A Brighter Beginning for Every Child

Opening in Austral in 2027, Lumen Early Education and Care gives children a wholesome start, embedding wellbeing into your child's earliest experiences so it shapes how they think, feel, and connect for the rest of their lives.

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Every Child Deserves More Than Just Care

As parents, we want more than a place that “watches” our children. We want a place that knows them, where they’re understood, guided, and encouraged to shine.

At Lumen, our philosophy is built on trust, grounded in safety and delivered with genuine care and wellbeing in every moment.

But for many families, the childcare
experience feels rushed and impersonal:

Spaces that overstimulate instead of calm

Programs that value routine over curiosity

Educators too stretched to connect deeply

Lumen Early Education and Care exists to change that.
To bring warmth, balance, and light back to early learning.

See Why Families Are Choosing Lumen

Discover what makes our approach truly different.

Why Lumen Is Truly Different

The childcare space can feel crowded and confusing, with many centres offering similar programs but very different experiences. Lumen is intentionally different.

Lumen Early Education and Care is designed to bring children together through central communal spaces, seamless indoor to outdoor flow, and strong connections to nature.

Every element supports exploration, independence, and sensory engagement, with child centred layouts that adapt to different stages of learning and play. The result is a warm, inspiring environment where thoughtful design helps children feel confident, curious, and deeply connected to their surroundings.

We are:

Truly independent and owner-led.

Purpose built yet boutique in size, with only 75 places.

Safety First: We have a Registered Nurse on site.

Inspired by Reggio Emilia, Designed for Today’s Families

Lumen’s educational approach recognises every child as capable, curious, and creative. Our educators act as co-researchers, guiding and extending each child’s natural interests through open-ended play, nature-based learning, and meaningful dialogue.

We make wellbeing the foundation of our practice. We care for the whole child, mind, body, and spirit, through nourishing environments, nutrition, and emotional support.

Explore Our Curriculum Philosophy

Forming the foundations for lifelong learning.

Spaces That Spark Wonder

Every room is filled with natural light, calm textures, and thoughtful design, built to make children feel at ease and parents feel confident.

We see the environment as the third teacher, one that inspires creativity, encourages independence, and connects children with the natural world.

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Our Nourish & Nurture Program

True learning begins with wellbeing. Our holistic approach weaves nutrition, mindfulness, movement, and emotional support into every day.

Children enjoy wholesome, seasonal meals made from fresh ingredients. They learn the rhythms of rest, gratitude, and self-expression, giving them the emotional balance and confidence to thrive.

We focus on wellbeing in every moment.

Our Promise
to Families

From day one, you’ll feel supported, informed, and connected.

We promise transparency, genuine care, and a shared commitment to your child’s wellbeing.

When Lumen Early Education and Care opens, our goal is for every family to feel they’ve found their second home.

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Something Beautiful is Growing in Austral

Our purpose-built centre is taking shape, and so is our community of families who believe in more meaningful early education.

By joining our early waitlist, you’ll receive exclusive updates, early invitations, and an inside look at how Lumen is coming to life.

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Be Part of Lumen’s First Chapter

Lumen Early Education and Care
opens in 2027, but our journey starts now. Join our founding family
and help shape a place where every child’s wellbeing leads their learning.

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