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About our centre

Inclusive education, in the heart of the Katherine community

At Little Mangoes Early Learning, we encourage active play-based learning where educators foster positive guidance towards children’s behaviour that supports child agency.

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What sets us apart?

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Inclusive, play-based environment
Inclusive, play-based environment
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Inspiring curriculums, uniquely tailored to your child
Inspiring curriculums, uniquely tailored to your child
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Culturally immersive experiences that connect children with their local community
Culturally immersive experiences that connect children with their local community
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Led by highly qualified industry experts and trained educators
Led by highly qualified industry experts and trained educators
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Our educational approach

Our tailored curriculums are underpinned by our evidence - based philosophy

Our curriculums address the individual learning needs of the whole child.

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Superior safety standards

The YMCA meets the highest national Safety standards

We believe that for young people to be inspired they must feel safe and be safe. That is why we have developed our own Feel Safe, Be Safe Safety Framework.

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A day in the life of your child at Little Mangoes Early Learning

Every moment is an opportunity for children to learn, grow and be inspired. At our centre, we fill your child’s day with multiple learning experiences that cater to your child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

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Healthy Breakfast Rituals

Healthy Breakfast Rituals

Starting the day with a healthy, balanced breakfast and a consistent morning ritual where hygienic rituals and shared preparation is encouraged.

Acknowledgment of country

Acknowledgment of country

Involving children to say the Acknowledgment Of Country daily enhances the knowledge of all children and helps them pay respect to the cultural identity of the Aboriginal community in which they are situated.

Physical Literacy program

Physical Literacy program

We include fun, physically active experiences as part of our daily routines to inspire confidence, competence and motivation in children.

Eco-education projects

Eco-education projects

We support the development of problem solving skills through encouraging children to explore and experience the awe and wonder of their natural environment.

Lunch time & food education

Lunch time & food education

Children learn about the origins and benefits of food in a play-based food education program that encourages them to help prepare their meals together using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Indigenous cultural excursion

Indigenous cultural excursion

We engage in cultural incursions & excursion that best represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.

Nutritious afternoon snacks

Nutritious afternoon snacks

Hygienic meal-time habits are encouraged. A variety of healthy, nutritious foods are eaten communally.

Individual learning moments

Individual learning moments

We encourage mindful ‘down-time’ to allow children to self-regulate, explore, for spontaneity and self-reflection.

Centre information

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9 Martin Terrace, Katherine East, NT, 0850
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Monday - Friday
7:00am - 5:30pm
Weekend Closed

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