Lockyer Valley Early Education Centre in Gatton, Queensland | Childcare service

Lockyer Valley Early Education Centre

Locality: Gatton, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5462 3100

Address: 53 William Street 4343 Gatton, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.qccs.com.au/centre/gatton

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25.01.2022 On Thursday we had the sticky sensory wall planned for the children to explore. Miss Tina put a piece of contact on the wall and stuck plastic eggs and balloons on it so the children could pull them off and on. The children moved straight over to the wall to pull the balloons and the eggs off the contact, using their hand eye-coordination as the babies moved their hand to grab the balloons and eggs . It was also a way to strengthen fine motor muscles as they grasped the items and explored their sense of touch. #QCCS

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25.01.2022 Today in the playground we had lots of fun with water! We are so lucky at our Centre to have our own rainwater tank for watering our gardens and that is directly connected to our water play wonderland. The children had a blast pumping the water down the path as they followed their own ideas by splashing, adding toy animals to their water play and laying leaves on the path and watching them float down stream. #QCCS #childcare #earlylearning #waterplay #water #outdoorfun

25.01.2022 Today the children explored painting with different mediums of their choice. The children decided to paint using brushes and sponge brushes as they explored mark making on their paper. They followed their own ideas and interests as they mixed the colours. They also explored the paint with their fingers and even folded their paper to make beautiful butterflies.

24.01.2022 We began our morning inside in our art and craft area. We got busy with our play-dough and added our numeracy mats for an intentional teaching experience. We began by sitting at the table with a piece of playdough and a numeracy mat with a number from 10-20 on it. Then we quickly got into the experience as we identified the number on the mat. We used our fingers to break pieces of dough off and roll them into balls, placing a ball of dough on each dot on the mat. We kept going until we had placed a ball of dough on each spot and counted each one, making sure we had the same number of balls of play-dough on the mat as the number we identified. #numeracylearning #earlychildhood #brisbanechildcare #playdough #QCCS

24.01.2022 The children in the babies room could not wait to see what had happened to the seeds they had planted last week. It was a wonderful surprise to see that our sunflowers and silver beet had sprouted showing the tiny little plants beginning to grow. After giving each on another little spray of water on went the lid again and hopefully in a few more days our lettuce might just appear as well. #sowandgrow #QCCS #seedlings #childcare #gatton

23.01.2022 YUM! How delicious does the menu look this week? Healthy Cooking Company #healthyeating #healthyfood

23.01.2022 Menu for the week. #HealthyCookingCompany #QCCS #HealthyEating

22.01.2022 Christmas is coming! What better way kick of December than by getting in the festive spirit! Today we dressed in our Christmas outfits and began our Christmas activities. We began putting up tinsel and Christmas lights. The children enjoyed creating a Christmas Tree Collage as well as a story at group time called Ten Little Elves. ... #QCCS #christmas #festiveseason #childcare #gatton

22.01.2022 Today is Daffodil Day A day that aims to give hope to those affected by all cancers by donating to support a cancer free future. The daffodil is recognised internationally as the symbol of hope for all people affected by cancer. Cancer Council chose it as their emblem as the bright yellow colouring heralds the return of spring, representing new life and growth. Today the children participated in an activity where we used our yellow hand prints to create our own daffodils.

21.01.2022 We got creative in our art and craft areas as we worked to create some wonderful works of art using paint on trays and rollers. Great use of our creativity and imagination was evident during this time as we painted as we discovered each roller left a different pattern behind on the paper. During this time we were also challenged to use our oral language to describe to the Educator the pattern that each roller left behind. #QCCS #childcare #earlychildhoodeducation

21.01.2022 Spring is fast approaching and at the centre we are getting our gardens ready for some new additions and also spent time caring for our gardens. Today the children enjoyed helped weed, water the gardens and check the growth of our tomatoes and lettuce. Vegetables that ripen in a home grown garden have more nutrients than some store-bought vegetables that must be picked early. The children have learnt so many things from caring for our gardens about sustainability as well as making connections to a healthy lifestyle. #LoveLearning #QCCS

21.01.2022 Look how delicious our menu is this week from the Healthy Cooking Company! #QCCS #healthyeating #healthymeals

21.01.2022 Super Dress Up Day! Yesterday was so much fun dressing up for Early Childhood Educators Day we decided to dress up again today! We had lots of superheros, a team of Wonder Women and had lots of fun with role play and face painting!

