Petit ELJ Springfield Central is a purpose-built centre which enriches your child’s early learning journey through a team of dedicated educators passionate about guiding your children to grow and learn and through beautifully designed indoor and outdoor environments.
Our families are made to feel welcomed and loved, collaboration is highly valued within our Centre. It contributes to our culture and programming, ensuring children feel they are in a safe and nurturing environment, a home away from home.
Jessie BakerCentre Director
Hi, I’m Jessie Baker, Centre Director of Petit ELJ Springfield Central.
I hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and have been in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector for more than 17 years and find my role very rewarding.
My philosophy is based around providing a friendly, safe and supportive environment that provokes curiosity. I understand that all children will learn in different ways and at their own pace and these different learning styles need to be facilitated through a play-based learning approach.
I aim to provide a nurturing environment that promotes each child’s learning and development. My goal here at Petit ELJ Springfield Central is to create a place filled with laughter, learning and memories; not only for the children in our care but their families and our amazing educators too.
The high-quality care your child deserves.
Extra-curricular activities
To complement our quality educational program and enrich your child’s early learning journey, we offer numerous incursions and excursions throughout the year. Some of which are inclusive within your daily fee.
At our Springfield Central Centre, we offer Yoga & Movement, Young Sports and Pottery Classes.
Inclusions
We love to make our families’ lives a little easier by offering all day to day necessities. All nappies, wipes, bed linen and food are included in your daily fees. We also provide hats and sunscreen for all children. To enhance your child’s early learning journey with us, we are also pleased to include special extra-curricular activities within your daily fee.
Meals
Have peace of mind that your child is eating fresh nutritionally sound meals as they are prepared on-site by our very own chef. Collaborating with experts in nutrition and working alongside recognised nutritional bodies within each state on our menus, all meals are made seasonally to ensure we use quality ingredients. Included each day are breakfast, morning tea, nutritious lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack.
The perfect environment for your child to discover their creativity, confidence and love of learning.
Your child will be engaged in an honest, welcoming and friendly environment that is suited to their age and developmental needs. Our staff-to-child ratios ensure your child is getting the best care and attention they need and deserve.
Springfield Central Kindergarten Program
Enrol your child in a Kindergarten Program today to encourage a smooth transition and school readiness!
There is a strong focus on children’s social and emotional development to ensure that each child has the skills to become active and confident learners as they move onto school.
Here at Petit ELJ Springfield we pride ourselves on our Kindergarten program. We have a strong emphasis on the journey to Prep-readiness and follow a play and inquiry-based curriculum which allows children to learn at their own pace in a variety of different ways. Our bachelor trained teachers develop their learning in line with the Queensland Kindergarten Guidelines and create real-life learning situations that explore problem-solving, investigating and experimentation, Prep-readiness skills and interest-based projects.
Petit ELJ Springfield Central Kindergarten Teacher Profiles
Shaiane PerenaraEarly Childhood Teacher
I am the Kindergarten Teacher in the Blossom Hill Studio. My passion is to teach and learn alongside children. I believe children are the leaders of their own play and I am here to further extend their world views through experiences. My personal philosophy involves partnerships with parents and putting their voices first. I believe family is the main foundation in a child’s life and throughout their Kindergarten journey. I encourage families to be a part of their child’s learning and environment as much as I can, making sure their voice is heard.
I believe children learn through exploration. Being creative and curious ignites children’s interests and ideas. As their teacher it is my job to guide them and keep that flame ignited throughout their learning journey. I respect that each child is different and unique, therefore I ensure to maintain a safe and secure environment. This allows children to feel empowered to explore, learn and grow, helping them set the foundation as a confident and involved learner.
My goal as a teacher is to continue to learn and grow alongside my colleagues, children and families, sharing my knowledge and passion along the way.
Caitlin BroomEarly Childhood Teacher
Hi, I am Caitlin Broom and I am one of the Kindergarten Teachers at Petit Early Learning Journey, Springfield Central in the Treasure Cove room. My goal as an Early Childhood Teacher is to help guide children in developing the skills necessary to grow as successful learners who are capable of guiding and influencing their own learning as well as understanding and appreciating the world around them. I believe that children are very capable and hope to help them instil this same confidence in themselves. In Treasure Cove we aim to build children’s independence and ensure they can build a love of learning that will help guide them throughout the rest of their lives.
