Our Difference
Our Mission
At Cradle to Crayons Education & Care, we believe that childcare and early education are vital to the growth and development of our community. As a family-owned and family-oriented childcare centre in Bundaberg, we are committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment that mirrors the warmth and support of a family. We see our role as more than just educators; we are partners with families entrusted with the care and development of their children. Our approach combines our passion, knowledge, and skills to provide children a haven to learn, grow, and thrive.
Our Support
We understand the importance of providing comprehensive support to families. At Cradle to Crayons, we aim to recreate the family environment within our centre, ensuring that every child feels safe, loved, and encouraged. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to offer a seamless blend of care and education, fostering a community where children, parents and guardians feel valued and supported.
OUR STYLE
We believe in giving children an active role in their education. Our teaching methods combine indoor instruction with dynamic outdoor activities like our Nature Play sessions. These sessions allow children to explore, think critically, adapt, and learn through self-directed discovery.
Additionally, our Moving Smart program highlights the neurological benefits of movement, helping children develop essential cognitive and physical skills that will benefit them long after they leave our care.
The Abecedarian Approach, which focuses on language development, is embedded into our curriculum and is designed to optimise physical, cognitive, social, and emotional skills for early learning and school readiness.
OUR POINTS OF DIFFERENCE
Cradle to Crayons stands out as a leader in quality childcare because of our points of difference.
NATURE PLAY
Our 14,500m adjoining block of land gives the children time to play and explore the natural world with wonder and awe. Through their participation in Nature Play, children engage their senses and enhance their learning and development holistically and authentically.
MOVING SMART
Our Moving Smart program, incorporating Smart Steps activities, gives children the foundations for lifelong learning through step-by-step, sequenced activities designed to build the body-brain connection that optimises children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
ABECEDARIAN APPROACH
Our teaching approach, with its focus on high-quality, adult-to-child interactions and children's language, is underpinned by evidence-based research and longitude and current studies. The program combines teaching and learning strategies to improve and enhance children's future outcomes.
