Crestmead Early Education Centre

📖✨Learning Through Our Floorbook✨📖

The children in the Rosella Room loved revisiting their floorbook and reflecting on their recent experiences. Together, they cut, glued, drew and shared stories about the photographs, strengthening their fine motor skills while celebrating their learning. ✂️🖍️📸

Floorbooks are a wonderful way to make children’s learning visible, capturing their **voices, ideas, interests and special moments** while building confidence, belonging and ownership of their learning journey. ❤️

Exploring Smoke, Fire & Big Ideas! 🔥

After noticing smoke in the sky, the children became curious about where it was coming from, sparking conversations about smoke and fire.

Through drawing and discussion, they shared their ideas, listened to others and made connections to the world around them. 🌊🎨

We love seeing children’s curiosity lead their learning! ❤️

🐞🌿 Curious minds in action!🔍

Last week, the children followed their curiosity outdoors, exploring insects and sea creatures using magnifying glasses, specimens and picture cards.

Their investigation soon turned into an imaginative bug hunt, with the children working together, sharing discoveries and developing their own ideas about the natural world. 💚

A wonderful example of child-led learning through exploration, teamwork and play.

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.

🎡EKKA Public Holiday Reminder🌿

Just a friendly reminder that the following Queensland Childcare Services centres are closed today for the Public Holiday.

💫Bellmere EEC
💫Bethania EEC
💫Caboolture EEC
💫Crestmead EEC
💫Hills ELC
💫Hyperdome EEC
💫Lockyer Valley EEC
💫Lowood EEC
💫Morayfield EEC
💫Morayfield West EEC
💫Springwood EEC
💫Woodlands EEC

We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow for another fun-filled day of learning and adventure! 💙✨

QCCS// EKKA PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Just a friendly reminder that the following Queensland Childcare Services centres will be closed on Monday 10 August for the Public Holiday:

✨Bellmere EEC
✨Bethania EEC
✨Caboolture EEC
✨Crestmead EEC
✨Hills ELC
✨Hyperdome EEC
✨Lockyer Valley EEC
✨Lowood EEC
✨Morayfield EEC
✨Morayfield West EEC
✨Springwood EEC
✨Woodlands EEC

We hope you all enjoy a wonderful long weekend with your family and friends. Whether you're spending the day exploring nature, relaxing by the beach, heading out on an adventure, or simply enjoying some quality time together, we hope it's filled with fun, laughter and special memories.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, refreshed and ready for another fantastic week of learning and play.

Have a safe and happy long weekend!

Mud Massage⭐️Children led experiences:

This morning, the children decided to mix soil and water to make mud. They watched carefully as the dry soil changed into soft, squishy mud. They talked about how much water was needed and worked together to stir the mixture.

Once the mud was ready, the children had fun applying mud on their arms and hands. They laughed as they explored the cool, slippery texture and described how the mud felt. Some said it was smooth, while others thought it was sticky and soft.
The activity encouraged teamwork, creativity, sensory exploration and language development as the children shared ideas, took turns and used descriptive words. They thoroughly enjoyed this hands-on nature experience before washing their hands and reflecting on their muddy adventure.

✨We're Hiring! Join Our QCCS Team✨

Are you passionate about education and making a difference in young lives? QCCS is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic ✨Lead Educators✨ to join our amazing team of educators for an immediate start.

Are you a passionate, innovative and dedicated Lead Educator? Do you aspire to create a positive impact in the world of early childhood education? If so, we invite you to apply and join us in shaping a future where every child's potential is unlocked through quality education and care.

What We Offer: ✨ Competitive salary, well above the award rate✨QCCS has opted in to the Retention Program – offering 15% above award wages ✨Up to 75% staff discount on childcare fees✨ Paid tuition through our very own RTO (Australian Institute of Early Childhood Studies)✨Paid professional development opportunities ✨CCTV installed throughout key play spaces, shared areas and entry points-providing peace of mind for our educators. ✨24/7 Employee assistance program✨ Supportive, collaborative workplace with career growth opportunities

Be a part of our dynamic team and make a difference every day. Discover the QCCS difference and become a part of our supportive and dynamic community.

📧Apply now and help us create a brighter future for all children!
Apply today: [email protected]

🌟MISS TRUDI IS MAKING HEADLINES!🌟

We couldn't be prouder to share that our incredible Miss Trudi has been featured in The Sector in recognition of her remarkable 20 years of dedication to early childhood education. 💚
For two decades, Trudi has made a lasting impact on the lives of children, supported families, inspired colleagues and helped create a nurturing environment where children can learn, grow and thrive.

This recognition is so well deserved, and we are honoured to celebrate such an inspiring member of the QCCS family.
👏 Congratulations, Trudi, and thank you for everything you do at our The Prince Charles Hospital Early Education Centre!

📰 Read the full story here:
https://ow.ly/pNzc50ZwPs7
💚 Join us in congratulating Miss Trudi in the comments below!

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🦷✨ Brush, Brush, Brush! ✨🦷
Today, our Fairy Penguins had a wonderful time learning all about healthy smiles! Using model teeth and toothbrushes, the children eagerly took turns brushing the top, bottom and all around, making sure every tooth was sparkling clean.

There were lots of giggles, happy conversations and excited little helpers as everyone practised brushing just like they do at home. Through this fun, hands-on experience, the children explored the importance of caring for their teeth while developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, patience, turn-taking and independence.

Learning through play is one of the best ways to build lifelong healthy habits, and today our Fairy Penguins certainly proved that brushing teeth can be lots of fun! We think we're well on our way to having the brightest smiles around! 😁🪥💙