Our Difference
Sustainability, nature, and genuine care for every child are the foundation of everything we do. Discover what makes Nature’s Academy a different kind of early learning.
Our Difference
Sustainability, nature, and genuine care for every child are the foundation of everything we do. Discover what makes Nature’s Academy a different kind of early learning.
Our Why Is You
At Nature’s Academy, we believe the best early learning happens when children feel genuinely secure, inspired, and free to explore. Sustainability and respect for the Earth are the foundation of every interaction — children have access to natural resources and open spaces to discover, question, and grow.
We align our curriculum with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to ensure every child builds the essential skills, confidence, and curiosity they need for a strong start at primary school. Learning happens through play — and play here is anything but ordinary.
Our Why Is You
At Nature’s Academy, we believe the best early learning happens when children feel genuinely secure, inspired, and free to explore. Sustainability and respect for the Earth are the foundation of every interaction — children have access to natural resources and open spaces to discover, question, and grow.
We align our curriculum with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to ensure every child builds the essential skills, confidence, and curiosity they need for a strong start at primary school. Learning happens through play — and play here is anything but ordinary.
“Children learn best when the world around them is their classroom.”
We build meaningful connections with families and the wider community through morning teas, grandparent days, and visits from local police, dental teams, and firefighters — because great childcare happens when doors are open and hearts are too.
What's Included
Weekly excursions to grow your child's world, at no extra cost.
Gardening & Cooking
Hands-on learning about the natural world through growing and preparing food.
Yoga & Mindfulness
Tailored mindfulness and yoga practices to support emotional regulation.
Languages
Inclusive language programs recognising the importance of early bilingual development.
Multi-sports
Physical and emotional development through structured, joyful movement.
Nature Program
Purposely designed outdoor areas for each age group - every child's dream.
Chef-Made Meals
Daily nutritious meals designed to nourish growing bodies and minds.
Preschool Program
A nurturing environment where each child's unique talents are celebrated.
Setting Children Up to Thrive at School
Our dedicated Preschool Program is built around the EYLF and designed to develop every skill children need before they walk through the gates of primary school — from literacy and numeracy to emotional regulation and self-confidence.
- Strong literacy foundations through phonics, Reading Eggs, and storytelling
- Letter and number recognition that builds genuine confidence for kindergarten
- Emotional intelligence via zones of regulation and mindfulness practices
- Fine motor development through clay, art, threading, and cutting activities
- Social skills built through group games, communication exercises, and outdoor play
- Science and early coding to encourage critical thinking from the start
Setting Children Up to Thrive at School
Our dedicated Preschool Program is built around the EYLF and designed to develop every skill children need before they walk through the gates of primary school — from literacy and numeracy to emotional regulation and self-confidence.
- Strong literacy foundations through phonics, Reading Eggs, and storytelling
- Letter and number recognition that builds genuine confidence for kindergarten
- Emotional intelligence via zones of regulation and mindfulness practices
- Fine motor development through clay, art, threading, and cutting activities
- Social skills built through group games, communication exercises, and outdoor play
- Science and early coding to encourage critical thinking from the start
ELYF
Aligned curriculum across all rooms and age groups
PLAY
Learning through purposeful, guided play experiences
Four Centres
delivering the same quality program
Excellence
5-Star rated by families on Google.
Zach | Dubbo Fitzroy St. Centre Manager
Zach | Dubbo Fitzroy St. Centre Manager
Arna | Dubbo Spitfire Dr. Centre Manager
Arna | Dubbo Spitfire Dr. Centre Manager
Margot | Jilliby Centre Manager
Margot | Jilliby Centre Manager
David | Orange Centre Manager
David | Orange Centre Manager
Georgina | Co-Founder
Georgina | Co-Founder
Experienced, Qualified Educators
Our team isn’t just qualified — they’re passionate about early childhood development and deeply committed to the children in their care. Every educator at Nature’s Academy brings genuine expertise and an ongoing commitment to professional growth.
- Degree-qualified educators
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or equivalent, meeting and exceeding national standards. - NQF compliance and beyond
All educators meet National Quality Framework requirements. Many exceed them with postgraduate study. - Ongoing professional development
Regular training in trauma-informed practice, inclusive education, and the latest evidence-based early learning approaches. - Low educator-to-child ratios
Meeting and exceeding regulatory ratios so every child gets the individual attention they deserve.
Experienced, Qualified Educators
Our team isn’t just qualified — they’re passionate about early childhood development and deeply committed to the children in their care. Every educator at Nature’s Academy brings genuine expertise and an ongoing commitment to professional growth.
- Degree-qualified educators
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or equivalent, meeting and exceeding national standards. - NQF compliance and beyond
All educators meet National Quality Framework requirements. Many exceed them with postgraduate study. - Ongoing professional development
Regular training in trauma-informed practice, inclusive education, and the latest evidence-based early learning approaches. - Low educator-to-child ratios
Meeting and exceeding regulatory ratios so every child gets the individual attention they deserve.
Play-Based Learning
Play-based learning teaches children to take turns, handle winning and losing gracefully, and regulate their emotions. Techniques like the zones of regulation, mindfulness, and five-finger breathing help them develop self-regulation skills.
Play-Based Learning
Play-based learning teaches children to take turns, handle winning and losing gracefully, and regulate their emotions. Techniques like the zones of regulation, mindfulness, and five-finger breathing help them develop self-regulation skills.
Social Skills
We focus on developing social skills through board games, outdoor activities, communication exercises, and emotional regulation strategies.
Science and Coding
Engaging in experiments and coding enhances cognitive functions, encouraging critical thinking and understanding of reactions.
Letter and Number Recognition
Recognising letters and numbers builds confidence for kindergarten, giving children an advantage and fostering excitement in their environment.
Art and Fine Motor Development
Clay, threading, art, cutting etc. all assists with developing important muscles for their life and schooling years.
Reading Eggs and Fast Phonics
Families can access Reading Eggs at home, supporting phonics development.
Learning From Nature & Living Sustainably
At Nature’s Academy, the outdoors isn’t a break from learning — it’s where the best learning happens. And caring for that natural world isn’t a theme week; it’s woven into every single day.
Learning From Nature & Living Sustainably
At Nature’s Academy, the outdoors isn’t a break from learning — it’s where the best learning happens. And caring for that natural world isn’t a theme week; it’s woven into every single day.
Regular Excursions
Weekly trips to local parks, bushland, and community gardens — hands-on learning well beyond our walls.
Gardening & Seed Cycles
Children grow, care for, and harvest plants — then cook with what they've grown, connecting the full journey.
Nature-Inspired Art & Creative Reuse
Leaves, bark, found materials, and offcuts become canvas and medium — art rooted in the world around us, with minimal waste.
Worm Farms & Composting
Hands-on waste reduction that teaches children about healthy ecosystems from the ground up.
Outdoor Storytelling & Music
Creative expression in open spaces, nurturing language development and love of the arts.
Classroom Recycling
Every room has its own recycling stations — responsible waste habits built into the daily routine.
Yarn Circles
Outdoor discussion circles building respect, active listening, and a strong community spirit.
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