Gum Nut Pre-School & Childcare Centre overview
Indoor and Outdoor programs.
Large open natural outdoor environments for all age groups.
3-4 and 4-5 year old funded kinder.
Bush Kinder.
Service has been in operation for 30+ years.
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Gum Nut Pre-School & Childcare Service features
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Location
1 Como StAlphington, VIC, 3078
Centre Reviews
We recently finished our time at Gum Nut. Over the past six years both my children attended this daycare, right through to their... We recently finished our time at Gum Nut. Over the past six years both my children attended this daycare, right through to their 4 year kinder program. The teachers have become very loved and trusted adults who helped shape my kids into confident, compassionate, and curious individuals who are / were extremely school ready. The first time I walked into Gum Nut, I immediately knew it was the place for us. The slightly chaotic but sprawling garden was filled with smiling kids immersed in all kinds of different child led activities, with equally engaged and happy teachers (many who have been there 15+ years). It felt like someone’s home rather than a daycare. Over the years, it became my kids’ second home and a kind of extended family, who shared our values of inclusivity, creativity, and just letting kids be kids, following their cues and interests to direct the curriculum. They also nurtured a keen understanding and respect for our environment through various on site activities and the kinder “explore and learn” program (aka bush kinder). I cannot praise this daycare and the staff enough! We will miss you!! Read more
Our kids have been very lucky to be able to attend Gumnut these past few years. Some of the stuff we love: - relaxed... Our kids have been very lucky to be able to attend Gumnut these past few years. Some of the stuff we love: - relaxed atmosphere - focus on outdoor play - naturalist philosophy - long standing enthusiastic and supportive staff I’m sure our kids will have many fond memories :) thanks! Read more
Hi Matthew, Thanks for your review. Yes we do have so many dedicated and caring staff who have been with us for so so many years. They provide a stable and truly caring environment. Max
Hardest part about moving house was leaving Gum Nut. While they have a wonderful philosophy and facility it was the educators that made... Hardest part about moving house was leaving Gum Nut. While they have a wonderful philosophy and facility it was the educators that made Gum Nut such a caring safe environment for my boys to attend. I can’t recommend them highly enough. Thank you Gum Nut for educating and taking such great care of my boys 💙 I wish we could move the whole centre to our new area. Read more