Craigieburn Curriculum
A warm, community-oriented early learning environment for Craigieburn families.
One Infant
6 weeks - 2 years
One Toddler
2 - 3 years
One Pre-Kinder
3 - 5 years
One Kinder
3 - 4 years & 4 - 5 years
- At One Early Education Craigieburn, we offer a nurturing, curiosity-rich and culturally inclusive learning environment where children feel valued, supported and inspired to grow. Our educators thoughtfully design each day to promote confidence, belonging, creativity and early learning across all developmental areas. Children engage in a blend of sensory exploration, expressive arts, early literacy and numeracy, inquiry-based discovery, outdoor play and social-emotional learning, which is all aligned with the One Curriculum’s whole-child approach. Located in a diverse and family-focused Craigieburn community, our centre is known for its warm relationships, personalised care and commitment to delivering meaningful educational experiences. Here, children are encouraged to explore their world, build friendships and develop lifelong learning foundations.
INFANTS (0–2 YEARS)
A nurturing, relationship-driven infant space for Craigieburn families.
At One Early Education Craigieburn, our infants’ program is built around secure relationships, slow-paced routines and responsive caregiving. Educators create calm, emotionally safe experiences for babies, supporting them through every milestone with warmth and sensitivity.
The infant environment features soft sensory materials, natural textures and gentle lighting — all designed to support early exploration, communication and motor development. Craigieburn families value the trust, care and attentiveness that define our infant program.
A Typical Day at One – Infants (0–2 Years)
- Familiar educators greet each baby with comfort and reassurance
- Smooth settling routines that prioritise emotional security
- A gentle start to build trust and predictability
- Texture trays, soft light play, gentle sound experiences
- Activities supporting early cognitive and motor skills
- Tailored to each child’s individual developmental stage
- Singing, reading, babbling games and eye contact
- Language-rich moments integrated throughout the day
- Early social experiences through small-group sensory play
- Rolling, reaching, crawling paths and soft climbing
- Supported standing and walking for older infants
- Outdoor sensory time to build environmental awareness
- Individualised sleep and feeding rhythms
- Calm, low-stimulation environments for rest
- Responsive care that builds secure attachment
- Gentle rhythm activities, finger puppets, sensory art
- Safe opportunities for early creative expression
- Soft rocking, sensory bottles and quiet spaces
- Helps babies regulate emotions and build calm connections
Craigieburn parents value our emotionally attuned, consistent and deeply caring infant team.
TODDLERS (2–3 YEARS)
A joyful, expressive toddler environment for Craigieburn’s emerging learners.
Our toddler program at Craigieburn encourages exploration, language development, emotional expression and early problem-solving. Educators create playful environments where toddlers feel confident trying new things and engaging with peers.
A Typical Day at One Craigieburn – Toddlers (2–3 Years)
- Engaging choices including blocks, books, puzzles and sensory play
- Supports smooth separation and growing independence
- Literacy play, counting games, songs, movement and rhythm
- Helps build communication and early cognitive skills
- Messy play, pretend play, art, music and dramatic play
- Turn-taking, empathy-building, emotional vocabulary practice
- Climbing, balancing, group games and nature exploration
- Nutritious meals, quiet rest time, reflective transitions
- Early STEM exploration, gardening, water play and simple experiments
Families in Craigieburn appreciate the balance of structure, creativity and emotional learning within our toddler program.
PRE-KINDER (3–4 YEARS)
A pre-kinder environment that nurtures curiosity, communication and early learning.
Pre-kinder at One Early Education Craigieburn is designed to support children as they develop deeper thinking, stronger social relationships and foundational academic skills. Through inquiry, creative arts, group learning and guided play, children begin shaping their early understanding of the world.
A Typical Pre-Kinder Day at One Early Education – Craigieburn
- Literacy, numeracy, STEM and creative exploration stations
- Storytelling, songs, phonemic awareness, oral language development
- Dramatic play, collaborative craft, expressive art projects
- Obstacle play, ball skills, climbing and nature programs
- Friendship practice, emotional language, collaborative problem-solving
- Healthy meals and calming rest routines
- Experiments, group investigations, hands-on science experiences
- Reflection, storytelling, mindful breathing
Craigieburn families value how our pre-kinder program builds confidence, communication and curiosity.
KINDER / SCHOOL READINESS (4–5 YEARS)
A comprehensive, confidence-building kinder program for Craigieburn children.
Our Kinder program prepares Craigieburn children for a strong start to school by developing early literacy and numeracy, independence, resilience, fine-motor skills and STEM reasoning through both intentional teaching and play-based inquiry.
A Typical Kinder Day at One Early Education – Craigieburn
- Letter and sound awareness, storytelling, vocabulary work
- Number games, patterning, sequencing, measurement
- Construction challenges, dramatic play, expressive art
- Science investigations, nature inquiry, engineering play
- Sports skills, balancing, climbing, cooperative games
- Emotional regulation skills, resilience building, peer collaboration
- Managing belongings, lunch independence, responsibility tasks
- Story circles, question time, end-of-day reflection
Craigieburn families value our balanced, future-focused approach that prepares children both academically and emotionally for school success.
