Little Navigators Early Learning

Planning breakfast or coffee out with the family this weekend? Then our latest blog is for you! ☕

Here are our top recommendations of the best cafes & coffee carts to visit in the Everton Park area with kids

Birds & Bees Café •Bar
Vito's Espresso Bar
Hammerich's Coffee Everton Hills
Chipmunks Play Centre - Everton Park
.. and more!

The best cafes in Everton Park to visit with kids | Little Navigators Early Learning We’re very lucky to live in such a beautiful spot in Everton Park where good coffee and good food is around every corner. And the only thing better than a good coffee, is a place that you can enjoy it with your kids! Here are our top recommendations of the…

Some of our littlest Navigators have been having fun with sensory experiences and hands-on play! In this activity, we filled a plastic bag with pom poms and placed it over a picture of a smiling mouth with teeth. The children loved using toothbrushes to “brush” the pom poms around the table.

A fun, hands-on way to build fine motor skills!

Hello August ☀️👋 We have a big month ahead at our Everton Park Centre with National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day tomorrow, then National Science Week kicking off on August 17th followed by Book Week on August 24th!

We’re also proud to be supporting Everton Park Hotel’s Carnival Week with colouring-in sheets and pencils going inside their FREE show bags available on Monday 10th & Wednesday 12th August 🎡 Head along to enjoy some family fun across the week (and head to their website for all the details).

🔔 A reminder we will be CLOSED for the Ekka public holiday on the 12th this month.

Choosing childcare for your little one is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in the early years. And while a beautiful space and a friendly welcome are a great start, they don’t always tell you everything you need to know.

Our latest blog explores 25 questions to ask when you go on a tour of an early learning centre. It’s a great resource if you’re not sure what to ask!

But remember, there’s no such thing as a “silly” question when you’re touring a centre, so don’t be afraid to ask anything that comes to mind.

To book a tour of our Everton Park centre, please email [email protected] 📧

Childcare tour checklist: 25 questions to ask when touring a centre Childcare tour checklist: 25 questions to ask when touring a centre

This week, we’re celebrating Miss Thilini and Miss Twinkle as they mark one year of service at our Everton Park centre!

Over the past year, they’ve become such a valued part of our team 🤍 Thank you both for the passion and commitment you bring to Little Navigators every single day!

If you’ve been in our reception over the last couple of months, you would’ve noticed a weaving framed on our wall. This artwork was introduced to the centre by Miss Kylie and created by artist Jacinta Vale, Founder and Weaver behind Weaving Our Stories.

We’d love to share the story of the artwork below. And next time you’re in the centre, we invite you to take a moment to view the artwork up close and learn more about Jacinta’s story.

For Miss Kylie, this story resonated deeply with what educators bring to early childhood: protection, strength, boundaries and the sacred space of identity.

“The Circle of Country”, as told by artist Jacinta Vale:

“This weaving represents the connection between land, spirit, and renewal. The textured raffia fringe speaks of Country — the dry grasses that move with the wind, whispering the stories of ancestors. Each layer of colour in the coil mirrors the shifting landscapes of home — the deep soil browns, eucalyptus greens, and soft river greys of Dunghutti and Gumbaynggirr Country.

At the centre lies balance — a reminder that all things begin and return to the heart. The darker border encircles the story like protection, symbolising strength, boundaries, and the sacred space of identity.

When I wove this piece, I thought about the cycles of life — the times we grow, shed, and rise again. It’s a piece that carries both calm and strength, honouring the resilience of those who continue to weave their stories through hardship, faith, and healing.”

This week we celebrated National Pyjama Day all week long! 🌙 Children (and Educators!) were invited to wear their comfiest, cosiest PJs throughout the week.

Take a look at what we got up to! 📸

Professional headshots are great, but do you know what’s better? When we get the children to draw our centre manager portraits! Tap below for a cuteness overload!

The real question is, who should be drawn next?! Nominate an educator in the comments below! 👇

Is your child turning 4 before 30 June 2027? Then it might be time to start thinking about Kindergarten for next year...

Our Everton Park centre is a Government-approved Free Kindy provider. That means eligible families receive 15 hours free kindy per week for 40 weeks a year!

Our latest blog answers some FAQs about our Kindy program.

Free Kindy in Queensland: What you need to know Free Kindy in Queensland: What you need to know