Hamilton Child Care Centre

‘This is like science' was the feedback from one of our Investigators on the exhibition we went to see today. Titled "Stab A Painting With A Sculpture" a duo show at by and

The children explored sculpture, painting, and mixed media through a vibrant artist collaboration. The gallery owners kindly took the time to explain some of the artists’ processes, methods, and materials, sparking great curiosity.

We also talked about the idea of working in pairs to create art - something we’re excited to experiment with in the studio over the coming months! Stay tuned.

“A sausage roll,” “Ninja roll,” or “Roly poly” – whatever you name it, the net is the hot ticket place to be today.

At HCCC, we embrace risky play to nurture emotional resilience. By allowing children to explore their limits safely, they learn to manage fear and anxiety. This play encourages self-regulation and patience, aligning with educational theories that value experiential learning.

We see bravery grow right in front of us as they face their worries.

We transformed an old cot base into a living cubby roof! With screwdrivers, vines, and helping hands, the children joined in weaving greenery through the slats, repeating the rhythm of the movement together. "Over, under. Over, under".

This evolving project is rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, valuing the environment as the third teacher and honouring children as capable collaborators in shaping their learning spaces. The cubby roof isn’t just shelter; it’s a shared creation, a tactile story, and a growing invitation to connect with nature, each other, and the possibilities of reuse.

Representations of our upcoming winter solstice celebration. Fires, snow flakes, love and lava people.

In a Reggio-inspired space, the environment speaks. It welcomes, invites, and reflects the ideas of children. Every detail is intentional. Soft light, natural textures, open-ended materials, and photos of family and learning all help children feel seen, heard, and inspired. We believe the environment is the third teacher — shaping relationships, encouraging wonder, and offering endless possibilities for thinking and creating together.
It’s not just a space to play… it’s a space to belong, learn and experience.

Are you a parent or carer? There are easy-to-follow activities you can do at playtime, mealtime and bedtime to help give your child the best start in life.

Stimulating morning refreshing our understanding of the attachment theory and secure belonging. training with Natalie from MacGregor Consulting.

Rainy days deserve homemade chicken soup. Thanks to Katy for warming and nourishing us.

We need your support for the month of May. Burgers + fundraising = win/win