Little Sprouts Program
Little Sprouts is a specialised sustainability program for early childhood. Our vision is to help every child have the opportunity to explore, connect with, appreciate and care for the environment.
We offer services to early childhood services including kindergartens, preschools, long day care/early learning centres, family day care, occasional care and playgroups. Support includes sustainability incursions for children (0-5 years old), community events, training for early childhood educators, and helping services to achieve their environmental and educational goals through action.
Whether it is setting up worm farm and compost systems, improving biodiversity, or reducing water, waste and energy consumption, Little Sprouts is here to help services address barriers and achieve success.
Little Sprouts is available for face-to-face services in Victoria, Australia, or virtually (for some services). Program activities link to the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards for Early Childhood Education and Care.
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Plastic Free July inspires people to be part of the solution to reducing plastic pollution. This annual event is a great opportunity to engage young children in exploring the topic and join with their community to create momentum and tackle… Continue Reading >
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Nappies…they are a part of everyday life for parents and anyone working in the early childhood industry. On average, children use 5000-6000 single-use nappies before becoming toilet trained! This blog post will explore some key things to consider if you… Continue Reading >
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