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Tall Tree Early Learning in Banksia Grove is a little different in approach and pedagogy in all the best possible ways.
Located on a semi-rural 5,000 sqm plot in an agricultural area, children are immersed in 'Nature School', a concept born from learning outdoors, fully immersed in natural landscape and bushland. Still with a strong Reggio Emilia influence but with a focus on nature and what it offers to our children.
Here at 'Nature School' we pay homage to both First Australians and European Settlers alike, through a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander traditions and agriculture historic to the area. We allow the fabric of stories from those who came before us to guide and teach us, as we find our way today.
Our Banksia Grove children are welcomed into the Homestead building where their day begins with Drop-off, breakfast and group discussion with their educators about what adventures they might engage in. Children are then released into the wonderous natural bush that surrounds and invited to engage in pre-planned experiences or engage in the opportunity to truly express themselves through their own physical, social and imaginative play.
For those who wish to retire inside, beautifully crafted and thoughtful internal environments await. Quiet areas for solitude and solace, rest and reflection. Food Education and Sustainable teachings are paramount and provide the undercurrent of everything we do. Agricultural elements that exist on the property are available for children to learn about where food comes from and how food production exists not separate to, but as part of, natural ecosystems. Children are able to not just learn about environmental teachings theoretically, but to see the direct correlation in the natural landscape physically before them. Learning becomes hands-on, dynamic and kinetic.
We are proud to offer your family the magic that comes from 'Nature School' and allowing your children to grow up outdoors and free in space and wonder, as their Parents, Grandparents and even Great Grandparents before them. Welcome to Tall Tree Early Learning Banksia Grove.
Few things delight as much as the opportunity to see the world through your little one’s eyes and expressive play in nature provides a wonderful canvas. Our truly unique Nature School program offers children an abundance of room to learn and grow.
We work with the children to develop learning activities which support their own individual interests and observations, incorporating the Early Years Learning Framework, while forming caring relationships and bonds.
We create opportunities for children to take measured risks, appropriate to the environment and their development, enabling them to build their confidence and physical abilities.
Our beautiful learning environments allow for exploration and provide children with the knowledge and tools to learn how to look after themselves, each other and the natural environment, while rest areas provide a quiet place to gather thoughts and reflect upon learning.
Children are given the opportunity to learn at their own pace, and are encouraged to become curious learners.
My name is Emma, and I am your Centre Manager at Tall Tree Banksia Grove. I have been in the Early Childhood Sector for over 20 years and have worked across a wide variety of roles during this time.
I started my career as a Trainee in 2003 while completing my Certificate III in Early Childhood Education. I then completed by Diploma of Children’s Services in 2005 while working my way up to become Assistant Manager, Educational Leader and ultimately Centre Manager for a privately owned service in NSW. From 2015, I worked with an Early Childhood Service in Perth for over 8 years as an Educator, Team Leader, Educational Leader, Assistant Coordinator and Centre Coordinator, while also completing my Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5 years) in 2020. I joined the Tall Tree team in 2023 as the inaugural Centre Manager at Tall Tree Leederville.
I am passionate about the importance of play-based learning for building the foundations of lifelong skills. I value hands-on exploration and the benefits outdoor play provides in assisting children to discover and develop their own learning opportunities.
I adore working collaboratively with the team, children, and families to develop relationships to ensure all children and families gain a secure sense of belonging within the service. I enjoy building environments that promote open ended learning and working alongside children and educators within their learning journey, developing knowledge and awareness together through child-led play.
I strive to continually support and mentor fellow Educators to ensure high quality of care and education is provided to all children and families and assist in developing a sense of wellbeing within the service to build our community.
I look forward to continuing my learning journey, developing my knowledge within the Early Childhood Sector, and getting to know all the children, families and Educators at Tall Tree Banksia Grove and making it a beautiful home-away-from-home!
My son had gained so much from Tall Tree and has absolutely loved every minute of his time there over the last 2 years.
He has been challenged, nurtured and learnt so many things.
I am so happy we chose Tall Tree and would highly recommend them to anyone.
My two children both attend Tall Tree Early Learning - Banksia Grove full time. It’s been a hard adjustment for me but the team there have been so fantastic. The kids are thriving, they’re learning so much and having a lot of fun!
The educators get so excited whenever my kids meet a milestone or do something out their comfort zone and I’m told at pick up with so much enthusiasm and joy. That’s what I want for my kids - people who are excited to be there with them, to share in their achievements. I’ve never met such a supportive team.
We’ve been at Tall Tree Early Learning Banksia Grove since it first opened, our daughter started in the babies room and is currently in one of the kindy rooms.
I cannot speak highly enough about this centre and the staff! The Centre Manager, Katie, is excellent and is always happy to help with any questions or concerns. The team of Educators are so welcoming and always put me at ease If drop off is emotional.
Our daughter loves all the activities and incursions the centre offers. We’re so thankful to have such an incredible team at this centre.
This centre is absolutely stunning! Right from the moment you walk in, you're greeted by friendly staff. Walking through the hallways and seeing the beautifully decorated rooms, the atmosphere is welcoming and you feel safe knowing the educators have your child's best interests at heart.
The nature-based rooms are filled with open-ended resources that spark your child's imagination and allow them to be creative in a safe space!
Oh, and they have animals on site! You really need to see it for yourself.
I'd like to personally thank the Centre Manager, Katie, and her amazing team for all the effort they put in ensuring our children have the best start in life! I definitely recommend this centre!
You start life as a tiny seed, something so small and yet so powerful, something so important to so many. From there, your roots, the foundation from which all will grow, take hold.
The environment in which you grow, must be nourishing, supportive, and provide you with all that you need to flourish from seed, to seedling. A time in which nurturing, and support are imperative, as you understand the environment in which you are planted and begin to make sense of it for yourself.From seedling, to sapling, you begin to settle. To grow stronger, taller, more resilient. A sense of independence and a rapid acquisition of new branches and leaves. But in order to make this monumental leap, you need consistent and reliable input from your environment. Each and every sapling, needs nutrients and protection, in order to thrive and grow from sapling to tree. The aim is forever not to merely survive, but to thrive. To grow tall.
