Exceeding National Quality Standards

Chrysalis ELC has recently been recognised by The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority as exceeding National Quality Standards.

Chrysalis Early Learning Centre (ELC) is a licenced child care facility that provides children with a Christ-centered education and care program for children ages of 15 months through to school age, inclusive of a Kindergarten program. Conveniently positioned alongside the P-12 Campus on Ashfield Road, Chrysalis is a purpose-built, fully air-conditioned facility including nature inspired play areas suited for the energy and growth of young minds. 

Our Service hold current Service Approval issued by the Department Education, Training and Employment and operate under the new National Quality Framework. Chrysalis ELC is an approved service and is able to draw on Child Care Subsidy for eligible families.

Chrysalis ELC includes a QLD Government Approved Kindergarten Program and staffed by qualified Teachers. Additional Subsidies are available to offset costs for families who qualify under the Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme where children are enrolled as part of the kindergarten program.

Possums - Catering for 15 months to 3 years

Our ‘Toddler Possums’ Room provides education and care for children aged 15 months up to 3 years, with a maximum of 9 children and 2 staff each day (depending on children’s ages). The daily routine and program are underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework. Our toddlers enjoy an active day with a great balance of child-initiated and teacher-directed activities. Our Possums have opportunities every day for tactical play, arts, music and movement, gross motor skill development, fine motor skill development, social interactions and language development. We also incorporate God's love into everyday learning. Educators in our Possum's room work with families to establish good routines in the areas of meal times, rest times and toilet training. 

Kangaroos – Catering for 3 years to 5 years

Our ‘Kangaroos' room provides education and care for children aged 3 years to 5 years, with a maximum of 22 children and 2 staff each day (dependent of children’s ages). The daily routine and program are underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework. Our Kangaroos offer children a robust program which incorporates child-initiated and teacher-directed activities. Our Kangaroos have opportunities to develop gross motor skill development, fine motor skill development, social interactions, language development and arts along with sensory play, music and movement opportunities with lengthy periods of uninterrupted indoor/outdoor play and share devotions and prayer regularly.

Kindergarten Emus – Catering for the calendar year prior to Prep

Our ‘Kindergarten Emus’ is a Queensland Government Approved Kindergarten program, operating under the Queensland Kindergarten Guidelines. A registered Teacher delivers a learning program for 40 weeks of the year in accordance with Queensland Government recommendations. With a daily maximum attendance of 22 children and 2 staff members, children enjoy a structured daily program which helps prepare them for their first year of formal schooling the following year.

Through a continued mix of child-initiated and teacher-directed activities, children have opportunities to use their muscles and energy outdoors or spend time indoors. Outings to Bundaberg Christian College Library allow the children to explore literacy within their world. Our Kindergarten children spend time praying together for their families and friends. Meal times are a social highlight, developing great language skills and discussing healthy eating options. Our Kindergarten children enjoy a varied program in a fun, enjoyable and meaningful way which incorporates sensory play, art, music and movement, gross motor development and social interactions. Students also enjoy a number of incursions during the calendar year such as Dentist, Police and RSPCA visits.

We currently have two Kindergarten programs operating at Chrysalis Early Learning Centre; our Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesday group and our Thursday, Friday and alternate Wednesday group. Should your child require care outside of these days, you can also apply to access our Kangaroos room on the days that fall outside of your chosen Kindy program.