Loving Care for Infants: Little Stars 6 Weeks – 15 Months

Little Stars programs

Koala Room (6 Weeks - 15 Months)

Provides places for up to 14 children per day with 1 : 4 ratio

In our Koala Room, we prioritise providing experiences that are tailored to each child’s interests, promoting their social and emotional development, verbal and non-verbal cues, their physical abilities, and cognitive and creative skills. Our nurturing environment fosters a sense of belonging for all children at Little Stars Early Education Centre, no matter the age or their abilities.

Additionally, our Koala Rooms feature a dedicated outdoor play area that is fully grassed allowing for year-round outdoor play and exploration as well as offering a range of activities and experiences that encourage children to explore, learn, and grow. From creative arts, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander exploration learning, and crafts to physical activities and outdoor play, our programs are designed to engage children and support their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

We understand that each child has their own unique routine, and needs especially with the younger babies, and we work closely with families to ensure that these needs are met and we will make changes within the room environment if needed. Clear communication with families is of the utmost importance to us, and we prioritize maintaining an open flow of information-sharing that respects the knowledge and insights of our families.

Throughout this room they will be exploring a range of learning skills, such as:

Sensory Exploration

Learning happens through touching, mouthing, seeing, hearing, and moving.

Developing Language

Understands simple words, gestures, and starts saying basic words.
Needs repetition, naming objects, and simple songs or rhymes.
Vocabulary grows rapidly; begins forming 2–3 word phrases.

Developing Language

A sense of security, building on their confidence and understanding emotional regulation.
Separation anxiety is common — consistency helps.
Begins to understand feelings, both their own and others’.

Gross and Fine Motor Skills

Needs space to crawl, pull up, cruise, and start walking.
Experiences that encourage grasping, pointing, and pushing support hand-eye coordination.

Social Interaction/imaginative play

Learns through observing adults and other children.
Enjoys peek-a-boo, pointing games, and copying behaviors.
Needs support labeling emotions and learning turn-taking.

Cognitive development

Enjoys sorting, matching, problem-solving with puzzles or shape sorters.
Needs opportunities to explore cause and effect.

Childcare Virtual Tour

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