Childcare and kindergarten in Arundel, QLD
Creative Garden Arundel offers long day care and a kindergarten program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, conveniently located for families in Arundel, Ashmore, Biggera Waters, Helensvale, Parkwood, Molendinar, Gaven, Pacific Pines, Southport and Labrador on the Gold Coast.
Bush Kinder, bike track and mud kitchen
Outdoor spaces are designed for different ages and stages. Younger children have a Bush Kinder area, bike track and sandpit, while older children can explore a fort and sandpit. Beside the kindergarten room, a mud kitchen and veggie gardens add hands-on opportunities to dig, plant and create.
Engaging indoor learning spaces
The senior kindy and kindergarten rooms include interactive whiteboards for shared learning and group experiences. Children can explore ideas, build early skills and take part in play-based learning in different ways.
Long-standing educator team
Our long-standing educators create a calm, supportive environment where children can feel settled and secure. Familiar relationships help children build confidence, take part in routines and feel ready to learn.
Individual Learning Plans
Individual Learning Plans are developed in partnership with families, reflecting each child’s strengths, interests and developmental goals. Educators use these plans to guide learning experiences that suit each child’s needs.
Government-approved Kindergarten program
Our Government-approved Kindergarten program is delivered by a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher and helps children prepare for school. Children build confidence through play-based learning, routines, friendships and growing independence.
Sports, Spanish and dancing
Children enjoy a sports program every Monday, along with Spanish language classes and dancing sessions. These experiences bring movement, language, culture and group participation into the week.
Fresh meals by our in-house chef
Our in-house chef prepares breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack each day. Meals are planned to provide variety and balanced nutrition, with allergies and individual dietary requirements catered for.
Updates via the family app
Families receive updates through our family app about routines, play, learning and centre experiences. Photos and regular communication help families stay connected with what their child is doing and enjoying each day.
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Age-appropriate early learning
0-2 years
Nursery
Our Nursery program is led by Diploma-qualified educators and provides a safe, nurturing environment where babies and young toddlers can settle into care, build relationships and grow in confidence.
Children experience:
- Tummy time and movement activities that support physical development
- Messy and sensory play
- Music, singing and rhymes
- Books and everyday conversations
- Early literacy and numeracy through real-life experiences
- Play that supports sensory-motor development and self-confidence
2-3 years
Toddler
Led by Diploma-qualified educators, our toddler program helps children become more social and independent as they learn alongside others in a secure and supportive environment.
Children experience:
- Group and individual play
- Books and conversations that extend language
- Early literacy and numeracy experiences
- Opportunities to build relationships and self-confidence
- Play that encourages exploration and discovery
3-4 years
Pre-Kindy
Led by Diploma-qualified educators, Pre-Kindy focuses on physical and mental wellbeing, social learning and growing confidence through active, hands-on experiences.
Children experience:
- Outdoor teaching and active play
- Supervised risky play
- Group and individual learning
- Books and conversations that build language
- Opportunities to form relationships and develop self-confidence
- An active sports program and other extracurricular activities
4-5 years
Kindergarten
Our Government-approved Kindergarten program is led by Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers and prepares children for school while supporting healthy physical and mental well-being.
Children experience:
- Literacy and numeracy in a language-rich environment
- Group and individual learning
- Outdoor teaching and physical activity
- Opportunities to practise emotional regulation
- Experiences that build self-awareness and respect for others
- Social learning that supports positive relationships
Fees
The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.
Nursery
0 – 2 years
$166.00/day
Toddler
2 – 4 years
$163.00/day
Kindergarten
4 – 5 years
$160.00/day
Child Care Subsidy Estimator
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2026 3-Day Guarantee
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Matrix Out of Pocket Cost
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*Kindergarten/preschool subsidy applied: $0.00
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Frequently asked questions
A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family’s schedule. Click here to book a tour online.
On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You’ll be able to see all the rooms and playgrounds, ask the team members any questions you have in mind, and get all the information you need to make the best decision for your child.
Enrolling is simple, and our Family Support Team will guide you through each step.
First, find your local centre and book a tour so you can meet the team and explore the learning environment. If the centre is the right fit and a place is available, you’ll receive an enrolment offer for your child. If a place is not currently available in your child’s age group, we can add your child to the waitlist and keep you updated.
To finalise your enrolment, you’ll complete an online enrolment form through a secure link sent by our Family Support Team. You’ll also need to provide key details and documents, including your child’s birth certificate, Medicare details, immunisation history statement and, if eligible, your Child Care Subsidy details.
Before your child’s first day, you may be invited to attend a Stay and Play session. This gives your child time to explore the centre, meet their educators, and start feeling comfortable in their new environment. Once your paperwork is complete, your child is ready to start their early learning journey with us.
Starting child care is a big milestone, and a little preparation can help your child feel more comfortable and confident.
Before your child’s first day, you can talk positively about their new centre, explain what their day might look like, and practise small routines such as packing their bag, saying goodbye, washing hands and sitting down for meals. You may also like to visit the centre with your child, meet their educators and ask our team about what to bring on the first day.
When your child starts, our educators will take the time to get to know your child’s routine, interests, comfort items and individual needs. Settling in looks different for every child, so we work closely with families to help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
Most of our child care and early education centres offer nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, as well as nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook. Some centres also provide sheets and formula, so you may not need to remember to pack them.
For nursery children, be sure to bring: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, three spare outfits, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.
For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten-aged children, it’s best to bring: spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits, spare socks and a plastic bag for wet clothes.
Plus, anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, a comforter or medication.
It’s best to speak to your centre of choice for a full list of everything included.
Creative Garden uses Xplor Home as our family communication app. It is the best and easiest way to keep track of your child’s day.
After you enrol your child with the centre, you can utilise Xplor Home to book child care days, manage your account, receive the photographs that capture your child’s learning, learn about your child’s progress, as well as keep up-to-date with upcoming centre events and important information.
If your child shows signs of an infectious illness when they arrive at the centre or becomes sick during the day, you may be notified that you need to make alternative arrangements or pick up your child from the centre and keep them home until they are no longer infectious. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, Creative Garden is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children.
Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation.
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