MIRRABROOK EARLY LEARNING
RIVERVIEW, NSW
SECTOR
Educational, Community
STATUS
Complete
COMPLETION YEAR
2009
ARCHITECT
JDH Architects
Overview
Completed under budget and within nine months, Mirrabrook Early Learning Centre provides a warm, nature-inspired environment for 74 children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. Set across five units, the facility blends spacious indoor and outdoor areas, underpinned by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, where the physical environment becomes a teacher in itself. Natural materials and thoughtful design encourage exploration and interaction between children and educators, creating a nurturing and engaging space.
Construction Features
Welcoming Indoor–Outdoor Spaces
Created bright, accessible classrooms that seamlessly extend into outdoor play areas, emphasising natural materials and engaging settings
Efficient Lump-Sum Delivery
Managed tight timelines and budgets effectively, delivering a fully operational centre with high-quality finishes within nine months
Reggio Emilia Design Principles
Implemented design concepts that provoke curiosity and enable interactive exploration, supporting both educators and children to co-create learning experiences
Child-Centric Detailing
Focused on human-scale finishes, durable materials, natural lighting, and safety features to create an environment that supports early childhood development
