Duchess Kate steps out on surprise engagement to learn about important initiative for new mothers

Surprise! <strong><a href="/tags/0/kate-middleton">Duchess Kate</a></strong> stepped out for an engagement at the Sunshine House Children and Young People's Health and Development Centre on Sept. 19! The mom of three looked gorgeous in a polka-dot blouse and black wide-leg trousers and black <strong><a href="/tags/0/gianvito-rossi">Gianvito Rossi</a></strong> pumps. <p><Strong>Click through the gallery (or keep reading if you're on mobile) to see some of the best photos from her day!</strong> <p>Photo: &copy; Ian Vogler - WPA Pool/Getty Images
The mom of three beamed as she arrived at the centre, which she was visiting as part of her Early Years initiative in an effort to further its research and highlight the centre's important work. She was handed a beautiful bouquet before heading inside. <p>Photo: &copy; Ian Vogler - WPA Pool/Getty Images
While inside, Kate met with young mothers – and met this adorable little girl! She looked a bit shy at first, but the duchess is so good with children that she quickly warmed to Kate. <p>Photo: &copy; Ian Vogler/AFP/Getty Images
Kate rightly seemed to find her quite adorable, and could be seen beaming at the child throughout her conversation with her mother. <p>Photo: &copy; Ian Vogler/AFP/Getty Images
Kate was very keen to speak to some of the staff at the centre, which runs the Family Nurse Partnership. It's a voluntary home visiting program for first-time parents aged 24 and under that partners them with a special nurse who visits from early pregnancy until their child turns two. The goals of the program are to ensure healthy pregnancies and improve children's health. <p>Photo: &copy; Ian Vogler/AFP/Getty Images
Kate listened intently as a staff member spoke to her about the program's important work. <p>Photo: &copy; Ian Vogler/AFP/Getty Images
<p>Kate is passionate about early childhood development and has made it one of the priorities and major focuses of her work with <strong><a href="/tags/0/the-royal-foundation">The Royal Foundation</a></strong>. It looked like she had a great day and learned a lot! <p>Photo: &copy; Ian Vogler/AFP/Getty Images
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