We are an Australian Based Preschool

Gumtree Kids - Piliyandala

Play, Learn, and Grow

Give your child the best start in life with Gumtree Kids, Piliyandala.
Our play-based curriculum is inspired by Australia’s EYLF, creating a learning environment where curiosity, confidence, and early skills grow every day.

Gumtree Kids Environments

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Toddler

1 - 2 Years. Toddlers are working on developing a greater sense of independence, social-emotional skills, and language acquisition. The focus is on creating opportunities for pretend play, sensory play, and manipulative activities to foster curiosity and creativity.

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Junior Kinder

2 - 3 Years. Pre-Kindy children are increasingly focused on developing social skills, cooperative play, and early problem-solving abilities. Play becomes more structured, and children are encouraged to engage in group activities while also honing their creativity and early literacy and numeracy skills.

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Kindergarten

3 - 5 Years. At this stage, children are preparing for school. The focus is on refining social skills, fostering independence, and introducing more complex problem-solving and literacy and numeracy activities. Educators work with children to develop self-regulation, cooperation, and critical thinking.

Gumtree Kids Learning Branches

At Gumtree Kids, our philosophy is to nurture every child’s unique potential through a holistic approach to learning. By focusing on key areas like STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics), Arts, Language & Communication, Physical Wellbeing, and Social & Emotional growth, we create meaningful experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and support the whole child. Our goal is to ensure each child feels valued, inspired, and ready to thrive in their learning journey.

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How We Support Your Child’s Learning

1. Observe – We watch and listen to see what excites your child. For example, your child talks about dinosaurs and loves dinosaur play.

2. Assess – We reflect on what they’re learning, like new words, sharing skills, and curiosity about the world.

3. Plan – We design fun activities around their interests – dinosaur books, fossil crafts, counting dinosaurs, and small-world play.

4. Implement – We set up these experiences and support your child as they explore, learn, and play with friends.

5. Evaluate – We reflect on what worked, celebrate progress, and plan new ways to build on their interests.

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Meet Shashi- Piliyandala Headmistress

Book a tour with our lovely Center Manager today by giving us a call or contacting us through our website. Come and see how we create a warm, inspiring space for your little one to grow and thrive.

Our Curriculum

Our curriculum blends play-based learning with strong foundations in early literacy and numeracy to ensure your child is school-ready and confident for the next stage of learning. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and guided by the EYLF (Early Years Learning Framework), we embrace a child-centered philosophy that values each child’s interests, ideas, and pace of development. Through meaningful play experiences, children are encouraged to explore, discover, and grow in a supportive and inspiring environment.

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