to be a part of the unique lifestyle at Little Forest Folk. For an information handbook or to request our services, please connect with me via email [email protected] or call 0430975792. Join us in "Growing With The Wonder Of Nature & Play" at Little Forest Folk.
“As astronauts and space travellers children puzzle over the future; as dinosaurs and princesses they unearth the past. As weather reporters and restaurant workers they make sense of reality; as monsters and gremlins they make sense of the unreal.” ~ Gretchen Owocki
Contemporary American early childhood educator
* Little Forest Folk respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and pays respect to their Elders past and present, who have cared for the mountains, waterways, forest and sky where our home is located on Wurundjeri and Bunurong Country, as well as to emerging leaders.*
