About Caitlin

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Welcome to Little Messy Learners Canberra! I’m Caitlin, a passionate early-years learning enthusiast and proud mum of three. As the owner of Little Messy Learners Canberra, I’m dedicated to providing a space where children can embrace their natural curiosity and creativity without the stress for parents.

After experiencing the challenges of finding a place where my own children could truly be carefree and messy, I decided to bring Little Messy Learners to Canberra. Our play-based classes offer a safe and fun environment for your little one to explore, create, and learn, while you can sit back and enjoy watching their joyful discoveries.

One of the things I love most about Little Messy Learners is that parents join in the fun alongside their children. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child, other like-minded parents and build a supportive community together.

Each week, I see children grow in confidence as they dive into sensory experiences and interact with one another. And the best part? You don’t have to worry about the mess! My team and I take care of the cleanup so you can focus on enjoying the moment with your child. The Team and I all hold Working With Vulnerable People Checks and current First Aid qualifications.

Join us at Little Messy Learners and watch your little one thrive in a playful, messy, and enriching environment. We can’t wait to welcome you and your family!

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Meet The Team

Little Messy Learners Canberra

Amy is our Class Assistant and has been in the childcare industry for nine years, loving every minute of it! Amy loves being part of the Little Messy Learners Team as she is a lover of sensory activities that provide children with the opportunity to learn through messy play. Amy loves to watch children achieve their milestones and build strong family relationships. Amy is fully qualified in Early Years Education, holds a current WWCC and First Aid Certificate.

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Parent Testimonials

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These classes are so well organised and executed. Caitlin & her team are amazing in engaging with the kids and providing new and unique ways to develop their skills through sensory play. Nellie Hall is the perfect venue too! I’m so glad we took a chance on this new program in Canberra.

We love messy play days! Our one and three year old have a ball each session and the themes are very exciting and well thought out. Would definitely recommend.

FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

Messy play isn’t just about having fun (although that’s a big part of it!). It’s also a crucial aspect of children’s development.

Here’s why:

Classes run for 45 minutes on Fridays during the school term at 9:30am and 11:00am and follow a set structure to encourage routine and some predictability for the children, this includes:

  • Welcome and introduction to the weekly theme
  • Unstructured play across the stations including;
    • Wet messy play (e.g water, slime, chia seed, tapioca pearls etc)
    • Dry messy play (e.g cereals, grains, pasta etc)
    • Playdough
    • Painting/Art Exploration
    • Fine Motor Skills
    • Colouring In
    • Gross Motor Play (using the playground equipment outside)
  • Pack Up and Goodbye

Term 3 will run from Friday 26 July to Friday 27 September 2024 at 9:30am and 11:30am.

The themes for Term 3 include:

  • In The Woods
  • Around The World
  • Rivers & Reptiles
  • Little Scientists
  • Book Week
  • Father’s Day
  • Spring Time
  • In The Kitchen
  • Transport
  • Favorites

Classes are bookable by the Term for $240 with a 40% sibling discount or $27 for a casual class.

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