{"id":270,"date":"2026-07-12T01:46:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T01:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/360.era-solutions.com\/astbear\/?page_id=270"},"modified":"2026-07-28T16:31:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:31:03","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/360.era-solutions.com\/astbear\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTwo long-standing neighbourhood centres, now growing into their next chapter as Bear Kindergartens.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our Story<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoth centres began as small, family-run services built around one simple belief: children thrive when they feel safe, loved and part of a community.<\/b> Barfa Bear’s opened its doors in Beverly Hills in 2006, followed by Mama Bear’s in Roselands in 2009, adding dedicated nursery care for the area’s youngest children. Over the years both became genuine local institutions \u2014 the kind of place where educators know every family by name.\n

\nUnder new ownership as Bear Kindergartens, we’re honouring what made these centres special \u2014 familiar faces, home-cooked meals and a real sense of belonging \u2014 while investing in the spaces, programs and technology that give today’s children the very best start.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe create a warm, natural, home-like environment where children are encouraged to thrive. Learning happens through play \u2014 stimulating, varied and creative experiences that follow each child’s curiosity. We welcome families of every culture and background, and we see parents as our most important partners in a child’s learning.\n

\nOur aim for every child is empowerment: being<\/b>, belonging <\/b>and becoming<\/b>. In practice that means guiding children to believe in themselves, feel a sense of belonging, grow independent and confident, build friendships, explore and experiment, and achieve their own successes.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Our Educational Framework<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe work under the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) within the National Quality Framework (NQF), with an interest-based, investigative approach to play. Children learn by doing \u2014 actively exploring their environment while educators observe, document and gently extend their thinking. We also draw on the Reggio Emilia philosophy, treating the environment as a “third teacher” and valuing children as capable, curious learners from birth.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Our centres are led by qualified Early Childhood Teachers and experienced educators, supported by playroom leaders and assistants. We are proud that our teams stay with us for the long term \u2014 and we do not use casual staff, so children and families always know who is caring for them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Stephanie Bruno<\/h3>\n\n
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Stephanie supports the day-to-day leadership of the centre and brings deep early-childhood teaching experience to the team. She is dedicated to play-based, interest-led learning and to building strong, trusting relationships with children and their families.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Jade Cordwell-Williams<\/h3>\n\n
Centre Co-Ordinator \/ Early Childhood Teacher<\/div>\n \n
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Jade helps coordinate programs and educators across the rooms, making sure each child\u2019s day runs smoothly and their learning is thoughtfully planned around their interests.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Effie Olymbios<\/h3>\n\n
Centre Co-Ordinator \/ Early Childhood Teacher<\/div>\n \n
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Effie coordinates learning experiences and supports educators to deliver engaging, hands-on programs that help children build confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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