6:30am - 6:00pm
8:30am - 2:45pm
At Star of the Sea children have the opportunity to grow and learn as part of a supportive and extended community. Our experienced educators have developed close relationships with local families over many years. Each child is unique and learns differently, so our educators will spend time getting to know your child and family so we can create programs that reflect the way they will socialise, learn and grow.
Conveniently located at Star of the Sea Primary School, your child will benefit from our excellent relationship with the school. In kindergarten children make weekly visits to the school library and to their garde five buddies. Throughout the year the children also love attending school events including sports carnivals and liturgies. During each visit your child will become more familiar with the school grounds and and learn new skills such as how to use the water bubblers. Our educators will watch your child’s confidence grow as they become part of our broader school and parish community and prepare for prep.
We care for children from six weeks and offer a Queensland Government approved kindergarten program for children in the year before prep. We supply all meals, wipes, sunscreen and cot linen. All you need to bring is nappies, a hat and a spare change of clothes. We offer nutritious, age-specific meals for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and our late afternoon snack. All meals are prepared on site daily by our cook and approved by nutrition Australia. We are supportive of special dietary requirements and encourage families to discuss their child’s needs with us.
Climbing, jumping and even building their own obstacle courses in our outdoor space helps children develop strength, coordination and confidence.
Every day during group time, the children enjoy a range of experiences - using their creativity in painting and drawing, exploring early literacy and numeracy concepts.
Storytime is a favourite moment of the day. We enjoy hearing new stories together for the first time, as well as the well-known favourite tales which the children ask for again and again.
Noah, Stephanie and Daniel
Providing children with the opportunity to be challenged and learn to navigate risks is important in early education. When the kindergarten children expressed a strong interest in construction during indoor and outdoor play we developed a dedicated woodwork and construction space. Under supervision, the children now have the opportunity to use real tools, including saws, spirit levels and hammers, to construct many things. Our families have embraced this experience providing off cuts of timber and other resources to extend the children’s experience.
During meals, children develop social skills and patience as they take turns serving themselves. We prioritise positive communication through words and actions, encouraging gratitude and mindfulness about the food they enjoy. This approach creates a positive environment that supports both physical and social development in children.
I’ve been an early ed director since:
2004 and working in the industry since 1999.
My favourite thing about being an early ed director is:
Watching the children grow and supporting my team to provide the best possible learning environment for children.
Something i like to tell all mums and dads is:
Thank you for trusting and allowing me to be a part of your child’s early learning journey.
My favourite way to relax is:
Travel.
Current Fee Schedule
Fees are reviewed annually and may be increased each year. Quality care for children, affordability for families and financial viability of the service are the key elements in determining fees.
