A childhood filled with muddy boots, secret woodland discoveries, the confidence to try something difficult, and the joy of learning about the natural world.

And when a child needs a little more help to participate, someone who has the time to be there.

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That's the Mousewood we're working to sustain.

Our forest and nature programmes are intentionally designed around high-quality early learning, inclusion and meaningful experiences in nature. Making that possible requires more educators than the minimum required by childcare licensing.

Those additional educators are at the heart of what makes Mousewood different. They allow us to offer the individual attention, thoughtful guidance and rich forest learning experiences that every child deserves.

But parent fees and government funding don't cover the full cost.