Small family owned and operated service
nurturing children from infants through to kindergarten age
Open 6.30am until 6.30pm
Affordable fees, full Child Care Subsidy available
The Barefoot Difference
Barefoot is no ordinary child care centre – it’s an early childhood care and education centre with soul! We offer a return to the simple joys of childhoods past. Our name “Barefoot” signifies our approach to early childhood care and education – simple, organic and connected.
We believe that childhoods should be full of love, wonder and magic and you will find it at every turn at Barefoot. Whether observing our native wildlife or caring for our farm animals, climbing trees or making mud pies, our children are immersed in the joy of childhood.
No child should ever get “lost in the crowd” so we intentionally keep our group sizes and our centre small, ensuring that every individual has a chance to shine. Our families are able to get to know one another and many strong friendships have already been developed between both children and adults at Barefoot.
Our educators strive to create inspirational, educational programs that scaffold learning tailored to the needs and interests of each individual and the group. A range of specialist teachers visiting weekly enhance our curriculum and support our teacher’s educational programmes.
We were proudly rated as “Exceeding National Quality Standards” by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority in October of 2018.
If we want children to flourish, to become truly empowered, let us allow them to love the earth before we ask them to save it. - David Sobel
What our families say...
Our Core Principles
Our “Connection to Earth” principle blends well with the Early Year’s Learning Frameworks concept of “Becoming”. We believe it is of the highest importance to protect our environment in order to ensure a more sustainable future for our children.
Our “Connection to Self” principle relates to the “Being” component of the Early Years Learning Framework. “Being” is about children establishing a strong sense of identity, developing our character and enjoying the moment.
When children feel a sense of belonging within their families, their peer group and their communities, they can be emotionally strong, self-assured, and able to deal with life’s challenges. This creates an important foundation for their learning and development.
