Business Details
Trusted Child Care & Early Learning in Prairiewood
At St. Mary's Early Learning Centre, we have dedicated over two decades to providing high-quality early education and care that aligns with the cultural and societal needs of our community. Our educators are carefully selected, fully qualified, and committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child thrives. We believe in nurturing each child's unique development through play-based learning, grounded in the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework. Our programs are designed to cultivate strong identities, social connections, wellbeing, confidence, and communication skills in children aged 0-5 years. We prioritise flexible routines that respect individual pacing while ensuring enriching learning experiences.Our centres in Prairiewood and Smithfield are designed to reflect children's cultures, ideas, and community connections, creating spaces where families feel welcomed and supported. We actively engage with families and communities to build strong partnerships, ensuring our practices remain responsive to local needs. Our operational systems prioritise safety, compliance, and professional growth for our team, maintaining environments that enhance positive outcomes for children. We are proud to be a trusted partner for families seeking exceptional early education and care that values both individuality and community spirit.
Services
Early Childhood Education
Play-Based Learning Programs
Family Engagement Activities
Inclusive Childcare Services
Curriculum Development
Cultural Alignment Programs
Flexible Daily Routines
Community Partnerships
Professional Educator Training
Child Safety Systems
Highlights and features
- We focus on local community needs and cultural alignment
- Our educators are fully qualified and carefully selected
- We provide intimate, child-centred care environments
- Our curriculum follows the Early Years Learning Framework
- We prioritise family engagement and community connections
Services
Early Childhood Education
Our early childhood education programs focus on foundational learning through play-based activities. We follow the Early Years Learning Framework to develop children's identities, social skills, and communication abilities. Our qualified educators create tailored experiences that nurture cognitive, physical, and emotional growth in children aged 0-5 years.
Inclusive Childcare Services
We provide culturally aligned childcare services that respect individual differences and family backgrounds. Our centres offer safe, flexible environments where children learn at their own pace through intentional teaching and spontaneous play activities that promote holistic development.
Family Engagement Programs
Our family engagement initiatives foster strong home-centre partnerships through regular communication and collaborative planning. We value family input in curriculum development and daily routines to ensure continuity between home and learning environments for each child.
Play-Based Learning
Our play-based learning approach combines structured and spontaneous activities to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Children explore through music, movement, group projects, and environmental interactions that align with the five key learning outcomes of the EYLF framework.
Community Partnerships
We build meaningful community connections through cultural programs and partnerships with local leaders. Our centres acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage while creating inclusive spaces that reflect the diverse backgrounds of families in our care.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide early learning services for children aged 0-5 years across our Prairiewood and Smithfield centres.
How do you involve families in the learning process?
We maintain regular communication through daily diaries, family meetings, and community events to ensure parents are actively involved in their child's development journey.
What curriculum framework do you follow?
Our programs are based on the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), focusing on five key learning outcomes that guide children's development and educational experiences.
How do you ensure child safety and wellbeing?
We maintain strict safety protocols, qualified staff, and secure environments that comply with regulatory standards while fostering children's emotional security and physical wellbeing.
What makes your centres unique?
Our culturally aligned programs, small group sizes, and community-focused approach create nurturing environments where children develop at their own pace with individualised attention.
Reviews (4)
Melissa Franciss
Jan 17, 2021
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My son has been attending here for over 2 years , I have always been satisfied with the communication. My son is always beghing to go to school they made the transition at the begining easy for him and me . All teachers are lovely and actually care about the kids . Defiantly 5 star. Sandy always helps with questions i have is very professional and responsive
Helda Ashaq
Nov 09, 2020
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I highly recommend this center my 3 years old son been there for almost 2 years ,and my daughter who is now in kindergarten stayed for almost 3 years in the center they love being there , they both settled so quick with the great help of the educators .The director (sandi ) & her staff members are supportive , caring and always happy to help . The center is very clean ,food is healthy , the play /learning activities are great and you feel like you are between your family .
Loviq Angelina
Oct 09, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
Exceptional management and educators, high quality care and highly recommended
Exceptional management and educators, high quality care and highly recommended
DeeAsh Exclusive
Sep 04, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
Amazing staff...Great mangement by director Sandi always goes above and beyond. Highly recommended!
Amazing staff...Great mangement by director Sandi always goes above and beyond. Highly recommended!
