Labrador Playschool Early Learning Centre
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Labrador Playschool Early Learning Centre overview
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(07) 3524 0678Labrador Playschool Early Learning Centre highlights
- We support every aspect of a child’s development, from emotional to intellectual growth.
- Our aesthetically pleasing spaces engage a young child’s five senses, stimulating wonder and curiosity.
- We follow the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3A), ensuring high standards of early childhood education.
Labrador Playschool Early Learning Centre is an extremely special Centre as it was our first Playschool! It is a very well established centre with long standing staff working for Playschool for more than 15 years. The ‘Playschool’ culture in this Centre is a major contributing factor that drives our success.
This Centre has a ‘homely’ charm that can’t be described, it just feels like home as soon as you walk through the gates. Our Labrador Centre is well set back from the main roads which creates a very peaceful environment away from road noise and fumes with access to the Centre from Government Road and from Central Street.
We are a certified Abecedarian Approach Australia Centre and care for children from 6 weeks to school age. We have a vibrant Kindergarten Program which is run by Mrs Lori Pearman. Lori has been with us for many years and has more than 30 years teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor of Education and is a fully certified Abecedarian Coach.
Our extensive range of extracurricular activities will be sure to impress. We also cater for school aged children providing a Before and After School Care Program servicing Musgrave Hills State School, Labrador State School and Biggera Waters State School. Labrador Playschool also has a wonderful Vacation Care Program for the school holidays. We look forward to meeting you and giving you a tour of our loved and beautiful Centre.
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Programs
Programs
At Playschool Early Learning Centres, we believe in a holistic approach to learning and development, integrating mind, body, and spirit. We offer a variety of extracurricular activities designed to enrich your child's experience and foster a well-rounded development.
Move and Groove Program
Our age-appropriate active kids program, designed by a qualified personal trainer, helps children develop fitness, strength, flexibility, and focus. It also enhances cognitive and social skills, all while promoting fun and engagement.
Care for Our Greats Program
We value intergenerational learning and invite grandparents and older community members to share their wisdom with our children. This program builds community links and enriches both the children and the elderly with meaningful interactions.
Adopt an Aboriginal Elder
Our commitment to cultural diversity includes regular visits from an Aboriginal elder who shares cultural stories, songs, dances, and more. This program enriches the children’s understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal culture.
Kids in the Kitchen
This cooking program introduces children to fresh, healthy foods, teaching them about nutrition and where food comes from. It enhances math and language skills, builds confidence, and encourages sensory exploration.
Small Green Steps
Our sustainability program promotes environmental awareness and integrates sustainable practices in our centers, helping children understand the importance of taking care of their future.
Soulful Babes Yoga
Yoga sessions help children develop balance, coordination, flexibility, and inner strength. This program supports overall well-being and introduces healthy lifestyle habits early on.
Little Green Thumbs
With guidance from a qualified horticulturist, children engage in gardening activities that teach them about science, nutrition, and the environment, while promoting physical activity.
Doremifun Music for Kids
Our music and movement classes use songs, rhymes, and instruments to foster musical sensitivity and support physical, intellectual, and social development, following the Kodaly philosophy of music education.
Little Big Sport Soccer
This fun soccer program for 2-5 year olds focuses on skill development, teamwork, and enjoyment. Each child receives a sticker and stamp at the end of each session, with a special award at the end of the year.
Tiny Tennis
Designed for young children, Tiny Tennis introduces basic tennis skills in a fun, supportive environment. Children track their progress and earn achievement awards, fostering a love for sports and physical activity.
Billy’s Buddies Rugby League
Founded by Billy Slater, this non-contact rugby league program for kids aged 2-6 emphasizes fun, social skills, and the fundamentals of ball sports, promoting coordination, confidence, and teamwork.
Dancing and Fitness Program
Our themed musical adventure classes blend education, creative movement, and social development, ensuring each child leaves feeling proud and accomplished.
Computer Gym
These weekly lessons build computer skills and confidence, using a curriculum designed by Australian teachers. Children learn in small, dynamic groups with specialized teachers.
