Loving Hearts

2019 BANKSIA SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS

We are extremely proud to announce that Loving Hearts has been named as a finalist in the “2019 Banksia Sustainability Awards”.

We are thrilled to have been recognised for our goal to demonstrate nation-leading Child Care Centre sustainable design and operations for the benefit of the whole community and future generations.

The Banksia Sustainability Awards have earned the reputation as the most prestigious sustainability awards in Australia and are the longest-running sustainability awards in the world!

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

High Quality & Equal Care For All Children

At Loving Hearts Child Care Centre and Kindergarten we provide high quality care for all children. Every child is treated equally and we ensure each child benefits from the caring, secure and nurturing environment of the centre. We treat children as unique individuals and encourage them to develop at their own pace through exploration and discovery of their environment and the people around them.

CHILDREN
Every child needs a sense of belonging within our centre. All children have a voice and play an active role in their own learning ….More
EDUCATION
That by working with and linking our educational programs to the Early Years Learning framework, Queensland Kindergarten Guidelines…..More

FAMILY
That families are a child’s first teacher and are viewed as partners collaborators and advocates for their children …..More
EDUCATORS
Our Educators are required to be involved in evaluations and decision making of the centre to help ensure the centre is a high-quality service…. More

FACILITIES & INCLUSIONS

Our Facilities

Our Inclusions

All meals made from scratch by qualified cook using locally sourced ingredients.

Interactive Whiteboard.

Gardening Program & Vegetable & Bush Tucker Gardens.

On Site Parking.

Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning

Four Seat Pram for Excursions.

Centre Bus.

Early Childhood Teacher for Government Approved Kindergarten Program

Sustainability & Indigenous Programs

Envirodevelopment Sustainability Certification and finalist of the Banksia Awards 2019

Kids in the Garden program.

Karma kids Yoga.

Uncle Allan indigenous Yugambeh elder program.

Moogoo Sunscreen Provided.

Sporty Rug Rag sports program.

Hat Provided

Itty Bitty Stars program.

Storypark.

Bamboo Wipes Provided.

NUTRITION

Teaching Children The Value Of Nutrition

At Loving Hearts Child Care Centre & Kindergarten we believe in educating children to eat wisely and moderately. The eating habits that children learn during their first five years will significantly affect their future health. Nutrition in childhood influences growth, activity, intellectual and emotional development. As members of Nutrition Australia we value the importance of providing every child their nutritional needs throughout the day. We provide a wonderful daily menu which rotates through the season using fresh ingredients and strive to use local produce as much as possible……More