24/12/2025
Our centre will be closed today, Thursday the 25th of December and tomorrow, Friday the 26th of December for the Christmas and Boxing Day Public Holidays.
We look forward to seeing you all when we reopen as per our usual trading hours on Monday the 29th of December.
We hope our families have a safe and lovely long weekend.
24/12/2025
We’re doing things differently in 2026 to bring our communities closer together! 🚀
Swipe through to read all about it and make sure you are following us on socials to stay up to date. 👇
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26/11/2025
Parent Testimonial Spotlight!
“My son, who has autism, attends the ACE Studio three days a week, and I can honestly say our experience has been wonderful. The staff are incredibly kind, supportive, and knowledgeable. They are patient, understanding, and truly dedicated to providing a nurturing environment.”
“As a parent, I feel relaxed and confident knowing my child is in such caring and capable hands. The team not only focuses on his individual needs but also encourages his strengths and growth. I am very grateful for the positive impact the ACE Programme has had on my son’s early learning journey. Highly recommended for families seeking a supportive and inclusive early education setting.”
Do you have an autistic child aged 3-6? Book a tour of our ACE Studio today and see how it can help make a difference for your child and family. Head to our website at https://www.imagineelc.com.au/autism-early-intervention/ to find out more.
19/11/2025
Wondering what early intervention looks like?💡
Step inside a day in our Autism Connect Early (ACE) Programme, where every activity is carefully designed to support your child’s growth and development.
🧩 Sensory Play: Engaging the senses to help children explore, regulate, and make sense of their world.
🎨 Communication Games: Encouraging speech, language, and social interaction through fun, interactive play.
🤝 Meaningful Participation: Ensuring every child can join in, learn, and feel included in group activities.
🎭 Pretend Play: Fostering imagination, problem-solving, and social understanding.
💪 Sensory Motor Programme: Developing coordination, strength, and confidence for daily life skills.
Every moment in our ACE studio is intentional, tailored to each child’s unique needs, and designed to empower them to reach their full potential.
Do you have an autistic child aged 3-6? Book a tour of our ACE Studio today and see how it can help make a difference for your child and family. Head to our website at https://www.imagineelc.com.au/autism-early-intervention/ to find out more.
12/11/2025
Supporting Communication Through Play 💬
At Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Nerang, our Paediatric Speech Pathologists help children build confidence in how they communicate, connect, and express themselves, all through the power of play!
We specialise in therapy to support children with differences in:
• Speech & language
• Voice & fluency
• Social communication
• Cognitive communication
• Eating and drinking
Every child’s voice matters — and we’re here to help it shine. ✨
Do you have an autistic child aged 3-6? Book a tour of our ACE Studio today and see how it can help make a difference for your child and family. Head to our website at https://www.imagineelc.com.au/autism-early-intervention/ to find out more.
10/11/2025
🌸👃 Exploring Our Senses at Imagine Nerang! ✋👅
Our toddler children have been busy exploring their five senses, with a special focus on smell, taste, and touch! 🍋🌿
The children ventured into our outdoor environment to discover different scents in nature — from fresh herbs to beautiful flowers. They loved touching and smelling each item, describing what they noticed and sharing their favourites with friends. 🌼💚
After their sensory adventure, the toddlers used their discoveries to create a wonderful collage, combining natural materials to represent what they had found. It was a fantastic hands-on experience that encouraged curiosity, creativity, and sensory exploration! 🎨🌿
08/11/2025
Did you know children develop both fine and gross motor skills through everyday play? 🧠
🖍 Fine motor skills involve small movements such as holding pencils, threading beads, or buttoning clothes.
🏃♂️ Gross motor skills use large muscle groups by running, jumping, climbing, and balancing!
At our centre, we create fun opportunities for both, helping children build strength, coordination, and confidence every day.
07/11/2025
A Day in the Life with 3a. ✨
Each day across our centres is full of learning, curiosity, and connection! Using the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a), we weave all four core areas -conversational reading, language games, learning through play, and responsive interactions—into the daily learning curriculums.
From morning greetings to mealtimes, play sessions, and group activities, every moment becomes an opportunity to support your child’s language, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
07/11/2025
🦷✨ Dental Visit at Imagine Nerang! 😁
Last week, we welcomed Dental 2 You to our centre for an exciting and educational visit! The children learned all about how to care for their teeth, including brushing, flossing, and making healthy food choices to keep their smiles shining bright. 🌟
Our little learners were so brave and confident during their dental checks — and they loved showing off their big, happy smiles to the dental team! 🪥💙
A big thank you to Dental 2 You for helping us promote positive oral health in such a fun and engaging way! 🦷💫
07/11/2025
✨ Enrolments for 2026 are NOW OPEN! ✨
Give your child the gift of a nurturing, inspiring early learning environment at Imagine Childcare. From hands-on learning to a home-like atmosphere and long day care hours, we’re here to help every child thrive.
Spaces are limited – read our latest blog to find out more about Imagine Childcare and see if it’s the right fit for your family!
Read it here: https://www.imagineelc.com.au/enrolments-for-2026-are-now-open-at-imagine-childcare/
07/11/2025
🎃 Spooktacular Fun at Imagine Nerang! 👻
The children at Imagine Nerang had an amazing time celebrating Halloween! The centre was filled with excitement as everyone dressed up in creative and colourful costumes — from friendly monsters to magical fairies and superheroes. 🧙♀️🦸♂️✨
Adding to the fun, the children also got to decorate some spooky Halloween-themed cookies, using icing, sprinkles, and lots of imagination to create their very own scary (and delicious!) masterpieces. 🍪🎃
What a wonderful celebration of creativity, laughter, and festive fun! 💜🧡🖤