Lilyfield Early Learning Centre

Little Citizens, Big Futures – Being Me
our preschool children are developing a strong sense of identity through our Being Me curriculum and TAP (Therapeutic Art Play) program.

In these important years, children are not only building skills, they are discovering who they are in the world. Through self-portraits and creative expression, they explore their thoughts, feelings, and individuality while developing confidence, leadership, and a sense of belonging within their community.

Our TAP experiences support children to collaborate, communicate, and take responsibility as capable and valued members of their world. Each artwork reflects their voice, creativity, and growing understanding that they are important, heard, and connected.

Building Little Hands, Big Skills!

At Lilyfield Early Learning Centre, our fine motor activities are designed to help children strengthen the small muscles in their hands and fingers, which are essential for writing, drawing, cutting, and everyday independence.

Through playful experiences like playdough exploration, scooping, , threading, and sensory activities, children are building coordination, concentration, and confidence in a fun and engaging way.

Every twist, squeeze, scoop, and pinch is a meaningful step in their learning journey, supporting both skill development and a love for hands-on discovery. 💛

Big Feelings, Big Learning at Lilyfield Early Learning Centre!

The children enjoyed a wonderful Healthy Harold’s Big Feelings incursion filled with laughter, learning, and meaningful conversations about emotions.

Through fun and interactive experiences with Harold the Giraffe, the children explored ways to recognise, manage, and regulate big feelings in a safe and supportive environment. There were lots of smiles, shared stories, and thoughtful discussions as the children talked about their emotions and discovered positive ways to express how they feel.

Experiences like these help children build emotional awareness, confidence, empathy, and important self-regulation skills that support their overall wellbeing and development.

We loved seeing the children so engaged, expressive, and excited throughout the session!

STEAM Learning at Lilyfield Early Learning Centre!

At Lilyfield Early Learning Centre, we believe STEAM learning can happen in many different and exciting ways. One of the ways we bring this learning to life is through our engaging STEAM incursions with Dr Robert!

Using simple, fun, and age-appropriate coding techniques, Dr Robert introduces children aged 2–5 years to early concepts of critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and logical thinking. Through hands-on experiences and interactive learning, the children are encouraged to explore ideas, make predictions, test solutions, and think in new and innovative ways.

These meaningful experiences help build confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning while supporting children to become capable thinkers and active learners in an ever-changing world.

Celebrating Our Local Community Connections at Lilyfield Early Learning Centre!

At Lilyfield Early Learning Centre, we believe meaningful relationships with our local community help children develop a strong sense of belonging, connection, and appreciation for the world around them.

We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support from some wonderful local businesses who have built long-standing relationships with our centre over many years.

A special thank you to Mandip from Rozelle Fruit Shop for generously supplying beautiful fresh flowers for special events and donating flowers for the children’s learning and creative experiences. The children love exploring nature, colour, and texture through these thoughtful contributions.

Our regular visits to our local café are always a highlight, where the children are warmly welcomed and enjoy baby chinos and hot chocolates, creating joyful shared experiences and meaningful social connections.

We also appreciate the support of Bangkok Thai Wok, who provide delicious meals for our educators during meetings and training days, helping us continue to learn, reflect, and grow as a team.

We are proud to be part of such a caring, connected, and supportive local community. Thank you for helping us create rich, meaningful experiences for our children, families, and educators every day.

Firefighter Incursion at Lilyfield Early Learning Centre! 🚒🚒
Today, the children had an exciting and engaging visit from our local firefighters! The experience provided children with the opportunity to learn more about fire safety, emergency readiness, and the important role firefighters play within our community.

Through discussions, hands-on experiences, and exploring the fire truck and equipment, the children developed a greater understanding of how to stay safe and respond during emergencies. The visit also encouraged confidence, curiosity, and meaningful conversations around community helpers and keeping ourselves and others safe.

At Lilyfield Early Learning Centre, safety and preparedness are embedded into our curriculum and everyday practices. Experiences like these help children build awareness, resilience, and a strong connection to the wider community around them.

A big thank you to our local firefighters for taking the time to visit and create such a valuable learning experience for our children!

Therapeutic Art in Action at Lilyfield Early Learning Centre!

Our children have been deeply engaged in our therapeutic art sessions, exploring creativity through colour mixing, clay sculpture making, and sensory experiences with sand and seashells.

These open-ended experiences encourage curiosity, imagination, and self-expression while supporting children to slow down, focus, and fully engage in the moment. Through hands-on exploration, children are extending their concentration, problem-solving skills, fine motor development, and confidence in expressing their ideas creatively.

Therapeutic art also provides a calming and meaningful space for children to connect with their emotions, explore different textures and materials, and learn through play in a safe and supportive environment.

At Lilyfield Early Learning Centre, we value experiences that inspire creativity, wellbeing, and a love for learning.

Supporting Every Child’s Unique Journey at Lilyfield Early Learning Centre

At Lilyfield Early Learning Centre, our To Be Me curriculum approach recognises that every child learns, grows, and develops in their own unique way.

From building secure relationships in our nursery rooms to encouraging confidence, independence, curiosity, and community connections as children grow, each stage of learning is thoughtfully designed to support children at every age and stage.

We believe in creating inclusive, meaningful learning experiences where children feel safe, valued, and empowered to be themselves while supporting families every step of the way.

Together, we nurture confident learners, kind friendships, emotional wellbeing, and a strong sense of belonging within our community.

Mother’s Day Celebrations at Lilyfield Early Learning Centre!
We celebrated the wonderful mothers and special women in our children’s lives with a beautiful afternoon filled with love, laughter, and meaningful moments. 💛
Our mums enjoyed spending quality time with their little ones as they participated in fun activities together, created special memories, and were pampered throughout the celebration. From shared experiences to heartfelt smiles, the afternoon was a lovely opportunity to strengthen connections and celebrate the important role our families play within our community. 🌸
Thank you to all the families who joined us and made the day so special. We loved celebrating with you! ✨

Learning with Speech Pathologist
At Lilyfield Early Learning Centre, the children enjoyed another engaging session with our Speech Pathologist, Natalie. Through the story Unlike Any Other: The Tale of the Timid Tiger, the children explored emotions, confidence, and self-expression while building important language and communication skills. 🐯✨

The children also enjoyed a hands-on animal matching activity that supported vocabulary, body awareness, observation, and problem-solving skills. Experiences like these help build children’s confidence, communication, and emotional understanding through meaningful play. 💛