Muddy Puddles Family Day Care Proserpine

Muddy Puddles Family Day Care Proserpine I’m Jenny, a diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator providing a play-based learning environment. Est.2018.

Nature play, sensory fun, storytelling, music, community excursions & adventures in Proserpine QLD 🌸 Registered with Whitsunday Shire FDC

02/06/2026

The first round of nominations in the 2026 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards have been released!

02/06/2026

A baby’s feet are more than tiny, adorable limbs. They are powerful sensory tools that help the brain develop balance, awareness, and coordination. When babies move barefoot, thousands of nerve endings send signals that strengthen pathways needed for movement and emotional regulation.

Covering their feet all day blocks these sensory messages. Socks, shoes, and slippers reduce the textures, temperatures, and pressure changes babies rely on to understand their environment. Without this input, the nervous system receives less information, and the brain loses opportunities to build essential early connections.

Barefoot time also supports motor development. Babies learn how to curl their toes, grip the floor, and shift weight naturally. These actions strengthen the arches, ankles, and core muscles. When their feet stay wrapped, they miss moments that support stability and confidence once walking begins.

Parents often keep feet covered for warmth or habit, not realizing how limited sensory input becomes. Even short periods of barefoot play can reset this balance. Letting babies explore safe surfaces with bare feet wakes up their nervous system and encourages deeper engagement.

A baby’s brain grows through movement and sensation. Protecting warmth is important, but protecting sensory learning is equally vital. Bare feet help the brain do the work it was designed to do.

02/06/2026

Tuesday 2nd June 2026.

Monday 1st June 2026.
01/06/2026

Monday 1st June 2026.

Our afternoon bird extension.
29/05/2026

Our afternoon bird extension.

Friday 29th May 2026.🌿 Park adventures today at Muddy Puddles Family Day Care 🌿The children enjoyed imaginative role pla...
29/05/2026

Friday 29th May 2026.

🌿 Park adventures today at Muddy Puddles Family Day Care 🌿

The children enjoyed imaginative role play at the park, pretending to be birds collecting sticks and leaves from the ground to build their own nests. Such a beautiful way to encourage creativity, teamwork and a connection with nature on this beautiful Winters day 🪺🍃

Thursday 28th May 2026.
28/05/2026

Thursday 28th May 2026.

27/05/2026

Afternoon spent in the dirt patch

Wednesday 27th May 2026.
27/05/2026

Wednesday 27th May 2026.

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Proserpine, QLD
4800

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

0749452422

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