Where little minds do big things
A warm, playful home away from home — where every child is cared for, encouraged, and free to discover the world at their own pace.
Fresh, wholesome food little ones love
Every meal is cooked fresh in our own kitchen from seasonal ingredients — balanced, colourful, and gentle on little tummies. Allergies and special diets are always catered for.
Breakfast
- Warm porridge with fruit
- Wholegrain toast & honey
- Yoghurt with berries
Lunch
- Homemade vegetable soup
- A warm main with seasonal veg
- Fresh salad on the side
Afternoon snack
- Fresh fruit platter
- Homemade muffins
- Milk & wholegrain crackers
A week at Gradinka
A gentle rhythm of play, learning, meals and rest — here's how a day unfolds through the week.
- 9:00Morning circle
- 10:00Painting & crafts
- 12:00Tomato soup & pasta
- 13:00Quiet & story time
- 15:00Garden play
- 9:00Morning circle
- 10:00Music & movement
- 12:00Grilled chicken & veg
- 13:00Quiet & story time
- 15:00Ball games
- 9:00Morning circle
- 10:00Story & language
- 12:00Lentil stew & bread
- 13:00Quiet & story time
- 15:00Sandpit fun
- 9:00Morning circle
- 10:00Numbers & shapes
- 12:00Baked fish & potato
- 13:00Quiet & story time
- 15:00Nature walk
- 9:00Morning circle
- 10:00Nature & science
- 12:00Veggie risotto
- 13:00Quiet & story time
- 15:00Free play
Little moments, big impact
Questions parents often ask
We're open Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 6:00pm, all year round except public holidays. You're welcome to drop off and pick up whenever suits your family within those hours.
We care for children from 12 months up to school age, grouped by age into nurturing rooms — from our littlest infants to our confident pre-schoolers.
Yes. Freshly cooked breakfast, a hot lunch, and afternoon snacks are all included, prepared on-site with seasonal ingredients. We happily cater for allergies and dietary needs — just let us know.
Every child settles at their own pace. We offer gentle settling-in visits with you nearby, a key teacher who gets to know your child, and daily updates so you always know how their day went.
Your child's safety comes first. Our entrances are secure, every teacher is background-checked and first-aid trained, and we keep small group sizes so no one is ever overlooked.