Bundaberg Early Learning Centre

Corner Dittmans Road and Branyan Drive, Bundaberg, QLD, 4670

5.0 Average score

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6:30AM to 6:30PM

Licensed for 74 Children

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Bundaberg Early Learning Centre highlights

Our centre proudly offers the QLD Government-approved Kindergarten program as part of our enhanced learning program. Our Kindergarten program supports your child's learning, development and well-being, to help ensure a successful transition to school.
Our longstanding team, including staff with over 15 years of experience at the centre, create a calm and nurturing environment to ensure children feel supported, safe, and secure.
Educators strive to meet the individual needs of each child, partnering with families to create Individual Learning Aspirations a personalised plan for your child that we reference throughout the program year.

Welcome to Bundaberg Early Learning Centre

We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Bundaberg, Bundaberg West, Millbank, Avoca, Kensington, and Branyan.

We offer nurturing care and quality early education for children from 6 weeks to 5 years, with flexible hours (9, 10, 11, and 12-hour sessions) to suit busy families.

Our Learning Environments

Our children benefit from familiar faces as they grow, creating a sense of continuity:

Nursery (0-2 years): A safe, nurturing environment for babies to explore with tailored sensory and social experiences.
Toddler (2-3 years): Play-based learning encourages curiosity, confidence, and social skills.
Kindergarten (3-6 years): A stimulating learning environment that prepares our children for school through our Enhanced Learning Program.

We’re proud to have qualified teachers and educators, supported by a team of national education experts, ensuring the highest quality childcare and early education.

Innovative Early Learning Programs

Our teachers deliver the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF or the national curriculum) through play-based learning that covers language, literacy, numeracy, STEM, social, and emotional development. Our program also includes:

Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR), an evidence-based program developed by Queensland University of Technology to support children’s executive function and self-regulation.
Environmental and social sustainability learning experiences.
Personalised learning plans for each child.
Local school connections.

We focus on strong family partnerships through regular learning and development conversations with your child’s lead educator, learning showcases, and in-centre family events. Our Xplor app provides real-time updates and learning summaries daily to keep you informed on your child’s journey.

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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Our centre offers the QLD Government-approved “Free Kindy” program for 4-year-olds, providing 15 hours per week of funded Kindergarten for 40 weeks per year. This program supports your child’s growth, learning, and well-being, preparing them for school.

Our Enhanced Learning Program for Kindergarten children focuses on:

Numeracy & Literacy: Developing key skills for lifelong learning.
Self-Regulation: Fostering emotional control and resilience.
Social & Emotional Development: Supporting independence and building healthy relationships.
Creativity & Problem-Solving: Encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

With extended hours and a year-round program (excluding public holidays), our Kindergarten program is delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers committed to supporting your child’s individual development.

Additional Benefits Include:

Government subsidy: Further reduces out-of-pocket Kindy fees in addition to your eligible Childcare Subsidy (CCS)
Personalised Learning Plans: Tailored to your child’s unique needs.
Rhythm and Resilience Program: Music and movement to improve emotional regulation.
School Readiness: Preparing your child for a smooth transition to school.

We also engage with local schools and provide transition statements, ensuring your child feels confident and prepared for the next steps in their education journey. Stay connected with your child’s progress via our Xplor platform, which offers daily updates on their learning and development.

About the Curriculum

“Let the child be the scriptwriter, director and the actor in their own play” - Magda Gerber

Nursery Space: 6 weeks – 2 years

Learning starts from before birth, and our Educators have created a welcoming and nurturing nursery environment where each baby feels safe to explore and discover new things - through their senses, their communication and cues (body language, facial expression and sounds) and through experimentation. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play including sensory play, music time, story time and more. Every day provides a brand new, exciting adventure for our babies to support their development, learning and wellbeing.

Toddler Space: 2 - 3 years

Our teachers and educators encourage the children to learn through play to help enhance their sensory-motor development. This happens through carefully planned music, dance, games, role playing and reading experiences.

On any given day the Toddlers can be seen developing their numeracy by building a tower, sorting objects, pointing and identifying shapes and patterns and participating in counting songs and games.

Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn-taking, developing self-confidence and emotional self-regulation. Our skilled team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.

Kindergarten Space: 3 – 6 years

Kindergarten is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. Our play-based program has school readiness at its core, encouraging active engagement in learning and supporting a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.

The oral language supports literacy learning and a child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Kindergarten children's literacy development by engaging in rich discussions, reading, storytelling, dramatic play and experimentation all of which introduce new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations.

Throughout the Kindergarten year, children use their language to share ideas, ask questions, express themselves, and connect with peers and adults in social settings.

Social-emotional skills, including the ability to self-regulate emotions, are supported through group learning experiences. Our team supports each child’s social and emotional development by labelling and talking about emotions and supporting appropriate responses as together, they engage in new and challenging situations. Our goal in the Kindergarten year is to prepare children and families for a smooth transition to primary school.

