Laugh, run, swing and play, learning in the best way – in all weather!

Bush Kindy is a nurturing, fully supervised Drop & Go experience for children aged 3.5–6 years, with small groups supported by two dedicated facilitators. Through self-directed play, hands-on exploration and connection with the natural world, children develop independence, confidence and resilience. They explore, imagine, collaborate, embrace healthy risk-taking and build a strong sense of identity and belonging. Across the four seasons, children develop lasting friendships, trusting relationships with their facilitators and a deeper connection to the beautiful landscape they explore together.

SESSION DETAILS

Day: Monday, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm (5 hours)

Age: 3.5–6 years (Drop & Go)

Location: Private bush property, McLaren Vale (address provided upon booking)

Group size: Maximum 12 children per session. Places are limited.

2027 PROGRAM – FOUR SEASONS

Summer: 1 February – 5 April (8 sessions, no session on the 8 and 29 March public holidays)

Autumn: 26 April – 28 June (9 sessions, no session on the 14 June public holiday)

Winter: 19 July – 20 September (10 sessions)

Spring: 11 October – 13 December (10 sessions)

2027 INVESTMENT (PER CHILD)

Full Year (all four terms, 37 sessions): $5,550 first child, $4,810 sibling. Annual enrolments receive a $150 discount per family.

Summer (8 sessions): $1,200 first child, $1,040 sibling

Autumn (9 sessions): $1,350 first child, $1,170 sibling

Winter (10 sessions): $1,500 first child, $1,300 sibling

Spring (10 sessions): $1,500 first child, $1,300 sibling

The sibling rate applies when two or more children from your family are booked into any Bush Pods session that term.

HOW BOOKING WORKS

The price shown at checkout is your deposit: $300 per child, per term ($1,200 per child for the Full Year). Your deposit secures your child's place and is deducted from your total fees. Use the quantity box to choose the number of children.

After booking, you can pay the balance in full, or by instalments: fortnightly for term enrolments and monthly for annual enrolments. We'll email you with your payment options and next steps.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

All art and creative materials, seasonal food prepared and shared around the campfire, small group sizes with two experienced facilitators, meaningful nature connection experiences each week, and endless fun, creativity and nature-filled adventures.

REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations made 21 days or more before the 2027 program begins are eligible for a refund or credit, less a $100 administration fee. Cancellations within 21 days of the program start are non-refundable, unless your child's place can be rebooked by another suitable family, in which case a 75% refund is provided for the rebooked portion. Missed sessions are not refundable or transferable as credit. If you need to withdraw during the year, please notify Bush Pods in writing. Where the place is filled by another family, 75% of the fees for the remaining sessions rebooked will be refunded.

2027 enrolments are open. Book the Full Year to secure all four seasons and receive a $150 family discount.

2027 Enrolments