Natural Wonders Early Learning

17/07/2026

On Monday we received a very special delivery at Natural Wonders. We welcomed Daisy and her five baby bunnies who will be staying with us for four weeks as part of a rabbit rearing program.

This is providing the children with the opportunity to learn empathy and compassion and self regulation as they hold the bunnies in the little baskets and give them gentle pats. We are also learning about science concepts such as eco systems, habitats and characteristics of living things as we feed, tend to the care of their home and watch how fast they grow.

The conversations that are occurring, especially around the naming of the babies and discussing each ones individual characteristics are especially in depth and interesting- we are enjoying talking about what their names should be and we’ve had some great name ideas. So far Grabber claw, Slippery Midnight. We’ll let you know when we settle on their names…….

26/06/2026

This term our aim was for all our age groups to visit the reserve and get out in the community. We were so proud of the resilience the children showed as we put on our warm clothing and got out on country.

We explored the natural environment, looking at the birds, the grass and the bark on the trees and felt the impact of winter on the reserve - the soft squishy ground and foggy air. We loved running as fast as we could, falling onto the grass and holding hands with our friends as we walked all the way to end of the reserve and back to the trees.

Thanks to our passionate educators whose commitment to our outdoor program allow these experiences in the community to occur- Toni, Belinda, Jack, Elle, Sasha and Donna.

21/05/2026

We know finances are tight for many families but if anyone is able to donate to assist Zoe family get an accessible vehicle.
Zoe started with us at Natural Wonders Kilsyth when we opened in 2024.
It has been great to watch Zoey grown into the most bubbly smiley little ones at NW.

Thanks to anyone who can and others who might be able to support by sharing the post.

Myself (Meagan) and my partner Tim are reaching out to ask for help for our… Meagan Gaylor needs your support for Help Zoe get a Wheelchair accessible vehicle

21/05/2026

Today our Bush Kinders went on an outing. We went down to the reserve and continued to explore the natural environment outside Natural Wonders. Autumn leaves, insects, seeds, fruit trees, gum nuts and different stages of banksia flowers and seed pods were all rich topic of discussion and investigation. This outing also helped us practice being safe outside Natural Wonders in preparation for our big trip to Ringwood for Reconcilation week next week.
We loved the exploration and moving our bodies in the open space.

10/05/2026

So today was the last day that I entered NW Kilsyth as the owner.
Said my goodbyes to what we built over the last 4 years 😢
2 years in the build
2 years of building our NW community - educators, families and children.
Sadly saying goodbye 😔
Thankful leaving it with the best that we could - still gave 100% to the end.
All the best to the new owners
Hoping that they look after the NW community
All the best to my team who I’m sure will give their 🤎 💚 to everything new.
Love all that we have done and just because this part of the journey has finished - you will all still be part of NW, mine and Lyle’s ❤️.
Looking forward to being back at the OG at Mooroolbark tomorrow- 11 years exactly since we started.
Thanks to my family
And my NW family

30/04/2026

News for all our wider community of past families - our friends and followers

Next week is the last week of operation for Natural Wonders Kilsyth
Friday 8th May will be the last day under our current ownership
Monday May 11th- the centre will be under the new ownership of Little Lane.

Sadly a hard decision for all but this was the decision that was best for Nicole and Lyle.
Nicole will move back to Mooroolbark and Lyle will then step down to focus on his health and well-being with family and friends

Congratulations to Carina who will take on the role of Centre Manager at Kilsyth under the new ownership

Thank you to all our families and educators who have been part of the NW Kilsyth community since we opened January 2024.

For any further information
Please feel free to contact us at Kilsyth
97270082
[email protected]