Business Details
Your Trusted Childcare Centre in Queensland
Smart Tots Early Education has been dedicated to providing high-quality childcare and early education services across the Redlands Bay area of Queensland. Our centres prioritise a nurturing environment where children from six weeks to six years develop essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills through play-based learning. With modern facilities and a team of qualified educators, we adhere to the National Quality Framework while offering flexible hours and nutritious meals.Our curriculum integrates STEM activities, sensory play, and outdoor learning to prepare children for formal schooling. We maintain strong communication with families and provide a secure, inclusive atmosphere that values individual growth. Our commitment to continuous staff training ensures we deliver up-to-date, evidence-based educational practices.
Services
Long Daycare
Kindergarten Programs
STEM Curriculum
Outdoor Play
Swimming Lessons
Sensory Play
Arts & Crafts
Music Classes
Nutritious Meals
Early Education
Highlights and features
- We offer Bachelor-qualified teachers and STEM-integrated curricula
- Our centres provide nutritious meals and outdoor play opportunities
- Flexible hours from 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
- We maintain low child-to-carer ratios as per National Quality Standards
- Our team undergoes continuous professional development in early education
Associations and certifications
- National Quality Framework
What people say
Amazing educators
Loves it
Supportive staff
Excellent communication
Development progress
Services
Long Daycare
Our Long Daycare service provides flexible care from 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday. Qualified educators support children aged 0-6 years through play-based learning activities that develop social and cognitive skills. The program includes structured routines while maintaining adaptability to individual needs.
Kindergarten Programs
State-approved kindergarten programs follow Queensland Government guidelines. Delivered by Bachelor-qualified teachers, our curriculum prepares children for school through STEM activities, sensory play, and social development. Weekly swimming lessons and outdoor play enhance physical and emotional growth.
STEM Curriculum
Our STEM-integrated curriculum introduces science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on activities. Children explore concepts through Kindy Science visits and daily experiments, fostering curiosity and problem-solving skills in age-appropriate ways that align with national educational standards.
Outdoor Play
Daily outdoor activities promote physical health and social interaction. Our secure play areas feature age-appropriate equipment that develops motor skills through running, climbing, and team games. Sun protection measures ensure safe outdoor learning experiences year-round.
Nutritious Meals
In-house cooks prepare balanced meals following dietary guidelines. The menu includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea with fresh ingredients. We accommodate special dietary requirements while using meal times as opportunities for social skill development and healthy eating education.
People
Lea Nehring
Director - Alexandra Hills
Lea Nehring leads our Alexandra Hills centre with extensive experience in early childhood education. She prioritises creating nurturing environments where children develop foundational skills through play-based learning while maintaining strong family communication.
Belle Agresta-Sylvester
Director - Mt Cotton
Belle Agresta-Sylvester directs our Mt Cotton centre, focusing on quality care and educational excellence. With a background in early childhood development, she ensures staff maintain high standards while creating welcoming environments for children and families.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We care for children from six weeks to six years old across our nursery, toddler, junior kindy, senior kindy, and kindergarten programs.
What curriculum do you follow?
Our play-based curriculum aligns with the National Quality Framework and Queensland Kindergarten guidelines, incorporating STEM activities and sensory learning experiences.
Are meals provided?
Yes, we include nutritious morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea prepared by our in-house cooks, with dietary requirements accommodated.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 6:30pm at all our Queensland centres, with flexible attendance options available.
Are your staff qualified?
All educators hold relevant qualifications including Diplomas and Certificates III in Children's Services, with first-aid training and current blue cards.
How do you communicate with parents?
We maintain open communication through regular updates, parent-teacher interactions, and an open-door policy allowing visits at any time.
Reviews (4)
Megan Lockhart
Dec 07, 2021
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As someone who has spent time working in the industry I have seen a lot of what can go on but I have to say that sending my children here was one of the best things I have ever done, not just for them but for myself too. What you see is exactly what you get, professionalism, encouragement and reassurance (especially for those anxious parents like myself where there have been days where I have had the staff let me know that my children are okay). They offer such a large range of activities and programs to encourage and develop skills and are accommodating to children of all different abilities
Samantha Atkinson-Cooper
Feb 26, 2020
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We love being a part of the Smart Tots family. I do not say this lightly, since joining the Centre we have been made by the educators and staff to feel part of a wider community family. Everyone that works at the centre is not only dedicated to the wellbeing and safety of your child but also ensuring that can grow to be the best fullest version of… themselves. Their confidence and curiosity is encouraged in a supported atmosphere. They turn everyday things into massive learning opportunities and it 100% shows in the the development of the kids to wonderful members of the community.
Susan Missingham
Mar 08, 2019
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Lovely staff and an amazing, modern, clean and fun day care. Plenty of activities for the children to enjoy, with plenty of variety to choose from.
Liz Gosling
Jan 17, 2019
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We were one of the first families to go to Smart Tots when they opened back in 2016. My boy has loved attending the centre. All the staff are amazing and so caring. He has just graduated from the kindergarten room as he will be starting school in 2019. We can’t wait until our little girl is a little older and she will be attending the centre. Lee… the director is so approachable about any problem (not that we have ever had one). The centre is light and airy and clean all the time. We have had an amazing few years at the centre we are already missing everyone sooooo much 😢
