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The Gap Early Childhood Centre

The Gap Village Shopping Centre, 23 / 1000 Waterworks Road, The Gap, QLD, 4061 view map
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Long Day Care

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7.00am to 6.00pm

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The Gap Village Shopping Centre, 23 / 1000 Waterworks Road, The Gap, QLD, 4061

The Gap Early Childhood Centre Reviews (5)

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Michelle F

Sep, 2024

As someone who works in the early childhood education industry, I have a deep appreciation for the values and approach of this Centre. It’s clear that the staff truly understand the individual needs of every child, creating a nurturing and supportive environment. I’ve been so impressed with the calm and inclusive atmosphere that engages children in meaningful ways, helping them feel both safe and excited to learn. It really mirrors the ideals I hold close in my own work. I highly recommend The Gap early childhood Centre to any parent seeking a place where their child’s well-being and development are the top priorities.

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Ally Reilly

Apr, 2017

This centre is fantastic. Our daughter has attended for over a year, and has thrived in the play based learning environment. The educators are warm and encouraging, whilst also allowing the children to challenge themselves and grow. Highly recommend.

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Ally Reilly

Apr, 2017

I highly reccomend this centre. The staff are warm & friendly, and they provide creative play based learning opportunities. They are always happy to provide feedback on how my daughter is going and she comes home so excited to tell me about her day. I work long days and it is great to have the flexibility with them being open 7-6pm. I had looked into other larger centres but got a great vibe & am so happy we chose this centre.

About The Gap Early Childhood Centre

​​The Gap Early Childhood Centre is a small, family owned long day care service designed with children, families, community, the natural world and sustainability in mind. Our Centre has been providing families with quality education and care for 50 years.  Our objective is to provide children with opportunities for rich, play based learning in a happy and nurturing environment where children and families feel welcome and valued... an environment that instantly says "you belong".  Our centre caters for children from the age of two and a half through to Prep age.  Our unique Pre-Kindy Program provides an early learning experience for children aged from 2 and a half to four years of age with a focus on creative play based, enriching activities.  Our program is delivered by qualified educators who are trained in the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).   Our Kindy program is delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers.  Underpinned by the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines, educators observe and spend time creating meaningful learning opportunities that occurs around the children's interests as an extension of play. It is hands-on and challenges individual children's developmental levels to ensure success and curiosity.

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$132

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Governance and leadership Exceeding
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