At our Bush Kinder program, we believe nature is the richest classroom of all. Rooted in our core values of respect, creativity, connection, and care, Bush Kinder offers children the opportunity to learn through meaningful, hands-on experiences in the natural world.

Our sessions are designed to foster life skills and confidence through practical, nature-based activities. Whether it's cooking, identifying local flora and fauna, using real hand tools safely, sparking fires, mastering knots, or building shelters, children are encouraged to explore, inquire, and grow in a nurturing and adventurous environment. Please note, this session incorporates fire safety with fire sparking activities and cooking on open fires. 

We focus on learning that engages the whole child—head, heart, and hands—cultivating resilience, cooperation, and a deep respect for the environment. Through rhythm, storytelling, and purposeful play, our program supports each child's emotional and physical development, helping them build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Our commitment is to provide a space where children feel safe, free, and connected—to themselves, to others, and to the land. We honour each child’s natural curiosity and creativity, and we guide them gently through experiences that build independence, self-regulation, and a lasting love for the earth.

Session Details:
Weekly sessions run from 9:30am to 1:00pm (You Yangs) and 9:30-12 (Geelong).
Open to children aged 3 to 6 years with younger siblings welcome to attend for free. 
$38 per day (You Yangs) or $32 per day (Geelong), paid in advance as a 8-week term enrolment. Unfortunately we won’t be offering drop off sessions this term. 

Payment plan options available on request via EziDebit, Please email me at littlewildlingplaygroup@gmail.com to organise this request.

Please note: Your place in the program is not confirmed until your payment plan has successfully been set up or your term is paid in full.

The program is designed and facilitated by Maddy - A nature loving mother with a background in Environmental science. 

Our program goes ahead in most weather conditions, however in the event of extreme winds or consistent downpour forecasted, we may relocate to a local hall! Please see our weather policy prior to booking. 

Have a scheduled holiday/ appointment or event which means you will miss some weeks of the term? Send me a message and I will organise a discount code to reduce your enrolment fee.

Any missed sessions throughout the term will have the option to ‘make up’ a session at any of our other locations, at any point of the term! We know life sometimes gets in the way, therefore we do our best to accommodate missed sessions. Please see our cancellation and missed session policies before booking. 

Upon booking a term with us, you will receive an information package via email, which we require to be filled out as promptly as possible. 

For more details about our locations, please refer to our product summary on your preferred day!