Coomera Playschool Early Learning Centre

At Playschool Early Learning Centres, we believe in a holistic approach to learning and development, integrating mind, body, and spirit. We offer a variety of extracurricular activities designed to enrich your child's experience and foster a well-rounded development.

Move and Groove Program

Our age-appropriate active kids program, designed by a qualified personal trainer, helps children develop fitness, strength, flexibility, and focus. It also enhances cognitive and social skills, all while promoting fun and engagement.

Care for Our Greats Program

We value intergenerational learning and invite grandparents and older community members to share their wisdom with our children. This program builds community links and enriches both the children and the elderly with meaningful interactions.

Adopt an Aboriginal Elder

Our commitment to cultural diversity includes regular visits from an Aboriginal elder who shares cultural stories, songs, dances, and more. This program enriches the children’s understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal culture.

Kids in the Kitchen

This cooking program introduces children to fresh, healthy foods, teaching them about nutrition and where food comes from. It enhances math and language skills, builds confidence, and encourages sensory exploration.

Small Green Steps

Our sustainability program promotes environmental awareness and integrates sustainable practices in our centers, helping children understand the importance of taking care of their future.

Soulful Babes Yoga

Yoga sessions help children develop balance, coordination, flexibility, and inner strength. This program supports overall well-being and introduces healthy lifestyle habits early on.

Little Green Thumbs

With guidance from a qualified horticulturist, children engage in gardening activities that teach them about science, nutrition, and the environment, while promoting physical activity.

Little Big Sport Soccer

This fun soccer program for 2-5 year olds focuses on skill development, teamwork, and enjoyment. Each child receives a sticker and stamp at the end of each session, with a special award at the end of the year.

Tiny Tennis

Designed for young children, Tiny Tennis introduces basic tennis skills in a fun, supportive environment. Children track their progress and earn achievement awards, fostering a love for sports and physical activity.

Dancing and Fitness Program

Our themed musical adventure classes blend education, creative movement, and social development, ensuring each child leaves feeling proud and accomplished.

Fitness Compound

The Compound Kids Club (CKC) Incursion Program is an innovative initiative dedicated to enhancing your child’s health and fitness through engaging activities. Our program runs across four ten-week seasons each year and integrates seamlessly with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS).

‘Giving Hope’ Charity Program

We support local and national charities, teaching children the importance of community and kindness. Our program encourages children to understand their role in helping others, fostering a sense of empathy and social responsibility.

Each of these activities enriches your child's experience, ensuring they enjoy a well-rounded, engaging, and educational time at Playschool Early Learning Centres.

My name is Bernadette Watson and I am the proud owner of Playschool Early Learning Centres (ELC). I have been teaching and hold a Bachelor of Education (primary and early childhood) since 1993.

Our Centres are certified Abecedarian Early Learning Centres (Abecedarian Approach Australia 3A - The University of Melbourne) and proudly embed the Abecedarian strategies. Additionally, I am personally trained and accredited as an Abecedarian Affiliated Trainer and Coach.

The Abecedarian Approach has driven our Playschool ELC team to create a learning environment that promotes intentional and meaningful adult-child interactions. Enriched caregiving, conversational reading and learning games are used to ensure language is a priority and to ultimately improve our children’s educational outcomes and futures.

Being a mother of three beautiful girls myself, who are all now qualified Early Childhood Educators that work within Playschool ELC, has allowed me to appreciate the importance of high quality education and care. We understand that the decision to place your child in care is a difficult one. Deciding on which centre to trust with the care of your child is even more difficult. It is a privilege to be chosen by you to care for and educate your little ones.

Playschool ELC provides ongoing training and support to our educators, ensuring they possess a solid understanding of evidence-based teaching/learning strategies and understand the importance of a learning environment that provokes wonder, curiosity and intellectual engagement in a safe and secure space.

Playschool Early Learning Centre’s motto is “Happy Children, Bright Futures!” We strive to empower our young learners by providing an environment where children can form relationships, share, co-operate, develop self-control, test ideas and friendships and extend their range of experience. Self-awareness and self-confidence is nurtured through planned and spontaneous play experiences so our learners develop a love for learning and are empowered to grow wings and fly.

Please know that as a valued parent of our Centre, we encourage you to communicate with us and participate in our Centre activities, programs and our Parent Advisory Board. Your talents, skills, hobbies and suggestions are a welcome and necessary element in your child’s early development.

Our learning Centres are for those who appreciate the difference! Thank you for considering Playschool ELC.

Yours in education and care,

Bernadette Watson

Approved Provider of Playschool Early Learning Centres

At Playschool Early Learning Centres we provide a Queensland Government approved free . Supported by our qualified and experienced early childhood teachers who embed this program.

The free Kindergarten Program will cover 15 hours per week, for 40 weeks per year, for children attending one of our approved Kindergarten Programs.

Our Kindergarten Program is aligned with the and the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines. These guidelines are what Early Childhood Teachers use to guide their program and educational goals for the year.

Aligned with these guidelines, our Kindergarten Program is meticulously crafted to nurture every aspect of your child's development. From fostering literacy and numeracy skills to encouraging scientific and mathematical exploration, we prioritize holistic learning experiences. Moreover, our program emphasizes self-help and social skills, empowering children to navigate the world with confidence.

Through intentional teaching experiences, we aim to challenge and stimulate each child, cultivating their curiosity and passion for learning. At Playschool Early Learning Centres, we are committed to providing a supportive and engaging environment where every child can thrive and grow into effective learners.