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Bambino's Kindergarten Bowral

Bambino's Kindergarten Bowral

51 Retford Road, Bowral, NSW, 2576 view map
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5.0
(02) 4803 9901

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Long Day Care, Pre-school

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7:00AM to 6:00PM

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Address:

51 Retford Road, Bowral, NSW, 2576

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I’ve been sending my son to Bambino’s Retford Rd for about 18 months now. All of the educators at Bambino’s Retford Rd take such great care of my son. They all truly go above and beyond for us and we are so incredibly grateful. From our first day we’ve felt so welcome - despite all of the extra T1D management for my son. All of the educators are always so willing to learn about T1D and take meticulous notes for my son’s medical management plan. I feel so confident dropping my son off every morning knowing that he is being so well looked after. I don’t know what I’d do without these ladies!

- Anne-Marie Jones

About Bambino's Kindergarten Bowral

We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Bowral, Mittagong, Glenquarry, Renwick and Burradoo.

We offer nurturing care and quality early education for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, with flexible hours (9, 10, 11, and 12-hour sessions) to suit busy families.

Our Learning Environments

Our children benefit from familiar faces as they grow, creating a sense of continuity:

  • Nursery (0-2 years): A safe, nurturing environment for babies to explore with tailored sensory and social experiences.
  • Toddler (2-3 years): Play-based learning encourages curiosity, confidence, and social skills.
  • Preschool (3-6 years): A stimulating learning environment that prepares our children for school through our Enhanced Learning Program.

We’re proud to have qualified teachers and educators, supported by a team of national education experts, ensuring the highest quality childcare and early education.

Innovative Early Learning Programs

Our teachers deliver the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF or the national curriculum) through play-based learning that covers language, literacy, numeracy, STEM, social, and emotional development. Our program also includes:

  • Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR), an evidence-based program developed by Queensland University of Technology to support children’s executive function and self-regulation.
  • Environmental and social sustainability learning experiences.
  • Personalised learning plans for each child.
  • Local school connections.

We focus on strong family partnerships through regular learning and development conversations with your child’s lead educator, learning showcases, and in-centre family events. Our Xplor app provides real-time updates and learning summaries daily to keep you informed on your child’s journey.

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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Our centre offers the NSW Government-approved "Start Strong" Preschool Program, providing 600 hours of quality preschool education annually for children aged 3–5 years. This program includes fee relief funding to make early childhood education more affordable for families.

Our Enhanced Learning Program for Preschool children focuses on:

  • Numeracy & Literacy: Developing key skills for lifelong learning.
  • Self-Regulation: Fostering emotional control and resilience.
  • Social & Emotional Development: Supporting independence and building healthy relationships.
  • Creativity & Problem-Solving: Encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

With extended hours and a year-round program (excluding public holidays), our Preschool program is delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers committed to supporting your child’s individual development.

Additional Benefits Include:

  • Government subsidy: Further reduces out-of-pocket Preschool fees in addition to your eligible Childcare Subsidy (CCS).
  • Personalised Learning Plans: Tailored to your child’s unique needs.
  • Rhythm and Resilience Program: Music and movement to improve emotional regulation.
  • School Readiness: Preparing your child for a smooth transition to school.

We also engage with local schools and provide transition statements, ensuring your child feels confident and prepared for the next steps in their education journey. Stay connected with your child’s progress via our Xplor platform, which offers regular updates on their learning and development.

About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

“Let the child be the scriptwriter, director and the actor in their own play” - Magda Gerber

Nursery Space: 6 weeks – 2 years

Learning starts from before birth, and our Educators have created a welcoming and nurturing nursery environment where each baby feels safe to explore and discover new things - through their senses, their communication and cues (body language, facial expression and sounds) and through experimentation. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play including sensory play, music time, story time and more. Every day provides a brand new, exciting adventure for our babies to support their development, learning and wellbeing.

Toddler Space: 2 - 3 years

Our teachers and educators encourage the children to learn through play to help enhance their sensory-motor development. This happens through carefully planned music, dance, games, role playing and reading experiences.

On any given day the Toddlers can be seen developing their numeracy by building a tower, sorting objects, pointing and identifying shapes and patterns and participating in counting songs and games.

Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn-taking, developing self-confidence and emotional self-regulation. Our skilled team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.

Preschool Space: 3 – 6 years

Preschool is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. Our play-based program has school readiness at its core, encouraging active engagement in learning and supporting a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.

The oral language supports literacy learning and a child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Preschool children's literacy development by engaging in rich discussions, reading, storytelling, dramatic play and experimentation all of which introduce new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations.

