About Us
Planting a love of learning at Creative Gardens North Lakes
Our early learning and long daycare centre offers child care in the North Lakes area, in a modern setting for families living or commuting through the suburbs Munno Para West, Craigmore, Andrews Farm, Evanston & Angle Vale. Creative Garden Early Learning Centre North Lakes provides quality care and education for children from 6 weeks to 6 years and we are conveniently open from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm.
Creative Garden Early Education Centre North Lakes has proudly received an Exceeding rating under the National Quality Standards. The National Quality Standard encompasses the 7 key quality areas that are important for children’s learning and development.
Spacious, natural play areas
Your children will be able to enjoy our outdoor learning environments featuring our very own Bali hut as well as vegetable gardens, water play areas, bike tracks, cubby houses, a boat and an obstacle course. Children will love to learn through play in our environments that also encourage a fit and active lifestyle.
Our indoor environments invite exploration with quality resources and learning experiences. Children marvel, create, and test out their ideas as they play with a range of materials in purposeful play spaces. Literacy and numeracy concepts are embedded in play-based learning, as children engage as architects, storytellers, scientists, artists and designers. We also provide quiet activities for the children as well.
Dedicated team of educators
Our longstanding team of educators are passionate about nurturing and caring for children and supporting them on the early learning journey. Our educators bring their own personality into the rooms allowing for engaging learning environments and building strong relationships with the children. We understand that communication is critical between our staff and families and partner with our families to keep you informed every step of the way. You will also receive daily updates and photos detailing children’s learning and development on our parent App – Xplor.
Nutritious and inclusive menu
We have everything covered here at Creative Garden child care centre, so you won’t need to worry about preparing lunch or snacks. Nutritious meals and snacks created and prepared by our on-site chef. Shared mealtimes between children and educators strengthen relationships, with opportunities to share stories and experiences, and model healthy eating practices.
Approved Kindergarten Program
Our centre proudly offers a kindergarten/preschool program to ensure your child is supported for their transition to school every step of the way. With a focus on language, literacy, numeracy, social skills and more your child will become school ready.
As members of our Creative Garden community, we look forward to partnering with you to provide information, support, and high-quality education and care in your child’s formative years.
Our Family Support Team are happy to chat through your child care needs. Call them today on 1800 517 075 to book a tour at our centre, meet our team of educators, and learn more about why these first five years are so important for your child’s development.
Why you’ll love Creative Garden Early Learning Centre North Lakes
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| Nappies provided | Approved Kindergarten Program |
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| Fresh, healthy meals | In-house Cook |
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| Outdoor environments | Learning Technology |
- Qualified educator team who are passionate about developing a great relationship with your family to ensure your child’s learning experience is personalised to their individual needs.
- A holistic play-based curriculum guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) for children from nursery through to kindergarten.
- Open outdoor play areas featuring a large yard and play equipment for children to learn through play.
- Fees are inclusive of nappies.
- A kindergarten program taught by a qualified early childhood teacher. The curriculum will assist to prepare your child socially and emotionally for their transition to primary school.
- Daily photos and updates are provided on our parent communication app so you will never miss a moment of your child’s learning and development.
- We offer extended hours for busy families open weekdays from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm.
- We provide flexible hours to allow families to make the most out of their Child Care Subsidy.
Phone our Family Support Specialist team today or drop into our centre at your convenience to meet our team and find out more about us.
Meet our Centre Manager – Emma Whittaker
Working with children has been a lifelong passion and I have over 30 years of experience working with children of all ages in many different situations and places around the world. I qualified in the UK and worked as a nanny, holiday rep, nursery nurse, Centre Manager and Early Childhood Teacher before moving to Australia in 2012. My qualifications include NNEB, BA (HONS) Early Childhood Studies, Diploma in Leadership & Management.
During my career, I have learnt how all children are unique and special and how to tailor my teaching according to how best children learn. Children learn so much more through interacting with their peers and I have a fun and passionate approach to helping children to learn.
I believe open, honest relationships are the best and only way to build lasting and trusting relationships with families. At Creative Garden Early Learning North Lakes, we have an amazing and dedicated team, they are passionate and committed to providing the best experiences and education for the children in our care.
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See how we plant a love of learning at Creative Garden Early Learning Centre North Lakes. Book a tour today to see everything our centre and team has to offer.
Rooms and Facilities
Creative Garden Early Learning Centre North Lakes provides early education and childcare for children from nursery age through to kindergarten. Each room has been designed and set up to deliver the best early learning experience for your little one.
Our Nursery room (6 weeks – 2 years) provides:
- A homely, safe and secure environment for children.
- Highly qualified and dedicated educators who care deeply about children’s wellbeing and growth.
- Activities designed to grow physical and cognitive development, including tummy time, sensory play, music, singing, rhymes and reading.
- An open-door policy for families that allows them to drop in for a visit, a feed or a play at any time of the day.
Our Toddler room (2 years – 3 years) provides:
- Play-based activities including music, movement, memory and construction games that are designed to support sensory-motor and cognitive development.
- Enhanced social skills and self-confidence through group play.
- The ongoing development of language skills through reading and open-ended questions.
- Real-life and play-based experiences that allow children to engage in basic literacy and numeracy concepts.
- Vertical grouping of ages 2 – 6 years during “Toddler Time”: Vertical Grouping offers a warm, engaging and fun environment in which children can develop their self-confidence and express their individuality. Vertical Grouping simulates the home environment where children interact with different aged children to explore and develop new skills.
Our Kindergarten room (3 years – 6 years) provides:
- A Kindergarten program with a comprehensive curriculum focused on further developing literacy, numeracy and social skills.
- Interest-based learning placing children at the forefront of their early education experience.
- Play-based opportunities to further develop social skills and emotional development.
- A transition-to-school program.
See how we plant a love of learning at Creative Garden Early Learning Centre North Lakes. Book a tour today to see everything our centre and team has to offer.