THE PHILOSOPHY
At Bambini House and Nursery, our childcare philosophy finds its heart in the gentle inspiration of the Reggio Emilia approach, woven with deep commitment to connection, joyful learning and meaningful collaboration. As leading early learning centres in Chatswood and Artarmon, we believe every child is wonderfully capable, filled with imagination, curiosity, and ideas uniquely their own.
In the Nursery (0–3 years), our baby, infant and toddler daycare focus is on belonging and security. We strive to ensure every child feels safe, comfortable, and genuinely valued in their environment. Through warm, positive interactions and a sensitive response to each child's emotions and needs, we nurture strong attachments and confidence. Our educators advocate fiercely for our youngest children and act as their voices when needed—setting a high benchmark for their present and future experiences in child care. A free-flowing routine, thoughtful educators, and immersive experiences allow children to observe, explore, and discover at their own pace. Above all, we aim for each child to feel enthusiastic and at home, supported in their growth by caring, accommodating adults who champion their rights and celebrate their milestones.
In Bambini House (3–5 years), each child’s preschool journey is honoured with growing independence. We recognise that every child is a unique learner, brimming with creativity, and a world of ideas waiting to be discovered. Our environment at our preschool nurtures choice, resilience, and confidence through collaborative play and routines that balance consistency with creative exploration. Educators act as gentle guides, responding thoughtfully and supporting children to make decisions, build friendships, and approach challenges with curiosity.
School readiness at Bambini House is a holistic, joyful process. Through rich, engaging literacy and numeracy programs and close partnership with families, children develop the independence, resilience, and confidence needed for primary school and beyond. Each day fosters the skills and enthusiasm for lifelong learning, ensuring children are eager, well-prepared, and assured as they take their next steps.
Collaboration and connection thread through all we do—strengthening relationships with families and our community to enrich every child’s sense of belonging. Whether a child is finding their voice in the nursery or preparing for school, Bambini is a place where they are both cherished and challenged, and where the joyful footprints of learning are celebrated each day.
BAMBINI NURSERY - THE IMAGE OF THE CHILD
"The cornerstone of our experience, based on practice, theory and research, is the image of the children as rich, strong and powerful. The emphasis is placed on seeing the children as unique subjects with rights rather than simply needs. They have potential, plasticity, the desire to grow, curiosity, the ability to be amazed, and the desire to relate to other people and to communicate" - Carlina Rinaldi
At Bambini Nursery, we recognise each child’s distinctive gifts, fostering their innate creativity, wonder, and eagerness to explore the world. Even at the earliest stages, we honour each child’s unique rhythms, potential, and voice. Our educators respect each child as a complete individual—valued not only for who they will become, but for who they are today.
We believe that a caring, responsive childcare environment allows our youngest learners to express curiosity and begin building independence. Through gentle routines, open-ended sensory play, and nurturing relationships, children are encouraged to make choices, discover new abilities, and explore the world safely and joyfully. Our team supports even the smallest milestones, seeing each as an expression of the child’s innate power, resourcefulness, and right to learn in their own way.
BAMBINI HOUSE - THE IMAGE OF THE CHILD
"Many different images could be possible: highlighting what the child is and has, can be or can do, or on the contrary emphasising what the child is not and does not have, what he or she cannot be or do. The image of the child is above all a cultural (and therefore a social and political) convention that makes it possible to recognise (or not) certain qualities and potentials in children, and to construe expectations and contexts that give value to such qualities and potentials or, on the contrary, negate them. What we believe about children thus becomes a determining factor in defining their social and ethical identity, their rights and the educational contexts offered to them." - Carlina Rinaldi
At Bambini House, we believe that each child carries a rich inner world, full of curiosity, original ideas, and endless possibility. Our image of the child is shaped by deep respect for their rights, voices, and extraordinary potential, echoing the belief that children are not only citizens of the future but also valued members of our world today.
We are guided by the conviction that children flourish in environments where their choices are followed through with and their independence nurtured. Here, children are invited to make decisions, build friendships, and learn through experiences that spark curiosity, promote resilience, and cultivate confidence. In supporting their transition to school, we offer a rich tapestry of routines and open-ended opportunities, balancing consistency for those who need it with space for creative exploration.
Our educators serve as gentle guides and co-learners—listening deeply, responding thoughtfully, and weaving together individual needs, interests, and abilities. Daily rituals like morning meetings and story times anchor a sense of belonging and inclusion, while our embedded practices empower children to act from their own needs and aspirations.
School readiness, for us, is not simply a checklist of skills—it is the joyful unfolding of each child’s identity as a learner, communicator, and collaborator. Through holistic care and careful partnership with families, we strive to accompany children as they grow eager, resilient, and prepared for their next adventure—entering school with both excitement and assurance.