Imagine Childcare & Kindergarten Nerang

• Japanese language program

• Sports and dancing programs

• Sign language program

• Cooking lessons with the centre chef

• Sustainability program

• Regular incursions and excursions 

• Yoga and meditation program

At Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Nerang, the play-based curriculum is meaningful and based on evidence and understanding of the developmental and emotional needs of each child. The Educators base their learning on approved Frameworks and theorists. The Educational Philosophy is based on Howard Gardiner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences. 

The centre provides an inclusive program, tailored to the individual needs of children. When developing lifelong skills, the Educators believe that it is important to introduce all children to the world holistically. Along with the typical development skills that are learnt, children will develop empathy, social connectedness, sharing, understanding, and a way to develop awareness of, and support for, their peers as they immerse themselves in the program. This learning assists to create lifelong positive social connections.

The children are cared for in the following groups:

• Nursery
• Toddlers
• Junior Kindy
• Pre Kindy
• Kindergarten
• ACE Programme (Autism Connect Early Programme)

At Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Nerang, the supportive and dedicated team of long-term Educators bring a breadth of experience in child care, and work closely with families to develop programs that suit each individual child. 

The Educators uphold a positive spirit of professional, honest, and happy interactions with the families of the children in their care. They support and mentor collaborative relationships and acknowledge and support each team member’s diverse strengths, knowledge, and experiences and promote ethical leadership. 

The centre regularly engages in reflective practices and shows commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing learning to ensure the highest quality care and education is provided and maintained at all times. Parents are offered a complementary barista coffee at drop off time, which is a chance for them to chat to Educators about their child’s learning and development.

I am passionate about building safe, secure and trusting relationships not only with the children but with the families. I am extremely dedicated towards the Early Years Sector and providing a supportive environment where our Educators have continuous support and room for growth and development. I look forward to getting to know you and your beautiful family.

Sophie Meyer, Centre Director, Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Nerang

I started my journey with Imagine as a school-based trainee where I went on to get a permanent position and complete my diploma. I am now a lead Educator in the Toddler room and couldn’t ask for a better company to work for. Our Centre director Sophie is so supportive and we have such a great team environment. All of the Educators at Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Nerang have the same passion and that is providing a safe, secure and fun environment for the children in our care. 

Abby – Toddler Lead Educator 

Upon leaving my interview for the Early Childhood Teacher position at Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Nerang, I was so inspired to be a part of the team. The Kindergarten program offers age appropriate play based learning experiences to prepare the whole child for their transition to school. Through enriched caregiving the children are encouraged to build their capacity for learning, which is individualised to meet the varying needs of the children.  It is an absolute pleasure to be part of this supporting team of Educators who hold early childhood development at the forefront of their decision making and planning for the children in their care. 

Teresa - Early Childhood Teacher

The centre understands that nutrition plays an important role in each child’s physical development as well as their attitudes towards healthy food.

All meals and snacks are prepared onsite by professional qualified chefs every day. The children work alongside the Educators to care for the centre’s vegetable patches, and these vegetables are then used in the kitchen or for cooking experiences with the children.

The Educators use meal time as an opportunity to share positive experiences around food and to help children develop social skills such as sharing and turn taking. They role model positive behaviours and attitudes, and involve the children in the menu planning.

All food allergies, intolerances, cultural requirements and family preferences are taken into account by consulting with parents when meal planning for the children.