Early Education Programs
See our comprehensive early education programs in Ipswich and Logan to help your child develop!
Programs to Help Your Child Develop
At Children’s Choice Early Education Centres in Raceview and Heritage Park, QLD, we carefully design daily programs with a wide range of developmentally appropriate activities, allowing children the freedom to choose the experiences they wish to engage in. Our dedicated educators guide and support your child’s growth through play and inquiry-based learning, nurturing their natural curiosity and creativity.
We believe in the power of individualised learning. By regularly assessing each child’s progress, we tailor our daycare programs to meet their unique needs and interests. Our inquiry-based approach encourages active learning, sparking curiosity with thoughtful questions and scenarios. This method not only enhances problem-solving and communication skills but also fosters independence and critical thinking.
What Our Childcare Programs Include
Each day, children participate in both indoor and outdoor activities that include arts and crafts, movement, language, numeracy, and social education. While we follow structured daycare programs, we are flexible, allowing for spontaneous, child-initiated activities that promote creativity and self-expression. Our educators model and encourage essential social skills like sharing, cooperation, and respectful communication. We have Free weekly programs such as dance, music, sports, yoga and mindfulness.
We are proud to follow Queensland Government frameworks, including the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines, with our government-approved kindergarten program.
We’re excited to partner with you in your child’s educational journey and are committed to helping them thrive at Children’s Choice Early Education Centre.
Childcare Program Details
At Children’s Choice, we offer an extensive range of services designed to support and enrich your child’s development:
Comprehensive Care
We provide nurturing, long-day care for babies from birth to 5 years old, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for every stage of their early years.
Free Kindy Program
Our Queensland Government-approved Kindergarten program, led by a university-trained teacher, offers a rich curriculum designed to develop social-emotional intelligence, literacy, numeracy, and motor skills.
Free Programs Available
Free programs such as dance, music, sports, yoga and mindfulness.
Healthy Meals
Our qualified chef prepares fresh, nutritious meals daily, with fruit and vegetables delivered directly from the markets each week.
Inclusive Benefits
Enjoy the convenience of free nappies, wipes, and sunscreen, as well as a free bus service (conditions apply).
Engaging Experiences
We offer annual free incursions like Ocean Life Education, Bird Wildlife Shows, and Puppet Shows to expand your child’s learning and excitement.
Swimming Lessons
For children over 3 years old, we provide swimming lessons to enhance their aquatic skills and safety.
before and after school care
We offer before and after school care, plus vacation care for siblings, ensuring continuity and convenience for families. We welcome new families for these services as well.
Mobile Dentistry
We provide access to a mobile dentistry service, promoting your child’s oral health with ease.
Physical Development:
Dance enhances coordination, balance, and flexibility, helping children develop motor skills and body awareness. It also improves strength and cardiovascular health through active movement.
Gross Motor Skills:
The large, controlled movements involved in dance, like jumping, twirling, and bending, build strong gross motor skills that are essential for other physical activities like running and climbing.
Cognitive Skills:
Learning dance routines at daycare will boost memory, focus, and pattern recognition, improving children’s cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills. It also promotes creativity by encouraging imaginative thinking.
Emotional Expression:
Dance allows children to express their emotions physically, which can help them process and understand their feelings, reducing stress and building emotional intelligence.
Social Interaction:
Group dance classes teach teamwork, cooperation, and communication. Children learn to share space, take turns, and follow directions while interacting with peers, helping to develop their social skills.
Self-Discipline and Listening Skills:
Dance teaches children to follow instructions, pay attention to cues, and practice self-discipline by learning specific movements and sequences.
Confidence and Self-Esteem:
Mastering new dance steps or performing in front of others builds a sense of accomplishment and boosts a child’s self-confidence. It fosters a positive self-image as children learn to trust their abilities.
Creativity and Imagination:
Dance encourages creative movement, allowing children to express their imagination freely. It nurtures artistic expression through improvisation and exploration of different dance styles.
Cultural Awareness:
Exposure to various dance styles from around the world can foster an appreciation for different cultures and traditions, broadening children’s perspectives.
Energy Release and Fun:
Dance provides a healthy outlet for physical energy, making it a fun way for children to stay active and enjoy movement.
Dance
Dance offers numerous benefits for children, promoting both physical and cognitive development:
Cognitive Development:
Music helps enhance memory, attention span, and problem-solving skills. Learning rhythms, patterns, and melodies strengthens brain connections and boosts early math and language skills.
