Rooms & Programs

Three rooms. A rich learning journey.

Explore our Nursery, Toddler and Kindergarten rooms plus Mandarin, music, literacy, early maths, STEM, yoga, art, movement, incursions and excursions.

Nursery room at Clever Kids Ashburton
0–18 months

Nursery

Nurturing care, secure attachments, flexible routines and sensory play in a calm, supportive environment.

Maximum capacity: 7 babies

Toddlers room at Clever Kids Ashburton
18 months–3 years

Toddlers

Emerging independence, language growth, exploration and social development supported through responsive care.

Maximum capacity: 16 toddlers

Kindergarten room at Clever Kids Ashburton
3–5 years

Kindergarten

School readiness, inquiry learning, early literacy and numeracy, confidence and social development.

Maximum capacity: 22 kinders

Our learning program

Purposeful learning, without losing the joy of childhood.

Our curriculum combines play-based learning with specialist experiences that build language, confidence, curiosity, creativity, wellbeing and school readiness.

Language & literacy

Mandarin, literacy experiences, stories, conversation and early language development, with Jumpstart Joeys beginning in Term 4.

STEM, maths & discovery

Hands-on science, early maths and numeracy, inquiry, problem solving and discovery through everyday learning, specialist experiences and incursions.

Music & creativity

Music and piano experiences, art, craft, movement and creative expression woven through the week.

Wellbeing & community

Yoga, movement, wellbeing, safety learning, excursions, community connections, our community pantry and community library.

Incursions & excursions

Learning that reaches beyond the room.

Regular incursions and excursions bring new ideas, people and experiences into children’s learning. These experiences are selected to extend curiosity, confidence, health, safety and connection with the wider community.

Henny Penny Hatching
ExperienceHenny Penny Hatching

A hands-on experience exploring life cycles, care and responsibility as children observe chicks hatching and growing.

Yakult
ExperienceYakult

An engaging visit that supports conversations about nutrition, wellbeing and everyday healthy choices.

Museums Victoria — Dinosaurs & Fossils
ExperienceMuseums Victoria — Dinosaurs & Fossils

Dinosaurs and fossils bring science, history and discovery into the room through hands-on learning.

Healthy Harold
ExperienceHealthy Harold

Interactive wellbeing learning that helps children explore healthy choices, safety and looking after themselves.

Thingle Toodle Road Safety
ExperienceThingle Toodle Road Safety

Road-safety learning that builds awareness of safe travel, crossing roads and everyday pedestrian habits.

Jumpstart Joeys Literacy Program
Starting Term 4Jumpstart Joeys Literacy Program

A dedicated early-literacy experience that supports children to build confidence with sounds, language, early reading and writing through engaging, age-appropriate learning.

Ask about Jumpstart Joeys on your tour →
Henny Penny Hatching

A hands-on experience exploring life cycles, care and responsibility as children observe chicks hatching and growing.

Yakult

An engaging visit that supports conversations about nutrition, wellbeing and everyday healthy choices.

Museums Victoria — Dinosaurs & Fossils

Dinosaurs and fossils bring science, history and discovery into the room through hands-on learning.

Healthy Harold

Interactive wellbeing learning that helps children explore healthy choices, safety and looking after themselves.

Thingle Toodle Road Safety

Road-safety learning that builds awareness of safe travel, crossing roads and everyday pedestrian habits.

Starting Term 4Jumpstart Joeys Literacy Program

A dedicated early-literacy experience that supports children to build confidence with sounds, language, early reading and writing through engaging, age-appropriate learning.

Ask about Jumpstart Joeys on your tour →

Specialist experiences

Every week can look a little different.

Mandarin languageRegular exposure to another language through engaging, age-appropriate experiences.
Music & pianoMusic, rhythm, listening and piano experiences that build confidence and expression.
LiteracyStories, early language and literacy experiences, with Jumpstart Joeys commencing in Term 4.
STEMHands-on inquiry, experimentation, problem solving and discovery.
Early maths & numeracyFoundational number sense, patterns, sorting, measurement, spatial thinking and problem solving through play and everyday experiences.
Art & craftOpen-ended creative experiences that encourage imagination, fine-motor development and self-expression.
Yoga, wellbeing & movementYoga, movement, body awareness, wellbeing and social-emotional learning embedded throughout the program.
Community pantry & librarySimple, practical ways for families to share resources and strengthen our community connection.

Book a Tour

See Clever Kids for yourself.

Meet the team. Explore the rooms. See if it feels right for your family.

Ready to visit?Book your Clever Kids tour
Book a Tour