Yesterday, Children First Cranbrook proudly hosted the official launch of Queensland’s new Healthy Kindy Kids Program, an exciting initiative introduced by the Queensland Government, focussing on supporting the health, wellbeing, and development of children in their early years. The event was attended by Queensland Premier David Crisafulli, the Minister for Health, members of the Queensland […]
We’re proud to share that our incredible build team has been recognised for their outstanding work on our Children First Walkervale centre, taking home the win in the Education Facilities up to $10 million category at the Master Builders Queensland Housing & Construction Awards (Wide Bay Burnett)! This award celebrates excellence in design, innovation, and […]
We’re proud to share that Grow Early Education Dalby has been nominated for Excellence in Education, Employment, and Training at this year’s Dalby Business Excellence Awards. This nomination is a wonderful recognition of the passion, dedication, and teamwork that our team of Educators at Grow Dalby demonstrate each and every day. At Grow Early Education, […]
We are beyond proud to share that Grow Early Education Kelso has been recognised in an extraordinary way at the 2025 Central West Early Childhood Awards. Our centre has received multiple nominations across a wide range of categories, a true reflection of the dedication, talent, and heart our Educators bring to Early Childhood Education every […]
Across our Imagine Education Group centres, we understand that every child is unique, and their dietary requirements, food preferences, and allergy needs are no exception. Ensuring mealtimes are safe, enjoyable, and nutritious is one of our highest priorities – that’s why our centres go above and beyond to provide fresh, chef-prepared meals that cater to […]
We’ve Been Nominated! We’re thrilled to share some exciting news—Imagine Childcare & Preschool Tamworth has been nominated for the 2025 Quality Business Award in the Excellence in Customer Service category! This prestigious recognition, facilitated by the Tamworth Business Chamber, honours outstanding businesses across the Tamworth Local Government Area (LGA). The Excellence in Customer Service category […]
We’re excited to share some wonderful news with our Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Blakeview families — our centre has been chosen to take part in the South Australian Government’s brand-new 3-Year-Old Preschool Program, launching in 2026! This initiative, announced by the South Australian Premier, will give thousands of children across the state access to two years […]
Your go to guide for making care more affordable this financial year. Starting childcare is exciting, but navigating fees and government subsidies can feel overwhelming and confusing. To make your transition to childcare as easy and stress-free as possible, we’ve updated our popular CCS cheat sheet with all the key information that will apply from […]
At our childcare centres, we believe in giving every child the best start to their educational journey. One of the most powerful tools we use in our long day care and kindergarten/Preschool programs is phonics. Phonics is a foundational skill that plays a key role in developing early reading, language, and communication abilities and supports […]
In recent years, the educational landscape has witnessed a significant shift towards play-based learning curricula, particularly in early childhood education. This approach recognises the inherent value of play as a fundamental aspect of how children learn and develop. In this blog, we will explore play-based learning, its key principles, and its numerous benefits to young […]