Our Vision
Our vision is every child in Dundas and the surrounding communities — regardless of background, ability, or learning style — has access to exceptional early childhood education from the very first years of life.
We measure that vision not in words, but in outcomes: children who arrive curious and leave confident, ready for school and ready for life.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver individualised, evidence-informed early childhood education to every child in our care — from infants in Cuddle Cubs to preschoolers preparing for kindergarten in Jungle Explorers.
Our educators are trained observers. They document each child's learning journey, identify developmental milestones, and adapt programming in real time to match each child's emerging strengths and interests. The result is not a generic childcare experience — it is a personalised early education built around who your child actually is
Our Values
Experience the difference with Little Jungle
Inquire and Imagine
Curiosity is not managed at Little Jungle — it is resourced. We design our environments and daily experiences to provoke genuine questions, sustain deep investigation, and celebrate the process of figuring things out.
Effort Over Perfection
We raise children who try, fail, adjust, and try again. Resilience and a growth mindset are not subjects we teach — they are values we live in every interaction, every day.
Respect Every Choice
From choosing their activity to negotiating with a friend, children at Little Jungle practise real decision-making from the earliest age. Agency builds confidence — and confidence builds learners.
Relationships
Are Gold
The research is clear: secure relationships in early childhood are the single greatest predictor of long-term social and academic success. At Little Jungle, relationships are not a byproduct of good care — they are the point of it.
Why Families Love Little Jungle
Little Jungle operates on a fully inclusive fee structure. Daily fees of $174.34 (Infants and Toddlers) and $170.17 (Preschool) cover all meals prepared to Munch & Move guidelines, nappies, wipes, sunscreen, and complete access to our Steps to Shine curriculum — no hidden extras, no separate charges.
All-Inclusive, Family-Friendly Care
Our Steps to Shine Curriculum translates Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophy into practical, daily learning experiences across all three rooms. Children build measurable skills in literacy, numeracy, STEM, creative arts, and social-emotional development — planned and documented by qualified educators against each child's individual developmental progress
Learning Through Curiosity and Connection
Little Jungle is embedded in the Dundas community. Children regularly visit local parks, grocery stores, and community spaces as part of their learning program. Incursions bring artists, scientists, and community helpers directly into the centre. Families from Rydalmere, Telopea, Dundas Valley, Parramatta, and Eastwood are active participants in our community-based approach.
Locally Owned, Community Proud
Every educator at Little Jungle holds an approved qualification under the Education and Care Services National Law — from Certificate III through to Bachelor-level early childhood teaching. Our team brings hands-on experience across infant care, toddler programs, and preschool education in NSW regulated long day care environments, with each child assigned a consistent key educator.
Experienced Team of Educators
Little Jungle's outdoor learning program is an integrated part of our daily curriculum — not an add-on. Children engage in gardening, nature play, community walks through Dundas, and sensory investigation in our purpose-built outdoor spaces, directly supporting gross motor development, environmental awareness, scientific thinking, and social collaboration skills across all age groups.
Exploring the Outdoors and Community
Little Jungle maintains a structured professional development program for all educators — covering early childhood pedagogy, child protection, first aid, behaviour guidance, and curriculum planning. Reflective practice is embedded into our weekly routines, ensuring our team continuously evaluates and improves the quality of care and education your child receives every day.
Growing Together as Professionals