‘Giving Hope’ Charity Program
We support local and national charities, teaching children the importance of community and kindness. Our program encourages children to understand their role in helping others, fostering a sense of empathy and social responsibility.
Each of these activities enriches your child's experience, ensuring they enjoy a well-rounded, engaging, and educational time at Playschool Early Learning Centres.
Centre philosophy
Centre philosophy
Our passion for the Abecedarian Approach (3A Abecedarian Approach Australia- The University of Melbourne) has driven our Playschool ELC team to develop a balance between adult-led intentional teaching, meaningful adult- child interactions, spontaneous child centred play and child’s agency.
We aim to provide a comfortable environment at our Early Learning Centres where families/ carers, children and educators want to be! We believe our warm, friendly, nurturing environment and 3A teaching and learning strategies lead our young learners on the path to a happy and successful education and life journey.
Through the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), we aim to foster and provide a higher level of knowledge in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions, providing a place of equity, dignity and respect for all.
We include and embrace each child, their family, respect diversity and have a commitment to inclusion and equality. We aim to develop a deep sense of security, trust and acceptance with the children encouraging them to develop to their full potential.
Playschool ELC recognises the importance of family in a child’s life and encourage the involvement of the primary caregivers, family members and the wider community to connect with and interact with the children’s learning journey. We believe that open, respectful, and regular communication is an integral part of maintaining these vital relationships and we use various methods to ensure they are maintained. Our team endeavour to be an extension of the family and encourage our educators to display teaching practices which reflect this.
Our vision is to lead responsive, motivated, and engaged educators who genuinely care about the future of our children. We aim to employ educators who embrace and implement the 3A Approach, undertake professional development to improve themselves as educators and to deepen their understanding of how children learn and grow. We believe our educators need to be positive role models in every way because children are learning through each experience, every day.
Playschool Early Learning Centres respect and appreciate our natural environment. Our Educators understand the importance of embedding a love of nature in our children and using the learning environment as the third teacher. We believe that play is learning, and there is no better resource than nature. We also incorporate the use of loose parts and recycled materials to ensure we are creating responsible adults and a happier environment. Nature play and Loose parts also create open ended learning experiences allowing children to be creative and problem solve.
We provide an educational program that supports The Early Learning Years Framework as well as implementing the Abecedarian Approach. We believe in creating supportive, stimulating, and harmonious environments, which promote active learning and positive “learn through play” situations with a strong focus on language priorities. We aim to nurture independence, a strong sense of identities, connectedness, wellbeing, confidence, and strong sense of self. We believe these factors are essential to a child’s belonging, being and becoming. Our Centre Philosophy supports Playschool Early Learning Centre’s motto:
“Happy Children, Bright Futures”
What the parents say
What the parents say
Tyler Whichman
“What I love the most is that they really know our kids! We joined Labrador Playschool when my son was 9 months old, and now he's 2 1/2. After considering 5 or 6 kindergartens, we found Labrador Playschool to have the highest standards. They are always accommodating and make us feel cared for every time we visit. My son has had amazing teachers who love what they do. I’m impressed by the range of activities and the excellent facilities and equipment. The staff keep us well-informed about our son’s development, and I would recommend Labrador Playschool to anyone as I’m confident it’s the best kindergarten out there.”
Natalie Kerrigan
“This is the most wonderful centre! From the minute I enquired, the staff were welcoming and accommodating. My son transitioned instantly and loved every day. The staff were warm and loving, providing excellent care and personal feedback each day. The centre was always immaculately clean and smelled divine. I highly recommend this beautiful centre.”
Joanna Clarke
“I have recommended Labrador Playschool to many families. The range of facilities has given Grace the opportunity to explore things we don’t have at home. From the ‘babies’ room onwards, she has enjoyed a variety of arts and crafts and stimulating activities. There are always special occasions and extra activities to look forward to. Many families I’ve recommended are as happy as I am with the quality of care. When Grace goes to prep, I’m not sure who will be sadder to say goodbye, her or me!”