21.01.2022 Join us in making Australia safer for our children by supporting White Balloon Day this Friday September 11. Please wear white to help raise awareness for child protection! #WhiteBalloonDay #WBD2020 #Bravehearts

20.01.2022 Meanwhile over at our writing tables here in Kindergarten we engaged in writing our names. We used the whiteboards and markers to write our names to sign into our room. Great use of our pincer grips was evident during this time as Miss Kristy encouraged us to hold our makers and pencils in a pincer grip as we traced over our dotted-out names. #writingnames #earlylearning #gattonchildcare #QCCS

20.01.2022 Jelly Fun! Today the children participated in some super fun jelly play! Jelly is great for messy and sensory play as children can use all their 5 senses, which then allows them to process information to inspire their curiosity. There were hidden objects inside each child’s jelly container which required concentration to look for and discover! #jellyplay #sensoryplay #QCCS #childcare #gattonchildcare

19.01.2022 Today during group time Miss Rachana sang us a special song called Ek biladi jadi. The song is an Indian nursery rhyme in the Gujarati language about a fat cat and a crocodile. Children being exposed to other languages boosts problem-solving skills, critical-thinking, and listening skills, in addition to improving memory, concentration. Children proficient in other languages also show signs of enhanced creativity and mental flexibility as well as an appreciation and respect for diversity. #QCCS #childcare #gatton

19.01.2022 So tasty you won’t notice there good for you. Check out the menu for this week Healthy Cooking Company #HealthyMeals #HealthyFood #Childcare #QCCS

18.01.2022 HAPPY EDUCATORS DAY! Today at the Centre we celebrated Early Childhood Educators Day - a day to recognise and celebrate the dedication, love and care Early Educators give to our precious children. Here at Lockyer Valley we are so privileged to be a part of such a wonderful team and to be so supported by such loving families. Comment below to show your appreciation for our Educators... #EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay #LoveMyECE #QCCS #teamlockyervalley

18.01.2022 Whilst outside this morning here in Kindergarten and Senior Kindy we engaged in some Diwali Hand Art along with Miss Rachana. This was a child-directed experience as they noticed Miss Rachana had some hand art on her hands and asked to create their very own hand art for our wall. We then got busy at the table creating our very own hand art using our choice of mediums as Miss Rachana sat with us to guide us in some special designs. #QCCS #handart #learningisfun

18.01.2022 Nature provides countless opportunities for discovery, creativity, problem-solving and STEM education. Incorporating items from the natural environment with childrens activities allows children to learn by doing and experiment with ideas. Today the Junior Kindy children explored our lemon scented play dough with rocks, sticks and shells. The children really used their creativity as they manipulated the play dough and made some really interesting creations. #Nature #Play #QCCS

17.01.2022 This morning here in Kindergarten we finished off our busy morning of learning as we headed outside to engage in another experience from our Perceptual Motor Program (PMP). Todays challenge was met with great interest and enthusiasm as we were challenged to walk through not one, but two ladders whilst walking on stilts. Great persistence, perseverance and balance was on display as Miss Kristy challenged us to walk all the way through both ladders on stilts, stepping over each rung lifting our feet to ensure we did not trip over. #perceptualmotor #earlylearning #brisbane #QCCS

16.01.2022 Kindergarten engaged in using our Numeracy Mats from 10-20 and loose parts. This was met with great interest as we got busy self-selecting our numeracy mat, identifying the number and placing a pebble on each dot on the mat to create the number we identified. We then worked to count the number of pebbles on the mat to make sure it matched the number on the mat. #numeracy #QCCS #childcare #earlychildhoodeducation