Language Skills:
Exposure to music encourages children to listen closely, improving their ability to recognise sounds and words. Singing helps with vocabulary and pronunciation, laying a strong foundation for reading and speaking.
Motor Skills:
Playing instruments, clapping, or dancing to music improves coordination, fine motor skills, and physical balance. These activities support the development of both gross and fine motor skills.
Emotional Expression:
Music provides a creative outlet for children to express their emotions, helping them understand and manage feelings like happiness, frustration, or excitement in a safe, fun environment.
Social Skills:
Participating in group music activities encourages cooperation, teamwork, and turn-taking. It helps children learn how to interact and communicate with others, building friendships and social confidence.
Creativity and Imagination:
Music stimulates creativity, allowing children to explore different sounds, rhythms, and instruments. This nurtures their imagination and enhances their ability to think creatively.
Cultural Awareness:
Music classes often expose children to different styles of music from around the world, helping them appreciate diversity and fostering an understanding of various cultures.
Confidence Building:
Mastering simple musical tasks, such as singing or playing an instrument, can boost a child’s self-esteem and confidence as they see their abilities improve.
Music Classes
Free Music Classes are provided each week by a university-qualified music instructor with a degree. Music classes offer several key benefits for children to foster their development in various areas:
Physical Fitness:
Sports help children to build strength, endurance, and flexibility. Regular participation improves cardiovascular health, muscle tone, and overall physical wellbeing, encouraging an active lifestyle from an early age.
Gross Motor Skills:
Engaging in sports enhances coordination, balance, and agility as children run, jump, throw, and catch. These activities help develop gross motor skills, which are critical for overall physical development.
Hand-Eye Coordination:
Many sports activities, such as catching a ball or swinging a bat, improve hand-eye coordination, which is essential for fine motor skill development and tasks like writing and drawing.
Social Skills:
Sports classes teach children the importance of teamwork, communication, and cooperation. Children learn to share, take turns, and work together toward a common goal, improving their ability to interact with others.
Discipline and Focus:
Sports teach children how to follow rules, pay attention to instructions, and stay focused on a task. This helps build self-discipline and listening skills, which are important in both school and life.
Confidence and Self-Esteem:
Mastering new skills, such as kicking a ball or scoring a goal, boosts a child’s self-confidence. Sports provide a sense of accomplishment, encouraging a positive self-image and belief in their abilities.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:
Sports often involve quick thinking and decision-making, helping children develop problem-solving skills. They learn to think on their feet and make choices under pressure.
Emotional Regulation:
Participating in sports helps children learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment. This builds emotional resilience and teaches them to handle both wins and losses in a healthy way.
Respect for Rules and Fair Play:
Sports instil a sense of fairness and respect for rules, teaching children about the importance of honesty, fairness, and good sportsmanship.
Energy Release and Stress Relief:
Sports provide an excellent outlet for children to release energy in a structured environment, helping them manage stress and improve focus.
Healthy Habits:
By engaging in sports, children begin to understand the importance of physical activity and healthy habits, which can set the foundation for a lifelong commitment to fitness and wellbeing.
Sports
Physical education is a cornerstone of our early learning program, and we are dedicated to nurturing your child's physical and social development. Engaging activities like ball games, team sports, obstacle courses and other active programs are designed to build physical confidence and social skills, preparing your child for a successful start in school. We are passionate about providing a dynamic and varied program that supports every aspect of your child's growth and readiness for the future. The sports classes offer a wide range of benefits for your child, contributing to their physical, social, and cognitive development:
Physical Benefits:
Strength and Flexibility: Yoga poses help children build muscle strength and increase flexibility, promoting healthy physical development.
Balance and Coordination: Through mindful movement and yoga postures, children improve their balance and coordination, which are important for gross motor skills.
Body Awareness: Yoga teaches children how their bodies move and function, encouraging better posture, alignment, and overall body control.
Cognitive Development:
Improved Focus and Attention: Mindfulness exercises, such as deep breathing and guided meditation, enhance children’s ability to concentrate and maintain attention, which can improve their performance in other learning areas.
Memory and Problem-Solving: Yoga and mindfulness stimulate brain function by encouraging children to follow sequences, remember poses, and engage in creative thinking, which strengthens memory and problem-solving skills.