Chris & Jaye Duckworth
“The staff are highly trained, and it shows. From the moment you walk into the centre, children are full of smiles and eager to see their teachers and carers. Each of our four children has experienced each room, from Babies to Pre-Prep. The staff’s programming and teaching are excellent, and the children learn new skills every day.”
Mark & Charmian Adamson
“Labrador Playschool is a wonderful childcare centre with personable, dedicated, and caring staff. Over the past five years, both of our children have developed into confident individuals. The teachers provide fun learning experiences that enhance interpersonal relationships and communication skills. Each child is treated with kindness and respect. The care provided by Bernadette and her staff is exceptional. We are grateful for the amazing experience they have provided our children.”
Netal, Reuben & Javier
“To all the wonderful staff at Labrador Playschool, words can’t express how blessed and grateful we are for the four and a half beautiful years with you in raising our cheeky monkey, Javier. With no relatives close by, you’ve been our surrogate family, helping our baby grow into the little man he is today. Thank you for shaping, teaching, helping, and loving him. We will never forget you.”
Stanley, Kylie, Eamon & Isla
“Having no extended family nearby made daycare daunting, but Labrador Playschool has become our extended family. It is a friendly, safe, and educational centre, and we couldn’t ask for a better environment to help shape our children’s lives.”
About the Curriculum
About the Curriculum
At Playschool Early Learning Centres, our framework is child-centred and child-focused, emphasizing learning through play as guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). The EYLF consists of three core ideas: Belonging, Being, and Becoming.
- Belonging: Every child needs a sense of belonging to develop their identity and become confident learners. We cater to each child’s individuality to help them achieve their full potential.
- Being: We create a nurturing environment where children can be themselves, respecting their unique developmental, physical, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Becoming: Our programs support children’s growth, teaching essential life skills like communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, and critical thinking to prepare them for future success.
For school-aged care, we use the "My Time, Our Place" framework, developed by the Council of Australian Governments. This framework extends the principles of the EYLF, focusing on children’s social and emotional development and their engagement in quality experiences for learning, personal growth, and citizenship.
The National Quality Framework (NQF) ensures high standards in early childhood education and care across Australia. The NQF provides benefits such as:
- Greater individual care and attention
- Enhanced support for learning and development
- Improved educator-to-child ratios
- Higher qualifications for educators
- A new rating system for education and care services
Quality early childhood education is crucial for better health, education, and employment outcomes in later life.
Our Kindergarten Program aligns with both the Queensland Kindergarten Program and the EYLF. Qualified early childhood teachers deliver a curriculum that includes literacy, numeracy, scientific exploration, and social skills. We provide additional services such as vision screening by an optometrist and speech assessments by a speech pathologist, free of charge.
We focus on preparing children for their transition to primary school, ensuring they are socially and emotionally ready. Our program aims to develop a strong sense of identity and well-being, confidence, and an ability to contribute to their world.
Our centres implement the Abecedarian Approach, an evidence-based program prioritizing children’s language acquisition and development through:
- Learning Games
- Conversational Reading
- Enriched Caregiving
- Language Priority
These elements promote secure attachment, exploration, and healthy emotional, social, and cognitive development from birth to age 5. Our educators are trained in Abecedarian techniques and help parents apply these methods at home to extend the benefits of the approach.
We maintain an open-door policy, inviting parents to observe and participate in our programs. Resources are available on our website and Facebook page to support parents in practicing the Abecedarian Approach at home, maximizing developmental benefits for their children.
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175 Government RoadLabrador, QLD, 4215
Centre Reviews
My son has been going to Labrador since he was 15 months and now having his last year in pre prep before he... Read more
Unbelievable attention to detail, friendly staff and a great homely atmosphere
Thank you Phil for taking the time to write this beautiful review! As you know first hand we are super passionate about providing the absolute best care, education and environment for our Playschool children. 🌸🌿🌸
Both my boys attend Labrador playschool, Karen and Amanda are so accommodating and so lovely to deal with, All the educators are extremely caring and 100%... Read more
Thank you Renee for your beautiful words. We provide ourselves in providing a home away from home for our Playschool children and strong communication is essential to do this to a high standard. Our educators and management sincerely appreciate your feedback ❤️🌿❤️