Academy for Early Learners

Using a play-based approach, the curriculum encourages the children to explore, discover and problem solve. 

Nursery (under 2 years)

The small group environment in the nursery allows for stronger connections to grow between the children and their educators. In a playful, stimulating and nurturing environment, the babies develop emotionally, physically and cognitively. Educators make daily observations about the progress of each child and provide parents with regular updates.

Toddler (2 - 3 years)

The toddler curriculum is designed to give the children the tools they need to explore their world. They engage in hands-on, interactive activities with building blocks, art and craft and natural elements to help them learn and grow. Daily observations and group reflection sessions ensure parents receive regular updates about their child.

Preschool (3 - 5 years)

The preschool children at Academy for Early Learners are referred to as the Wise Owls. They are given opportunities to explore their unique interests in a guided and supportive environment. They can learn at their own pace with interactive games and interest-based activities that teach literacy and numeracy skills and help to develop a love of learning. 

Morning 

Owen is a 12-month-old in the nursery at Academy for Early Learners. When he arrives at the centre in the morning, he happily listens to a story that his educator is reading.

Lunch 

Owen loves to visit the worm farm in the outdoor play area. He is intrigued by how the worms wriggle through the dirt. He also helps his educators to water the vegetables in the garden.

Afternoon

In the afternoon, Owen enjoys doing an art class. He abandons his paintbrush and instead uses his fingers to create a beautiful painting with lots of colour.

Morning 

Charlotte has just turned two and recently moved from the nursery to the toddler room at Academy for Early Learners. She loves to spend her morning helping her educator to pick fresh produce from the vegetable garden.

Lunch

After lunch, Charlotte joins her friends in doing a science experiment. They are making marbled milk paper. Charlotte gets excited about the beautiful colours - to her it’s like magic!

Afternoon

Today is Chinese New Year and the educators have planned some craft activities to celebrate. Charlotte also enjoyed dumplings for lunch.

Morning

Jack is five-years-old and proud to be one of the big kids at Academy for Early Learners. He is in the early stages of learning to read so participates in a phonics lesson in the morning. His skills are improving every day.

 Lunch 

After lunch, the Wise Owls have the job of sowing new seeds in the vegetable garden. Jack likes to learn about the different plants they grow. He just wishes they would grow faster!

Afternoon

Jack enjoys a yoga class in the afternoon. He is usually very busy throughout the day and his parents like that he is learning yoga to help him slow down sometimes.