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Colonel Light Gardens World Of Learning Centre overview
About Colonel Light Gardens World of Learning Long Daycare and Preschool
Welcome to Colonel Light Gardens World of Learning. We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Westbourne Park, Lower, Colonel Light Gardens, Daw Park, Cumberland Park and Hawthorn.
We offer nurturing care and quality early education for children from 6 weeks to 6 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.
- Preschool (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
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Our centre offers the South Australian Government-approved Preschool Program, providing subsidy up to 15 hours per week for 40 weeks per year for 4-year-old children. Your child will benefit from our enhanced learning program in Preschool, combined with our play-based learning approach, supporting their development and school readiness.
Our Enhanced Learning Program for Preschool 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 Preschool 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 Preschool 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
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.
Preschool Space: 3 – 6 years
Preschool 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 Preschool 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 Preschool 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 Preschool year is to prepare children and families for a smooth transition to primary school.
Morning
Anita is 11 months old and enjoys sensory play outside in the sandpit with her friends. She sits near her educator who helps teach her how to scoop the sand into the bucket. Anita is learning how to dig, carry, and move the sand. She is also exploring texture and learning what happens to the sand when she adds water!
Lunch
Anita has finished her lunch and is preparing to take a nap. Her educator changes her nappy, prepares a bottle and reads Anita a story before her afternoon sleep.
Afternoon
Anita and some of her nursery friends enjoy some story time and songs outside in the shaded garden. They read ‘Peepo’ which is Anita’s favourite book.
Morning
Luca is two and a half years old and loves to start his day at the centre outside on the climbing equipment. His friends join him, and together they pretend to be pirates on a ship looking for treasure. Through this exciting dramatic play, Luca is learning about himself and the world around him. Dramatic play is helping Luca identify his interests, abilities, likes and dislikes.
Lunch
Luca is watering the vegetables in the garden. By doing this, Luca is learning the importance of growing and caring for the veggies in the garden. Luca picks a tomato from the garden, which the Chef will use to help make Luca and his friend’s lunch - Spaghetti Bolognese!
Afternoon
Luca enjoys art, and today he is painting a beach scene from a recent family holiday. He adds the finishing touches and sets the painting aside to dry; so that he can take it home to share with his family.
While painting, Luca is learning how to express himself creatively and how to convey his ideas and emotions. Painting is also helping develop Luca’s hand eye coordination, finger, wrist and hand strength. Making marks on paper is important for self expression as well as later learning.
Morning
Ava is almost five years old and can’t wait for today’s carpentry experience - she loves building things! Carpentry experiences allow Ava and her friends to extend their learning through real-life experiences. While participating in carpentry, Ava is learning to problem solve, experiment and predict. She is also improving her hand eye coordination, manipulative skills and muscular strength.
Lunch
Before Ava sits down for lunch with her friends and educators, Ava takes part in the centre’s sports program. Ava loves sports. Sports helps Ava improve her flexibility and strength (perfect for growing bodies!). Sports also allows her to practice different skills in a fun and engaging way.
Afternoon
Ava is off to ‘big school’ next year and she can't wait to start! Ava and her friends will be visiting the local primary school next week. In preparation for the visit, the class is creating a list of questions to ask the Principal and school children.
Health and Nutrition
Health and Nutrition
Our centre chef prepares and cooks nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating across a wide variety of food.
Our centre offers seasonal whole food-based menus – created to delight the fussiest eaters.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Hi, my name is Zoey and I am the Centre Manager at Colonel Light Gardens World of Learning. I started my early learning career in 2009 at Colonel Light Gardens World of Learning and never looked back. I hold a Certificate III and a Diploma in Children's Services.
I have always enjoyed being around children. The early years of a child's life are key to their development. I love that I am a part of this moment in their lives and hope to make a positive lasting impact.
Children are more capable than they are given credit for; sometimes, they just need the confidence to try something for themselves. I make sure to let children know that I believe they are capable and will support them if needed.
At our Colonel Light Gardens centre, we have a team of passionate and experienced educators. Our trained educators support children's learning at their own pace through play-based experiences. We promote respecting and acknowledging children's voices. I believe that it is ok for them to feel how they feel, and children should feel confident and comfortable expressing their feelings.
Building relationships with families is key to providing quality care for all children. All our educators want to get to know you and your child so that we can make their transition into our centre as smooth as possible.
Throughout your time with us, we keep our communication with you open to keep each other updated on your child's needs. We send regular communications to families through email or Xplor, including a monthly email.
If families would like one-on-one time with the educators or would just like to have a conversation, my door is always open, and I can assist as best I can or arrange for further assistance if families would prefer.

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The staff are incredibly warm, professional, and attentive to each child’s needs. Our child has settled in beautifully. One of the things we... The staff are incredibly warm, professional, and attentive to each child’s needs. Our child has settled in beautifully. One of the things we love most is the variety of outdoor activities—they provide such a great opportunity for the kids to explore, play, and connect with nature. The environment is clean, safe, and filled with engaging activities that foster learning and creativity. Thank you for creating such a nurturing and active space for our little one! Highly recommend this daycare to any parent. Read more
My daughter started at CLG WOL at 5 months old. I was a little nervous about starting her in childcare so young, but... My daughter started at CLG WOL at 5 months old. I was a little nervous about starting her in childcare so young, but she thrived. The educators are caring and affectionate towards the children, and she always seemed to have a good time. Although we have since moved to a new area & new centre, we were very happy with our experience! Read more
Dear Edwina, 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 World of Learning Team.
We feel very lucky that we've been able to send our 2 children to this centre. All the staff there truly care about... We feel very lucky that we've been able to send our 2 children to this centre. All the staff there truly care about children's well-being and development. We always feel that our kids are in good hands. Read more
Dear Vlada, 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 World of Learning Team.