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Our Sustainability
As Little Learners EDEC, celebrates its ten-year anniversary, we are taking this opportunity to reflect on the
significance of sustainability in our childcare centre.
Sustainability isn't just a buzzword for us; it's a guiding principle that underpins our philosophy which helps
shape the future for the children that we nurture and educate. By integrating sustainable practices into our
curriculum and daily routines, we instil environmental stewardship in our ‘little learners’ from an early age.
Teaching them about recycling, worm farms, composting, gardening and energy conservation not only
reduces our ecological footprint but also fosters a sense of responsibility towards the planet.
Moreover, embedding sustainability into our childcare centre’s ethos prepares our children for a world
where environmental challenges are increasingly prevalent. By exposing them to eco-friendly habits and
practices, we equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to become conscientious global citizens
who prioritise environmental preservation.
Through guided learning and hands-on activities, we empower our little learners to make informed
decisions that contribute to a more sustainable future, ensuring that they grow into adults who value and
protect the natural world around them.
As part of this ethos, we have incorporated in our daily program things such as feeding our heritage
chickens with the left-over scraps from the children's meals.
The chickens love to eat, so if you ever have any left-over scraps that you would like to donate, please
bring them along - vegetable scraps are ideal, just not onions.
Collecting fresh, organic, free-range eggs, along with herbs and vegetables from our gardens are also an
important part of the children's weekly program. The fresh ingredients are incorporated into our seasonal
meals cooked daily at the Centre
Guided learning and hands on sustainability activities throughout the year include
Composting
Worm Farms
Noongar Bush Tucker
Seasonal seed Planting of Vegetables and Herbs
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