Tiny Tots Childcare Centre – Where Family-focused Care & Education Meet Play-based Learning With The Highest Levels Of Safety & Trust
At Tiny Tots Early Learning Centre, we have a deep understanding of why choosing the ideal childcare is all about finding a true partner who genuinely cares about your child’s safety and learning journey.
Founded by Belinda Joseph – a mother of four and experienced early childhood educator – our family-owned centre is dedicated to working alongside parents to nurture each child’s unique potential.
As a smaller family-owned childcare provider, we know each family and child personally. Because of our closer personal connections and relatively smaller size, you can trust us to pay greater attention to your child’s safety and unique needs.
Open 52 weeks a year from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, we provide a nurturing, personalised environment that bridges home and learning. Book a tour to visit us and discover why children thrive in our safe and loving space.
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Why Tiny Tots Is The Childcare Bundall Families Trust
At Tiny Tots, children further their understanding of the world through play-based activities that support their development in all areas. Our educators collaborate closely with both children and families to establish a nurturing and dynamic learning environment. Our qualified teachers help children develop curiosity, competence, and teamwork skills in the years leading up to school.
Transitioning to Primary School can be intimidating, so we maintain strong connections with local schools to ensure a smooth transition. Weekly visits to the schools help the children familiarise themselves with the environment. Additionally, engaging in buddy reading with older students fosters relationships and a sense of belonging.
Our approach incorporates an anti-bias curriculum to advocate for equality, empowerment, and respect while demonstrating fairness and inclusivity. We respect every child’s right to play, build upon what they already know from home, and lay the groundwork for them to become lifelong learners.
We have closer personal connections with parents and children because we are a smaller family-owned centre. Unlike larger centres, our stronger bond with each family and child reinforces our commitment to ensuring that the children under our care are kept safe at all times and all their unique needs are met with unparalleled attention to even the smallest of details.
This approach is why Tiny Tots is the childcare Bundall families trust!
On Going Classes
For Every Stage Of Your Child’s Development
Learning To Love Learning
Our centre can help develop your child’s literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills alongside fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive abilities. Whether it is learning the alphabet and how to count, recognising shapes and patterns, and developing communication and cooperative play skills, your child can learn everything within a structured yet play-based free kindergarten childcare centre funded by the government that fosters a lifelong love of learning and helps your child achieve full potential.
What Your Child Will Learn
Reading And Language Arts
Phonics and Sight Words:
Recognising letters, connecting them to their sounds, and learning to read basic words and short sentences.
Vocabulary and Communication:
Expanding word knowledge, listening skills, and effectively expressing ideas through speaking.
Mathematics
Counting and Number Recognition: Counting objects, recognising numbers, and understanding concepts like “more than” and “less than”.
Shapes and Patterns: Identifying and naming basic shapes and understanding simple patterns.
Science And Social Studies
Observation and Curiosity: Exploring basic concepts about the world and developing curiosity through observation and asking questions.
Understanding Others: Learning about different families, recognising basic social rules, and showing respect for others’ feelings.
Social And Emotional Skills
Self-Regulation: Practicing self-control, following directions, and managing emotions.
Social Interaction: Interacting with peers, sharing, taking turns, and resolving conflicts.
Emotional Expression: Learning to articulate feelings and separate from caregivers without excessive distress.
Fine And Gross Motor Skills
Fine Motor: Developing pencil control, using scissors, and putting together simple puzzles to prepare for writing.
Gross Motor: Enhancing coordination and balance through activities like running, jumping, and hopping.
Cognitive Skills
Problem-Solving: Beginning to think abstractly, solve simple problems, and understand cause and effect.
Memory: Developing the ability to remember information and events.
Our Philosophy
At Tiny Tots, we are committed to providing children with a nurturing, safe, and secure environment where they feel a sense of belonging. Our goal is to work alongside parents and caregivers to create the best possible future for our children and grow within the community.
We strive to maintain consistency between the home environment and our Centre, this allows children to feel safe to explore the world around them, whilst engaging in many diverse experiences and activities.
By embracing play and education, our aim is to continuously encourage our children to be inspired to learn and grow within themselves and the world around them. Book a tour to visit us and discover why children thrive in our safe and loving space!
What We Do
More Than Just Care
20+ Years Experience
Led by Belinda Joseph, an experienced educator and mother of four, with 20+ years of early childhood education experience.
Safe Enviroment
A unique family-owned experience where we strive to create a second home where your child feels safe and secure.
Individualised Program
Celebrating diversity and individual strengths is key to the healthy development of all children.
Open 52 Weeks 5 Days
Open 52 weeks a year, 6:00am to 6:00pm with comprehensive programs from 6 weeks to school age. We also offer after-school care.
Holistic Approach
Our curriculum is designed to nurture every aspect of your child’s potential helping them discover their unique talents.
Healthy Habbits
We focus on integrating sustainability and healthy lifestyle practices into daily our curriculum.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much is childcare per day?
At Tiny Tots, childcare is FREE!
In Queensland, you can get a year of free early learning childcare for every child the year before they start primary school. All you have to do is enrol your child in a childcare centre that is approved by the Queensland Government.
Tiny Tots is fully approved by the Queensland Government.
To qualify for our free early learning childcare program, your child must be at least 4 years old by June 30 in the year of attending.
Do you need more information about our free early learning childcare program? Do you have any questions or concerns about your child’s age eligibility? Please contact us.
Book a tour to visit us and discover why children thrive in our safe and loving space!?
Does NDIS cover childcare?
Yes. The NDIS Early Childhood Approach helps children younger than 6 years old with developmental delay or children younger than 9 years with disability and their families to access the right support when they need it.
Children younger than 6 years old do not need a diagnosis to get support from NDIS through the early childhood approach where there are concerns about their development.
NDIS has Early Childhood Partners who will work with you to understand your child’s needs and connect you to the supports and services that best meet your child’s needs.
Unfortunately, Tiny Tots is NOT an NDIS early childhood partner.
If you are looking to get NDIS support for childcare, you can contact NDIS to find a local early childhood partner near you.
How many educators per child are in childcare?
In Queensland, the educator-to-child ratios in childcare centres are:
These are the minimum ratios required by the National Quality Framework and are set by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
Tiny Tots has the Early Learning Framework (EYLF) as an integral part of our curriculum. The EYLF is part of the National Quality Framework in Australia, aimed at providing a supportive environment for educating and caring for children.
At Tiny Tots, we have two (2) educators who cater to 22 children between 3 and 5 years old each day. This small group size enables us to establish close relationships with you and your child, emphasising a supportive and caring environment.
Do you need more information about our free early learning childcare program? Do you have any questions or concerns about your child’s age eligibility? Please contact us.
Book a tour to visit us and discover why children thrive in our safe and loving space!
What are ethical practices in childcare?
Ethical practices in childcare as defined by the Early Childhood Australia (ECA) Code of Ethics include:
At Tiny Tots, we are dedicated to adhering to these ethical practices. We are committed to providing children with a nurturing, safe, and secure environment where they feel a sense of belonging. Our goal is to work alongside parents and caregivers to create the best possible future for our children and grow within the community.
Do you need more information about our free early learning childcare program? Do you have any questions or concerns about your child’s age eligibility? Please contact us.
Book a tour to visit us and discover why children thrive in our safe and loving space!
