The Lakes Early Learning Centre

The Lakes Early Learning Centre Childcare Centre

We are a High Quality Child Care provider located in Springfield Lakes, Ipswich QLD.

*We provide care for children from 6 weeks to school age
*Day Care, Vacation Care, Before & After School Care
*Meals provided & cooked by a qualified chef daily
*Nappies provided
*Full air conditioned
*Halal Friendly
*Open 5 days a week from 6:00am to 6:00 pm every day except weekends and public holidays.
*Family owned & Operated for over 15 years

We’re so grateful for families who share their positive experiences at The Lakes Early Learning Centre - like this lovel...
13/03/2026

We’re so grateful for families who share their positive experiences at The Lakes Early Learning Centre - like this lovely review from a parent whose whole family has grown up with us! 💛

Hearing recommendations from our community means everything. It reminds us why we’re passionate about creating a safe, nurturing and inspiring place for children to learn, play and thrive.

A huge thank you to our dedicated educators and amazing families for being part of The Lakes ELC journey.

Looking for a centre where your child feels welcomed and valued?

Spaces available now! Come and see the difference for yourself.

Creativity in every colour 🎨✨From finger painting to bold brush strokes, our art activities are bringing imagination to ...
11/03/2026

Creativity in every colour 🎨✨

From finger painting to bold brush strokes, our art activities are bringing imagination to life across all age groups at The Lakes Early Learning Centre.

Engaging in art not only supports creativity and self-expression, it also builds fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving and confidence. Whether children are mixing colours or experimenting with new materials, every artistic moment is a chance to learn, explore and grow.

At The Lakes ELC, we believe in nurturing every child’s unique potential through joyful, hands-on experiences.

Spaces available now. Come and see how we inspire creativity every day.

26/02/2026

A day at The Lakes? It looks a little like this… ✨

Sand between tiny fingers. Foam flying through the air. Little chefs stirring up something delicious. Soft feathers, curious hands, and the kind of giggles that fill a whole room.

Every day here is a new adventure - and every adventure is quietly building something remarkable. 🌿

Fine motor skills in the sandpit. Sensory exploration through play. Confidence blooming in every creative choice. This is what learning looks like when it feels like joy.

Curious about life at The Lakes? Come see the magic for yourself - book a tour today. 👣

These little voices say it best. 🌿This week, our children came dressed in the colours and fabrics of their heritage - e...
24/02/2026

These little voices say it best. 🌿

This week, our children came dressed in the colours and fabrics of their heritage - each one carrying a piece of their story with pride. From hand-drawn flags to traditional dress, every detail was chosen with love.

At The Lakes, we believe that when a child sees their culture reflected and celebrated, they grow in confidence, identity, and belonging. These are the foundations that carry them through life.

Watching our community come together like this - the laughter, the sharing, the curiosity - reminds us why this work matters so deeply. ✨

What does celebrating culture look like in your home? We'd love to know. 💛

20/02/2026

In the Bilby Room, our youngest learners were captivated by a sensory tray filled with jungle creatures and natural textures. Tiny hands reached for lions, elephants, and zebras - grasping, exploring, and making their very first animal sounds.

These moments might look like simple play, but they're so much more. Through sensory exploration, our babies are building:
🧠 Early language and sound recognition
👐 Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
🌿 Curiosity about the natural world
💛 Confidence through safe, supported discovery

At The Lakes, we honour every stage of development even the smallest moments of wonder.
✨ Curious about life at The Lakes? Come see the magic for yourself - book a tour today.

When love is made by hand 💗Paint-covered palms. Giggles as fingers squish into colour. Hearts taking shape one handprint...
18/02/2026

When love is made by hand 💗

Paint-covered palms. Giggles as fingers squish into colour. Hearts taking shape one handprint at a time.

Our little ones celebrated Valentine's Day by creating with their hands mixing red and pink, feeling the cool paint, and watching their prints become works of art. It's messy. It's joyful. It's exactly what childhood should be.

Through hands-on experiences like these, children build fine motor skills, explore cause and effect, and discover the power of self-expression.

Does your little one love getting creative with their hands? 💕

In the Bilby Room, our youngest learners were introduced to a world of textures, shapes, and sounds through animal-theme...
16/02/2026

In the Bilby Room, our youngest learners were introduced to a world of textures, shapes, and sounds through animal-themed sensory play. With jungle creatures nestled among natural materials, each touch became a moment of discovery.

As little fingers grasped lions, stroked zebras, and explored elephants, our educators gently modelled animal sounds - inviting babies to listen, mimic, and connect language with the world around them.

The learning happening here is profound:
🗣️ Language foundations - Hearing and imitating sounds builds pre-verbal communication and phonetic awareness
👐 Fine motor development - Grasping, pinching, and manipulating objects strengthens hand muscles essential for future writing and self-care
🧠 Cognitive growth - Sorting, categorising, and exploring cause-and-effect lays the groundwork for problem-solving
🌿 Sensory integration - Engaging multiple senses helps babies make sense of their environment and regulates their nervous system

At The Lakes, we understand that play isn't separate from learning - it IS learning. And in our Bilby Room, every experience is thoughtfully designed to support your baby's holistic development.

💬 What types of sensory experiences does your little one love exploring at home?

13/02/2026

Little hands, big hearts 💕

There's something magical about watching tiny palms press into paint red, pink, white and transform into hearts filled with love.

Our little artists explored colour mixing, texture, and self-expression as they created Valentine's Day masterpieces. Each handprint became a keepsake of this moment in time, a reminder of how small and mighty they are.

Through sensory-rich art experiences like these, children develop fine motor skills, creativity, and the confidence to make their mark on the world literally.

Curious about life at The Lakes? Come see the magic for yourself - book a tour today. 💗

30/01/2026

So much learning happening in these little moments.

From sensory bins to creative play, our days at The Lakes are filled with discovery. Each activity is thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, build skills, and let children lead their own learning journey - all while having the best time doing it.

This is what joyful, intentional early learning looks like.

Curious about life at The Lakes? Book a tour today. 🌿✨

Taking time to pause, reflect, and connect 🌿The Lakes ELC is closed today Monday 26th January for Australia Day.We hope ...
25/01/2026

Taking time to pause, reflect, and connect 🌿

The Lakes ELC is closed today Monday 26th January for Australia Day.

We hope your family enjoys a day of togetherness AND simply being present with one another.

See you back for more play and discovery, Lakes community!

19/01/2026

The final chapter before school - where curiosity meets capability ✨

Our Emu and Kookaburra rooms are government-approved kindergarten spaces led by qualified Early Childhood Teachers who know this year matters. Equipped with interactive smartboards and rich learning resources, children engage in individualized programs that foster agency, purpose, and a strong sense of identity. From literacy and numeracy foundations to problem-solving and collaborative play, every experience is designed to prepare your child for the exciting transition to Prep.

Here, we cultivate confident, capable learners who step into school with both skills and self-belief. With seamless transition statements and close partnerships with families, we ensure your child's kindy journey is one of growth, joy, and readiness.

Curious about life at The Lakes? Come see where school-ready learners begin. Book a tour today. ✨

Address

3 Spring Avenue
Springfield Lakes, QLD
4300

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 6pm
Tuesday 6am - 6pm
Wednesday 6am - 6pm
Thursday 6am - 6pm
Friday 6am - 6pm

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