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Mini Chefs, Big Flavours

Cooking is a delicious way to explore culture, creativity, and independence.

As part of our All-Inclusive program, children aged 3 and up enjoy weekly cooking classes with our on-site chef. These hands-on sessions empower little ones to play with flavour, build healthy habits, and gain confidence in the kitchen.

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The Benefits of Cooking

Cooking teaches more than recipes – it builds skills that last a lifetime:

Fine Motor Skills

Builds control through measuring, pouring, and mixing.

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Math Concepts

Teaches counting, sequencing, and measuring.

Creativity

Fuels imagination through flavour combinations and presentation.

Vocabulary Expansion

Introduces new ingredients and cooking terms.

Healthy Eating

Promotes curiosity and appreciation for nutritious foods.

Confidence

Gives children pride in what they’ve made with their own hands.

Patience

Teaches the value of time and waiting for tasty results.

Positive Outlook

Introduces independence and a healthy relationship with food.

Teamwork

Encourages social skills through shared tasks and collaboration.

Hygiene Habits

Reinforces clean hands and safe food handling.

Kitchen Activities

Our mini chefs absorb everything they see, touch, and taste, making cooking the perfect way to introduce them to the world of flavours.

We use in-season fruits like bananas, strawberries, and grapes – showing children how to safely wash, peel, and cut using child-friendly tools.

We have fun measuring and mixing simple ingredients to whip up delicious creations.

We start with tomato sauce, layer on toppings like olives, capsicum, or pepperoni, then finish with a sprinkle of cheese – creating mini pizzas from scratch.

We cut fruit into bite-sized pieces, then thread melon, grapes, and berries onto skewers to create colourful treats.

In Summer, we love to make simple fruit popsicles by blending fruit juice with diced fruit pieces and freezing them in molds.

Little Leo's Childcare | Cooking

Little Leo's Childcare | Cooking

All-Inclusive Activities

Every child deserves the chance to explore, play, and discover. Which is why our enrichment activities are included in your daily fees.

Yoga

Guided by a certified instructor, our little learners stretch, breathe, and move through playful poses that support mindfulness, balance, and body awareness.

Swimming

Water confidence starts early with weekly lessons at a local pool. We take care of transport to and from – included at no extra cost.

Rhythm & Roar

Led by our Sports Tots coach, this signature program blends dance, rhythm, and sport to build coordination, confidence, and joyful movement.

Music

Through instruments, song, and rhythm, our children explore sound and melody - building listening skills, memory and creative expression.

Language

Our weekly Italian lessons introduce new words through stories, songs and games, helping our children build communication and cultural awareness.

Cooking

With our on-site chef, our children enjoy hands-on cooking experiences that explore new ingredients, flavours, and cultures from around the world.

Gardening

From planting seeds, to picking produce, our little green thumbs learn about nature, responsibility, and where their food comes from.

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Little Leo's Childcare | Cooking

Little Leo's Childcare | Cooking

Little Leo's Childcare | Cooking

Little Leo's Childcare | Cooking

Little Leo's Childcare | Cooking

Little Leo's Childcare | Cooking

Little Leo's Childcare | Cooking

Little Leo's Childcare | Cooking

Little Leo's Childcare | Cooking

Little Leo's Childcare | Cooking

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We nurture the full potential of tomorrow’s leaders through early education and purposeful play.

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Little Leo’s acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and Country and pay our respect to their elders past and present and emerging.

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Monday to Friday
from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

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