3 Best Preschools in Mackay

“ Kookaburra Community Child Care Centre is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of Early Childhood Education and Care to all children. They have been educating and caring for children in their community for 38 years. Angela Watson is the director of the preschool. Their curriculum is based on the Early Years Learning Framework, developed by the Australian and state and territory governments. They also offer a Government Approved Kindergarten program for children in the year before school. The preschool uses an online platform called Storypark to connect with families about children's learning and development. Their Kindergarten room caters for 22 children aged from 3 to 5 years. They have three fully qualified Early Childhood Educators providing quality education and care to the children in this group; this includes a Bachelor Qualified Early Childhood Teacher. At Kookaburra, they provide nutritious, healthy meals daily throughout the Centre.”

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“Pioneer Community Kindergarten is a Queensland Government Approved preschool that has been delivering excellence in Early Childhood Education for 61 years. Kym Sweeney is the Director of the preschool. Pioneer Community Kindergarten is affiliated with Lady Gowrie, a well-regarded early childhood governing body. Their program and facilities are of the highest standard and are designed to enhance your child's kindergarten journey. They offer indoor and outdoor activities, presenting many opportunities for social, physical and mental development. Pioneer Community Kindergarten prides itself on its child-led program, which encourages your kids to develop in their own time and through their interests. They have over 100 years of combined experience in the preschool field. They offer a pre-prep program over a 5-day or 4-day fortnight in two air-conditioned units.”

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“Green Leaves Early Learning Mount Pleasant provides educational experiences that exceed traditional early education standards. Helen is the school's Operations Support Manager. Their Learning Journeys are customized to suit each child's knowledge, strengths, culture, abilities, and interests. Their crucial subject areas of study and foundational life skills programs are embedded within the learning journeys. Children are unique, and so are their learning journeys. Learning Journeys at Green Leaves are age-appropriate, flexible educational programs customized to suit each child's knowledge, strengths, culture, abilities, and interests. Their centre believes that Family and community are central to all they do. With that in mind, they proudly provide a beautiful parent lounge where families can catch up over a barista coffee and a freshly baked treat. Daily, the children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks freshly prepared by their qualified Chef. Green Leaves Early Learning education and care programs include all activities, including excursions and visiting shows.”

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