Emotional Benefits:
Emotional Regulation: Both yoga and mindfulness teach young children how to manage emotions like frustration, anger, or excitement by focusing on their breath and being present, helping them develop emotional resilience.
Self-Calming Techniques: Mindfulness practices like deep breathing and relaxation give children tools to calm themselves when feeling overwhelmed, aiding in stress management.
Increased Self-Esteem: As children learn and master new yoga poses, they build confidence in their abilities. Mindfulness promotes self-awareness, helping children feel more secure and positive about themselves.
Mental Health:
Reduced Anxiety and Stress: Mindfulness helps children become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, reducing anxiety and promoting a sense of calm.
Better Sleep: The calming nature of yoga and mindfulness promotes relaxation, leading to improved sleep quality and fewer bedtime struggles.
Healthy Lifestyle Habits:
Foundation for Wellness: Yoga and mindfulness introduce children to the importance of physical and mental health, fostering healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
Mindful Eating: Mindfulness can extend beyond movement and meditation to encourage mindful eating, helping children develop a positive relationship with food.
Improved Behaviour:
Self-Discipline and Patience: Yoga and mindfulness teach children to control their impulses, follow instructions, and practice patience, which positively influences behaviour in daily life.
Pro-Social Behaviour: Mindfulness promotes kindness, gratitude, and empathy, encouraging children to develop positive relationships and pro-social behaviours.
Overall:
Through mindfulness practices, including quiet times in the classroom, we help children relax and manage their emotions effectively. Yoga and mindfulness classes promote holistic growth, combining physical development with emotional and cognitive wellbeing. These practices help children manage stress, build confidence, and develop the skills needed to navigate their world with greater ease and joy. By fostering these practices, we support your child in developing a well-rounded, balanced approach to their overall health and happiness.
Yoga and Mindfulness Classes (During School Terms)
At Children's Choice, we integrate yoga and mindfulness into our programs, bringing exceptional benefits to your child's development. Yoga and mindfulness offer a powerful combination of physical, mental, and emotional benefits for children, supporting their overall development:
How are learning programs structured at your childcare centres?
Our programs are built around play-based and inquiry-led learning. Children explore literacy, numeracy, movement, and creativity through guided experiences that match their age and interests. This flexible structure supports strong foundations and is why families value our centres in Ipswich, Raceview, and Heritage Park.
What makes your programs suitable for long day care children?
Programs are designed for full-day engagement, balancing active play, learning moments, rest, and calm transitions. Children stay stimulated without feeling overwhelmed. This thoughtful flow supports wellbeing and development, making the program ideal for families seeking a leading childcare centre in Raceview and Ipswich.
How do your programs support school readiness?
Children develop early literacy, numeracy, emotional regulation, and independence through daily routines and intentional teaching. Our programs encourage problem-solving, listening, and confidence, helping children transition smoothly into school. This approach is trusted by families at leading childcare centres in Heritage Park.
Are programs adjusted for different age groups?
Yes. Programs are tailored to each age group’s developmental stage, from infants to kindergarten children. Activities grow in complexity as children progress, ensuring learning feels achievable and motivating. This age-specific approach supports consistent growth across our childcare centres in Ipswich and surrounding areas.
How does play-based learning benefit children long term?
Play-based learning builds curiosity, creativity, and resilience. Children learn to explore ideas, collaborate with peers, and express themselves confidently. These skills support lifelong learning and emotional wellbeing, which is why families consider this approach a strength of the best childcare centres in Raceview.
What role do educators play in daily programs?
Educators guide learning by observing children, extending interests, and asking thoughtful questions. They balance structure with choice, helping children feel supported and confident. At Children’s Choice, this educator-led approach ensures programs remain engaging, safe, and developmentally meaningful every day.
How do your programs support social and emotional development?
Children learn empathy, cooperation, and communication through group play, shared routines, and guided interactions. Programs encourage children to manage emotions and build friendships naturally. This focus on wellbeing is a key reason families choose our childcare centres in Ipswich and Heritage Park.
Swimming Lessons
For an additional fee, children over 3 years old can participate in a learn-to-swim program! Swimming lessons offer numerous benefits for children, supporting their physical, emotional, and social development:
5-Star Eat Safe Rated by Ipswich & Logan Councils
Children’s Choice centres in Raceview and Heritage Park proudly hold official 5-star Eat Safe ratings from Ipswich and Logan councils, ensuring safe food preparation and strong hygiene standards.
