Atelier Minds Montessori Program

A Premium 0–5 Years Early Learning Framework at Little Leapers Childcare Centre, Bella Vista
Inspired by Montessori Independence • Reggio Emilia Creativity • School Readiness Excellence

Welcome to Atelier Minds Montessori at Little Leapers

Little Leapers is a trusted early learning centre in Bella Vista, offering the Atelier Minds Montessori™ programme — a carefully designed early childhood learning framework created to nurture confident, capable, creative and emotionally secure children from birth to 5 years.

Our philosophy combines:

Montessori-inspired independence and practical life learning
Reggio Emilia-inspired creativity and exploration
Strong school readiness foundations
Emotional intelligence and resilience building
Real-world life skills and communication
STEM and enquiry-based learning
Child-led discovery and intentional teaching

At Little Leapers, we believe children learn best through:

Hands-on experiences
Meaningful relationships
Creative expression
Exploration and curiosity
Play with purpose
Secure emotional connections

Children are viewed as capable, intelligent and full of potential.

Our Core Learning Pillars

1. Emotional Confidence & Wellbeing

Children develop:

Emotional regulation
Confidence and self-esteem
Secure relationships
Kindness and empathy
Resilience
Social confidence

2. Independence & Life Skills

Inspired by Montessori principles, children learn:

Self-help skills
Responsibility
Decision-making
Practical life routines
Care for self and environment

3. Creative Atelier Exploration

Our atelier spaces encourage the following:

Art and creative expression
Loose parts play
Open-ended exploration
Imagination and storytelling
Design thinking

4. Literacy & Communication

Children develop:

Language confidence
Early literacy foundations
Storytelling
Listening and comprehension
Vocabulary and communication skills

5. Numeracy & Logical Thinking

Children explore:

Numbers and counting
Patterns and sequencing
Problem solving
Measurement
Early mathematics through play

6. STEM & Enquiry Learning

Children investigate the following:

Science experiments
Nature and sustainability
Technology awareness
Engineering concepts
Cause-and-effect learning

7. School Readiness Excellence

Our school readiness programme focuses on:

Independence
Routine and responsibility
Pencil grip and writing foundations
Literacy and numeracy
Group participation
Emotional readiness for school
Focus and concentration skills

Atelier Minds Montessori™ Age Programmes

At Little Leapers Early Learning Centre, Bella Vista, each age group follows a dedicated programme within the Atelier Minds Montessori™ framework:

0–1 Years | Nursery Programme — "Secure Beginnings"

The first year of life focuses on emotional security, sensory exploration, and nurturing relationships.

Learning Focus:

Trust and attachment
Sensory exploration
Communication development
Physical movement
Responsive caregiving
Emotional security

Experiences Include:

Sensory play
Music and rhythm
Tummy time
Mirror exploration
Language-rich interactions
Nature exposure
Baby yoga and movement

Development Outcomes — Children begin to:

Feel safe and secure
Build trusting relationships
Explore through senses
Develop early communication
Strengthen motor skills

1–2 Years | Toddler Programme — "Curious Explorers"

Learning Focus:

Independence
Communication
Exploration
Emotional expression
Movement and coordination
Social interactions

Experiences Include:

Practical life activities
Water play and sensory experiences
Creative art exploration
Music and dance
Language games
Outdoor adventure play
Early problem-solving

Development Outcomes — Children develop:

Confidence and autonomy
Early language skills
Emotional expression
Social interactions
Coordination and balance

2–3 Years | Junior Preschool Programme — "Creative Thinkers"

Learning Focus:

Creativity and imagination
Early literacy and numeracy
Social confidence
Problem solving
Independence
Enquiry learning

Experiences Include:

Storytelling and dramatic play
Fine motor strengthening
STEM discovery
Cooking experiences
Art atelier projects
Gardening and sustainability
Early group learning

Development Outcomes — Children build:

Communication confidence
Creativity and critical thinking
Social relationships
Independence
Concentration skills

3–5 Years | Preschool & School Readiness Programme — "Confident Learners"

Our preschool programme at Little Leapers prepares children for a confident transition to school and lifelong learning.

Learning Focus:

School readiness
Literacy and numeracy
Leadership skills
Emotional resilience
Critical thinking
Collaboration

Experiences Include:

Phonics and literacy groups
Numeracy investigations
STEM projects
Journaling and mark-making
Public speaking confidence
Science exploration
Cultural learning
Sustainability projects

Atelier Minds School Readiness Focus

At Little Leapers Childcare Centre, Bella Vista, children are supported to develop the following:

Literacy Skills

Letter recognition
Phonics awareness
Name writing
Story sequencing
Vocabulary development

Numeracy Skills

Number recognition
Counting and patterns
Sorting and measurement
Simple problem-solving

Social Skills

Teamwork
Confidence
Communication
Conflict resolution

Independence Skills

Packing belongings
Managing routines
Responsibility
Self-care skills

Signature Atelier Minds Enrichment Programmes

Little Leapers offers a rich suite of enrichment programmes as part of the Atelier Minds Montessori™ experience at our Bella Vista centre:

Little Scholars — Advanced literacy and numeracy foundations
Little Thinkers — Problem-solving and critical-thinking activities
Little Picasso — Creative arts and atelier experiences
Little Chef — Cooking, nutrition and practical life skills
Little Gardener — Nature, sustainability and gardening
Little Scientists — Hands-on STEM and enquiry learning
Little Performers — Music, movement, drama and confidence building
Little Soccer Stars — Movement, teamwork and gross motor development

The Atelier Environment at Little Leapers, Bella Vista

Our environments at Little Leapers Early Learning Centre, Bella Vista, are intentionally designed to be calm, beautiful, inspiring, purposeful, and child-focused. We believe the environment acts as the "third teacher".

Children have access to:

Natural materials
Open-ended resources
Creative atelier spaces
Investigation areas
Quiet calming spaces
Indoor and outdoor learning environments

Family Partnerships

At Little Leapers Childcare Centre, Bella Vista, we believe families are children's first teachers.

We value:

Open communication
Collaborative partnerships
Family input
Cultural inclusion
Community connections

Families receive:

Learning updates
Development insights
School readiness support
Collaborative goal setting

Our Vision

At Little Leapers — your trusted childcare centre in Bella Vista — our goal through the Atelier Minds Montessori™ programme is to nurture children who are

Confident
Creative
Independent
Emotionally secure
Curious learners
Socially capable
School-ready
Future-ready

We strive to create a learning journey where every child feels valued, inspired, and empowered to thrive.