Long Day Care & Kindergarten· Walkerston, Mackay
Where little ones shine and families belong
Purpose-built long day care and kindergarten in the heart of Walkerston, for babies from six weeks through to school-age.
Open Monday - Friday 6am - 6pm
Qualified Early Childhood Teacher
Nursery to Kindergarten
Child Care Subsidy accepted
Welcome to Walkerston Early Learning Centre
Our centre was designed to be a magical environment that’s engaging for children and a genuinely special place to be. We’re not a national chain. We’re a local centre run for local families, and our whole approach is built on a simple idea from Australia’s Early Years Learning Framework: children learn best through play, when they feel they truly belong, are free to simply be, and are supported in all they’re becoming. We’d love to show you around. Come and explore!
Why families choose us
The fundamentals, done properly.
Quality teaching staff
Our team includes an Educational Leader, a university-qualified Early Childhood Teacher, and warm, qualified educators in every room.
Purpose-built spaces
Indoor and outdoor play spaces stocked with everything a curious child could possibly need to explore, create and grow.
Play-based learning
An unhurried environment that encourages children to be children – guided by the national Early Years Learning Framework.
Caring and nurturing
Educators who know your child by name and by heart, giving them the security to explore, take safe risks and shine.
For mining & shift-work families
We get rosters. We get shift work.
Dependable hours, every weekday.
Open 6:00am – 6:00pm, 52 weeks a year. So early starts and late finishes are covered.
Your child's day, at your fingertips.
Daily photos, stories and updates – so whether you’re on site, mid-swing, or holding the fort at home, you never miss a moment.
Roster-friendly from day one.
We can schedule tours and settling-in visits around what works for you.
One less thing to worry about.
A consistent, loving routine for your child – and a genuine support crew for the parent doing solo weeks at home.
Every child. Every culture. Truly welcome.
For us, cultural safety isn’t a poster on the wall. It’s woven into our everyday program – through story, art, music and connection to Country – and into relationships where your family’s culture, language and way of raising children are genuinely respected. We acknowledge the Yuwibara people, Traditional Custodians of the land our children learn and play on, and we welcome families to share culture and story with us.
Wipes and Sunscreen included
Challenge and excitement, every single day
Daily updates via Storypark
Family and Community Events
Our nursery, day care & kindy rooms
Nursery 1: 0-2 years
Nursery 2: 0-2 years
Toddlers: 15 months - 3 years
Senior Toddlers: 2-3 years
Junior Kindy: 2.5-3.5 years
Kindergarten: 3.5yrs - school age
From first cuddles to first day of school
Our rooms are thoughtfully designed to support each stage of your child’s early years, with age ranges as a guide rather than a rule. Children move rooms when they’re ready. When the time comes, we build a transition plan together, at your child’s pace.
Come and see it for yourself.
Tours take about 30 minutes, children are welcome, and we'll answer all of your questions. Book a Tour or call 07 4806 3610
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri | 6am - 6pm
Sat - Sun | Closed
Contact
Phone: 07 4806 3610
Location: 22 Creek Street, Walkerston
