Active Kids Early Learning Centre - Hillcrest
Active Kids Early Learning Centre - Hillcrest Centre overview
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(07) 3469 5093Welcome to Active Kids Early Learning Centre Hillcrest!
Our Vision at Active Kids is to provide an exciting and stimulating environment for children that nurtures their development and fosters their imagination and learning. The learning that takes place in the early years is vital. For this reason, we provide highly educational programs that enhance your child’s learning through play, giving them the best possible start in life. We actively engage each child’s interests and ensure that these are what lays the foundations for their learning.
We are a unique family owned and operated centre in the heart of Hillcrest. We offer a highly educational child led program right across all age groups within our centre. All of our staff are fully qualified, with many staff studying higher qualifications than what is required. Collectively we have over 97 years of Early Childhood Education experience between our staff.
We provide hassle free care for our families – where everything is thought of and taken care of for you. Our centres are a place where you can leave your cherished little one in the hands of our qualified and experienced staff, without having to worry. We welcome parent input and involvement in our centres and we encourage you to share in your child’s journey through their precious Early Years at Active Kids.
We offer a Government approved and funded Kindergarten program 5 days a week, led by a Bachelor Qualified Early Childhood Teacher. This program is designed for and offered to children the year prior to attending Prep to give them a kick start in their education at school, and provide them with the foundation they need to be successful learners.
What Makes Us Unique?
We pride ourselves on the ability to provide exceptional care for all children due to:
- In depth understanding - Our in depth understanding of the Early Childhood Education and Care industry and what is required to deliver high quality outcomes.
- In house meal service - Meeting the needs & wants of our families, we provide an in house meal service. Our menu consists of four rotating menus filled with delicious healthy home-style cooked food by our personal centre cook. We cater for all dietary needs and special requirements
- Outdoor play areas - Our oversized, newly renovated, extensive outdoor play areas are full of adventure, sensory experience & excitement ready for your child’s exploration.
- Inclusive - We have an inclusive environment where all children and families are welcomed.
- Inclusion Support funding for children with additional needs
- Nappies, Wipes, Hats and Drink Bottle provided on enrolment
- Courtesy bus offering home pick up and drop off
- Sun Smart centre – Cancer Council QLD
- Secure pin pad access on front doors – restricting unauthorised access
Programs:
- Bush Kindy and Beach Kindy in alignment with Nature Play principles and guidelines
- Government approved Kindergarten program offered 5 days a week by Fully Qualified Early Childhood Teacher
- Exciting Vacation Care program including Excursions and on site events and activities
- Delicious Weekly cooking experiences led by our qualified cook
- Extra-Curricular activities offered: Happy Feet Dance Program, & Ginger Sports Soccer
- ELLA program included: Early Learning Languages Australia. Children learn French – incorporated into our curriculum .
- Centre pets including Chickens, Guinea pigs and fish
Children leave as confident learners and capable contributors as they enter their primary years.
We pride ourselves on our reputation within the community and we welcome anyone to visit our centre and see what we have to offer.
Come in and see what the “Active Kids Advantage” is all about!
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What the parents say
What the parents say
I am incredibly grateful for an amazing centre who has had both my boys from about 4/5 months old. We have been lucky enough to enjoy the same teachers for most of my children’s years which has helped with their development. The director Kiri is always happy and polite to speak with. She has done an excellent job at running the entire place and all her work shows through the results of a great centre. She has always been patient and takes the time of day to explain things for you whatever your enquiry may be. Thank you, Kiri, and Active Kids Hillcrest.
Cindy, parent
I am so thankful I found Active Kids. I went in to check out the day-care with my then 10-month-old and my mum. I was so nervous about day-care as are most first time mums. I was welcomed by a friendly and smiling Kiri. She took time out and walked me around the whole centre showing me all the rooms and introducing me to the staff members. We spent time in the nursery, to have a play with my daughter to see how we felt. It was then that I knew it was the place for us. It was so homely, could smell home cooked food as soon as you opened the door.
The staff were friendly, and facilities were spot on. It had everything we needed. That was 6 years ago, and I have never looked back. I had two difficult reflux babies and Kiri and the staff have always gone above and beyond to care and accommodate the kid’s needs. Six years on and the dedication, communication, care, and professionalism has only grown. Nothing is too much, and the team are so approachable.
The children always come first and most of the staff have been there since I started attending. My family and I cannot thank the team enough for all you have done for our family. You have helped mould my children into who they are today, and I am so thankful you have been there in their younger years. I will be terribly sad to be leaving you at the end of the year.
