First Grammar Epping

Our Nursery provides a calm, nurturing environment where our youngest children feel safe, loved, and supported. Educators form strong, trusting bonds with each baby through responsive and attentive care, building the foundation for healthy emotional development. We gently support early milestones with sensory-rich experiences, soothing music, tummy time, and interactive play that promote communication, fine and gross motor skills, and curiosity. Daily routines are flexible and personalised to mirror each child’s rhythms at home, helping babies feel secure, understood, and confident in their surroundings.

Toddlers are active explorers, and our rooms are thoughtfully set up to foster independence and confidence at every step. We support children as they build self-help skills like feeding themselves, dressing, and toileting, all while encouraging their growing self-identity. Language development flourishes through storytelling, song, conversation, and imaginative play, while social and emotional skills are nurtured through guided group play, shared routines, and positive behaviour modelling. We help toddlers navigate big emotions, build friendships, and express themselves in a supportive, engaging environment.

Our Junior Kinder/Pre-Kinder program is designed to nurture children’s natural curiosity and creativity. Through open-ended play and hands-on learning, children are encouraged to think critically, ask questions, and explore new ideas. Activities include early numeracy and literacy games, dramatic play, nature-based experiences, and art-making, all tailored to their developmental stage and interests. As they become more confident learners, children are supported in making choices, collaborating with peers, and taking increasing responsibility for their environment, thereby building a strong foundation for their kindergarten year.

Our Kindergarten program empowers children with the skills, confidence, and mindset needed for a successful transition to school. We focus on strengthening self-regulation, independence, and early academic foundations through a balance of child-led and intentional teaching experiences. Educators support pre-reading and writing, numeracy, critical thinking, and problem-solving, while also promoting group collaboration and confident communication. Projects around sustainability, culture, and community give children real-world context for their learning and help build awareness and empathy. Through inquiry-based learning and a strong focus on wellbeing, we nurture capable, resilient, and enthusiastic learners.

Your child will be welcomed by our team of educators, who will ensure the morning transition from home to centre goes as smoothly as possible. On arrival, share information about your child’s specific needs for the day.

Our centre chefs prepare a nutritious menu for your child to sit down and eat. This is a great time for everyone to share stories from the day. Educators model healthy eating practices, social behaviours and support children’s growing independence with mealtime routines.

If you have an infant, we spend one-on-one time with them to establish a connection. Educators talk gently and respond to babies’ cues. We use songs, games, and conversations to strengthen relationships and build language skills.

Your child is naturally curious. They want to learn and explore, which is why we teach through play-based learning. It supports language, motor skills, memory, emotions and social relationships. Educators plan play-based learning experiences based on children’s interests and goals.

We match routines to your child’s individual needs. Opportunities for rest and relaxation help make them feel safe. Play-based learning experiences are provided for older children who no longer don’t sleep in centre.

As your child prepares to head home, this is your opportunity to speak with our friendly educators about your child’s day and everything they learnt. We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.