Our Nursery Program recognises that the first two years of life are a period of rapid growth where children absorb and wonder at the world around them.

At Bright Steps Academy, we support each child’s holistic development through responsive and nurturing caregiving that honours the natural developmental journey of each child in our care.

Our nurseries provide infants aged six weeks to two years with a homely environment that supports their sense of belonging, being, and becoming as they begin their learning journey.

Key features of our nurseries include hands-on learning stations, soft spaces, mirrors, climbing frames, project tables, a designated meal time area, an art and craft zone, and cozy cot rooms.

Learning in our nurseries is designed to support the achievement of developmental milestones while nurturing children’s curiosity, independence, concentration, social skills, and learning confidence.

At Bright Steps Academy, our early childhood educators welcome each new child with respect and admiration for who they are today and the infinite possibilities of who they will become.

Our team takes the time to get to know each child through careful observation to understand their unique needs, interests, learning style, and stage of development.

Learning experiences are personalised to each child to support their optimal growth and development. This is reflected in each child’s unique learning plan.

We believe that the best outcomes for children are achieved when educators and families work together in partnership.

We actively communicate with families throughout the day to provide updates on their child’s experiences, eating, sleeping, and toileting routines to provide consistency and harmony between our service and home.

Families receive daily in-person updates from their children’s educators. All learning experiences and children’s daily routines are also communicated to families through our communication app.

The daily routine for our nursery children provides consistency and certainty so that children know what to expect throughout the day.

The rhythm of our day includes a balance of indoor and outdoor play, music and movement, group times, rest times, nutritious meals, and spontaneous intentional teaching throughout the day. Regular toileting, hand washing, and nappy changes also occur at regular intervals.

When it comes to rest time, each child has their own sleep routine to provide children and their families with a seamless experience between home and care.