Nursey Room 0-2 Years
Our Nursery group offers safe indoor and outdoor play spaces, tailored to meet the needs of our youngest children.
With a 1:4 educator-to-child ratio we focus on building secure attachments. Babies are gently introduced to social play when developmentally ready.
Our dedicated cot room allows for restful sleep and we can support unique daily routines for each child.
With feeds, we will completely support a baby’s milk feeding schedule and will help families in weaning and introducing solids at appropriate milestones
Toddler Group – 2- 3Years
Our Toddler group is lively and inclusive, and the space is filled with opportunities for creativity, discovery and connection.
With a 1:5 educator-to-child ratio, children are supported in building friendships, expressing themselves and growing in independence.
We celebrate each child’s culture and individuality, and ensure every child feels seen, supported and an important part of the group.
Daily activities can include music, practising fundamental movement skills, and exposure to early literacy, numeracy and science
Our Preschool Program is part of our Long Day Care program, giving children the opportunity to learn, grow and become confident in a fun, play-based environment while preparing for school.
Our Preschool room is a vibrant, welcoming space designed to spark creativity, collaboration and curiosity about the world around them.
We have a 1:10 educator-to-child ratio and, at this stage, we pay particular attention to preparing children for their transition to school.
Preschoolers have the opportunity to engage in a variety of daily discussions and hands-on activities such as learning to recognise and write their names, listening to stories, counting, singing interactive songs, experimenting, problem-solving and participating in projects like cooking and gardening
We also work closely with local primary schools and the community to support a smooth transition to kindergarten. School visits and transition experiences help children become familiar with their new environment, making the move to school exciting and positive.
Our OOSH program is available exclusively for children attending Emu Heights Public School.
Vacation Care is open to children attending any primary school, welcoming families from across the local community during the school holidays.
Located directly beside the school, children walk safely between the school and Little Emu Academy through the school grounds via a secure access gate. There are no roads to cross, buses to catch or public transport involved, providing families with a safe and convenient transition between school and our service.
Before and after school, as well as during school holidays, children enjoy a fun, welcoming environment where they can relax, make friends, explore their interests and participate in a variety of engaging activities while building confidence and independence.
At Little Emu Academy, we believe children learn best through play, curiosity and exploration. Our educational program is guided by each child’s interests, helping them build confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning.
Drawing on the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), our approach places children’s cultures, voices and lived experiences at the heart of their learning journey
Every day, children enjoy engaging experiences that support early literacy and numeracy, creativity, problem-solving, social skills and physical development in a fun, safe and nurturing environment.
Our experienced educators balance child-led learning with intentional teaching to ensure every child feels supported, challenged and inspired.
Available across our Long Day Care, Preschool and OOSH programs.
7.15am – Indoor play
8am – Handwashing / breakfast
9am – Outdoor play
9.30am – Nappy change / toileting / handwashing
9.45am – Morning tea
10am – Potential bottle time / baby nap time
10.30am – Free play
11am – Nursery lunch / 11.30am – Toddler lunch
11.30am – Nappy change / toileting / handwashing
12pm – Toddler sleep time
1.30pm – Quiet indoor activities
2pm – Afternoon tea
3pm – Outdoor play / nappy change time / baby nap time
4pm – Late afternoon tea
4.30pm – Indoor activities
5.45pm – Centre closes
This is a generic routine for the Nursery and Toddlers groups. Individual routines are followed for each child to suit their needs.
7.15am – Family grouping, indoor curriculum
8am – Handwashing / breakfast in Toddler room
8.30am – In pre-school room, apply sunscreen, put on hats, indoor curriculum
9.15am – FMS, Outdoor curriculum, including morning tea (10am), begin to tidy up outdoors (10:45am) ready to gather by preschool door to recite Acknowledgement, recite multicultural greetings, and “teachers” remind each other of washing hands routine, before asking children to move indoors.
11am – Indoor curriculum, (11:55am) children help to prepare lunch table, progressive lunch from 12:00pm, tidy indoor environment, small group activities with teacher, dancing, yoga (preparing beds for children who sleep)
1pm – Educator/Teacher to begin a quiet story time, children who require sleep to transition to their beds
1.45pm – Transition to quiet activities and apply sunscreen
2pm – Afternoon tea, indoor curriculum, put on hats, tidy up indoor environment
3pm – Outdoor curriculum, (3:45pm tidying the outdoor environment)
4.30pm – Preschool children gather to wash hands, pack away hats and join nursery/toddler children for family grouping
5.45pm – Centre closes
This is a generic routine for the pre-school groups.