Business Details
4 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care Centre in Rockhampton
Archer Street has been nurturing children's development for over two decades through play-based educational experiences. Our dedicated team, led by Director Nichole with extensive industry experience, prioritises individualised learning that aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework. We foster strong partnerships with families, incorporating parent input into our evolving educational programs while maintaining rigorous health and safety standards. Our curriculum focuses on five key learning outcomes: identity, social connections, wellbeing, learning confidence, and communication skills.With operating hours from 8:00am to 4:00pm daily, we offer flexible long day care options that accommodate working families' needs. Our educators maintain detailed learning portfolios documenting each child's developmental journey through observations, artwork, and photographic records. Accredited by ACECQA and affiliated with Queensland Government health initiatives, we ensure compliance with national quality standards while maintaining a warm, family-oriented environment.
Services
Play-Based Educational Programs
Kindergarten Program
Learning Portfolios
Long Day Care
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Details
- Year established: 2022
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of early childhood education experience
- ACECQA-accredited play-based learning framework
- Experienced educators with individualised development focus
- Parent-inclusive program development process
- Government-endorsed health and safety standards
Associations and certifications
- ACECQA
- Department of Education and Training
Services
Play-Based Educational Programs
Our play-based programs align with the Early Years Learning Framework to develop key skills through natural exploration. Children engage in creative activities that build identity, social connections, and communication abilities while educators document progress through observational records and learning portfolios.
Kindergarten Program
Structured daily programs from 8:00am-4:00pm prepare children for primary school through age-appropriate learning experiences. The curriculum evolves based on children's interests and includes formal evaluations with parent-teacher interviews to track developmental milestones and learning outcomes.
Learning Portfolios
Educators create comprehensive portfolios documenting each child's journey with photographs, artwork, and observational notes. These tools help children reflect on their learning while providing parents with detailed insights into their child's progress across all five key learning outcomes.
Long Day Care
Our extended hours service accommodates working families with care available throughout operational hours. The kindergarten program structure allows parents to drop off and collect children at convenient times while maintaining consistent educational experiences for all children.
Parent-Teacher Interviews
Annual mid-year interviews provide detailed progress updates against learning outcomes. Parents may request additional meetings at any time to discuss their child's development, ensuring transparent communication and collaborative support for each child's unique needs.
People
Nichole
Director
With over 20 years in childcare, Nichole leads our team with expertise in play-based education. She creates nurturing environments that encourage children to explore their potential while maintaining strong family partnerships and quality standards.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care and education for children aged 0-5 years across our Turtles, Wallabies, and Emus Rooms, including junior and senior kindergarten programs.
Is your program government approved?
Yes, we follow the Early Years Learning Framework under ACECQA accreditation and maintain partnerships with Queensland Health and Department of Education initiatives.
How do you involve parents?
Parents contribute to program development and receive regular updates through learning portfolios. Formal interviews occur annually with additional meetings available upon request.
What are your operating hours?
Our kindergarten program runs daily from 8:00am to 4:00pm with flexible long day care options available throughout these hours to accommodate family needs.
How do you document child development?
Each child has a learning portfolio containing observations, artwork, and photographic records that track progress against the five key learning outcomes in a tangible format.