Elisha, parent
I cannot recommend the centre highly enough. My children are so well loved and cared for. Kiri is such an amazing director who genuinely loves her job, and it is reflected through the staff and many happy families.
Lauren, parent
A long due review. My son is extremely attached to me, and I was nervous to put him in a day care. The ladies at Active Kids were amazing with the transition. They are attentive, caring and always helpful. I would especially like to mention and thank Miss Teneal who went above and beyond to love, cuddle, and make sure my son settled in well.
Snehal, parent
Amazing staff, great price, I know my kids are loved and cared for and my kids always love going to kindy.
Talitha, parent
Active Kids early learning Is an amazing school. I have two children who attend this centre, one who is special needs. He has been going to this centre for 11 months now, when he first started, he could not say more than five words, he was three! Now he is talking in sentences. They have done and amazing job with my 3 year old helping him learn and grow. The centre director has also been an amazing help has worked with me when I have needed help. Would recommend the centre to everyone.
Kayla, parent
What an incredible centre. Exceptionally high standards in terms of care, health and safety, education & food quality. Great standards and support when it comes to different behaviours with the children also. The staff are very friendly and care about you and your family. If you ever have any issues, they will address them straight away and make sure the problems are resolved. They are also very engaging with the children and always doing a wide variety of fun activities. My son has been going to this centre since he was 3 months old, he is now 4 years old. Thank you all so much for helping me raise my son into the wonderful little person he is today.
Jasmine, parent
I could not fault this centre; the staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcome at the centre. I am always kept up to date on what my kids are doing and can call or email their teachers whenever I have a question. We love this centre and will be sad to leave when the youngest starts prep.
Tania, parent
Our son has loved his two days a week at Active Kids. The team are wonderful, and the daily updates are a delight.
James, parent
Programs
Programs
Active Kids Early Learning Centre Hillcrest offers the following programs as part of the daily fee:
- Bush Kindy and Beach Kindy in alignment with nature play principles and guidelines
- Government approved Kindergarten program offered 5 days a week by fully qualified Early Childhood Teacher
- Vacation Care program including excursions, on site events and activities
- Weekly cooking experiences led by the centre’s qualified cook
- Extracurricular activities including Happy Feet Dance Program and Ginger Sports Soccer
- ELLA language program where the children learn French
- Centre pets including chickens, guinea pigs and fish
- Regular excursions within the local community which coincide with learning within the classroom
- Regular incursions, shows and visitors to the centre including Itty Bitty Stars shows, visits from Emergency Services, visits from local teachers and more.
About the curriculum
About the curriculum
At Active Kids, the educational program is based on the Early Years Learning Framework, and the National Quality Standards. Educators provide stimulating and exciting experiences for every child across all ages. They see all children as unique Active Learners, and offer programs that are designed to develop each child’s skills allowing them to achieve positive learning outcomes at their own pace. Activities are based on individual children’s needs and interests and are documented daily. This written documentation is available to families via the free communication app, so parents are always aware of what their child is learning and how they are progressing.
6 weeks - 2.5 years
For the younger groups, educators provide environments which are supportive and nurturing and help families feel comfortable at the centre. Staff respect each child in their care and they work in partnership with families to establish children’s individual needs and their routines. Educators introduce children to diverse play opportunities and encourage them to engage in social interaction when developmentally appropriate.
As children are ready the educators encourage their independence, again working closely with families to assist the children in becoming toilet trained, able to pack up their environment and belongings as well as learning how to feed and dress themselves. Self-help skills are very important at this young age and something that the team supports families and children with as each child develops.
2 years - 5 years
In the older rooms, the educators are busy supporting children’s exploration of new language, new physical and emerging social skills. Staff extend children’s natural inquisitiveness and their desire to find out more. Across the day, opportunities for children to explore, investigate and question are provided for children to learn organically. The educators provide interesting, engaging and stimulating play-based programs and experiences that encourage the natural wonder that is present in children, and tap into their desire to find out more. As children prepare for their transition to school the staff will assist with each child’s school readiness. This means focusing on the developmental stages as well as ensuring their self-help skills such as toileting, hand washing and opening lunches are practiced more to ensure they are confident to start school.
Meet the team
Meet the team
The team at Active Kids have a goal to ensure that all children and families, regardless of circumstance or vulnerability, are included and feel welcome and supported. Prior to enrolment, the educators take time to get to know each child’s and family’s needs and begin to plan and access support (when needed) to best support their learning journey.
The educators at the centre are culturally diverse and can assist with meeting specific cultural requests, translating for families where communication is a barrier, as well as to assist the child in their settling in process.
