Literacy & Language
Stories, songs, mark-making and rich conversation build confident communicators.
Our Learning
Play is the most serious work of childhood
Every Kidopia experience is planned against the Early Years Learning Framework — then handed back to the children to lead.
Curriculum
A joyful program woven through every day
At Kidopia, our curriculum is inspired by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and informed by the educational philosophies of Loris Malaguzzi's Reggio Emilia Approach, Dr Maria Montessori's Montessori Method, Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development, and Lev Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory of Learning. We provide a balanced approach that combines child-led play, intentional teaching, and structured learning to support every aspect of each child's development.
STEAM
Hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics experiences that foster creativity, inquiry, and problem-solving.
Cooking Experiences
Engaging cooking activities that promote healthy eating habits, early numeracy and literacy skills, teamwork, and independence through real-life learning.
Kitchen Garden Program
Children actively participate in planting, growing, harvesting, and caring for fruits, vegetables, and herbs, developing responsibility, sustainability awareness, and a connection to nature.
Sensory Play
Engaging sensory experiences that promote exploration, regulation, cognitive development, and early scientific thinking.
Yoga & Mindfulness
Age-appropriate yoga, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices that support emotional regulation, focus, wellbeing, and self-awareness.
Munch & Move
Encouraging healthy eating habits, physical activity, and lifelong wellbeing.
Nature & Sustainability
Gardening, worm farming, Return and Earn recycling, composting, and environmental initiatives that nurture a love for the natural world.
Community Connections
Regular excursions, visits to local businesses, libraries, and community organisations to strengthen children's sense of belonging and real-world understanding.
Inservice Learning Experiences
Enriched learning opportunities led by educators and visiting specialists, providing children with hands-on, real-world experiences that extend their thinking and deepen their understanding.
Cultural Celebrations
Celebrating the diverse cultures of our families while embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives throughout the curriculum.
Music & Movement
Daily music, percussion and dance build rhythm, memory and joyful expression.
Art & Creativity
Open-ended studio spaces where the process matters more than the product.
Emotional Development
Children learn to name feelings, resolve conflict and care for one another.
School Readiness
A two-year program building independence, curiosity and confidence for big school.
How We Document Learning
You will always know how your child is going
Educators use EYLF Planning Cycle to observe, document, plan, and reflect on each child's learning to create meaningful experiences that support their growth and development.
- Daily photo, sleep, meal and moment updates via our family app
- Individual learning stories linked to EYLF outcomes
- Mid-Year and End-of-Year Development Summaries
- Parent–educator conversations whenever you want one
- A transition-to-school portfolio in the final preschool year
A Day at Kidopia
Gentle Rhythms, Big Adventures
Children thrive on predictability. Here is how our days unfold.
7:00 am
Arrivals & Breakfast
Warm welcomes, familiar faces and a calm breakfast table.
9:00 am
Morning Circle
Songs, Acknowledgement of Country and planning the day together.
9:30 am
Morning Tea
A shared table, fresh fruit and plenty of conversation.
10:00 am
Intentional Learning, Nature Play, Music & Movement, Creative Activities
Small groups flow between projects, the garden, music and the art studio.
12:30 pm
Lunch
Nutritious meals shared at the table, with self-serve practice.
1:30 pm
Sleep or Rest Time
Sleep, rest or quiet stories and drawing — whatever each child needs.
2:00 pm
Intentional Learning, Nature Play, Music & Movement, Creative Activities
Afternoon investigations, outdoor exploring, rhythm and open studio.
3:30 pm
Afternoon Tea
A relaxed refuel before the biggest play of the day.
4:00 pm
Outdoor Adventures
Gardens, mud kitchen, sandpit, climbing and big-body play.
5:00 pm
Family Pickup
A story about the day, and a plan for tomorrow.
Baby routines
Routines for babies are based on each child's individual needs, home routine, and developmental stage. Feeding, sleeping, nappy changing, and play times are responsive to each baby's cues rather than a fixed timetable. As a result, routines in the baby room may vary from the general room schedule to ensure each child receives personalised care that supports their wellbeing, comfort, and development. Families are consulted regularly to maintain consistency between home and the service, with routines reviewed and adjusted as children's needs change.
Nature Learning
Outdoors is a classroom too
Our garden, mud kitchen and native plantings give children real risk, real weather and real responsibility — the ingredients of resilience.
Ready to Visit Kidopia?
Come and see the rooms, meet the educators and watch your child's face light up. Tours run every weekday.
