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Trusted Child Care & Kindergarten Services in Bundaberg
At Learn & Play Kindergarten, we have dedicated ourselves to early childhood education for over four decades. Our family-owned service prioritises creating a nurturing environment where children develop self-esteem, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning through play-based experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework. Our qualified educators work collaboratively to deliver developmentally appropriate programs tailored to each child's needs. We maintain strong partnerships with families, fostering open communication to ensure the best outcomes for every child. Accredited to meet national quality standards, our kindergarten provides a stimulating space where children aged 2 to school age thrive.With operating hours from 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday, we accommodate busy family schedules while maintaining consistent educational support. Our commitment to excellence has earned us positive testimonials from generations of local families who praise our warm staff, engaging activities, and seamless school readiness preparation. Regular events like themed dress-up days and educational excursions enrich the learning journey. We actively support families through the Child Care Subsidy system and provide comprehensive resources to ease transitions into our program. This enduring dedication to quality early education continues to make us a trusted choice for Bundaberg families.
Services
Early Years Learning
Kindergarten Program
Giraffe Room
Zebra Room
Child Care Subsidy
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of dedicated early childhood education experience
- Fully qualified educators meeting national licensing standards
- Government-approved kindergarten programs aligned with EYLF guidelines
- Proven track record preparing children for successful school transitions
- Strong parent partnerships with transparent communication channels
What people say
Wonderful team
Best opportunity
Friendly staff
Amazing experience
Beautiful environment
Services
Giraffe Room
Our Giraffe Room caters to children aged 2-3 years with play-based learning experiences that develop foundational skills. Qualified educators create stimulating environments where young children explore through sensory activities, social interactions, and structured play. The program follows the Early Years Learning Framework to establish strong educational foundations while maintaining age-appropriate safety standards.
Zebra Room
The Zebra Room provides a university-qualified teacher-led preschool program for children aged 3 to school age. Our curriculum prepares children for formal education through literacy, numeracy, and social development activities. The program combines structured learning with creative play, following Queensland Kindergarten Program guidelines to ensure comprehensive school readiness preparation.
Kindergarten Program
Our government-approved kindergarten program follows national quality standards while incorporating local cultural contexts. The curriculum focuses on holistic development through play-based learning, social-emotional growth, and foundational academic skills. Qualified educators implement individualised learning plans that adapt to each child's developmental stage and learning style.
Child Care Subsidy
We assist families with Child Care Subsidy applications to reduce childcare costs. Our staff provides guidance through the government subsidy system, helping eligible families access financial support while maintaining quality early education. This service ensures accessibility to our programs for low and middle-income households across Bundaberg.
Parent Partnerships
We foster collaborative relationships between educators and families through regular communication channels. Our approach includes parent handbooks, information sessions, and open-door policies that encourage family involvement in children's learning journeys. This partnership model enhances consistency between home and kindergarten environments for better developmental outcomes.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide care for children aged 2 years through to school age, with separate Giraffe Room (2-3 years) and Zebra Room (3 years to school age) programs.
Are your educators qualified?
All staff are either fully qualified or actively studying to meet State Licensing and National Quality Standards requirements for early childhood education.
What operating hours do you offer?
Our kindergarten operates Monday to Friday from 6:00am to 6:00pm to accommodate working families' schedules.
How do you prepare children for school?
Our university-qualified teachers implement Queensland Kindergarten Program guidelines through play-based learning that develops literacy, numeracy, and social skills essential for school readiness.
Do you accept Child Care Subsidy payments?
Yes, we process government Child Care Subsidy payments to reduce fees for eligible families while maintaining quality early education programs.
Reviews (1)
Tiffany Martin
Sep 03, 2020
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Staff are very friendly and very helpful. Also my child's knowledge and skills have developed so much in the last two months. Highly recommend this day care centre.
