Where children grow with nature.
A nurturing early learning community inspired by gardens, animals, and sustainable living.
Eco Patch Early Learning is a warm and welcoming early learning community inspired by the natural world.
Our days are shaped by curiosity, connection, and hands-on experiences that help children aged 6 months to 5 years build confidence, develop meaningful relationships, and learn to care for the environment.
Learning is woven through daily experiences in the garden, with animals, and in play.
Children observe, question, problem solve, and share ideas as they work together with peers and educators.
at Eco Patch
learning Science and Environment
Children explore plant life, insects, weather, and natural cycles in ways that encourage curiosity and care for the earth.
Caring for Animals
Our chickens and small animals help children build empathy, patience, and a sense of responsibility.
Literacy and Numeracy
Everyday moments include counting, measuring, recording, storytelling, and conversations that build strong language and thinking skills.
Motor Skills and Physical Development
Gardening, digging, climbing, carrying, and caring for animals strengthen coordination, independence, and confidence.
Social and Emotional Development
Working together builds communication, resilience, and empathy. Children feel part of a community where their ideas and contributions matter.
Nutrition and Healthy Living
Children see food grow, harvest fresh produce, and help prepare simple meals that encourage healthy habits and a love of fresh seasonal ingredients.
Eco Patch Early Learning is fully committed to the health, safety, wellbeing, protection and empowerment of all children in our care, and the effective delivery of child safe practices.
Our commitment to Child Safety
programsat Eco Patch
Eco Patch Child Care Centre offers nursery, toddler, and kindergarten programs that honour each child’s stage of development.
Every program is shaped by nature based learning, warm relationships, and meaningful experiences in our gardens and with our animals.
Our nursery is a gentle and nurturing space where the youngest children feel safe, calm, and supported.
Nursery
Our toddler program offers opportunities to investigate the garden, care for animals, create, build, problem solve, and participate in simple food experiences
Toddler
Our kindergarten program prepares children for school and lifelong learning through rich, inquiry based experiences.
Kindergarten
Eco Patch is a place where children feel safe, valued, and part of a caring community. We build trusting relationships with families and work together to support each child’s growth, interests, and wellbeing.