19th November, 2025.
In September, I was delighted to visit Gumnut Preschool in Bowral. This centre provides an inclusive play-based program which reflects the needs, interests and cultures of the children attending. They offer new and challenging experiences in both the indoor and outdoor environments which are designed to foster confidence, relationships and elevate children's learning. The curriculum aligns with the principles and learning outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework. Teachers develop and implement the programs in consultation with other staff working in the room. The belief is that play-based learning creates children that are active, investigative and capable learners. The environments, both indoors and out, are designed with a variety of learning spaces and resources which are carefully planned to engage, intrigue and inspire. Children have access to a wide range of resources such as books, puzzles, blocks, loose parts, art materials, music, instruments, dress up clothes, home corner equipment, games and imaginative play resources. Centres like Gumnut are a great starting point for learning in Wollondilly.
