The TOP 10 BEST School Readiness Programs in Fraser Coast QLD

Maryborough Child Care Centre is the next best place to home' for your child or children to spend their day while you're at work. Catering for six-week-olds to school-aged children, our caring child care centre has a team of highly qualified staff to look after your kids, while you're at work or having a break. We provide a Maryborough long day care service for busy parents whose work or travel constraints mean they require longer than normal child care. Our Queensland Government-approved kindergarten has excellent child-to-staff ratios so your special little person will have all their needs met during their stay with us. Babies and toddlers are well looked after with regulated routines that suit their age groups. Established in 1986, we enjoy huge natural playgrounds that are well shaded and our classrooms are fully air conditioned. There is plenty of space for everyone, with each age group enjoying a specialised outdoor area. Keeping in accordance with nutritional standards and government-accredited dietary guidelines, we provide a healthy morning tea and afternoon tea for your child or children. All you have to do is pack their lunch, a water bottle and any other drinks they require and you're ready to go. Our dedicated staff are attentive to children's needs and excel at looking after both individual and group requirements. We are adept at toilet training toddlers and can help your child through this difficult stage. To give your kids the best start in life, enrol them at Maryborough Child Care Centre and get on with your day.

Located at 118 Saltwater Creek Road, Maryborough the centre is handy to St Helens Primary School and the highway to Hervey Bay. Our centre caters for children aged from 0 through to 10 years and includes a Government approved Kindergarten program and out of school care. Open Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 6.30pm, the facility is comprised of two separate purpose built centres that have been recently renovated in late 2014. The shared car park between the two centres makes it safe and easy for parent drop off and pickup. We also provide a full nappy service for babies and toddlers and a full menu of freshly prepared nutritional meals are provided daily. All teaching staff at EC Junior Education Maryborough hold formal teaching and childcare qualifications and we place a strong focus on education through play with a Reggio Emilia / Montessori curriculum approach.

Are you looking for a Gympie childcare centre with after-school care? At Kids Bizz Early Education Centre, we provide a friendly, fully air-conditioned environment for your kids to safely learn and play. Our family owned and operated childcare centre offers educational programs for all ages, also catering for babies and kindergarten age children. With professional, qualified staff we can ensure your child will enjoy our natural play resources and shaded areas in a safe and welcoming environment. Kids Bizz Early Education Centre offers Queensland funded kindergarten programs with a qualified teacher to give your child an early learning start. We also have outside school care for pre-school and primary school, as well as vacation care. Our strong referral base of happy parents says it all. If you're looking for a Gympie childcare centre or afterschool care with a knowledgeable and friendly team, call Kids Bizz Early Education Centre today! The catchment area for Kids Bizz Early Education Centre includes the wider Gympie areas including Chatworth, Southside and Monkland.

We are a Queensland Government Approved Kindergarten. We accept children from 3 years of age. We meet the needs of busy families by opening from 7.30am to 5.30pm and during school holidays. We have a maximum of 24 children each day and have a Bachelor trained Early Childhood Teacher and two assistants teaching and caring for our children. Contact Kids on Calton Kindergarten today.

Early Learning Centre Gympie South is fully licensed & provides educational programmes for all age groups, before and after school care, long day care for children from 6 weeks to 6 years.

Bears and Books Early Learning and Childcare Service is located in a quiet residential community. Our service is family owned and managed with a dedicated and nurturing team of educators, some of which have been in the centre for over a decade. All our rooms align with an Early Years Learning Framework with sensory and play based learning opportunities focused on being ready for school. Our Storypark platform and community events ensure open and clear communication which helps us to tailor each program to individual child and family needs, interests and strengths. We balance indoor and outdoor, active and passive, structured and spontaneous play and environments recognising that each child is unique but still require a nurturing environment to create the best outcomes for children, families and communities. With regular incursions, excursions and community participation, we are able to deepen relationships between our service and the community.

At Cradle to Crayons Education & Care in Bundaberg, we welcome children aged from 6 weeks to 6 years old to our long day centre. Through play-based activities, your child will learn to explore essential life skills, such as literacy, numeracy, motor skills and creativity. In our natural play areas, children get to socialise in a safe and monitored environment, while playing and learning. Our child care educators in Bundaberg are given ongoing training, allowing them to maintain our quality practices with Queensland Government-approved educational programs. You'll receive updates on your child's progress, getting to see what they get up to during the day while in our care. We recommend touring our Bundaberg long day care facility to ensure it's the best fit for both you and your child. Please contact our team today to discuss placement.

Pomona State School is situated near Mount Cooroora in the Noosa hinterland. Our school is an integral part of the local Pomona community - maintaining a rural school atmosphere, while providing a wide range of modern facilities and resources. We are proud to offer a holistic, quality education for all students. As our school population has expanded rapidly in recent years, the Education Department has put an Enrolment Management Plan in place, which geographically defines a catchment area for all future enrolments. Approximately 300 students are currently enrolled in our Prep to Year 6 classes.