Bundaberg Early Learning Centre

Some of the programs on offer at Bundaberg Early Learning Centre include: 

• Incursions: special guests come into the centre to share experiences, such as Aboriginal Elders who may visit the centre for storytime with the children.
• Excursions: the children take outings to build their sense of community, to places such as local aged care facilities, local primary schools, parks and shops.
• Music and movement programs: designed to help develop fundamental skills, and to develop an understanding of music. 
• Cooking classes: the educators enjoy teaching the children how to prepare age appropriate meals and snacks, which encourages little ones to try new things and develop a love of healthy food.
• Sports program: this program is designed to encourage activity and movement, while also building the children’s motor skills.
• Sustainability program: the educators teach the children about recycling, conserving water, growing food and looking after the planet.

Educators at Bundaberg Early Learning Centre ensure that children feel safe, supported and challenged to learn new things and participate in new experiences. The educators seek to make sure that the environment is inviting, natural, stimulating and engaging, and that it reflects the children’s personalities and interests. 

Technology plays a role in the children’s learning, with interactive whiteboards and computers to access various educational programs. Parents can access photos and updates about their child’s day through the centre’s free app.

Educators strive to create a calm, comfortable environment where each child feels safe. The highly trained team of educators are hand-picked to support the children and their learning. The centre is well resourced and each area is specifically designed with young learners in mind. 

Educators value their centre’s connection to the local community. Links with the local schools and aged care facilities, as well as many fundraisers, gives the children a sense of belonging in their area.

Educators want to give children the best possible start on their next steps at school, which is why they focus on the children's social development, confidence and independence at a young age.

All of the seasonal meals and snacks are provided for the children by the centre’s in-house chef, with all meals approved by government nutrition programs.

The centre believes they can help to give children their best start in life by providing healthy, nutritious meals daily. Food is used as a way to teach the children about the benefits of healthy eating.

Children who attend a full day at the centre will be offered at least 50 per cent of their recommended daily dietary intake.  Children are taught about the benefits of growing food by helping out with the centre’s own vegetable garden.