16.01.2022 Today in the Senior Kindy Room we got created with an unfamiliar medium, oil pastels. We used the oil pastels to create wonderfully vivid drawings, where we then blended the colours with our fingers across the paper. The children enjoyed experimenting with mixing the colours and ways they could manipulate the colours on the paper with their hands, engaging their imagination and creativity. #LovePainting #QCCs

15.01.2022 Look how delicious our menu is this week from the Healthy Cooking Company! #QCCS #healthyeating #healthymeals

14.01.2022 This morning here in Kindergarten we were very lucky to be treated to a visit from Constables Shannon and Kimberley from the Gatton Police Station. This was met with great interest and enthusiasm from everyone as they talked to us about what number to call in an emergency, who safe adults are we can go to if we need help and the role of the police officer in the Community. We then headed outside to the playground to see the police vehicle they drove in as they turned on the lights and sirens for us. #childcare #earlychildhood #policevisit #brisbane #QCCS

13.01.2022 Loose parts play and craft! Loose parts enhance children's ability to think imaginatively and see solutions, and they bring a sense of adventure and excitement to children's play. The children used a huge variety of materials, followed their own ideas and interests and even used them to create paintings. #looseparts #QCCS #gatton #childcare

13.01.2022 Exercise Fun! Today in the playground we joined in a fun exercise session with Miss Caitlin as this month we are focusing on our fitness and physical well being! We started of with some stretches and warming up our bodies. We then focused on large whole body movement and our perceptual motor skills as we did bear crawling, star jumps, plank holds and arm circles just to name a few! Physical activities promotes healthy growth and development and helps to build a healthier ...body composition, stronger bones and muscles. Physical activities helps in the development of better motor skills and in concentration and thinking skill as well as lots of being lots of fun to share in a social setting. #physicalactivity #earlychildhood #gatton #childcare #exercise #QCCS

13.01.2022 It takes a big heart to shape a little mind! Our Centre sent out a survey to all families and our Educators to vote for who they thought went above and beyond as an Educator. Today the well-deserving Educator, Jody Meagher was awarded her certificate and given a gift voucher + diary of appreciation. We want to say thank you for Miss Jodys contribution and hard work to ensuring we provide quality education and care to young children everyday especially during this challen...ging year. Thank you to Modern Teaching Aids for their support and sponsoring towards the gift 2021 Educators diary. Early Childhood Educators Day #LoveMyECE #earlychildhoodeducatorsday #QCCS

12.01.2022 Today in the Senior Kindy room we used the puppets to expand our group time. The children used the puppets as we sung Old McDonalds Farm, There was an old lady who swallowed a fly and Five little ducks. The puppets made the children giggle as they animated their mouths and hands while creating their characters funny voices along with the words of the songs. Puppets give the children a great opportunity to engage in role play, limitless play and expand their vocabulary, imagination and confidence. #LoveLearning #QCCS

12.01.2022 Eat smart for a healthy heart! What's your favourite dish on the menu this week? Healthy Cooking Company #healthyfood #healthymeals #childcare #QCCS #healthymind

12.01.2022 Come along this Friday(tomorrow) dressed as a Pirate for International Talk like a Pirate Day! #pirateday #QCCS

11.01.2022 We have red tomatoes! After spending so much time planting, watering, weeding and caring for our tomatoes bushes we finally had some red tomatoes! The children were all so excited to go and check the gardens when they arrived to find some juicy red tomatoes ready to be picked. The children were so proud of their achievement of growing their own tomatoes, learning about their natural environment, including the basics of where fruit and vegetables come from! #tomatoes #vegetablegarden #childcare #gatton #brisbanechildcare #QCCS

11.01.2022 Recycling is fun! Today at group time the children enjoyed a story called Recycling is Fun! It talked about all the ways we can help take care of the planet and things we can do each day to reduce reuse and recycle. It gives children skills in respect, empathy, patience, responsibility, and teaches them about consequences. However, it also teaches them valuable lessons about sustainability and how we want to leave the world for future generations. Showing children ho...w to recycle properly is like passing the baton to them for a cleaner and brighter future. #recycling #childcare #QCCS #gattonero

10.01.2022 Today our Senior Kindy headed outside to move our bodies and enjoy the lovely weather. We used a range of sized balls to throw, toss, kick and roll in several different experiences. As we engaged our perceptual motor skills, hand eye coordination and gross motor control and strength challenging our cardiovascular capacity. The children developed understanding for fairness, turn taking and team playing. Learning and honing new skills is a great way for the children to foster their confidence, resilience, and sense of identity.

