Meerkats Room (1–2 Year Olds)

Exploring the World One Step at a Time

The Meerkats Room is built for toddlers on the move! This is a space where curiosity is welcomed, independence is encouraged, and little personalities begin to shine. Every corner and activity is designed to spark exploration and help your child begin to understand the world around them.

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.

A Typical Day at Little Leo’s

Routines are flexible to accommodate the children’s needs, special events, wet weather, extreme heat and high UV ratings.

  • AM Routine
  • PM Routine

AM Routine

7:00 AM

Centre opens / Breakfast / Indoor play / Family grouping (Meerkats Room)

7:30 AM

Indoor and Outdoor play offered / Breakfast / Rotational Experiences / Sunscreen is applied as children arrive

8:30 AM

Morning meeting including Acknowledgement of Country / Group time / Nappy change / Transition time for morning tea

9:00 AM

Morning Tea

9:30 AM

Indoor play and Outdoor Play offered / Sleep time / Creative expression / Project work / Sunscreen

10:30 AM

Nappy change / Rotational Experiences / Transition to lunch

11:00 AM

Lunch

11:30 AM

Sleep time / Quiet activities for rested children

PM Routine

12:30 PM

Nappy change

1:30 PM

Transition from rest/sleep time / Progressive Afternoon Tea

2:30 PM

Indoor and Outdoor Play offered / Music and Movement / Nappy change / Sunscreen / Sleep time

4:00 PM

Rotational Experiences / Nappy change

4:45 PM

Late snack is served

5:00 PM

Indoor and Outdoor Experiences offered / Nappy check

5:30 PM

Family grouping in Meerkats Room

6:00 PM

Centre closes

Nurturing Curiosity, Confidence, and Growth

Our educators nurture growing vocabularies through songs, stories, and conversation. We help toddlers express their needs and ideas, laying the foundation for confident communication.

With activities like stacking, scribbling, climbing, and exploring, children strengthen coordination, balance, and movement in a fun, play-based environment.

Group play encourages sharing, turn-taking, and friendship-building. Educators guide these early interactions with warmth and care.

Big feelings are a big part of toddlerhood. We support children as they learn to recognise and express emotions with empathy and resilience.

Sensory play, puzzles, and hands-on learning feed natural curiosity and promote cognitive growth.

Daily rituals help toddlers feel secure. Children are encouraged to feed themselves, tidy up, and make small choices as they build independence.

Our spaces are thoughtfully designed for safety. Educators are trained in first aid and create a clean, secure environment where toddlers can thrive.

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    Early education, ahead of the pack!

    Early education, ahead of the pack!

    Early education, ahead of the pack!