Kindulili Early Learning

Children are citizens of our global community; ready and able to be, belong, and become. We recognize the value of life skills; and the importance of being mindful, purposeful, and unhurried. We embrace the uniqueness of all children, recognizing and celebrating the differences amongst us all. 

We believe in empowering children to take ownership of their thinking, learning and unique identity; and to contribute to shared thinking and learning in personally meaningful ways. Opportunities for mindfulness are valued (both spontaneous and intentional) and embedded within our program. Conversations and experiences exploring kindness and empathy are deliberate and embedded in our relationships with the children and the relationships the children build with their peers. 

Our holistic approach to working with children is one of nurturing. Through listening, researching, gathering, and exploring, we thoughtfully contribute to children’s play, and making meaning of the world around them. We embrace opportunities to reach out to the local community and bring meaningful awareness to the children. 

Our service, teachers, educators, and families actively participate and work in professional collaboration towards shared knowledge, goals, and values. 

Our learning environment and resources are intentional and provide security; and like the natural world, are significant and deserving of care. We value the natural environment as the third teacher and place emphasis, through collaborative and intentional experiences, on supporting the children to recognize how we can reduce our footprint on the land in which we live and play.

The Kindulili Early Learning Team

Kindulili Early Learning offers a variety of programs and activities as part of the daily fee, including: 

• Bush Kindy

• Art

• Yoga

• Cooking

• Sewing

• Claywork

• Gardening

• Regular incursions and excursions

I am a Mum of 2 year old twins and have been learning alongside children for over 13 years in an educator capacity. The wonder of children and the many ways that they communicate, learn and relearn amazes me! I believe by providing children with many opportunities to engage freely with materials, peers and educators we are giving them the best chance to thrive. 

Emily, Educator

Being a part of the Kindulili team feels like home! I was fortunate to be able to complete placement within the service, then to officially join the family and be part of the Kindulili culture and program has been life changing. Two and a half years ago I decided to become an Early Childhood Educator while sitting in the sandpit and chatting with my son and his Peace of Mind peers. Today I sit in the sandpit with my new little friends, contributing to their personal land learning development, and I get paid for it! 

Kindulili’s program is rich with culture and sustainability. The holistic approach towards children’s development provides a homely environment which invites and encourages children to react, develop and behave in their own ‘natural’ ways, whilst maintaining mindful thinking toward each other and the service environment. 

Andrea, Educator

Over the years that I have worked for Kindulili, I’ve really enjoyed my time as an educator, not only because of the children but also because of the staff and learning environment. The staff have always been welcoming and have always given the time to listen and help me learn and grow. 

The environment is forever changing and adapting to suit our needs as educators and those of the children. However, it manages to keep the same level of energy, flow and vibrancy. I always enjoy coming here to work as no day is the same and there is always a level of growth happening. 

Hayley, Educator 

Kindulili Early Learning values the decisions and preferences made by families for their children, and meals for the day come from the home.  Educators work with the children and families to encourage balanced lunch boxes.

During meal times and cooking experiences many thoughts are shared between the educators and the children around the fuel that we put into our bodies and how this affects our energy levels.   Kindulili has large and freely accessed outdoor playspaces to support sustained and active play.  Fruit supplied by the service is available for any child at any time.