Come play, connect, and grow at our Creative Play Studio in Goulburn.
Our community programs offer a beautiful rhythm to your week—welcoming babies, toddlers, and young children into a calm, thoughtfully prepared space. Through sensory-rich, child-led play, we support children to explore at their own pace while families build connection and confidence in a supportive environment. All sessions are guided by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher with a focus on relationships, creativity, and joy.

    Melody Makers    

Tuesdays 11:30 to 12:20 - 3-mths to 1 yr

Experience the joy of musical play and sensory exploration with your little one! Our Melody Makers session is designed for babies aged 3 months to 1-year-old and their caregivers, providing the opportunity for fellow mums and dads and their bubs to connect.

Toddler Tinker Time

Wednesdays 9:30 to 10:20 - 1 yr to 3 yrs

Unleash your toddler's creativity! Our Toddler Tinker Time session is designed for 1 to 3-year-olds and their caregivers, featuring hands-on activities that stimulate their senses and ignite their imaginations encouraging exploration, self-expression and experimentation.

Saturday Creative Play

Saturdays 9:30 to 10:20 - 1 yr to 8 yr olds

A mixed-age, family-style session encouraging imaginative play, creativity, and connection between children of all ages and their grown-ups. This session features sensory play, process art, STEM exploration, and interactive activities that foster a love for learning.

What to Expect

Our community play sessions are intentionally slow-paced and thoughtfully curated to support connection — with your child, with other families, and with yourself. Each session is led by a qualified Early Childhood Educator and guided by your child’s interests, unfolding in a calm and unhurried environment.

You can expect:

  • A gentle rhythm that supports predictability and ease

  • Invitations to play using natural materials, open-ended resources, and the creative arts

  • Space for sensory exploration and imaginative play

  • Opportunities to connect with like-minded families and build community

  • A safe, inclusive environment where every child is welcome just as they are

Whether you’re joining us with your baby, toddler, or young child, we hold space for you both — to play, to connect, to belong.

*Classes are capped at 8 participants to ensure a quality experience for all.

We keep things simple so you and your child can feel relaxed and at home. You might like to bring:

  • A water bottle

  • A change of clothes — play can get wonderfully messy!

  • Anything your child needs to feel safe and comfortable (comfort items are always welcome)

What to Bring

Testimonials

  • “A unique and explorative space for curious little minds. We loved watching our little person enjoy the sensory play and learn alongside other littles. A truly wonderful experience for parents and their little ones to connect and develop in a safe and educational environment. I would highly recommend this space and will certainly be returning.”

  • “Amazing!!! Can't wait to come back. Friendly educators, Beautiful set ups. Will definitely recommend to friends looking for a more small group play setting.”

  • “Isla really enjoyed her first visit to nurture cottage it is such a great space for our little ones to explore different activities while mixing with other children similar age.

    Thank you for having us.”

  • “Went to nurture cottage with my 1.5 yr old daughter for the first time today and we both loved it! Such a beautiful fun well set up activity place for kids. Can’t wait to return.”

"The wider the range of possibilities we offer children, the more intense will be their motivations and the richer their experiences."

— Loris Malaguzzi

Why Play Matters

Play is how children make sense of their world. It’s where they build relationships, explore ideas, express big feelings, and grow confidence in who they are.

At Nurture Cottage, we honour play as the foundation for learning. In our calm, nurturing environment, children are free to follow their curiosity, make choices, and engage in rich, open-ended experiences that support every area of development — from communication and creativity to problem-solving and emotional regulation.

When children feel safe, seen, and supported in play, they flourish.