At Gumnut Kindergarten we believe that all children are loved by God and equal in His eyes. Gumnut Kindergarten aims to provide a nurturing atmosphere with a stimulating learning environment. We believe that early childhood is a unique stage of life and we are committed to
the care and individual interests of each child. We believe that we enable this
by providing a safe, fun and friendly environment where children can foster and 
maintain friendships with each other and staff. Early childhood is a time for children
to discover who they are and how they fit into the world. Essential to this, is the
freedom to explore, to be a child and to be protected.


We believe that creating environments supportive of an ongoing culture of sustainability, connectedness and inclusion embracing the mind, body and spirit of every child developing a positive sense of self community and wonder. Gumnut Kindergarten is an inclusive centre, friendly and welcoming of families and staff from all cultures and background.
At Gumnut we strive to be a kindy that feels like a home away from home, building trusting and secure relationships between children, parents and staff, upholding the theory of Attachment- John Bowlby. We allow the children and families along with our broader community to deepen their knowledge of the history of Australia and to develop an understanding of cultural difference and respect for diversity. We are a strong team of highly qualified, caring and passionate educators who create a warm and inviting environment for our children and families. Kindness is our key strength as a service. Each child is loved and nurtured as we partner with families who are active participants in the education process.

Gumnut Kindergarten provides a high-quality curriculum, based on the fundamentals of the Early Years Learning Framework and that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are able to see themselves, their identities and their cultures reflected in the curriculum of each of the learning areas, can fully participate in the curriculum and can build their self-esteem.

We believe children thrive when they are happy, healthy, safe and engaged in learning and we make space for the meaningful and deep learning which comes from a play-based and inquiry -based curriculum. We also believe children have the right to enjoy being children and the creativity, wonder and joy that they bring to their discoveries are deeply valued by staff who actively listen to children’s voices, documenting their thoughts, ideas and questions.

Gumnut Kindergarten supports and nurtures each child individually, fostering their holistic development and allowing them to reach their maximum potential. We strive to support each child in developing their milestones, by providing an array of different educating resources, activities and learning experiences.

We believe that children are competent, capable and deeply curious, active learners, who are eager to explore, work with others and engage in the process of learning. We value this process, seeking to support them in all their investigations. Staff work alongside children to ensure they are challenged and encouraged to explore their natural curiosity, develop and test theories and think critically about their world. We provide enriching experiences to maximise opportunities for each child’s learning and allow them to flourish.

As a service, we are committed to constantly Critically reflecting on our practices, policies and procedures which enables us to improve by continually extending on our goals, aspirations, beliefs and commitments.