A world of play and discovery

Nature Play Program

At Essex Heights Juniors, we believe that nature is one of the best teachers a child can have.

Research shows that time spent outdoors in nature-based environments supports children’s cognitive growth, social development, and emotional wellbeing. We see this every day as children explore, imagine, and discover the world around them through play.

As early childhood educators, we know that nature offers endless opportunities for learning — from sensory-rich experiences to activities that challenge both the body and mind.

That’s why our Nature Play program encourages children to spend plenty of time outdoors with their friends and educators, whether it’s in our own beautiful outdoor spaces or at our local parks.

Even our youngest children get to join in the adventure! With our four-seater prams, we can safely take babies and toddlers out to explore the local environment, helping them build confidence, curiosity, and independence.

These outings are generally unstructured and child-led experiences allowing children to make choices, express their emotions, and develop important life skills like resilience, self-esteem, and decision-making, all while being supported by their trusted educators.

Your child’s journey begins here
So, if you are looking for the best care and education for your child’s early years, don’t hesitate to join our EHJ family.

Contact us for more information

Call 03 9888 8447 or email us
Visit us at 102 Huntingdale Road, Mount Waverley or view map
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, as the first people of the land on which we work, play and learn. We honour and pay our respect to their Elders, past and present as well as those emerging.