Meet the team

Hi my name is Nicole, and I am the Centre Manager here at Bundaberg Early Learning Centre. My career in early childhood education began in 2001. I started working at Bundaberg Early Learning Centre in 2013. I hold an Advanced Diploma (Community Services) and a Diploma of Leadership and Management.

I was inspired to choose this career path as I loved to watch children laugh and learn. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a child grow and develop and the role we have as early childhood educators in shaping them for the future.

I have learnt a lot about early childhood education and care over the years including my ability to adapt to new roles, expectations, problem-solving, and working well under pressure. I always use my experience in the profession and background knowledge to guide others and my ability to understand and to show others empathy and compassion.

My approach to early learning is always to be positive and approachable. As a centre manager I always show relatability to all the families and children in my centre. From getting down to the children's level and taking the time to get to know their personalities, I can ensure I create an environment and level of trust to build a quality foundation which ensures a sense of security.

Our team is passionate about creating a centre that is a home away from home for both families and children where our team celebrates diversity of all cultures. The centre really is an extension of the home environment, and we work in partnership with families to ensure this is the case, understanding each child’s individual needs.

All team members are trained in Child Protection. We have an onsite Child Protection champion who leads the team and monitors the child protection standards of all educators and families. We also have a Workplace Health and Safety officer who leads the team and monitors Health and Safety standards within the centre by completing quality checklists and procedures.

Many educators have been with the centre for over 10 years. We have a wonderful team culture where we all showcase our strengths to help and guide each other.

With many of our team having children of their own, we have all been or are going through the process of child care and early learning – we are proud to offer support where possible - from helping our families to enrol, applying for the Child Care Subsidy or even tips to help with fussy eaters. We’re here to help.

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kusum karki

Oct, 2025

We love the experience here. Supportive teachers . Friendly environment and very flexible.

Response from the owner 24 Oct 2025

Dear Kusum, Thank you for your rating. We’re pleased that our supportive and dedicated team has made such a postive impact on your experience at our centre. If there’s anything we can do to further enhance your experience with us, please let us know. Warm wishes, The Early Learning Services Team

Denise Wattie

Oct, 2025

We have sent all 3 of our kids to Bundaberg Early Learning Centre and each of them have loved it. The educators are... Read more

Response from the owner 21 Oct 2025

Hello Denise, We were thrilled reading your 5-star rating! We're so grateful for your support and continued trust over the years, we love being part of your children's journey and growth. Knowing that they're always excited and happy at our centre brings us immense joy! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience and being a part of our early learning community. Kind regards, The Early Learning Services Team

Libby Mitchell

Oct, 2025

Great centre, always listening to parent advice and always improving on doing better for the children. Providing great meals.

Response from the owner 20 Oct 2025

Hello Libby, We’re grateful for your review. It’s fantastic to hear that our wonderful team's dedication to continuously improve in providing quality care and nutritious meals has made a positive impact on your experience at our centre. Feedback like yours helps us strive to provide the best possible environment for all our families. Best regards, The Early Learning Services Team

Jasmine Versace

Sep, 2025

Such a beautiful and inclusive service. From the baby room to the kindergarten room we’ve had nothing but a wonderful experience. Nicole always... Read more

Response from the owner 11 Sep 2025

Hi Jasmine, We’re thrilled to receive your 5-star rating! It’s wonderful to hear that you find our centre to be beautiful and inclusive. Your kind words inspire us to continue providing exceptional care and education. Kind regards, The Early Learning Services Team

Holly *

Jun, 2025

My daughter and I absolutely love Bundaberg Early Learning Centre. Even from our first tour through the centre, my daughter has loved it... Read more

Response from the owner 02 Jun 2025

Dear Holly, Thank you so much for your amazing 5-star review! We’re delighted that your and your daughter love our centre and find Nicole to be friendly and welcoming. It’s wonderful to know that our dedication is making a positive impact on your family. Warm wishes, The Early Learning Services Team

Matthew Holmes

Dec, 2024

My children are always having a good time when I pick them up. The have settled like never before in this extremely welcoming... Read more

Response from the owner 05 Dec 2024

Dear Matthew, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Early Learning Services Team.

Maureen Smith

Nov, 2024

I love that the Manager Nicole takes the time to listen and help and support me each and everyday. I have a disability... Read more

Response from the owner 06 Nov 2024

Dear Maureen, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Early Learning Services Team.

Rachael Lewis

Nov, 2024

I highly recommend bundaberg early learning centre to every one that's asks about childcare. If I ever have concerns I let them know... Read more

Response from the owner 06 Nov 2024

Dear Rachael, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Early Learning Services Team.

Kassandra Dias

Nov, 2024

Bundaberg Early Learning Centre is very welcoming, caring and centred around the best for children. I am always greeted with a smile. My... Read more

Response from the owner 06 Nov 2024

Dear Kassandra, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Early Learning Services Team.

Catherine Craig

Aug, 2024

My son loved his time here, the ladies are all so welcoming and nurturing thank you for looking after my little one !

Response from the owner 15 Aug 2024

Dear Catherine, thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Kind regards, The Early Learning Services Team.

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