My little guy moved here after being at a smaller centre and it’s been the best move for him. Every day is full of some type of creative and messy fun, he is free to explore and with that option alone I have seen his curiosity develop. His independence is being fostered from play right through to meal times, and there are no high chairs - thank goodness! (At the previous centre he was restricted to a high chair for all activities and meal times so this has been a huge deal for us.) I can’t thank the educators enough for the love and fun they provide each day - cannot recommend this place enough! 

Emma - parent 

Sanctuary Early Learning Ashmore has amazing staff and educators with such beautiful hearts and a caring mindset. Over 12 months, they have helped my son blossom into the most caring, sweet, outgoing little boy! They greet us with a smile and positive attitude, and my sons educators have been such lovely role models. They have cared for my son by providing love, comfort, fun and happiness, and always let me know how his day was, his interests and dislikes that day and the fun activities they did! The staff are committed to providing a fun, safe, clean environment; I am forever thankful for Sanctuary Early Learning and highly recommend them! 

Sara - parent

All included as part of the daily fee.

Gardening club: this supports children to develop new skills, gain confidence and have fun. While caring for plants, children learn responsibility and respect for the environment.

Junior chefs program: cooking is used to help build independence, and to encourage them to try new foods. Children explore with their senses, learn basic maths and science concepts, practice turn taking and most importantly have fun in small groups.

Community visitors: designed to give children a sense of belonging and identity, through special visits and excursions within the local community. They enjoy talks from emergency service personnel, connecting with and learning from indigenous elders, visits to local aged care facilities, swimming lessons, library visits, trips to the supermarket and more.

Sports program: With weekly incursions focused on ball skills, agility and working as a team to improving gross motor skills, hand eye coordination and balance.

Yoga, meditation & mindfulness: the children enjoy taking time out of their busy playtime each week to reap the key benefits such as the ability to develop greater awareness, manage stress and overwhelm, build concentration, increase their confidence and positive self-image, and feel part of a healthy, non-competitive group.

Sustainability & nature: Environmental Sustainability is a strong focus within the centre with children learning that they can make a difference by being involved in sustainable initiatives and learning to care for the land. The centre also has their own worm farm which helps to teach children about how they play a part in caring for the environment.

Music: Music is an essential part of children’s development, and they enjoy the interactive sessions that help develop confidence, memory, language and coordination skills. With music and rhythm classes for all ages.

Dancing: as children love to dance, the centre offers regular dance classes for children from 3 years. With a major emphasis on fun and creating confidence, dance encourages children to be free, release energy and promote happy endorphins.

The centre believes that all children bring their perspectives, expectations, knowledge and skills to their learning experience. The programs are child focused and inspired by children’s curiosity and imagination. Programming is based on observing children on a regular basis, evaluating their needs and interests and planning future activities from these observations.

The centre has a focus on play-based learning and recognises the importance of communication, language, numeracy, social and emotional development. Much of the learning programs are based around STEAM, a curriculum based on education in four specific areas – Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.

The centre offers an Approved Kindergarten Program for children in the year prior to starting school. This is provided for at least 15 hours a week by a qualified early childhood teacher.

The team of passionate and highly skilled early childhood educators at Sanctuary Ashmore, support children to investigate and learn within a safe home like environment.

Sanctuary Ashmore values education not only for the children but for the families and Educators too. The ‘Learning Hub’ that provides the children with innovative learning opportunities is also used for Professional Development opportunities for the Educators as well as parent information sessions for the families.

At Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure each child’s diverse and nutritional needs are catered for, with all meals cooked onsite daily by a qualified chef and provided as part of the fees. The menus are guided by the Nutritional Guidelines Australia, and in line with Eat Well Australia.

The educators make the most of meal and snack times to discuss food and produce with the children, and use vegetables grown at the centre in their cooking. Each meal time is seen as a time to come together as each room sets the table and uses real crockery, glasses and the children have the opportunity to pour their own water and serve their own food. Sanctuary Ashmore’s menus are thoroughly reviewed by Paediatric Dietitian and nutritionist Jodie Wilson from The Dietitian Studio.