Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Childcare Partner in Hervey Bay
Established in 1993, Beach Road Childcare has been a trusted provider of early childhood education and care in Hervey Bay for over three decades. Our family-owned centre prioritises a nurturing environment where children feel safe, secure, and inspired to learn. We are proud to meet the National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care, ensuring high-quality services for families. Our team of qualified educators holds relevant certifications and undergoes rigorous screening, including Blue Card approvals, to guarantee child safety. We are committed to holistic development through tailored programs for children aged birth to 12 years, including a Kindergarten curriculum that prepares them for school and life.Our Sunsmart accreditation and membership in Nutrition Australia's Food Foundations program reflect our dedication to health and safety. Operating Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 6:30pm, 52 weeks a year, we offer flexible childcare solutions supported by the Child Care Subsidy. We actively engage parents and the community through events, workshops, and collaborative initiatives to enhance our educational offerings.
Services
Long Day Care
Kindergarten Program
Nutritional Meals
Sunsmart Program
School Age Care
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have been serving Hervey Bay families since 1993 with dedicated childcare services.
- Our educators hold formal qualifications and undergo rigorous child safety checks.
- We maintain membership in Nutrition Australia's Food Foundations program for balanced meals.
- Our Sunsmart accreditation ensures comprehensive sun protection measures.
- We operate 52 weeks a year with extended hours to accommodate working families.
Associations and certifications
- National Quality Standard for Early Childhood Education and Care
- Food Foundations (Nutrition Australia QLD Program)
- Sunsmart Centre
Services
Long Day Care
Our long day care service supports children aged birth to 12 years with structured learning and play activities. Qualified educators create individualised development plans while maintaining a family-friendly atmosphere. The program operates 52 weeks a year with flexible hours from 6:30am to 6:30pm.
Kindergarten Program
Our government-approved Kindergarten program prepares children aged 4-5 years for school through play-based learning. Certified teachers deliver curriculum aligned with national standards while focusing on social skills and foundational academic concepts in a stimulating environment.
Nutritional Meals
We provide balanced meals following Nutrition Australia's Food Foundations guidelines. Our chef prepares fresh, hygienic meals daily while accommodating dietary requirements. Menus rotate weekly to ensure variety and meet children's nutritional needs throughout the day.
Sunsmart Program
As a Sunsmart accredited centre, we implement comprehensive sun protection measures. Children wear broad-brimmed hats during outdoor play while shaded play areas and sunscreen application protocols ensure safe UV exposure management throughout the year.
School Age Care
Our school age program supports children aged 6-12 years with homework assistance and recreational activities. The service operates during standard childcare hours and includes holiday programs with themed activities to engage older children in a safe environment.
People
Miss Graceziel
Director
Diploma-qualified director with extensive experience in early childhood education. Oversees centre operations and educational standards while maintaining strong community partnerships to enhance learning opportunities for children.
Miss Cynthia
Kindy Teacher
Bachelor-qualified educator specialising in early childhood development. Designs curriculum for the Kindergarten program while mentoring junior staff to maintain high educational standards across all age groups.
Miss Angela
Centre Chef
Professional chef responsible for preparing nutritious meals following Food Foundations guidelines. Implements hygienic food handling practices while creating varied menus that meet children's dietary requirements and preferences.
Miss Tanya
Educator
Diploma-qualified educator providing daily care and learning activities for children. Focuses on individual development plans while maintaining open communication with parents about children's progress and needs.
Miss Sashi
Educator
Certificate III-qualified educator supporting classroom activities and child engagement. Participates in professional development workshops to enhance skills in early childhood care and educational delivery methods.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children aged birth to 12 years, including nursery, toddler, kindergarten, and school-age programs.
Are meals provided at the centre?
Yes, we offer nutritious meals following Nutrition Australia's Food Foundations guidelines with weekly rotating menus.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
Our team includes Diploma and Certificate III-qualified educators, with all staff undergoing Blue Card checks for child safety.
Do you operate during school holidays?
Yes, we provide childcare services 52 weeks a year, closing only for public holidays.
How do you handle sun protection?
As a Sunsmart accredited centre, we enforce hat-wearing outdoors and provide shaded play areas with supervised sunscreen application.
Can parents get involved in centre activities?
We encourage parent participation through fundraising events, workshops, and regular communication about children's development.
Reviews (3)
Peter Alexander
Feb 08, 2021
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Now in 2021 my experience with Beach Road Childcare on 79 Boat Harbour Road has not diminished. Their new premises are equally impressive as is their attention to detail, their friendliness, their desire to provide a safe and secure centre for the children.
GRACE AND HER TEAM ARE THE REAL PROFESSIONALS IN CHILDCARE
GRACE AND HER TEAM ARE THE REAL PROFESSIONALS IN CHILDCARE
Amjance Ragdolls
Aug 11, 2019
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Tired of my granddaughters constantly coming home with head lice despite weekly treatments. Centre refuses to upset the sensibilities of the parents and actually insist that parents treat the heads of their children. If you do not wish to spend a fortune on continually treating your kids STEER CLEAR!! This is is response to the reply by the centre
I am not a parent of a child at your centre. My daughter has repeatedly complained to you that her daughters constantly came home reinfested and you said that you could not do anything! Oh, and lice most definitely DID come from your centre! We have
I am not a parent of a child at your centre. My daughter has repeatedly complained to you that her daughters constantly came home reinfested and you said that you could not do anything! Oh, and lice most definitely DID come from your centre! We have
Kristie Jack
Dec 30, 2018
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Absolute love Beach Road daycare. All 3 of my kids have gone here, from 18mths to starting school.. over a 9yr period. The best in the bay. Traditional, proper, very caring and loving dedicated educators. Sad that this year is my last year going there...my youngest starts prep next year.. so it's the end of an era. Will miss seeing everyone's smiling faces.
