Bring the heart of the home into your learning space with the Bowral Kitchen Set. Designed with the timeless charm of country living and a fresh coastal feel, this three-piece play kitchen encourages imaginative role play in a setting that feels warm and familiar.
Crafted from durable natural timber and finished in a calming white, this set includes a fridge/freezer, stovetop oven and sink, dresser/pantry —each piece thoughtfully scaled for little learners. Soft-close doors, realistic fixtures, and clean, minimalist lines offer a blend of function and style, making it both an engaging play resource and a beautiful addition to any room.
Part of the Bowral range, this set supports creativity, collaboration, and a sense of belonging—helping educators create inviting spaces that truly feel like home.
Product information: Fridge/Freezer measures – 110H x 45w x 40Dcm Sink/Stove measures – 55H x 90w x 40Dcm Dresser measures – 110H x 45w x 40Dcm
Nicky McCarthy – Queanbeyan and District Preschool Association
Nicky has worked in the Early Learning industry for more than 25 years in a variety of roles from Educator through to Centre Director, Area Manager, Advisory & Development Coordinator, Program Manager and Quality Advisor. Currently, Nicky is the Managing Director of a group of community-based Preschools in NSW. In this role, she has recently project managed the construction, fitout and opening of a new community Preschool for her organisation and it is through this process that she partnered with Step4 for the fitout of the new Preschool.
After spending part of her teenage years living in a remote part of the Kimberley in Western Australia, Nicky’s appreciation for the indigenous history of Australia began. Through her career, she has worked with and assisted Educators and Directors in their journey of understanding this important aspect of learning and history and how to ensure that their approach is collaborative, respectful and appropriate.
Nicky has recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Education as a specialisation subject for an ongoing Masters of Education. The extension of her own understanding of Indigenous perspectives was something that she wanted to support and this has assisted her in identifying ways that she can further support Educators across all levels and experience in reflecting on and extending their own knowledge.
Prue Gardner
Prue commenced her career as an early childhood educator before progressing to a centre Directors role. She later became an Area Manager supporting children, services and families throughout Sydney..
Prue has been working with STEP4 for almost 4 years now supporting services with their ongoing needs and requirements for resources, furniture and equipment as well as contributing her industry knowledge and design concepts to new centre startups. She loves the creative process of working with service owners, managers and educators to enable their vision come to life and create engaging and bespoke learning environments where children’s curiosity and engagement can be fostered. She loves sharing her passion and ideas and working collaboratively with industry leaders, educators and owners.
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