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Welcome to Wind In The Willows Child Care Centre: Where Every Family Belongs
Nestled in the heart of Kingsford, Wind In The Willows Child Care Centre is a premier, family-owned early learning sanctuary dedicated to nurturing the minds and hearts of children aged 12 months to 6 years. Our mission is simple yet profound: to cultivate a relaxed, family-focused environment that empowers children to embrace their independence through curiosity and exploration.

A Home Away from Home
We believe that the foundation of meaningful learning is built on warmth and trust. Led by Owner-Directors Kirsty Bonett and Carol Anderson, our enthusiastic team of dedicated, long-standing educators treats every child like family. We blend a homely atmosphere with a sophisticated, play-based curriculum guided by the concepts of "Belonging, Being, Becoming".
-Through tailored developmental programs, we empower young learners to grow at their own pace:
-The Puggle Room: Providing tender care and a secure start for our youngest explorers.
-The Butterfly Community: A vibrant space focused on advanced school-readiness, where children develop into confident, self-directing learners.

Elite Care You Can Trust
With over 30 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and Care, we set the gold standard for long-day preschool and nursery care. Our service includes:
Highly Qualified Educators: Most of our team has been with us for years, ensuring stable, knowledgeable, and respectful relationships with every family.
Holistic Development: Nutritious fresh meals and a stimulating environment support your child’s physical, social, and emotional growth.
Interest-Based Learning: We value children as capable, resourceful researchers, extending their spontaneous ideas through planned investigations.

The Start Strong Program: Empowering Our Preschoolers
We are proud to offer the Start Strong Program, delivered with government-funded support to ensure every child has access to 600 hours of quality early learning before kindergarten. This initiative enriches our curriculum by supporting the whole child—socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically.
Key benefits of the Start Strong funding include:
Enhanced Learning Resources: Funding enables smaller educator-to-child ratios and specialist incursions.
Targeted Skill Development: We focus on essential school-ready skills, including communication, problem-solving, self-regulation, and collaboration.
Seamless Transitions: By reducing financial barriers and offering extra learning supports, we ensure children enter school confident and ready to succeed.

Experience the Difference
At Wind In The Willows, we understand that choosing the right centre is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. Every little smile brightens our day, and we guarantee your "babies" are as special to us as they are to you.
Let our family care for your family. Discover why word-of-mouth has made us one of Kingsford's most trusted early learning communities