Holistic Drop off Learning Program !
2 Years and above - 6 Years
Inspired by Wholebeing Education Australia & Aligned with the Western Australia Early Years Curriculum
Since 2022, Sensory Atelier has been offering nature-based, purposeful play experiences for children. Over the past three years, we have proudly completed over eight successful terms of play and learning.
As our community has grown, we felt inspired to evolve gently, deepening connection, introducing intentional teaching, and offering a more holistic learning experience for children and families.
The Holistic Explorers Program is designed for children aged 2.5 to 6 years, blending nature-based play with research-backed learning. It is aligned with the Western Australia Early Years Curriculum, while drawing inspiration from Wholebeing Education Australia. This ensures your little one’s learning, development, and wellbeing are supported in a meaningful, intentional way whether they are preparing for school, exploring homeschooling, or simply ready for a richer learning experience.
HOLISTIC LEARNING PROGRAM
Our 2-hour drop-off holistic learning program is designed for children aged 2.5 to 6 years. It is ideal for little ones preparing for school, families exploring homeschooling, or parents seeking a gentle, meaningful learning experience beyond play.
✨ Vaccinated and non-vaccinated children are welcome.
This program takes a whole-child approach, nurturing emotional wellbeing, confidence, independence, and a natural love of learning in a calm, supportive environment.
What’s Included in the Program
✔ Research-based holistic learning supporting wellbeing, play, and guided education
✔ Nature-based learning at our Earthside Eco Hub in Melville, including gentle walks, Nature play area and Organicgarden exploration
✔ Small group learning to ensure safety, connection, and individual support
✔ Qualified Early Childhood Educator with extensive experience
✔ Thoughtfully designed learning experiences inspired by holistic, EYLF and Montessori principles
✔ A t-shirt to wear throughout the term
✔ End-of-term graduation celebration with a learning journal
✔ Shared morning tea
✔ A nurturing space where children feel a true sense of belonging
Is This Program Right for Your Child?
If your little one is ready for more than play more connection, intention, and growth this program may be the perfect fit.
It is also a beautiful support for homeschooling families, offering structured learning time while parents enjoy a little space for themselves 🤍
How the Program Works
Session time: 9:30am – 11:30am
We understand that separation can feel big for both children and parents. The first day may feel a little emotional, and that is completely okay. Our educators meet each child with patience, warmth, and care, doing everything possible to ensure they feel safe, supported, and deeply welcomed.
✨ To support a smooth and gentle transition, we offer a free Stay & Play session prior to the start of each term.
This session allows children and families to:
Explore the space together
Meet the educators
Connect with other families in our community
Build familiarity and confidence before drop-off begins
We find this gentle introduction helps children settle with greater ease and gives parents peace of mind, knowing their little one is entering a space where they already feel a sense of belonging
FREE OPEN DAY ON 27TH FEBRUARY - STAY AND PLAY AND GET TO KNOW YOUR LITTLE COMMUNITY
What a Session Includes
Morning Gathering (Yarn Time):
Songs, connection, discussions about the weather, days of the week, and an introduction to what we are learning.Guided Learning Exploration:
Our curriculum is inspired by Wholebeing Education Australia, thoughtfully enriched with literacy and numeracy elements influenced by Montessori principles, Early years frame work, Western Australian Kindergarten Curriculum.
The program is curated and facilitated by Nikkie, a qualified Early Childhood Teacher and Montessori Teacher with over 15 years of experience in the early childhood industry.Hands-on, Child-Led Learning
Learning is experiential, play-based, and intentional — allowing children to explore, question, create, and discover at their own pace.Progressive Morning Tea
A calm shared Morning tea experience that supports independence, social connection, and mindful eating.Sensory & Play Experiences:
Children enjoy free play in our beautiful eco play learning space, including:Sensory play experiences
Potion making
Play dough exploration
This program holds the heart of our much-loved sensory sessions, with added depth, structure, and learning intention.
Meet Nikkie……
Hello!I began Sensory Atelier to offer unique, meaningful sensory experiences for children spaces where curiosity, creativity, and connection could truly flourish. Over the past three years, I’ve had the privilege of providing sensory play experiences to many families within our community.
Alongside Sensory Atelier, I also founded Nature’s Atelier Colombo in Sri Lanka a nature playhouse where children engage in native play and eco-based learning experiences. This work has deeply influenced my approach, reinforcing the importance of nature, sustainability, and culturally grounded play in early childhood development.
As Sensory Atelier grew, so did my vision. I felt called to evolve beyond sensory play alone and create a learning experience that supports children as whole beings emotionally, socially, and developmentally.
With my background across multiple learning theories and approaches, I recognised how rare it is to find a program that truly supports the whole child. This inspired the creation of our Holistic Learning Program, designed using a whole-child approach inspired by Wholebeing Education, Montessori principles, the Early Years Learning Framework, and quality education standards.
I am a qualified Early Childhood Teacher and a Montessori-trained educator, with over 15 years of experience in the early childhood industry. Everything I have created over the past three years through Sensory Atelier both locally and internationally has led to this next chapter.
