# The Wilderness
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- Type: Education & Care Service
- Location: Russley, Canterbury
- Address: 483a Yaldhurst Road
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews
- 20 Hours ECE: Eligible
- Pricing: Available on request
- Availability: Open spots reported
## Overview
The Wilderness is a education & care service located in Russley, Canterbury. Privately owned governed. 20 Hours ECE eligible.
## Key facts
- Age range: 0-5 years
- Teacher ratio: 1:5
- Licensed capacity: 150 children
- Under 2s capacity: 55 children
- Ownership type: Privately owned
## Philosophy
Play-based learning with a focus on belonging, curiosity, and confidence.
## Reviews
### null review (5/5)

The wilderness has been an amazing place for our daughter to spend her days! She loves going outside so this is the perfect place for her; the garden, the forest; all the animals she gets to visit. Even as a 1 year old they don’t miss out on any experience. She loves the food and eats so well there! The teachers are amazing with her, she’s formed amazing bonds with them and feels safe to be left there. Really recommend!

### null review (5/5)

I couldn’t think of a better place for my girls to go to preschool. They wake up excited every single morning, eager to get to preschool and see the lambs, pigs, chickens and of course, Taco the turtle! One of their favourite parts of the week is Forest Day. I absolutely love that they get to be outside in all weather, exploring, learning, and challenging themselves in such a natural and enriching environment.

The teachers at The Wilderness are amazing. My girls have built strong relationships with each and every one of them. It’s so clear how much the team genuinely cares about every single child.

I would wholeheartedly recommend The Wilderness to anyone looking for a preschool, it truly is one in a million!

### null review (5/5)

We absolutely love The Wilderness for our boys! The setting is magical – a nature forest, lambs, pigs, chickens, and Taco the turtle – what more could you ask for, preschool days are always exciting! The teachers and staff are so warm and caring, and the chef somehow gets them eating food they simply would refuse at home (we need that secret touch!). It’s so comforting knowing they’re happy, well cared for, learning, exploring, and well fed every day. Couldn’t recommend it more!