Our centre offers the QLD Government-approved ‘Free Kindy’ Program.

At The Learning Sanctuary, your child will benefit from the QLD ‘Free Kindy’ Government-approved program as part of our enhanced learning program. Our Kindergarten program will support your child’s learning, development, and well-being for now, at school and beyond. We tailor our Kindergarten program across:

- Numeracy

- Literacy

- Emotional and Social Development

- Self regulation

- Healthy minds and bodies

The added benefits of our Kindergarten program include:

- QLD ‘Free Kindy’ Government-approved program

- Extended opening hours

- Open all year round (excl public holidays)

- Programs developed and delivered by our Early Childhood Teachers

- Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation

“Let the child be the scriptwriter, director and the actor in their own play” - Magda Gerber

Nursery Space: 6 weeks – 2 years

Learning starts from before birth, and our Educators have created a welcoming and nurturing nursery environment where each baby feels safe to explore and discover new things - through their senses, their communication and cues (body language, facial expression and sounds) and by experimenting. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play, water play, music time, story time and more. Every day provides a brand new, exciting adventure for our babies to support their development, learning and wellbeing!

Toddler Space: 2 - 3 years

Our teachers and educators encourage the children to learn through play to help enhance their sensory-motor development. This happens through carefully planned music, dance, games and reading experiences.

On any given day the Toddler children can be seen developing their numeracy by building a tower, sorting objects, pointing and identifying shapes and patterns and participating in counting songs and games.

Children in our toddler space are encouraged to participate in group play. Group play is important as it helps our toddlers develop important social skills such as, turn taking, developing self confidence and emotional self regulation. Our team helps children through talking, planning and role modelling.

Kindergarten Space: 3 – 6 years

Kindergarten is a unique time for learning with peers and developing skills for later learning including confidence and curiosity, important skills for starting school. Our play-based program encourages active engagement in learning and supports a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.

The oral language supports literacy learning. A child’s oral language ability is the best predictor for later success in learning to read and write. Hearing the sounds within a language is the first critical step for all literacy learning. Our team supports our Kindergarten children's development by engaging in rich discussions, introducing new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations, as well as singing, playing games, and reading with the children daily.

Throughout the Kindergarten year,children use their language to share ideas, ask questions, express themselves, and connect with peers and adults in social settings.

Social-emotional skills, including the ability to self-regulate emotions, is supported through group learning environments. Our team supports each child’s social and emotional development by labelling and talking about emotions and supporting appropriate responses as together, they engage in new and challenging situations. Lastly, ensuring that all children are ready for the ‘big school’ by preparing them for all that ‘big school’ has to offer.

Our centre chef prepares and cooks healthy and nutritious meals daily, catering to the unique dietary requirements of every child. We believe that by encouraging active participation (such as growing their own fruit and vegetables, preparing, and finally cooking!) children learn to appreciate and understand the importance of healthy eating.

Our centre offers children nutrient-rich, unprocessed, and seasonal whole foods – created to delight the fussiest eaters.

Hi, my name is Devina, and I am the Centre Manager here at The Learning Sanctuary Morningside. I believe in child-led learning, where children’s interests, choices and natural curiosity guide their learning.

I have been working in early childhood education since 2011 and joined The Learning Sanctuary in 2025. My journey in education began in Indonesia, where I worked as a kindergarten teacher for six years before moving to Australia to further my studies in early childhood education. Since joining G8 Education in 2019, I have progressed from Lead Educator to Assistant Centre Manager, and now Centre Manager. I am passionate about supporting children during their early learning years and helping create environments where they feel confident, capable and excited to learn.

Through my experience, I have learned that every child is unique and develops at their own pace through play, exploration and meaningful relationships. Children thrive when they feel safe, respected and supported in an environment that values their interests and strengths. I believe in child-led learning, where children’s interests, choices and natural curiosity guide their learning.

Early childhood education and care centres complement the learning that happens at home by providing structured play-based experiences guided by qualified educators. In a centre environment, children have opportunities to interact with peers, explore diverse learning experiences and build important skills such as communication, independence and problem-solving. At The Learning Sanctuary Morningside, our team is passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of our community. Our experienced educators work together to create a warm atmosphere where children and families feel supported and valued.

Building strong partnerships with families is very important to us. We prioritise open and respectful communication through daily conversations and updates on the Xplor Home app, helping families stay connected with their child’s learning and development. We also offer “stay and play” sessions before a child’s first day and encourage families to be involved in centre events and their child’s learning journey.

I look forward to welcoming your family to The Learning Sanctuary Morningside.