Play and Learn Helensvale

https://fundraise.jeansforgenes.org.au/fundraisers/PlayandLearnHelensvale

For children living with genetic disease, the freedom to play and learn can’t always be taken for granted.

We deeply believe our responsibility extends beyond the children in our care. If our children have the privilege of childhood, let’s help give more children that chance.

Even a small donation can help fund research that changes children’s lives.

Join us this Book Week!

Every person has a story to tell, and every story helps children better understand the world around them.

This Book Week (24–28 August), we're thrilled to invite our families and members of the wider community to come and share a story inspired by your occupation, culture, language, skills, passions or life experiences.

Whether you work with your hands, care for others, run a business, create art, serve our community, have a fascinating hobby, or simply have traditions and stories that have been passed down through generations, your experiences have something valuable to offer.

By sharing a story with our learners, you're helping them discover the many people, cultures, languages and perspectives that make our community such a wonderful place to belong.

You're welcome to bring a favourite book that reflects your story, your heritage or your interests, or we'd be delighted to help you choose a book from our library.

If you can spare some time during Book Week, we'd love to welcome you. Together, we can show our children that learning doesn't just happen in books. It lives in the people, cultures, languages and experiences that make up our community.

For more than seven years, Bec has been a familiar face at Play and Learn, building genuine relationships with children, families and the community along the way.

We know one of the things families value most is consistency. Children thrive when they're surrounded by educators who know them well, and we're incredibly proud to have a team that chooses to grow their careers with us. Bec is a wonderful example of that commitment.

Her warmth, dedication and passion for early childhood education have touched the lives of so many families over the years, and we're so grateful she's part of our Play and Learn community.

What's better than physical literacy in your jammies!?

This week, our KIDDO sessions have had a cosy twist, with plenty of jumping, balancing, running and fundamental movement along the way.

While our children are building physical confidence learning all about how to properly aim and throw a ball, we're also moving for a meaningful cause.

Throughout Pyjama Week, we're proudly raising funds for The Pyjama Foundation, supporting children in foster care through life-changing learning and mentoring programs.

If you'd like to help us make a difference, we'd love your support.

https://fundraise.thepyjamafoundation.com/fundraisers/playandlearnhelensvale/npd

At Play and Learn, Pyjama Week is about so much more than wearing our favourite cosy pyjamas, it's also an incredible opportunity to help our community discover that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference.

Did you know that more than 45,000 children are currently living in foster care across Australia? Through The Pyjama Foundation's Love of Learning Program, volunteer mentors provide these children with something every child deserves; a trusted adult who believes in them. Together they read, learn, build confidence and create brighter futures.

As we share cosy moments this week, we're also exploring compassion, empathy and the importance of caring for our wider community. We believe these conversations help children understand that they have the power to create positive change. If you'd like to help make a difference, we'd love for you to support this incredible cause, every dollar makes a difference.

https://fundraise.thepyjamafoundation.com/fundraisers/playandlearnhelensvale/npd

Together, we're helping create brighter futures for children who need it most.

As one of our passionate Early Childhood Teachers, Tamany creates opportunities for children to explore, problem-solve and grow in confidence through meaningful play and discovery.

With her calm, nurturing approach, she supports every child to build resilience, curiosity and the confidence to take on new challenges.

If you're looking for a Kindergarten where your child will be known, valued and inspired to thrive, we'd love to welcome you for a tour and share how our Free Kindy program can support your family.

Our new Art Studio is starting to come to life, and we'd love our Play and Learn families to be part of the journey.

If you have clean, safe treasures tucked away at home, like cardboard tubes, buttons, fabric scraps, baskets, shells, sticks or other interesting loose parts, we'd love to give them a new purpose.

Every donation will help create a space where children's creativity, curiosity and imagination can flourish.

Donations can be placed in our collection basket at reception.

Thank you for always supporting our community and helping us create meaningful learning experiences for our children.

When families ask what makes Play and Learn special, the answer is always the same. It's the people, the relationships, and the feeling you get when you walk through our doors.

Jade's vision has always been to create a place where children feel safe to explore, confident to try, and supported to grow into exactly who they are. A place where families feel welcomed from the very beginning and know they're part of a community that genuinely cares.

The early years pass by so quickly, but the relationships children build, the joy of discovering something new, and the confidence they gain through feeling safe and supported can stay with them for a lifetime.

If you're looking for an early learning community that feels calm, connected, and welcoming, we'd love to invite you in. Come and spend some time with us, meet our team, and experience Play and Learn for yourself.

We can't wait to welcome your family.

We are incredibly grateful to the families who take the time to share their experiences with Play and Learn.

Knowing that families feel supported, connected, and confident in our care means so much to our team. Every kind word reflects the relationships we've built together and the trust families place in us each day.

If you're exploring early learning options for your child, we warmly invite you to visit our community. Take your time to walk through our learning environments, meet our educators, and experience the calm, connected atmosphere that makes Play and Learn feel like home for so many families.

Choosing an early learning community is a significant decision, and we believe the best way to know if it's the right fit is to experience it for yourself.

We'd love to welcome you.