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We are all about learning through PLAY in the Early Years. Playdate Sessions are only in Kirkwood, EC, at the moment. WELCOME!

However, this page aims to share information on the benefits of play, the outdoors and specific activities in the Early Years.

04/08/2026

✨️Term 3 Let's Go!✨️
Some exciting updates:

🌱We welcomed Aunty Claire to our team this term and she has been an AMAZING and WELCOME addition!

🌱We also have a few new little friends starting over the term ahead in our Sprouts Group (1,5 - 2,5 year olds) with 3 little ones already settling in like champs!

🌱Our afternoon sessions are full for next year 2027, BUT we have 2 spaces available in our Full Morning Seedlings Group.

🌱2028 Seedlings group is FULL.

🌱We are looking forward to a busy and exciting second half of the year.

🌱These are a few pics from a busy and fun first 2 weeks back!

02/07/2026

👨‍🍳Banana Oat Cookies👩‍🍳

There's something so special about baking together. 🍌🍪

On the last day of term, our little chefs mixed, poured, stirred, and scooped as we made healthy banana, oat, and raisin cookies. Baking is such a wonderful hands-on learning experience, developing fine motor skills, early maths concepts, language, patience, and confidence—all while having so much fun!

A sweet way to end the term. 💛

Wishing all our Little Footprints families a safe, happy, and restful holiday. We can't wait to welcome everyone back next term for more adventures together! 🌿

08/04/2026

🌿 WE ARE HIRING – HEAD TEACHER

Little Footprints Pre-school in Kirkwood is looking for a passionate Early Years teacher to lead our Seedlings and Sprouts groups.

This is a full-time position, Monday–Thursday.
Little Footprints does not run formal school sessions on Fridays, allowing time for preparation, planning and rest.

We are a small, outdoor-focused school where children learn through play, nature and exploration.

Responsibilities include:
• Planning engaging play-based activities
• Engaging and playing with the children throughout the day
• Writing child progress reports and weekly reflections
• Taking photos and documenting learning
• Managing and guiding teaching assistants
• Building positive relationships with parents

Requirements:
• Degree in Foundation Phase Education or currently studying Education
• Passion for play-based and nature-inspired learning
• Warm, positive and professional approach

📧 Please email your CV, cover letter and one reference to:
[email protected]

🌿 In your cover letter please briefly describe your approach to play-based learning.

✨️ Shortlisted candidates may be invited to participate in a trial teaching session.

21/02/2026

A week filled with LOVE at Little Footprints ❤️

We spent time talking about kindness, sharing and what it means to be a loving friend. Although I didn’t capture our beautiful classroom agreement conversations on camera, the children came up with such special ideas — hugging (when wanted), kind words, sharing and listening to one another 💛

This week included:
• Friendship bangle making
• Heart colour sorting
• Red-themed sensory play
• Baking & icing heart cookies for our families
• Making cards for Mom and Dad

And of course… plenty of bug discoveries in between 🐞🌿

11/02/2026

🍕 Pizza-making day!🍕
Making pizzas together was such a hit last week! The children loved grating cheese, spreading sauce, and adding their own toppings.

Cooking activities like this support so many areas of development — practising turn-taking, following simple instructions, strengthening fine motor skills, and building confidence and independence. It also creates space for conversation, cooperation, and joyful learning through play.

And of course… the best part was eating our delicious creations together! ❤️

04/02/2026

🌿At Little Footprints 🌿
We honour each child exactly where they are.
There is no rushing here.

Some children need time to settle — and that’s okay. Parents or nannies are welcome to join until we all feel a child is ready. Trust and safety come first.

Our days are led by play, movement, and choice. Children are free to explore, to move between spaces, and to follow what calls to them — while gently learning classroom agreements, respect for one another, and simple routines that bring rhythm to the day.

We believe boundaries should be few, clear, and meaningful — mostly around safety — so that children have the freedom to discover who they are, how they feel, and what they love.

Above all, Little Footprints is a space where children feel safe, seen, and deeply loved 🤍
From there, everything else grows.

20/01/2026

✨ Happy to Be Back ✨
Today our hands explored the beach 🐚
sand between fingers, shells pressed into glue,
paint turning thoughts into textures and memories 🎨
We built towers and solved puzzles 🧩
dug deep in the sandpit and climbed towards the sky 🌤️
We ran, jumped, swung, and laughed until our cheeks were warm ☀️
We shared meals and stories 🍎
cooked pretend dinners and tucked dolls in gently 🧸
We read together, drew our worlds ✏️
became moms, dads, builders, explorers — and riders on tiny bikes 🚲
Every day, we play 🌿
Every day, we grow friendships, confidence, and curious minds 🤍
Every day, we are learning —
just as children should ✨

14/11/2025

✨️💛Grandparents Day at Little Footprints 💛✨

My only “rule” for the morning was simple: feel like a child again and play — and our wonderful grandparents absolutely delivered!

From sandy toes in the sandpit, to painting and building, to dough-moulding and sweet moments of role play… the joy, laughter, and connection were truly beautiful to witness. 🌿💛

Thank you to all our amazing grandparents for making the effort to join us and for embracing the magic of play with your grandchildren. Days like these remind us how special it is to slow down, connect, and see the world through a child’s eyes again.

We loved every moment! 🧡👵👴🌼

09/11/2025

✨ Sensory play made simple! ✨
Here are a few easy sensory tray ideas you can try at home — from cutting and scooping to sorting, pouring, and exploring textures. Sensory play helps children develop fine-motor skills, problem-solving, focus, and early maths and language concepts — all while having fun!

The possibilities are endless when little hands get busy exploring. 🌿💛

Which one would your child enjoy most? Would you like me to share more easy setup ideas like these? 👇

Address

2 Jakaranda Street
Kirkwood
6120

Website

https://www.littlefootprints-srv.com/

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