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Room 03 · 2 – 3 years

Junior Kindy

In our Junior Kindy room, curious little minds are encouraged to explore, imagine, and build friendships. We create a playful, nurturing space where learning unfolds through hands-on experiences and guided routines.

Timber Junior Kindy sign surrounded by ‘You are…’ affirmation badges
Junior Kindy room with child-sized tables, art displays and a reading corner
Colour-learning display with crayon labels and jars of coloured water
Front-facing bookcase of picture books in the Junior Kindy room
Tables set with toy cars and figures, with the outdoor yard beyond the door

Learning in Junior Kindy

What we nurture in the Junior Kindy room.

  1. 01

    Growing Hearts & Friendships

    In Junior Kindy, children begin to navigate friendships more deeply. We gently guide them in sharing, taking turns, and expressing their feelings—laying the foundation for empathy, confidence, and emotional well-being.

  2. 02

    Early Learners in Action

    We nurture budding readers and mathematicians through playful experiences with stories, rhymes, counting, and puzzles. These early literacy and numeracy moments spark a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.

  3. 03

    Movers & Makers

    From painting and drawing to climbing and ball play, children refine both fine and gross motor skills. Our rich indoor and outdoor environments encourage active bodies and growing independence.

  4. 04

    Wonder & Discovery

    Junior Kindy is all about asking “why?” We foster children’s natural curiosity with hands-on experiences, exploration, and open-ended questions that ignite a sense of wonder about the world around them.

For parents

What our parents can expect.

  1. 01

    Learning to connect

    Children are supported to share, cooperate, and build friendships while learning how to express their emotions and manage their growing independence with confidence.

  2. 02

    Playful literacy & numeracy

    Through stories, rhymes, songs, and hands-on activities, children begin to explore letters, sounds, numbers, and patterns—building a joyful foundation for future learning.

  3. 03

    Creative coordination

    Painting, drawing, building, and ball games help develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills in fun and engaging ways.

  4. 04

    Active bodies, balanced minds

    Running, jumping, climbing, and balancing are all part of our day—helping children grow physically strong and confident in their abilities.

  5. 05

    Curious explorers

    Junior Kindy children are full of questions. We nurture their natural curiosity through open-ended play, hands-on experiments, and opportunities to discover how the world works.

Your child’s educators

The Junior Kindy team.

Meet everyone at Cherubs
Portrait of Rubina
RubinaLead Educator
Portrait of Grace BF
Grace BFAssistant

Visit Cherubs Academy

Come and see it for yourself.

Booking a visit is quick, simple, and completely obligation-free. Meet our educators, explore the rooms, and ask us anything.

The front of Cherubs Academy on Leichhardt Street, with the centre’s buses parked out front