At our centre, your child will benefit from our enhanced learning program in Kindergarten, combined with our play-based learning approach. Our program supports your child’s development, emotional wellbeing, and in turn, school readiness

If your child turns 4 years old by June 30, they can attend Kindergarten at our centre. Our program offers the convenience of extended hours year-round, making it easy for families to access quality early education.

Our Enhanced Learning Program for Kindergarten children focuses on:

• Numeracy & Literacy: Developing key skills for lifelong learning.
• Self-Regulation: Fostering emotional control and resilience.
• Social & Emotional Development: Supporting independence and building healthy relationships.
• Creativity & Problem-Solving: Encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

With extended hours and a year-round program (excluding public holidays), our Kindergarten program is delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers committed to supporting your child’s individual development.

Additional Benefits Include:

• Personalised Learning Plans: Tailored to your child’s unique needs.
• Rhythm and Resilience Program: Music and movement to improve emotional regulation.
• School Readiness: Preparing your child for a smooth transition to school.

We also engage with local schools and provide transition statements, ensuring your child feels confident and prepared for the next steps in their education journey. Stay connected with your child’s progress via our Xplor platform, which offers regular updates on their learning and development.

“Let the child be the scriptwriter, director and the actor in their own play” - Magda Gerber

Nursery Space: 6 weeks – 2 years

Learning starts from before birth, and our Educators have created a welcoming and nurturing nursery environment where each baby feels safe to explore and discover new things - through their senses, their communication and cues (body language, facial expression and sounds) and through experimentation. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play including sensory play, music time, story time and more. Every day provides a brand new, exciting adventure for our babies to support their development, learning and wellbeing.

Toddler Space: 2 - 3 years

Our teachers and educators encourage the children to learn through play to help enhance their sensory-motor development. This happens through carefully planned music, dance, games, role playing and reading experiences.

On any given day the Toddlers can be seen developing their numeracy by building a tower, sorting objects, pointing and identifying shapes and patterns and participating in counting songs and games.

Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn-taking, developing self-confidence and emotional self-regulation. Our skilled team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.

Kindergarten Space: 3 – 6 years

Kindergarten is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. Our play-based program has school readiness at its core, encouraging active engagement in learning and supporting a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.

The oral language supports literacy learning and a child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Kindergarten children's literacy development by engaging in rich discussions, reading, storytelling, dramatic play and experimentation all of which introduce new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations.

Throughout the Kindergarten year, children use their language to share ideas, ask questions, express themselves, and connect with peers and adults in social settings.

Social-emotional skills, including the ability to self-regulate emotions, are supported through group learning experiences. Our team supports each child’s social and emotional development by labelling and talking about emotions and supporting appropriate responses as together, they engage in new and challenging situations. Our goal in the Kindergarten year is to prepare children and families for a smooth transition to primary school.

Our centre chef prepares and cooks nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating across a wide variety of food.

Our centre offers seasonal whole food-based menus – created to delight the fussiest eaters.

Hi, my name is Rosie, and I am the Centre Manager here at Buggles Brookfield Place. I see my role as both a guide and a cheerleader, supporting children as they build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of self.

I have been working in early learning since 2013 and joined the Brookfield Place centre in 2025. I’ve been lucky enough to experience almost every role through my career, and one thing that continues to amaze me is how quickly the years fly by. It feels like one moment I’m supporting a family through their first orientation, and the next I’m waving them off as they step into their next chapter. This reminds me to be present and intentional, creating meaningful moments that families can cherish. I believe children are incredibly resilient and capable, and with the right guidance, nurturing, and encouragement, their natural curiosity and love of learning can truly flourish.

I would describe my approach as heart-led, relationship-focused, and deeply intentional. I believe learning begins with feeling safe, seen, and valued, so I focus on creating a nurturing environment where children feel confident to explore, take risks, and be themselves. I see my role as both a guide and a cheerleader, supporting children as they build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of self. I believe early childhood education and care complements what is already nurtured at home. Through intentional, play-based learning experiences, children build confidence, independence, and important social skills in a supportive environment. It’s never about home versus care, it’s about partnership, working together to support each child’s development.

My team is truly the heart of everything we do. They are a passionate and dedicated group of educators who lead with kindness, professionalism, and a genuine love for children. Together, we create a collaborative environment where we support one another and provide safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning experiences for every child.

Building strong relationships with families is central to my role. I know how emotional it can be for families to leave their child for the first time, and there is nothing more heart-filling than watching a child run in happily, forming beautiful bonds, and seeing that sense of trust and reassurance with their family. I focus on open, genuine communication and being a welcoming, consistent presence each day. I take the time to get to know each family through conversations, emails, and phone calls, creating a sense of trust so families feel confident and supported every step of the way.