09.01.2022 This year National Child Protection Week will celebrate its 30th year with the theme: Putting Children First. This campaign is held annually across Australia to raise awareness for child abuse prevention. #ncpw #playyourpart #QCCS

09.01.2022 Pirate fun! Today at the centre we celebrated Talk Like a Pirate Day (which is officially tomorrow) which is nationally recognised as a major fundraiser to support families and children living with cancer. We all had so much fun dressing like a pirate and to polish ye hook and say AHOY there, me hearties to all ye mateys! Childhood Cancer Support #childcare #earlylearning #QCCS #talklikeapirateday

08.01.2022 Today in the Babies room we got out the stacker peg boards and put them on the mat. The children sat around it and started to build towers out of the pegs. The children had a lot of fun - see how high they could get their towers to go.This activity helps the children with their fine motor skills. #childcare #QCCS #earlylearning #towerbuilding

08.01.2022 Today at the Centre we celebrated Bravehearts White Balloon Day! It is held annually during National Child Protection Week. White Balloon Day unites communities to make a commitment to protecting kids and focuses on the importance of speaking out! We had lots of fun dressing up and white with lots of fun with white balloon play and creating our own balloons. We also focused on the important side of educating children about their own safety and people in their lives who off...er love and support. #whiteballoonday #childcare #gatton #earlylearning #QCCS

07.01.2022 Its the first day of SPRING! Today the children were very busy caring for and watering our new gardens. We have been enjoying seeing so many birds flying around that we wanted to invite them into our environment by setting up our own bird feeders. Our focus was to use recycled materials where we poked sticks through used plastic bottles for the birds to stand on. We then made a hole in the bottles and filled with bird seed. We cant wait to watch the birds enjoy their new space! #birdfeeder #QCCS #earlylearning #firstdayofspring

07.01.2022 Friends are special who love to play and share. Friends we have are kind and fair Our special friends are both big and small Our friends at Lockyer Valley are the best of all! We love watching friend ships bloom! ... #QCCS #friendship

07.01.2022 Today in the Senior Kindy Room, we made some funny monsters at the play dough table using buttons, googly eyes and stick in arms, legs, feet and eyes. The childrens vivid individual imaginations where on full display as the children created all such unique and interesting creatures! The children demonstrated their ever-developing fine motor control and ability to create with intent extending from thoughts. The children used a wide range of descriptive words to describe their creatures physical appearance and the persona they imagined it would have. #playdoughfun #childcare #earlylearners #brisbane #earlylearning #QCCS

06.01.2022 This morning here in Kindergarten we were very lucky to be treated to a visit from 2 Police Officers from Brisbane who work as part of the Mounted Police Force. This was met with great interest and enthusiasm from everyone as we headed outside to meet them as they talked to us about their Horses Ziggy and Geronimo and the role of the Mounted Police in the Community. #horses #policeforce #childcare #earlylearning #brisbane #QCCS

06.01.2022 Yesterday in the Senior Kindy room we harnessed our imaginations to create painting masterpieces, demonstrating the children’s limitless imaginations and individuality. The children worked with concentration and enthusiasm to grip the paint brush and select their desired paints then move the brush over the paper. The children demonstrated pride and satisfaction in their work and were excited to show their families! #QCCS #childcare #earlychildhoodeducation #brisbane #QLD

06.01.2022 Wow what a busy and exciting start to the week we have had as the Kindergarten and Senior Kindy children combined for a lovely day of learning and engaging in an indoor/outdoor session for the morning. This gave the Children the freedom to move between the indoor and outdoor environments freely to explore the activities that were on offer in both environments. #childcare #brisbane #earlylearning

