"Professionals in Early Childhood Education"

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Our child care centres have been synonymous with high quality, professional early childhood care and education since 1993 when Robyn Briggs and her family purposely designed and built their first care and education centre. Since then the organisation has grown to three centres; all the while ensuring, through experienced management and dedicated early childhood educators, that the centres remain committed to nurturing and supporting the individual needs and values of each child and their family.   

At each centre high quality care and education for every child in their formative years (including the Kindergarten Year) is a priority; as is creating a safe, healthy and welcoming environment and responsive, respectful relationships. 

Each of the three centres are as unique as their individual environments and community (educators and families).

Carina Heights Child Care & Development has been owned and operated by the Briggs Family since 1999. 

In a welcoming and supportive environment, the centre offers...

  • Experienced, qualified management staff and educators – Including an involved, hands on Approved Provider, a non contact Nominated Supervisor, a dedicated professional team of educators.   
  • Our educators have  - First Aid certificates (including Anaphylaxis and Asthma training), Suitability Checks (for working with children), recognised Bachelor / Diploma / Certificate 3 early childhood qualifications (or studying). 
  • A purpose built, well maintained environment offering high quality care and education to children from nursery (6 weeks) to Kindergarten (5 years).
  • Spacious, well resourced indoor spaces opening onto beautiful outdoor environments; including gardens which invite exploration and wonder.  
  • Nutrition Australia assessed nutritious menus offering morning tea, lunch, afternoon and late afternoon tea.
  • A kitchen holding a Food Business License with the Brisbane City Council and a 5 Star Eat Safe in Brisbane rating; along with an Accredited Food Safety Program implemented by qualified and experienced Food Safety Supervisors.
  • Controlled security access to the building.
  • Fully ducted air conditioning – warm in winter, cool in summer.
  • Nappies for babies and toddlers.
  • The centre operates under the National legislation of ACECQA (Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority) which is overseen on a local level by The Department of Education, Training and Employment -  Early Childhood Education and Care.
  • The centre's 4 year qualified early childhood teacher implements a Queensland Government Approved Kindergarten Program (Department of Education, Training and Employment).  Further, our teacher is registered with the Queensland College of Teachers.   
  • Supporting families with electronic programming allowing flexible and convenient access via LIFT 
  • The centre is a member of several professional organisations including – Australian Childcare Alliance, Nutrition Australia and  The Workforce Council.
  • Extra curricular intra-centre activities to compliment the programs, while also supporting the needs and interests of the community.
  • Community collaboration including Facebook.