Our Kindergarten Program is a harmonious mix of teacher-initiated learning, child-led and interest-based experiences, and the inclusion of family input. We value meaningful conversations with families and children to set goals and plan for learning. We have a variety of options to gather input throughout the year such as through communication books, Storypark, parent-teacher conversations and meetings. We also regularly check in with families regarding children’s goals for the year within our studio. We seek to include the children’s voices and input in our planning and reflecting process, including the preparation of our environments to ensure they have purpose for children’s play. All these elements guide our practice and ensure that the program we provide caters for and supports each child within our studio.
The support we offer to achieve a successful transition to school supports children’s confidence, independence, personal identity, social skills, emotional regulation, communication and playing skills. Our Treasure Cove team, as well as our Petit Team overall, is truly incredible and I am very lucky to have the opportunity to guide our children’s learning alongside them.
Benefits of attending a Petit ELJ Kindergarten Program
Our qualified early childhood teachers guide children through the learning journey that provides a foundation for a successful transition to school and that aligns with the EYLF that ‘all children experience learning that is engaging and builds success for life’.
Through participation in our evidence-based pedagogy program which include elements of play-based, inquiry-based and project-based learning, children are encouraged to investigate and explore materials and ideas through play and purposeful interactions.
In attending a Petit ELJ Kindergarten, your child will:
- Build a sense of security, trust and a confident self-identity.
- Independence and perseverance are encouraged and nurtured.
- Learn to show respect for diversity and their environment.
- Build a sense of autonomy and explore ways to be healthy and safe.
- Develop confidence and involvement in their learning journey.
- Have the opportunity to use technology for learning and communication.
- Explore and expand their language and engage in literacy and numeracy in personally meaningful ways.
All of which we believe will support your child in a successful transition to school and set them up for future learning success.
Extra benefits we gift to you and your child
- Enriching and exciting incursions and excursions guided by the interests of the children and the learning program.
- Assess to interactive Smartboard to enhance learning journey.
Petit ELJ Springfield Central Fees 2021
All Ages
$120 / day
Included in the fees:
- Nappies, wipes, bedding and linen
- All wholesome meals prepared by an in-house chef. Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack
- Access to our secure, electronic sign in and sign out system
- Access to StoryPark – your child’s online learning portfolio
- Inclusion in our Early Childhood Teacher taught Kindergarten Program (if eligible)
- Starter Enrolment Pack (includes a sunhat and tote bag)
- Access to Kindy Now App – a convenient platform to book
casual bookings and notify the centre of any absence days - Access to Safe Sleep Spaces parent program – Nourish
Our 102 place centre has 6 studios and a separate sleep room attached to the nursery. Children are grouped in studios based on both age and developmental milestones and generally range no more than 16 months. The capacity of our studios ranges between 8 to 22 places.
Child Care Subsidy Eligibility
Our fees are before the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Petit ELJ Springfield Central is registered and eligible for CCS support. We offer flexible 12, 10 and 9-hour sessions which may assist in maximising CCS entitlement hours. Our Centre Director can assist in determining the best session for you. You can obtain an estimate of the subsidy you may receive under CSS.
Enrolment Administration Fee
If your child is enrolling for the first time a non refundable enrolment administration fee is
required to secure your child’s permanent enrolment. Our $30 enrolment administration fee
will be charged on completion of the enrolment forms.
Parents love Petit Early Learning Journey.
Jo Jo, Springfield QLD
lovely staff. treat the kiddies with such love and care. they always take the time for the little ones and they always have a smile on thier faces. my little man has grown so much
Gemma Rathbone, Springfield QLD
I recently moved my daughter from another centre to Petit ELJ Springfield and I’m so glad I made the right decision! She has settled in really well and all of the educators are just lovely. They all do such a fantastic job and the communication is fab! Highly recommend 😊😊
Keira-Lee Sinclair, Springfield QLD
Amazing group of educators exposing the kids to great opportunities and experiences. Very grateful for all there hard work!!
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