Little Gems Child Care & Early Learning Centre
Helensvale
LITTLE GEMS CENTRE BLURBS
At Little Gems Helensvale, families are at the core of everything we do. As a family-owned and operated centre, we aim to become an extension of your home, building genuine relationships that support both children and parents through the early learning journey. These strong connections helped us proudly earn the Gold Coast Bulletin’s Best Child Care Centre award.
Our purpose-built centre features spacious, well-resourced learning
environments where children are encouraged to explore, build resilience,
and grow through a play-based curriculum. With over 240 years of
combined experience, our passionate educators – many with us since
opening in 2018 – provide consistency, knowledge, and heartfelt care every day.
Service Details
- 9 Helensvale Road Helensvale, QLD 4212
- Monday - Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm
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We offer affordable, all-inclusive fees that cover nutritious meals, nappies, wipes, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a complimentary t-shirt and hat upon enrolment. Our approved Free Kindy program, delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers, includes a unique Farm Kindy experience at nearby Woodside Place Farm, along with sports, language, ELLA, swimming, STEM, cooking, and art programs.
Families stay connected through Storypark, our secure online platform that shares your child’s learning and allows real-time communication with educators. And for a little extra comfort – yes, we have a coffee machine for families too.
Book a tour today and discover how your child’s journey can begin with love, learning, and lasting memories at Little Gems Helensvale.
About Us
Little Gems is a family owned and operated early learning centre located at 9 Helensvale Road, Helensvale, Queensland. We are a purpose built childcare centre that is air conditioned and has large natural play spaces and large rooms. Each child’s needs and interests are built on in a caring and loving environment. We use the “positive guiding technique” rather than a negative approach to ensure that each child develops in an engaging, happy environment.
Meals
Little Gems provides nutritionally balanced morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Our aim is to have children participation in the preparation of morning and afternoon tea. We also implement a progressive meal time to ensure that we meet the changing needs of the children in our care. This flexibility allows the children to eat when they are hungry and also meet the changing needs on a day by day basis.
Lockers
Each child is allocated a locker. This allows parents to know where their child’s belongings will be kept and also allows children to care and look after their own belongings.
Toys
We would appreciate your help in encouraging your children to keep all toys at home as these can be misplaced or broken. We provide natural play spaces and resources to ensure that children are engaged throughout the day. Please bring in special comforters for your child if required.
Policies
All policy documents and procedures are freely available from the front reception at Little Gems childcare.
Communication
Communication is vital for parents & educators. You will receive a weekly update via email from the Directors that provides communication about the policies, staff holidays, upcoming events at the service and much more. This helps families to gain a further insight into the running of the centre, enhancing the link between life and home. It also allows parents to read the weekly update when they can enjoy some quiet time.
What We Supply
- Nappies & wipes
- Sunscreen
- Nutritious, well balanced menu that incorporates morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea.
What our centre also offers
- Open 52 weeks a year – Only closing public holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New years (29th, 30th & 31st of December)
- Opening from 6.30 am to 6.30 pm – 5 days a week
- Current and continuously reviewed policies and procedures to ensure that your child is in the best possible care at all times.
- Queensland government approved Kindergarten program
- Fully Air conditioned
- Qualified and caring educators
- Regular and ongoing training for all educators through seminars, hands on training, one on one training and in service training
- Orientation programs to assist your child entering care and ensure the smooth transition from home to care.
We are licensed by the Office of Early Childhood Education and Care and operate under The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)
The Administration
Hours
6.30 am to 6.30 pm – Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. Please contact the Family Assistance Office on 13 61 50 prior to enrolment. You will need your child’s CRN number and you will also be advised of your CCS percentage and also options for CCS entitlements. All enrolments will need to be confirmed by the parent or guardian prior to the subsidy being applied. Please note that full fees are applicable until you connect your child with the centre. All families are now required to complete an Activity Test.
We are licensed under the Child Care Act. This centre complies with this Act and upholds all regulations. Further information is also available at Family Assist
Fees & Rates
Casual Care Rates are $10.00 on top of daily fees.
(Please note, this is the full fee rate before you receive your CCS benefit. This will be paid directly to the centre to minimise fees)
There is no discount or make up days for public holidays.
Attendance
Fees are paid for each day that your child is booked into the centre, this includes when your child is absent due to holidays or illness. As per our policies, we also require 2 weeks written notice with withdrawing your child from our centre.
Payment
Fees must be paid two weeks in advance to ensure that continuity of care can be guaranteed. Fees can be paid by iDebit, credit card or EFTPOS. Accounts are emailed or placed into your child’s pockets each week. It is a parent’s responsibility to pay their fees on a weekly basis.
Enrolment Fee
A $50 enrolment fee is required to put your child’s name on the waiting list along with the return of enrolment forms. Paying the $50 does not secure your child the spot and is non-refundable.
Storypark
This program is part of our documentation and allows better communication between families and staff. All of your child’s documentation and daily requirements are updated for you to view online at anytime.
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Kindergarten Curriculum & Program
Little Gems offers a Queensland Government approved Kindergarten Program. The program offers parents and children a program that enriches and fosters their learning whilst still having the flexibility of days and hours to suit each families requirements.
The Kindergarten Program:
- Implemented and run by a University Qualified Early Childhood Teacher
- Curriculum is based on the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines
- Program offered is for a minimum of 15 hours per week. We run our program for 48 weeks of the year.
- Provides greater flexibility for families, as the centre operates 52 weeks a year from 6.30am to 6.30pm
- Kindergarten program runs from 8:30am – 3:30pm each day
Education, Curriculum and Learning Policy
