Quality Early Education and Childcare Services in Raceview
At Children's Choice Early Education Centre in Raceview, we provide exceptional early education and care for children from birth to five years old. Our Raceview Centre is dedicated to nurturing each child's growth and development through tailored programs and excellent facilities.
Dedicated Rooms and Programs for Each Age Group
Our Raceview Centre features five dedicated rooms designed to meet the developmental needs of each age group:
- Koalas (Nursery): For infants, providing a comforting and secure environment from birth to 12 months.
- Hummingbirds (12-15 Months): A room designed for early walkers, fostering exploration and first social interactions.
- Purple Turtles (15-18 Months): For toddlers transitioning to more structured activities and social play.
- Green Tree Frogs (2-3 Years): Focusing on early education and socialisation to prepare them for kindergarten.
- Kindergarten (4-5 Years): Preparing preschoolers for primary school with a focus on foundational skills and independence.
Tailored Programs for Comprehensive Development
Our tailored programs at Raceview are crafted to support your child's overall development. Each program includes a variety of activities and classes designed to enhance cognitive skills, emotional control, socialisation, creativity, and a healthy lifestyle. Activities are tailored to the specific needs and developmental stages of each age group.
Our offerings include, but aren't limited to:
- Free programs such as dance, music, sports, yoga and mindfulness.
- Inclusive benefits such as free nappies, wipes, and sunscreen, as well as a free bus service (conditions apply).
- Annual free incursions like ocean life education, bird wildlife shows, and puppet shows
- Swimming lessons
- Healthy meals prepared by a qualified chef
- Extended care
Swimming Lessons
In addition to our comprehensive programs, we offer swimming lessons for children over 3 years old. These lessons, available for an additional fee, are held on Mondays during school terms and help develop essential water safety skills in a fun, engaging way.
Outstanding Facilities at Our Raceview Centre
Our Raceview Centre boasts top-notch facilities to ensure a safe and stimulating environment for your child:
- Dedicated rooms for each age group, designed to cater to their unique developmental needs.
- Engaging activities in a safe, nurturing environment that encourages learning and play.
- A huge, natural playground offering ample space for children to explore and enjoy outdoor activities.
- Sun-safe practices to protect children while they play outside.
Looking for quality childcare in Raceview? Contact us today to arrange a visit and see our centre for yourself.
Childcare Centre FAQ
Welcome to our FAQ section! Here you'll find answers to common questions about our services, programs, and facilities.
📢 Do you offer different hours of care?
Yes, we offer provide flexible hours of care such as 12, 10 and 9 hour days, to fit in with your own schedule. For example, if you do a 10 hour day then you can have your own 10 hours time slots within our opening hours. This will save you hundreds of dollars per fortnight.
💬 Enrolment & Fees
- How do I enroll my child? Start by booking a tour or calling our centre. We’ll guide you through the enrolment process step by step.
- What are your fees? Fees vary based on age group and schedule. For the most accurate pricing, please contact us directly or view our fee schedule online.
- Is government childcare subsidy available? Yes, eligible families may access subsidies. Child care Subsidy may be applied to reduce your fees. (conditions apply). We’re happy to help guide you through the application process.
💰 Do you have Government subsidy available for families?
Yes, we do and it is child care subsidy (CCS) which families need to apply for their own hours and percentage as a rebate on the fees. You out of pocket expenses will be the gap after this rebate is applied. We are able to help with this if you require assistance. Please see the links below to help you with more information on the CCS and to check with the calculator.
- https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-care-subsidy
- https://startingblocks.gov.au/child-care-subsidy-calculator
⏰ What are your hours of operation?
Our centres opening times from Monday to Friday:
Raceview 6.30am to 6.30pm and Heritage Park from 6am to 6pm.
👨👨👦👦 What age groups do you accept?
We welcome children from birth to 5 years olds. Plus we cater for primary aged school children up to 12 years old for before and after school care and vacation care.
🍽️ Do I need to pack food for my child?
No need! We provide nutritious, healthy meals with no artificial colours or flavours, freshly prepared each day by our in-house chef.
Included meals:
- Gluten intolerance or gluten sensitivity diet.
- Lactose intolerance diet.
- Vegetarian diet.
- Vegan diet.
- Other dietary needs – please speak to the management
- We follow a seasonal 4-week rotating menu with cooked meals each day. We work closely with families to accommodate food allergies, dietary needs and religious beliefs—please speak with our team during enrolment.
🧷 Are nappies provided?
Yes, nappies are included in the daily fee, along with wipes, and nappy rash cream for your convenience. We change nappies every 2 hours but do a spot check every hour.
🌞 Is sun protection provided?
Yes! As a Sun Smart Centre, we supply sunscreens for all children. We check the daily SunSmart Global UV app levels are safe and equipment temperatures before going outside to the play.
🚌 Is transport available?
Yes, we offer a free bus service for pick-up and drop-off at home or school for:
- Long day care
- Vacation care
- Before and after school care
*Conditions may apply.
📝 What areas do you cater for?
- In Raceview centre we have the free pick up and drop off bus service the long day care and school care for the following suburbs: Raceview, Ipswich, Eastern Heights, Silkstone, Flinders View, Churchill, Booval and Yamanto.
- At the Heritage Park centre we have a free bus service for the following areas: Heritage Park, regents Park, Browns Plains, Crestmead, Park ridge, Marsden, Hillcrest, Boronia Heights and Waterford West.
🎶 Are there extra-curricular activities?
Absolutely! We offer a range of free programs, including:
- Weekly music program led by a university-qualified instructor (Master’s degree)
- Weekly sports program
- Yoga and dance classes
- Incursions – Sea Life
- Dental health checks every 6 months and for Dental Health Week
- TOTS – Allied Health nurses at Heritage Park only
- Swimming lessons (charges apply)
🩺 Safety & Health
Our team includes qualified educators who deliver high-quality childcare programs.
- What health and safety measures do you follow? We adhere to all local health guidelines, including daily cleaning routines, illness protocols, and secure drop-off/pick-up procedures.
- Are staff trained in first aid and CPR? Absolutely. All staff maintain up-to-date certifications in paediatric first aid and CPR.
- What about child protection training? Yes, every educator has child protection training each year for peace of mind. Sometimes it is twice per year depending on the needs of the educators. The child protection is also covered in staff meetings during the year as well.
- What’s your policy if a child becomes ill? Parents will be contacted immediately and asked to pick up the child. We recommend children be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning.
⏰ Do you offer before and after school care?
Yes, we provide both before and after school care services for the local schools.
🏖️ Is vacation care available?
Yes, we offer vacation care during school holidays and pupil free days.
🎓 Do you offer a kindergarten program?
Yes! We provide a Queensland Government Approved Kindergarten program for pre-prep children, led by a 4-year university-trained teacher.
The program focuses on:
- Social-emotional development
- Literacy and numeracy
- Gross and fine motor skills
- Cooking and science activities
🌳 What are the outdoor play facilities like?
We feature extra-large natural playgrounds designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and physical activity.
Is there a waitlist? How do I join? Yes, we maintain a waitlist. You can join by contacting our centres