Throughout the Preschool year, children use their language to share ideas, ask questions, express themselves, and connect with peers and adults in social settings.

Social-emotional skills, including the ability to self-regulate emotions, are supported through group learning experiences. Our team supports each child’s social and emotional development by labelling and talking about emotions and supporting appropriate responses as together, they engage in new and challenging situations. Our goal in the Preschool year is to prepare children and families for a smooth transition to primary school.

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

Our centre chef prepares and cooks nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating across a wide variety of food.

Our centre offers seasonal whole food-based menus – created to delight the fussiest eaters.

Meet the team

Meet the team

I started my journey in early childhood education in 2012, stepping into my first early learning service with a passion for shaping young minds. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working across various roles in three different services, sharing my knowledge and forming meaningful connections with children, families, and fellow educators.

My passion for working with children drives me to support them and their families in reaching their highest potential. I love witnessing children grow, learn, and thrive in environments that foster curiosity and development. Every child is unique, which is why I believe in creating inclusive and responsive learning experiences that cater to individual needs.

At Bambino’s Bowral, we focus on fostering independence, curiosity, and adventure while equipping children with the skills they need to navigate the world. Through play-based learning, we design engaging experiences that inspire and support children’s natural sense of wonder. When families join our centre, we want them to feel a sense of belonging. Our stay-and-play orientation sessions provide an opportunity for children and families to explore our environment, meet our team, and start building those important relationships. We see early learning as a collaborative journey, where educators and families work together to support a child’s development.

I’m incredibly proud of the team at Bambinos Bowral. They are a dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate group of educators who not only nurture the children in our care but also support and mentor the next generation of early childhood professionals. Our team values strong partnerships with families, ensuring that every child feels safe, supported, and excited to learn each day. We continuously seek new knowledge and professional development opportunities to stay at the forefront of best practices in early childhood education.

Building relationships with families is at the heart of what we do. We prioritise open communication, providing monthly newsletters and daily updates via Xplor to keep families informed about their child’s experiences and learning. We also encourage face-to-face conversations, ensuring that families feel heard, valued, and supported throughout their child’s journey at our centre.

I look forward to welcoming your family to Bambino’s Bowral early education centre.

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Anne-Marie Jones

Jul, 2025

I’ve been sending my son to Bambino’s Retford Rd for about 18 months now. All of the educators at Bambino’s Retford Rd take such great care of my son. They all truly go above and beyond for us and we are so incredibly grateful. From our first day we’ve felt so welcome - despite all of the extra T1D management for my son. All of the educators are always so willing to learn about T1D and take meticulous notes for my son’s medical management plan. I feel so confident dropping my son off every morning knowing that he is being so well looked after. I don’t know what I’d do without these ladies!

Response from the owner 06 Jul 2025

Hello Anne-marie, We’re incredibly grateful for your 5-star rating! Hearing that the educators have been taking such great care of your son truly makes our day. Your feedback motivates us to continue providing the best environment for all our children. Best regards, The Bambino's Team

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Gabrielle Rowley

Jun, 2025

I am very impressed with the level of care that my daughter receives in the Nursery end of the Centre. Her educators are fantastic, and cater to her needs, and follow through with requests in a professional manner where needed. When they communicate to myself about her day, they are very informative. As she is still young, and just become mobile, beginning to become quite exploitative, they are keeping me up to date with each milestone she is reaching them, so I don’t miss them. The indoor and outdoor play area and resources are fantastic and my daughter absolutely loves every area. The experiences are very engaging and my daughter is always keen to participate. All in all, I am very happy with Bambinos Kindergarten Bowral, and couldn’t ask for anything more. The educators are very caring and loving towards my daughter, as well as all children in their care. Thank you Bambinos Kindergarten Bowral😊

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Aidan Brown

Jun, 2025

We have been sending our daughter to bambino’s for nearly a year. The communication between the staff and us as the parents has been phenomenal. The use of the Xplor application makes it’s so easy to get an understanding of what is happening within the centre involving our daughter and every update is amazing, we get notified what she has had to eat, when she’s sleeping and when she has a nappy change. The communication at the end of the day when we pick her up is fantastic. The way the educators advise of any issues during the day what our daughter struggled with during the day and what she did in great depth and detail. I have recently had issues with my Xplor application and the way Emma and Simone conducted themselves into finding a solution for me I take my hat too them. They were very professional and a great help into getting to the bottom of the issue. In summary; If you’re looking for a childcare centre for your children. You cannot go past bambino’s.

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