Gumnut Kidz Kindergarten

The children have been reaching for the stars with Miss Grace and Miss Mele as they continue to explore space and our solar system! 🚀✨

Through hands-on play, discussion, and discovery, the children have been deepening their understanding of the world beyond our planet. From learning about planets and stars to sharing their own theories about what might exist high above the clouds, their curiosity and imagination have been shining brightly throughout the experience.

Who knows? We may have some future astronauts in our midst! 🌎🌙⭐

Miss Alex and Miss Nina transformed the learning environment into a magical garden adventure! 🌱🐞

With stories to spark imagination, seedlings to explore, giant insects to discover, and hidden treasures waiting to be found, the children have immersed themselves in a world of wonder and curiosity. Through hands-on exploration, they developed their observation skills, engaged in meaningful conversations, and deepened their understanding of the natural world around them.

What treasures would you discover in the garden? 🍃✨

A Mother’s Day celebration 🤍

Part-time Diploma position available (Thursday and Friday) 🌟
Looking for a role where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every single day? Welcome to our beautiful little boutique service based in Narellan, where just 29 children fill our centre with joy across the day — and where our educators are celebrated just as much as our little learners.

We are seeking a Part time (Thursdays and Fridays) Diploma, The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, exceptional communication skills and the ability to plan, observe and create engaging and Nature based experiences for the 29 children in the service daily and a small group of focus children.

What Makes Us Different 💫
Small, nurturing groups – no overwhelming numbers. Just you and your small group, meaning minimal observations and more meaningful connections.

You'll never go without – need resources? Order it, and it's yours. Zero budgets. Zero guilt.

Work-life balance champions – no buying supplies out of your own pocket and no work at home (ever!). We also listen and flex around your life outside of work.

Everything you should get — and more:

Paid overtime

Paid staff meetings with dinner provided

Paid events

Programming and study time (with extras when available!)

Over staffed preventing stress

Focus on hands-on, nature based learning.

Access to allied health (occupational therapist and speech therapist) consistently to develop further professionally and help you along the way.

Strong emphasis on growth and support

Small privately owned service by Early Childhood Teachers.

Celebrating your excellence at the annual excellence in early childhood education awards night.

No budgets for the things you need to teach.

Who We're Looking For 💕
We're a close-knit, long-term team who can't wait to welcome someone who is:

Bubbly, personable, and full of heart

Passionate about growth and bringing fresh out of the box ideas to implement with support

Excited to lead and implement program for a group of children

a person who places high value on professionalism, relationship building and wanting to grow learn and lead

able to create inspiring and fun environments and experiences

A vision to support your team in inspiring others as industry leaders

A strong want to grow, develop and learn further.

Australian citizens only

If you hold a Diploma in Children's Services, have the skills to create an inspiring and engaging program, and are passionate about building strong, supportive relationships with families and children—we'd love to meet you and welcome you to our team."

More than 2 years Experience is preferred but not essential.

A Working with Children Check is required before commencing in this position.

Why You'll Love It Here 🏡
Because here, you're not "just another educator." You're seen, heard, supported, and celebrated. You'll have the freedom to be the best teacher you can be — without the burnout.

So, if you're ready to join a stunning environment where fun and balance meet purpose and inspiration, we'd love to chat!

Today at Gumnut Kidz we had the wonderful opportunity to welcome children’s author Kristy, who joined us to share her story Kai and the Butterfly Feelings.

The children were completely captivated as they listened, watched the story unfold, and explored the many feelings Kai experiences along the way. Story moments like these create such a special space for imagination, conversation, and helping children understand the big emotions they feel every day.

A heartfelt thank you to Kristy for visiting and sharing her story with our children today. What a beautiful experience for everyone involved. 📚🦋

🌟 Part-time Cert III position available (Thursday and Friday) 🌟
Looking for a role where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every single day? Welcome to our beautiful little boutique service based in Narellan, where just 29 children fill our centre with joy across the day — and where our educators are celebrated just as much as our little learners.

