Babies and Nursery (0-1 Years)
Healthy Beginnings: The First Step in Lifelong Learning
We know how emotional this first step can be. Choosing care for your baby isn’t just practical, it’s deeply personal. At Kids Academy, we’re here to make that transition feel calm, supported, and right for your family from day one.
Our Healthy Beginnings program has been specially designed for babies aged 6 weeks to 1 year, offering so much more than care. It’s a gentle, responsive start to learning where your baby is surrounded by warmth, safety, and connection, every single day.
Grounded in Love, Backed by Research
The first year of life is extraordinary - your baby’s brain forms more than one million neural connections every second! These early moments shape how they think, feel, and relate to others.
That’s why Healthy Beginnings draws on leading research and includes:
- Relationship-based care that helps babies feel secure through gentle, attuned interactions.
- Attachment-focused practice, recognising that loving, consistent bonds are the foundation for lifelong learning.
- The Key Educator Approach, where one dedicated educator truly knows your baby's needs, cues and rhythms.
Babies who experience this kind of consistency grow in confidence, communication, and curiosity - the cornerstones of future learning.
What Your Baby Will Experience
Every baby is unique, and our educators follow their individual rhythms and routines. Your baby's day might include:
- A gentle morning welcome and cuddles with their Key Educator
- Tummy time, movement and sensory play in our Stretch & Grow Zone
- Soothing naps in softly lit sleep rooms with regular safety checks
- Story time, songs, and one-on-one conversations that nurture early language
- Outdoor exploration in a shaded, baby-safe environment
- Bottle feeds, or breastmilk, nappy changes, and routines recorded for you in our secure family app
Nursery Environments Designed for Little Ones
Our nursery environments are created for your baby’s wellbeing, development, and safety. You’ll find:
- Soft, sensory-rich play areas for discovery and movement
- Individual cots in tranquil sleep rooms monitored every few minutes
- Baby-friendly outdoor spaces with fresh air, shade, and gentle stimulation
- Inviting indoor zones, like the Cosy Corner and Discovery Zone
- Meals and bottles prepared to the highest standards
- Proud members of the Australian Breastfeeding Association
Educators Who Truly Care
Our educators are more than qualified, they’re devoted. Through the Key Educator Approach, your baby builds a trusting bond with one consistent caregiver who celebrates every new milestone, from first smiles to first steps.
At Kids Academy, we see families as partners. you'll receive daily updates and photos through our family app, so you always feel close to your baby's day, even when you can't be there in person.
What Makes Our Nursery Program Different
Here's what sets our nursery program apart:
- Research-based Lifelong Learning Curriculum
- Safe, calm, purpose-built nursery environments
- Personalised care through the Key Educator Approach
- Breastfeeding friendly and allergy aware practices
- Daily photos and updates via our Storypark app
Your Baby's Learning Journey Starts Here
Whether you're preparing to return to work or planning ahead, our team is ready to support your family every step of the way.
Enrolments are now open for babies aged 6 weeks to 1 year.