06.01.2022 Our writing table was of great interest to us this morning here in Kindergarten as we engaged in a 3A learning game called tracing over new lines. We traced along a variety of different lines using our brand-new tracing cards and whiteboard markers which are designed to further develop our early writing skills as well as our pincer grips. #QCCS #tracinglines #gatton #earlychildhoodeducation

05.01.2022 Today the children spent a lovely morning enjoying the warmer weather in the gardens. A huge THANK YOU to our local nursery "Pohlmans Nursery" for making such a kind donation of pretty flowers for us to grow. The children were so excited to plant our new flowers in our front gardens as well as in our hanging pots. We also got creative with new ways we can be sustainable in our outdoor environment by creating our own watering cans from recycled milk cartons! #ThankYou #PohlamsNursery #QCCS

04.01.2022 To finish off our busy morning of learning here in Kindergarten we headed over to our writing table and, using a whiteboard and whiteboard marker we wrote or traced our own self-selected letters or names. It was great to see some friends try to write their name or self-selected letter independently whilst others traced over the dots to complete their writing. Great use of our pincer grips was also evident during this time as we were encouraged to use a pincer grip when holding our markers. #LoveLearning #QCCS

04.01.2022 A healthy outside starts from the inside The children's menu for the week is very appetizing, isn't it? Healthy Cooking Company #childcare #QCCS #healthyfood #healthymind #childcaremenu

04.01.2022 On Thursday we had a wonderful day of Easter Fun! We enjoyed our Easter Bonnet Parade as we showed off our amazing creations. We then used our handmade #Easter baskets to collect the eggs from the Easter Egg Hunt! #QCCS

04.01.2022 On the mat this morning here in Kindergarten we continued our interest in construction as we engaged in a small group construction experience this time using our Bamboo Blocks. Great use of sharing, turn-taking and collaboration skills were evident during this time as they worked collaboratively and as individuals to build a series of towers and houses. Today we wanted to see how high we could build each tower before it fell over. #childcare #earlylearning #QCCS #brisbane

03.01.2022 Hello Families! Check out our exciting Vacation Care Program for the upcoming Spring School Holidays!! If you are interested in booking your children in, please contact the Centre directly.

03.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day! #fathersday #lovemydad #QCCS

02.01.2022 A conversation could change a life R U OK Day #theresmoretosay #checkonyourfriends

01.01.2022 We had a big interest in our STEM Area here in Kindergarten as we engaged in using our Light Box and Alphabet Construction Set This was met with great interest by quite a few members of the group as we got busy choosing an Alphabet Card, identifying the letter and finding the parts required to construct the letter before recreating the letter from the card onto the lightbox

01.01.2022 Today we were very busy making some bird baths our of recycled items and set up our new plants. We welcomed new additions to our room as we set up some succulent plants in jars of water to bring more of our natural environment inside. The children helped fill the jars of water and sit the plants with the roots dangling in the water. We also spent time creating our bird baths for our playground using recycled items to set up next to our bird feeder. #earlylearning #gattonchildcare #earlychildhood #succulents #birdfeeder #QCCS

01.01.2022 Check out how fun our Vacation Care Program looks! Contact the Centre directly to book your days in. #vacationcare #QCCS

01.01.2022 Meanwhile over at the activity table we had a series of puzzle set up for us to explore - each of them with varying degrees of difficulty. This was child-initiated from Kobi, Cooper and Zandri as they asked for puzzles today during our morning group time. Great persistence and perseverance was shown as they all persisted with the challenge of completing their chosen puzzle with some even showing great teamwork to work in pairs at the other table to complete the more challenging wooden peg puzzle.

01.01.2022 At our activity table we had the alphabet lock and key set up for us this morning. This was a child initiated experience to further develop our letter recognition, fine motor and manipulative skills. We quickly settled into the experience with a small group of peers as we worked to match the uppercase locks with the lowercase key partners we were then challenged to use our fine motor and manipulative skills to open the lock with the key. #earlylearning #childcare #QCCS #finemotorskills #gatton