We're not your average service. Here's why:

✨ We're overstaffed on purpose – so you'll always have the time and support to create magical learning moments.
✨ Wellbeing matters here – enjoy your own full wellness subscription, 24/7 counselling access, delicious recipes, meditation tools, and more.
✨ Privately owned by two qualified early childhood professionals – we get the struggles of the industry, so we've built the kind of workplace we'd want to work in: fun, relaxed, positive, and inspiring.

We are seeking a Part time (Thursdays and Fridays) Cert III. The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, exceptional communication skills and the ability to plan, observe and create engaging and Nature based experiences for the 29 children in the service daily and a small group of focus children.

What Makes Us Different 💫
Small, nurturing groups – no overwhelming numbers. Just you and your small group, meaning minimal observations and more meaningful connections.

You'll never go without – need resources? Order it, and it's yours. Zero budgets. Zero guilt.

Work-life balance champions – no buying supplies out of your own pocket and no work at home (ever!). We also listen and flex around your life outside of work.

Everything you should get — and more:

Paid overtime

Paid staff meetings with dinner provided

Paid events

Programming and study time (with extras when available!)

Over staffed preventing stress

Focus on hands-on, nature based learning.

Access to allied health (occupational therapist and speech therapist) consistently to develop further professionally and help you along the way.

Strong emphasis on growth and support

Small privately owned service by Early Childhood Teachers.

Celebrating your excellence at the annual excellence in early childhood education awards night.

No budgets for the things you need to teach.

Who We're Looking For 💕
We're a close-knit, long-term team who can't wait to welcome someone who is:

Bubbly, personable, and full of heart

Passionate about growth and bringing fresh out of the box ideas to implement with support

Excited to lead and implement program for a group of children

a person who places high value on professionalism, relationship building and wanting to grow learn and lead

able to create inspiring and fun environments and experiences

A vision to support your team in inspiring others as industry leaders

A strong want to grow, develop and learn further.

Australian citizens only

If you hold a cert III in Children's Services, have the skills to create an inspiring and engaging program, and are passionate about building strong, supportive relationships with families and children—we'd love to meet you and welcome you to our team."

More than 2 years Experience is preferred but not essential.

A Working with Children Check is required before commencing in this position.

Why You'll Love It Here 🏡
Because here, you're not "just another educator." You're seen, heard, supported, and celebrated. You'll have the freedom to be the best teacher you can be — without the burnout.

So, if you're ready to join a stunning environment where fun and balance meet purpose and inspiration, we'd love to chat! 💬

Miss Bec’s wombat stew mud kitchen has been bubbling with imagination and bush-inspired play. Children have been scooping, mixing, and creating their own wild recipes using natural treasures — feathers, herbs, “worms,” and earthy ingredients — bringing storytelling and sensory exploration to life.

This playful setup invites curiosity, collaboration, and creativity, transforming simple materials into rich learning moments where children connect with nature, culture, and each other through joyful messy play.

A beautiful beginning to our learning environments at Gumnut Kidz 🌿

Our spaces are coming to life as children dive into ocean exploration and discover Australian food and culture through our home corner. Every detail is thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, storytelling, and meaningful play — inviting children to connect with the world around them in ways that feel familiar, exciting, and full of wonder.

We can’t wait to see how these environments grow alongside the children’s ideas, questions, and imaginations.

🌏 CALL OUT – LOCAL TALENT & CULTURAL BUSINESSES!

Gumnut Kidz is hosting our first ever “Together at the Table” event for Harmony Week, celebrating the cultures within our service and local community.

We’re looking for:
🎶 Music & dance acts
🍲 Chefs, restaurants & cultural food vendors
👗 Traditional clothing, stories & cultural demonstrations

If you’d like to perform, present, feed or showcase — we’d love to hear from you!
You’re welcome to send through your pricing, or choose to collaborate with us.

This event will be documented and shared across our social media pages and local notice boards, with full credit given to all contributors, businesses and groups.

Interested? Know someone who’d be perfect? Reach out and let’s chat 🤍🍃