Natures Playground Early Learning Centre

14/04/2026

Paynesville CFA have been a big part of the centre and its events over the last 5 years. It would be great if people could get involved and give back by showing support at this event!! 🔥👩🏼‍🚒👨🏽‍🚒🧑🏻‍🚒🔥

This Sunday 19th April is the big day! 👗♻️
Join us from 2:00pm – 4:00pm for our Trash to Treasure Fashion Parade — a unique event showcasing incredible upcycled clothing and accessories.
Featuring models from our very own local community, this is a fantastic opportunity to come along, show your support, and be inspired by creative, sustainable fashion.
👚 Love what you see? All items on display will be available for purchase after the event!
🎟️ Secure your tickets here:
https://events.humanitix.com/trash-to-treasure-fashion-show⁠
All proceeds from the day will go towards funding our new station, helping us continue to protect and support our community.
We hope to see you there! 🚒

02/03/2026

All welcome - Please send me a message if coming so we can ensure we have enough seats 🐞🌱

05/02/2026

Hiring for 2026!!
New Adventures, Maternity Leave & traveling Australia! Just some of the team we need to find new team members to cover this year.
Now taking applicants for both Full Time & Part Time roles, depending on the positions that are taking your interest.

if you are looking for something new this year, then reach out & come and meet the team.
We have so many wonderful educators that are ready to welcome you in and support you to grow within our space. 🐞🌱

Natures Playground Early Learning Centre & Kindergarten - Growing a team built on trust, respect and mutual goals.

05/02/2026

Here we go! 🐞🌱🌈

05/02/2026

2026!! 🌻

05/02/2026

We’re Back!!

08/12/2025

08/12/2025

🌻 Community Support Request 🌻

Dear Families,

You may have already heard the news last week that a local family had experienced a devastating house fire.
We are reaching out today to let you know that it was one of our centre’s families & much-loved members of our community.

Thankfully everyone is safe, both parents and their 3 children, but they have lost their home and all of their belongings. (& just before Christmas too).

As a centre built on kindness and connection, we would love to wrap this family in the support they need right now. If you are in a position to help, we are collecting donations of any kind, including:

Gift cards or vouchers (supermarkets, Kmart/Big W, clothing stores, etc.)
Essential items for adults and children
Toiletries, household items, or school supplies

No contribution is too small. Even a thoughtful card or message of support can make a meaningful difference as they begin the long process of rebuilding.
Donations can be dropped off at the office, and we will ensure everything is passed directly to the family.
Thank you for your compassion, generosity, and for always showing what a strong and caring community we are. ❤️
Please reach out if you have any questions.

Warmly,
Heidi Rice & the Natures Playground Team 🐞🌱

02/12/2025

Expanding our team for 2026 🐞🌱

Natures Playground Early Learning Centre & Kindergarten - Growing a team built on trust, respect and mutual goals.

02/09/2025

Happy Educators’ Day to our incredible Early Childhood Educators! 🌈🧸📖

You are the heart of the early years. Guiding tiny hands, shaping curious minds, and building the very first steps of a child’s learning journey.

Thank you for the songs, the stories, the hugs, the patience, and the love you give so freely each day.
What you do is more than a job, it’s a gift that lasts a lifetime.
Here’s to the difference you make, one little learner at a time. 💕

I am so proud of the team we have here at our service and the incredible women that I get to work with every day! Thank you 🫶🏼

20/05/2025

For those in our community following along with our chicken program, we’re excited to share an update!

Our fluffy new friends have settled in beautifully and become a special part of our early learning family. The children have loved being involved in caring for the chickens and learning about their life cycle, we are currentlytly preparing for them to join their new coop outside.

Across all rooms, the children have come together to name some of our chickens. We now have:
• Sweet Pea
• Ninja
• Peaches
• Honey
• Rose

It has been wonderful to see our families also engaged and enthusiastic about the program. Your involvement adds so much value to this shared experience!

12/05/2025

🎉 Yay Molly! 🎉
🐞🌱

Congratulations to Molly on achieving a Certificate III In early Childhood Education and Care through the Headstart program working with Natures Playground Early Learning Centre.