This program is my way of giving back to the community. It is something I will personally facilitate and share with families, having been created with deep intention, care, and love. Most importantly, it is a learning experience you truly won’t find anywhere else.
Children, creativity, and connection are my greatest passions, and I am incredibly grateful to finally bring this vision to life.
Thank you for considering Sensory Atelier.
I can’t wait to welcome you and your little one into our community 🤍
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Piney Lakes Reserve, 555 Leach Hwy, Winthrop WA 6150,
EcoHub Melville
We are so honoured to collaborate with the City of Melville and work alongside the beautiful Eco Hub Melville. Holding our sessions in this space feels like a true reflection of everything we dreamed of for our learning environment.
Our sessions take place at the Eco Hub, City of Melville — an eco-friendly space surrounded by organic gardens and an incredible nature park that connects directly to our learning room. The environment invites curiosity, calm, and connection with nature.
The space includes:
Indoor and outdoor learning areas
A covered outdoor area to support play and learning in all weather conditions
A safe, secure setting designed with children in mind
Access to beautiful natural surroundings that extend our learning beyond the classroom
As a lovely added touch, the Eco Hub also provides free coffee for families ☕🤍
Care & Well-being
If your little one is in nappies, nappy changes will be supported. Both Nikkie and our supporting educator are qualified Early Childhood Educators, ensuring care is provided safely and respectfully.
For toilet-trained children, we support toilet breaks in small groups of two, ensuring children feel comfortable, supported, and safe at all times.
This space allows us to offer exactly what we value most — nature, safety, connection, and intentional learning, all in one beautiful environment.
JOIN THE OPEN DAY!
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JOIN THE OPEN DAY! 〰️
Free Stay & Play Open Day
Saturday, 21st February 2026
Please register for this free event via the Book Now page.
This session is not part of the term and has been added to give families the opportunity to visit the space, meet the educator, and learn more about the program.
You’re welcome to ask any questions before committing to the term, so you can feel confident your little one is safe and supported with us.
ENROLL NOW FOR TERM 1 2026!
ENROLL NOW FOR TERM 1 2026!
Term 1 Dates & Fees
🌿 Term 1 – 2026
Free Stay & Play Open Day
Saturday, 21st FebruaryPlease register for this free event via the Book Now page.
This session is not part of the term and has been added to give families the opportunity to visit the space, meet the educator, and learn more about the program.You’re welcome to ask any questions before committing to the term, so you can feel confident your little one is safe and supported with us.
Term Dates: 27th February - 27th March 2026
Duration: 5-week term
Fridays : 9.30am to 11.30am
Investment:
$70 per week
$350 totalSiblings $10 off - $60.00 per week
(Payment plans available via Afterpay and PayPal 4 instalments)Location : Eco learning Hub - Melville
Once the term is purchased, an enrolment form will be sent to collect your child’s details.
Enrolments & Enquiries
If you have any questions, please email us.
Otherwise, head to our Book Now page to secure your child’s place.
We promise this will be a truly unique learning journey grounded in care, intention, and gentle teaching. A place where children feel safe, supported, and deeply connected.
Thank you for considering the Holistic Being Program.
We can’t wait to walk this beautiful journey with your family 🤍
✺ Frequently asked questions
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Our program runs on a term-based enrolment. We do not offer casual attendance, as consistency supports children to feel safe, build secure relationships, and develop a strong sense of belonging within the group.
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We understand that settling can take time and looks different for every child. If additional support is needed, we may invite you to arrive 15 minutes earlier to gently settle your child before the session begins.
To support all children, we kindly ask families to respect the session start time. Once the program begins, additional adults in the space can feel overwhelming for some children. Our educators use thoughtful strategies to support children during separation, and we will always be in touch with you if needed.
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Your child’s emotional wellbeing is always our priority. We will respond gently and respectfully to each child’s needs. If your child is finding the session particularly challenging, we will communicate with you and work together to decide the best approach.
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Missed sessions are not refundable, as resources, staffing, and planning are prepared based on enrolment numbers.
However, we understand that life happens. In certain circumstances, a credit may be applied toward a future term, at our discretion. -
You are not required to enrol for the full year. However, we strongly believe that enrolling across multiple terms offers wonderful benefits for your child.
Ongoing participation allows children to:Build deeper confidence
Strengthen friendships
Feel a strong sense of belonging
Grow alongside a familiar and trusted community
Many families choose to continue across all four terms to support continuity and emotional security, but the choice is entirely yours.
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Our holistic learning program is thoughtfully designed to nurture and uplift the whole child — emotionally, socially, physically, and cognitively.
We took time and great care to create this curriculum. It is not based on worksheets, rote learning, or simply tracing letters and numbers. Instead, the program is grounded in child development research, ensuring each experience supports your child at the stage they are in.
Our approach combines:
Intentional, guided learning
Hands-on, experiential play
Sensory-rich experiences
Emotional wellbeing and connection
Every element of the program is designed to support your child’s unique growth, confidence, and curiosity.
At Sensory Atelier, quality and connection have always been at the heart of what we do. This program is the next evolution of our work — a carefully curated learning experience that brings together our love for sensory play with a deeper, more intentional educational framework.
This is not just another early learning program.
It is a space where children feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow.