Welcome to ‘Pachamamaity.’ It is the story about our multi-award winning early education and childcare service in the Perth Hills of Western Australia. Its about doing things differently.
Members of our family enjoy sharing aspects they find most extraordinary about Pachamama and how they influence a higher level outcome for our children.
Through sharing our journey and practices that commenced in 2012, we hope to inspire you to create your own version of extraordinary for the purpose of making this world a better place through providing future leaders with high quality early years education.
Environments: our touchstone and cornerstone
Pachamama Early Education and Childcare was established with the understanding that children deserve to spend their early years in an environment that inspires creativity and learning, while being immersed in a genuine acceptance of diversity. We understand that most children spend their years of formal education in institutional-like environments. Pachamama was founded on a commitment that
Cosy nook promotes reading
Growing up with a love of reading and getting excited to cosy up with a new book sent from my nana was always a great joy. Books are magic experiences that can transport you away into another time, place or expand your knowledge and imagination. When I first set eyes on our children’s book nook area, I
Great balls of fire
When I first started working at Pachamama, the incredible environment had a significant impact on me. I recognised how unique and beautiful it was … nothing like I had seen working in other childcare centres. What initially stood out to me the most was the large fireball. Designed and constructed by artist Martin Jaine using repurposed iron,
Never tire of the tyre swing
In the age of ‘plastic fantastic’ and easily disposable items, Pachamama goes against the grain of what parents would normally find in the playgrounds of typical childcare centres where children are wrapped in cotton wool and safely buckled into a small plastic swing on a little stand under a brightly coloured shade sail. Pachamama’s home-away-from-home mantra includes
Where horseplay is encouraged
Pachamama is such a unique place … I have felt it from my first visit. There are so many opportunities to stimulate one’s senses at Pachamama. Being amongst the nature and creativity is good for my wellbeing. I was drawn to the sculptures at Pachamama from the moment I saw them because they spark thought and imagination.
Learning Environments Inspire
Pachamama is a home-away-from-home steeped in nature, creativity and diversity. Since inception in 2012 in the Perth Hills of Western Australia, Pachamama has been dedicated to creating extraordinary learning environments that inspire children to connect with nature, each other and themselves. Our philosophy has organically developed to focus first and foremost on our physical environments.