The educators pride themselves on ensuring that all children are included in the amazing experiences at the centre. Children with additional needs are welcomed and additional support is sought via the Inclusion Support Subsidy and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The staff go the extra mile to ensure that all children’s individual needs are met, and that all children and their families feel valued and included.
At Active Kids, there is continual investment in their educators to build their capability to support families and children. With increased experience and skills, Educators and Management play a vital role in delivering inclusive practices in care and education for all children and families.
Environmental responsibility and education play a vital part in the centre’s programs, and the physical environments of the centre. With sustainability and care of the environment being so socially important today, the team feel it is their duty to ensure that this passion and love for the environment is embedded in each child’s learning while they are young. Playgrounds and outdoor play spaces are sourced from natural and recycled resources. Indoors, children will interact with a wide range of nature-based play experiences and activities that ensure they learn how to care for and respect the world around them.
What I feel a child needs most at any age is to feel loved and welcomed into their safe space, a sense of respect for their own ideas and actions, to be able to freely and openly play, to laugh, have fun, to be noticed, have full attention of the adults around them, to be listened to, to be encouraged to foster their sense of wonder and imagination, to have chances to make mistakes and be supported to learn from them, to be trusted, to be given opportunities to learn and grow, and most importantly to know they are loved and feel like they belong. All educators here do our best within our service team environment to accomplish this for each and every child.
Katie, Lead Educator
I love working at our service because, for me, it is all about the growth and transition I see in the children in my class over the year. They start out as ‘babies’ and grow into confident, risk taking, information seeking, fun loving, creative and kind children who are bursting at the seams to go to big school. It is such a privilege to be part of their journey, to be able to guide, educate and nurture them as they flourish.
Anna, Kindergarten Early Childhood Teacher
I love being able to work within a service that supports the development of the children and enables them to achieve their full potential as they grow. For me, the most joy comes from being able to build a positive and trusting relationship with not only the children but with the families as well.
Educators at our service are passionate about the roles in which they play to help build and shape small minds in the first early years.
Sophie, Lead Educator Active Kids Hillcrest
Our Mission
At Active Kids, our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where children and families feel welcomed and accepted. We pride ourselves on our individualised approach to each child, ensuring that experiences and play based programs are unique and centred around their abilities, needs and culture.
The Active Kids Hillcrest Team
Health & nutrition
Health & nutrition
Active Kids Early Learning Centre Hillcrest offers an in-house meal service to meet the nutritional needs of the children in their care, including those with special dietary needs. The centre’s menu consists of four rotating menus filled with delicious healthy home-style cooked food, all prepared on-site by the centre cook. The menu is regularly reviewed and is endorsed by a nutritionist.
The children engage in weekly cooking experiences which they then enjoy as part of the menu. They enjoy a variety of hot dishes, salads, fruit platters, sandwiches and wraps, as well as healthy made from scratch snacks. All baby food is prepared fresh and cooked on site.
Programs
Programs
Morning
Ellen is ten months old and starts her day outside playing in the sandpit. Her educator has set up lots of buckets, spades, sticks and trucks for the little ones to choose from.
Lunch
Ellen is playing with some soft blocks on the mat before she heads off for a nap in the sleeping area. Her educator reads her some books before preparing her for a rest.
Afternoon
Ellen loves music, and today the educators have set out lots of small musical instruments for the children to explore. Ellen chooses some maracas and enjoys the gentle sounds they make as she moves them.
Morning
Harry is two and a half years old and is playing a memory matching game with some help from an educator. Harry is learning how to take turns and be a good sport by these types of games.
Lunchtime
After lunch, Harry decides to work on this robot craft project. He adds the finishing touches to it and sets it aside to dry so that he can take it home that day.
Afternoon
Harry and his friends love to play outside. They head straight for the sandpit and build some hills for their trucks to ride on.
Morning
Ella is four years old and can’t wait for today’s Bush Kinder experience, where the children and educators explore and interact in local bush areas. Ella collects some leaves and twigs to use for her pretend campfire with her friends.
Lunchtime
After lunch, Ella and her friends are taking part in the centre’s yoga program. Led by an educator, Ella learns to hold her pose and is improving her balance every week.
Afternoon
Ella loves taking part in the cooking demonstrations with the centre chef. Today they’ve picked some raspberries from the garden to use in homemade muffins for afternoon tea.
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7A Helen StreetHillcrest, QLD, 4118
Centre Reviews
A long due review. My son is very attached to me and I was nervous to put him in a daycare. The ladies... Read more
Amazing staff, great price, I know my kids are loved and cared for and my kids always love going to kindy 😻😻
Active kid early learning Is an amazing school. I have 2 children who attend this center, 1 who is special needs. He has been going to... Read more