Yes! Families who enrol for 5 days per week receive a $10 discount per week. Please speak with your Centre Director for full fee information and current offers.

While each day is guided by children’s interests and energy, we follow a consistent daily rhythm that supports learning, wellbeing, and rest.

Here’s what a typical day looks like at Piptree:
6:15am – 7:15am: Centre Opens
Children are welcomed and supervised in the Buds Room. Breakfast is available. This calm start supports positive transitions and helps children feel safe and secure.
7:15am – 8:00am: Indoor Free Play
Children engage in quiet activities while gradually transitioning into the day. Educators observe interests and support relationship-building during this time.
8:00am – 9:30am: Transition to Rooms & Indoor/Outdoor Play
Children move into their age-specific rooms or the outdoor area, depending on the weather. This time includes play-based learning opportunities, supporting social connections and independence.
9:30am – 9:45am: Group Time
Educators lead a group session with stories, songs, or discussions. This encourages communication, listening, and a shared sense of belonging.
9:45am – 10:00am: Morning Tea
Children enjoy a healthy snack in a social setting, supporting nutrition and social learning.
10:00am – 11:30am: Planned Learning Experiences
Educators guide intentional learning through hands-on activities such as creative arts, STEM, dramatic play, and inquiry-based exploration. This is a rich time for skill-building and deep engagement.
11:30am – 12:00pm: Movement Break
Children participate in active games, dance, or yoga to support gross motor development and energy regulation.
12:00pm – 12:30pm: Lunch
A nutritious meal is provided, helping children develop healthy habits and independence at mealtimes.
12:30pm – 2:30pm: Rest or Quiet Time
Depending on age and needs, children either rest/sleep or engage in quiet play such as puzzles, books, or drawing. This supports emotional wellbeing and resets energy levels.
2:30pm – 3:00pm: Afternoon Tea
A light snack is offered to prepare children for the afternoon session.
3:00pm – 3:45pm: Child-Led Indoor Activity Time
Children choose their own experiences based on interest and curiosity, promoting creativity and autonomy.
3:45pm – 4:30pm: Outdoor Learning Experiences
Children engage in outdoor play, nature-based activities, and group games that build physical skills, social interaction, and exploration.
4:30pm – 5:00pm: Late Snack & Wind Down
Children enjoy a light snack and begin to wind down with calm activities as some groups begin to combine.
5:00pm – 6:15pm: Combined Group in Buds Room
Children from all age groups join together in the Buds Room for relaxed, supervised play until pickup.
6:15pm: Centre Closes
Children are farewelled by educators, ensuring each child ends the day feeling secure and supported.

Throughout the day, our educators observe, interact, and guide your child’s learning using a responsive, respectful, and inclusive approach aligned with ACECQA standards and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

Your child’s safety is our top priority. We have a Zero Tolerance Child Safety Commitment, meaning every educator, staff member, and volunteer is thoroughly vetted, trained, and accountable, with strict supervision at all times. We implement a ‘no educator alone’ policy and have had CCTV cameras throughout our centres since 2016. We act immediately on any concern, notify authorities as required, and go beyond legal requirements to prevent harm.

We strive to make every child feel safe and loved, and for families to feel calm and confident knowing their teachers are strong, caring guardians.