Guma, building strong foundations and skills
The Guma Room is a warm and nuturing room thoughtfully designed for our younger children.
The Guma room offers a beautiful learning environment filled with sensory exploration, movement and age appropriate language development.
The Educators encourage children’s growing independence through gentle guidance, responsive care and meaningful play experiences. We provide space for 16 confident little learners in Guma.
Our Educators
Guided by experienced educators, the Guma room Educators bring a wealth of knowledge in infant care and early childhood development. With a nurturing and responsive approach, our team provides high-quality care that supports each baby’s wellbeing, routine and early learning journey.
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In the Guma Room, children will begin building the foundations for lifelong learning through sensory exploration, language development, social interactions and responsive play experiences. Our program fosters curiosity, confidence and secure relationships in a nurturing environment.
Our Facilities
Our Guma Room features thoughtfully designed learning spaces and a beautiful outdoor environment that encourages children to explore, discover and engage with nature through meaningful play experiences.
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The room design also allows children to move freely and safely, supporting their physical development and growing independence.
Safety and Security
Emotional and physical safety are at the heart of everything we do in Guma, helping children feel secure and cared for. Our calm and predictable environment helps babies feel safe, supported and confident as they explore and learn throughout their day.
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Routines are predictable and consistent, helping children feel confident as they move through their day. Learning spaces are thoughtfully arranged to allow safe exploration and manageable risks. Educators are trained in positive guidance, conflict resolution, and age-appropriate risk assessment, ensuring every child can practise new skills safely and confidently.
What We Do and How We Do It
The Guma program provides a warm, nurturing and play-based environment where babies begin building the foundations for lifelong learning. Through sensory play, cause-and-effect experiences, simple problem-solving, building activities, nature exploration and early discovery learning, children are introduced to STEM concepts in a meaningful and age-appropriate way.
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Children take part in hands-on projects, creative arts. Our program encourages curiosity, confidence and secure relationships in a calm and responsive setting.
Food and Cultural Inclusiveness
In the Gugara room, diversity is celebrated and every child is valued for who they are. Nurturing routines and mealtimes support independence, sharing, and positive social interactions. Children are gently encouraged to try new foods at their own pace, feeling safe and respected.
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Learning incorporates cultural celebrations, stories, music, and shared experiences to build empathy, awareness, and pride. Unique needs, traditions, and preferences are honoured in every activity. Supportive educators ensure all children feel included, recognised, and connected. Inclusivity is central to every part of the day. Opportunities for connection and understanding help children feel part of the community. Nurturing guidance creates a safe, welcoming space where every child can thrive.
Changes to the Child Care Subsidy
The 3-Day Guarantee (Starting 5th January 2026)
The Australian Government is replacing the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Activity Test from 5th January 2026, to provide a min. 3 days of subsidised early childhood education and care (ECEC) each week for eligible families.
Hear from our families
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Rated 5.0 stars from parents
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My little 3 year old boy Dwight comes home each day telling me all about the fun he had and every little thing he learned about. When I started sending him here, I was so worried, but I realise now my boy is in safe hands!
Dalia B. Day
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My daughter looks forward going to gugara. She learns all about letters and numbers and then comes home telling me all about it like a little tweetie bird! She tells me about playing with her friends play equipment.
All the kids are all so kind and polite, I truly couldn’t be more happy that I sent her here.

Ivana Gee
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My 4-year old daughter has really had a lot of separation issues in the past, but thanks to the staff, she had really improved, and this has given me more time to work and relax.

Charlotte M. Lee
Why Choose…
Leppington Childcare Centre
If you’re looking for a childcare centre that offers more than just childcare — a place where your child can thrive, learn, and feel at home — then look no further than Leppington Childcare Centre.
