Meet Sierra's FDC in Stirling

About me

At Stirling Family Daycare, little ones are free to explore, imagine and learn at their own pace in a warm, home-like environment where they feel safe, loved and truly valued. My program is child-led, meaning we follow the children’s interests and natural curiosities — because the best learning happens when they’re engaged and excited! We adore nature play and regularly use natural resources to inspire creativity, problem-solving and a connection to the world around us. Our days are filled with movement and joy through yoga and dance sessions led by me, building confidence, coordination and happy little hearts. And of course, our beautiful dog Duke is part of the family too, bringing gentle companionship, cuddles and plenty of smiles to our daily adventures. 🐾🌿✨

Amazing skills

Certificate III in Children's services
Working with Children Card
Child Protection Certificate
Food Safety Supervision
Food Safety Training
Safe Infant Sleeping Certificate
Sun Smart Certificate
Supervision Training
First aid and CPR certificate

Philosophy

Koolanga is an inclusive, boutique service that engages families, children, and educators regardless of culture. Building and maintaining respectful relationships while providing an alternative childcare option is paramount to us.

Our approach is guided by the EYLF principles of Belonging, Being, and Becoming. We recognise the importance of secure relationships, the present moment in children’s lives, and their ongoing growth as active societal participation.

We recognise that play-based learning engages each child’s interests and natural sense of discovery through hands-on exploration of the world around them. They are the drivers of their learning journey.

Koolanga acknowledges our diverse community and embraces the richness that diversity brings to our learning environment, fostering a sense of belonging for all.

Cultural diversity will be celebrated and the benefits of it for each individual child and enable them to understand and acknowledge differences.

At Ms. Brett’s house we gather on the land of the Noongar people. I like to knowledge aboriginal and Torres straight Islander peoples as the traditional considerations of this land and their connection to the land, water and the community in which we operate. I Pay respect to their culture, customs, both past and present.

I believe the environment plays a major role in the success of an early childhood program. It should enhance the children’s interests in all developmental domains. I believe learning in an early childhood environment is done most successfully through the outdoors within nature, exploring, in a safe, clean home like space, time and space to create and revisited again and again. The environment should take into consideration the social skills, communication skills, physical abilities or challenges, and learning styles of the children being served.

I have high expectations for every child, I’m always there to guide them to next level but always amazed at what children CAN do. The early years of a child’s life are busy. Learning is happening all the time and is interwoven through all developmental domains simply with nature and creative space. These include: physical, social/emotional, cognitive and communication. Therefore, the goal of my program is to make this ongoing learning experience safe, positive, and fun, nurturing the whole child as I strive to guide them into the next stage of development with confidence in themselves and an excitement for continued learning.

Families are a vital aspect of my program. Parents who are able to spend time with us occasionally are more aware of the details of their child’s day. Observing what goes on first-hand helps a parent know what to ask the child at the end of the day. My home is always (within reason) open for a cuppa and chat. In family day care, I care about each family member as much as the child in care. We are a team and I always care about each of you.

Children need the assurance of being loved and cared for while they are enjoying an “educational” environment. Teaching children is my passion. Security and trust are very important components as well, of my relationship with each child.

In planning my program I would strive for a developmentally appropriate, child-centred atmosphere where children have the opportunity to master new challenges through activities and topics that are meaningful to them, thus building their self-esteem as they develop and learn. Children should be given choices, responsibilities, and opportunities to initiate their own learning. I believe observations and assessments are excellent tools to use when planning a curriculum. Observations, not only aid in creating the curriculum but also give insight into the development, knowledge and skill levels of each individual child.

Last, but maybe most important, I give children the ability to just BE. BE children, BE happy, BE still, BE emotional, BE messy, BE dangerous, BE silly, BE loud, BE quiet, Be whatever they need.

Welcome to my service

Key services

Nature Play

Foster a stronger relationship between children and nature.

Gentle

Calm and gentle approach. Slow pedagogy in action.

Wellbeing

Active work on behaviour, emotions, and resilience.

Sensory play

Activities with natural and processed loose parts

Free trial session

A perfect opportunity for you know a bit more about my FDC and a first-hand experience for your child.

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My fees

Standard

$130

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6:30am - 4:30pm

My availability

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Testimonials

My 3 year old daughter has been attending Sierras family daycare for just over a year. And it has been a dream experience for all included. I was hesitant in sending my youngest of 3 to a daycare as my older 2 and I really struggled with the contemporary daycare setting. With drop off meltdowns/constant sickness and one day a ‘mummy none of the adults at daycare know my name!’ This was after 6 months of attending a daycare once a week. With Sierra my child has felt welcomed and loved from the get go with next to no meltdowns! I can see my child has a strong connection with Sierra and I can also see that Sierra genuinely loves my child. Sierra is full of vibrant and contagious energy, fun and life. Dropping my daughter off to daycare feels like dropping her off at a friend’s house for a play date for the day. And another perk is so much less sickness!!! Thanks Sierra! Love the Parker’s!
Charis Parker

We feel incredibly lucky to have found Belle. From the very beginning, her passion and enthusiasm for working with children has been obvious in everything she does. She creates a warm, fun, welcoming environment where the kids feel safe, happy, and genuinely cared for. She has a beautiful way of connecting with each child individually — celebrating their little achievements, encouraging their independence, and always making learning fun. It’s clear she truly loves what she does, and the children absolutely adore her in return. Her generosity also stands out. She regularly plans thoughtful activities, special themed days, and creative experiences that go well beyond what we expected from childcare. You can tell she invests so much time and heart into making every child feel important.

Knowing our girl is in her care gives us complete peace of mind. We couldn’t recommend her more highly to any family looking for a nurturing, dedicated, and genuinely caring educator.
Trina

Sierra demonstrates a nurturing approach and is extremely passionate in supporting young children’s development. She has cared for both our children.

Sierra is dedicated in providing a safe, engaging learning environment, where children can thrive. Fostering children’s natural curiosity, creativity, and love of learning through play-based, child-centred approaches.

I highly recommend Sierra in delivering early childcare services and making a positive impact on young lives of others
Victoria Kerrigan

We feel so incredibly lucky to have found Belle. She has been caring for our daughter since she was just 10 months old, and now, as she approaches 4, we truly can’t imagine those early years without her. From the very beginning, Belle created a nurturing, safe and loving environment that immediately put us at ease. Dropping off your baby for the first time is never easy, but Belle made the transition seamless — not just for our daughter, but for us as parents too. Her home really is a “home away from home.” It’s warm, welcoming and filled with fun, learning and genuine care. Our daughter has grown in confidence, independence and kindness under Belle’s guidance. She comes home happy, full of stories, and clearly loved.

Belle treats every child as if they were her own, and that level of care is something you simply can’t put a price on. We are so grateful for the role she has played in our daughter’s early years and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for a safe, nurturing and beautiful environment for their child.
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Direct contact

To book a tour or for any other enquiry, you can email me at sierra.bathurst@gmail.com call me on the following number 0404 198 804

Please remember not to call me during FDC opening hours.