Crestmead Early Education Centre

🧲✨ Our Swan Friends became little scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers as they explored the exciting world of magnets!

The children investigated how magnets attract, connect, and repel, eagerly testing different materials and making exciting discoveries. Working together, they built magnetic towers, developed their teamwork and problem-solving skills, and were amazed when they used the magnets' repelling force to knock their towers down without touching them!

Through this hands-on STEM experience, the children explored cause and effect, tested their ideas, and developed early science, engineering, and mathematical thinking through play. 🔬🏗️✨

HCC Team Member Spotlight!💫 Introducing Andy, one of our friendly delivery drivers. Helping to make sure the delicious meals arrive safely at QCCS centres, you will find Andy delivering to our local centres every week. Make sure to say Hi 👋next time you see Andy and see what yummy foods are on the menu for your centre.

Can you believe we are halfway through our Veggie Fun Program for 2026? 🙌Our Veggie Fun Program runs for 10 months of the year, giving the QCCS Kindergarten Children real-world experience of our farm to plate approach to food & nutrition. By learning, planting, growing, harvesting and cooking our featured vegetables, children develop an understanding of food systems, as well as confidence in the kitchen.

This month our feature vegetable is beetroot! Loved on burgers in Australia, this nutrient rich vegetable will be whipped up into a creamy beetroot dip by our kindergarten children. Don’t forget to ask about the fun facts they have learned, they will love to share their new knowledge with you.

We are inviting all families to support Crestmead Early Education Centre supporting the community, we will be gathering pantry items, bathroom essentials, sanitary essentials and everyday kitchen items to go towards helping those in need. Every contribution, big or small, will help support members of our local community. We thank you for your generosity and support.

Hello Families! 👋

Join us for a fun-filled day on Monday, 15 June 2026, with Mr. Jim, our fantastic Dietitian from the Healthy Cooking Company

Jim will be running engaging Nutritional & Perceptual Motor Programs with the children, and we’d love for you to be part of the excitement!

✨ TIME: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM ✨
⏱️8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Mixed ages- Cockatoo: Perceptual Motor Program
⏱️11:00 AM – 12:00 AM | Kindergarten: Digestion
⏱️12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Kindergarten: Perceptual Motor Program

💡 Please note scheduled times may change based on children and centre needs.We can't wait to see you there! Let us know if you can make it. 💕

Healthy Eating Starts Early at QCCS! 🥦🍅🥕
We love seeing our little learners enjoy nutritious, balanced meals each day — full of fresh ingredients and flavours they know and love. Good food helps support growing bodies, busy brains and lots of happy moments at mealtimes.

Families can enjoy the same meals at home too! Order directly from 👉 www.healthycookingco.com.au
Wholesome food. Smiling faces. Strong little learners.

Today our children enjoyed exploring a variety of dry and loose natural parts while engaging in colour-matching experiences. 🍂

Edcuators joined the children at the table, encouraging conversation by asking questions such as, "What colour is this?" Through group and individual interactions, the children were supported to build their language and communication skills while investigating the different materials.

While colour recognition is still developing, the children had so much fun touching, feeling, sorting, and exploring the natural resources through hands-on play. These meaningful experiences help foster curiosity, sensory exploration, and early learning in a fun and engaging way. 💚

🚨 QCCS staff - limited spots remaining in our upcoming First Aid & CPR classes! 🚨

Stay up to date with your compliance requirements and build confidence in responding to emergency situations.❤️

Courses available:
🩺 HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
🩺 HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting

Upcoming classes:
📅 Saturday, 6th June 2026 – First Timers class
📅 Saturday, 11th July 2026

✔️ Nationally recognised training
✔️ Hands-on practical learning
✔️ Suitable for new and renewing students
✔️ Essential skills for educators and carers

Places are filling quickly, so be sure to secure your spot!

📩 Contact us today for more information.

AIECS | (07) 3451 9990 | [email protected] | RTO: 30693

❤️ Our Hearts Are with the Treehouse Early Learning Centre Kingston Community. ❤️

We were deeply saddened to hear of the fire at a childcare service in Kingston last night. Our thoughts are with the children, families, educators and everyone impacted during this difficult time.

If your family has been affected and requires care for your little one, Crestmead Early Education Centre has places available. We would be honoured to support your family by providing a safe, nurturing environment and high-quality early childhood education while arrangements are being made.

If we can assist your family in any way, please contact our centre on 3801 6800 or send us a direct message, and our friendly team will be in touch.

From all of us at QCCS, we extend our love, support and best wishes to the families, children and educators affected. We understand how challenging and emotional situations like this can be, and our community stands with you during this time. ❤️