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Programs that support your child’s learning, creativity, and sense of belonging. 

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DISCOVER SAFE, AFFORDABLE, QUALITY CARE 

Our long day care services offer a safe, nurturing, inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

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Long Day Care

The early years are a critical time in a child's development. At Catholic Early EdCare long day care centres we work with families to help their children grow and develop from six weeks through to kindergarten age.

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Kindergarten

Kindergarten is an important time in every child’s life. Our university qualified early childhood teachers run an approved Queensland Government Kindergarten Program.

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Outside School Hours Care

At outside school hours care we provide opportunities for primary school aged children to develop their social skills and extend their learning in a safe and supportive environment.

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Watch them grow with quality Long Day Care 

The early years of education and care are the foundation for every child’s future.  At our Long Day Care centres, we partner with families to support children as learn and grow in all kinds of ways, from six weeks old through to kindergarten. 

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Watch them Grow...

  • Creatively

    Children use creativity and curiosity as tools to explore their world. We encourage your child to share their interests with us so our programs and play spaces ignite their curiosity and help them grow creatively.

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  • Respectfully

    Respect for our children and teaching them respect, is essential to helping them grow. We encourage children to take responsibility for their actions so they begin to understand how their actions impact others.

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  • Spiritually

    Children are innately spiritual and spirituality plays an important role in self-discovery and learning. As a faith-based organisation we will respect and nurture the spirituality and faith of your family.

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  • Confidently

    Confidence comes when the things that are important to us are respected. What’s important to your child is important to us, which is why we adapt our learning environment to suit the needs and interests of each child.

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  • Individually

    Children have a lot in common, but it’s the sparks of individuality that often shine a light on how they learn. We look for those sparks so we can help each child express their individuality and learn through it.

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  • Socially

    How children form relationships outside their family is important. Our educators will pay careful attention to how your child socialises and will help them develop important social skills.

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Safeguarding children

The safety and wellbeing of children and adults at risk is a top priority for Catholic Early EdCare. Find out more about our approach to safeguarding children here.

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Jobs available

We have job opportunities available across our long day care centres, kindergartens and outside school hours care services for people passionate about supporting children to grow and blossom.

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Vacation care

Plan ahead for the next school holidays and find a vacation care service near you. Our services offer an engaging and fun learning and play experience every school holidays.

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