Welcome to Kurilpa Community Childcare Centre! We are a non-profit organization located in West End, Brisbane, dedicated to providing quality childcare and education for children and families. Our community ethos focuses on nurturing, supporting, challenging, and celebrating with children throughout their life journey. At Kurilpa, we believe in fostering strong alliances between children, families, our team, and the Earth, creating a holistic and enriching environment for all.
One of the unique aspects of Kurilpa Community Childcare Centre is our Bigi Molum (Forest School) program. This innovative approach to education emphasizes the benefits of regular access to green spaces for children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Through engaging in outdoor activities, our children experience reduced stress, increased creativity, self-esteem, connection to nature, sensory integration, and more. Our Forest School sessions provide opportunities for children to explore, create, and learn with natural resources, promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation of the environment.
At Kurilpa, we are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can engage in self-initiated experiences and develop their creativity and imagination. From climbing trees to building dens, planting fruits and vegetables, and collaborating with the local community, our children are encouraged to explore, play, and learn in a hands-on and nature-based setting. Our philosophy revolves around empowering children to interact with the natural world in meaningful ways, fostering a sense of wonder, curiosity, and connection to the Earth.