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Mount Sheridan Early Education Centre

Mount Sheridan Early Education Centre

Cnr Kangaroo St & Robert Rd, Bentley Park, QLD, 4869 view map
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5.0
(07) 4084 0614

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Pre-school

Hours:

6:30am to 6:30pm

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Address:

Cnr Kangaroo St & Robert Rd, Bentley Park, QLD, 4869

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Mount Sheridan Early Learning Center is one of the top early learning centers in Cairns! 🌟 The center is small, family-oriented environment ensures every child feels valued and cared for. The Service is friendly and dedicated staff always put the safety, wellbeing, and happiness of the children first, creating a nurturing space where little ones can learn, grow, and thrive.. I would recommend this center to everyone. 😊

- Triina Liccardello

About Mount Sheridan Early Education Centre

We are conveniently located for families in or commuting through Bentley Park or nearby suburbs Edmonton, Gordonvale, Mount Sheridan, White Rock and Woree. 

Many of our Children go on to attend local schools such as St Therese's School and Bentley Park College, supporting a smooth transition to school.

We offer nurturing care and quality early education for children from 6 weeks to 5 years, with flexible hours (9, 10, 11, and 12-hour sessions) to suit busy families.

Our Learning Environments

Our children benefit from familiar faces as they grow, creating a sense of continuity:

  • Nursery (0-2 years): A safe, nurturing environment for babies to explore with tailored sensory and social experiences.
  • Toddler (2-3 years): Play-based learning encourages curiosity, confidence, and social skills.
  • Kindergarten (3-6 years): A stimulating learning environment that prepares our children for school through our Enhanced Learning Program.

We’re proud to have qualified teachers and educators, supported by a team of national education experts, ensuring the highest quality childcare and early education.

Innovative Early Learning Programs

Our teachers deliver the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF or the national curriculum) through play-based learning that covers language, literacy, numeracy, STEM, social, and emotional development. Our program also includes:

  • Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR), an evidence-based program developed by Queensland University of Technology to support children’s executive function and self-regulation.
  • Environmental and social sustainability learning experiences.
  • Personalised learning plans for each child.
  • Local school connections.

We focus on strong family partnerships through regular learning and development conversations with your child’s lead educator, learning showcases, and in-centre family events. Our Xplor app provides real-time updates and learning summaries daily to keep you informed on your child’s journey.

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Services Provided by Mount Sheridan Early Education Centre

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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Our centre offers the QLD Government-approved “Free Kindy” program for 4-year-olds, providing 15 hours per week of funded Kindergarten for 40 weeks per year. This program supports your child’s growth, learning, and well-being, preparing them for school.

Our Enhanced Learning Program for Kindergarten children focuses on:

  • Numeracy & Literacy: Developing key skills for lifelong learning.
  • Self-Regulation: Fostering emotional control and resilience.
  • Social & Emotional Development: Supporting independence and building healthy relationships.
  • Creativity & Problem-Solving: Encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

With extended hours and a year-round program (excluding public holidays), our Kindergarten program is delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers committed to supporting your child’s individual development.

Additional Benefits Include:

  • Government subsidy: Further reduces out-of-pocket Kindy fees in addition to your eligible Childcare Subsidy (CCS)
  • Personalised Learning Plans: Tailored to your child’s unique needs.
  • Rhythm and Resilience Program: Music and movement to improve emotional regulation.
  • School Readiness: Preparing your child for a smooth transition to school.

We also engage with local schools and provide transition statements, ensuring your child feels confident and prepared for the next steps in their education journey. Stay connected with your child’s progress via our Xplor platform, which offers daily updates on their learning and development.

About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

“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 through experimentation. On any given day you can see the nursery children engaging in all types of play including sensory 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, role playing and reading experiences.

On any given day the Toddlers 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 skilled 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 has school readiness at its core, encouraging active engagement in learning and supporting a range of positive developmental outcomes including resilience, independence, critical thinking and creativity.

The oral language supports literacy learning and 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 literacy development by engaging in rich discussions, reading, storytelling, dramatic play and experimentation all of which introduce new vocabulary as part of everyday conversations.

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, are supported through group learning experiences. 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. Our goal in the Kindergarten year is to prepare children and families for a smooth transition to primary school.

Health and Nutrition

Health and Nutrition

Our centre chef prepares and cooks 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 across a wide variety of food.

Our centre offers seasonal whole food-based menus – created to delight the fussiest eaters.

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Mount Sheridan Early Education Centre Reviews (43)

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Triina Liccardello

Oct, 2025

Mount Sheridan Early Learning Center is one of the top early learning centers in Cairns! 🌟 The center is small, family-oriented environment ensures every child feels valued and cared for. The Service is friendly and dedicated staff always put the safety, wellbeing, and happiness of the children first, creating a nurturing space where little ones can learn, grow, and thrive.. I would recommend this center to everyone. 😊

Response from the owner 16 Oct 2025

Dear Triina, We're overjoyed to read your 5-star review! The team takes great pride in creating a nurturing and supportive space as we believe that understanding each child's needs and meeting their curiosity is the key to quality care and education. Thank you for recognising our amazing team's passion and dedication in creating a welcome environment for our families, your positive experience means the world to us. Best wishes, The Early Learning Services Team

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heath brook

Oct, 2025

My wife and I search though quite a few centres on the south side but we both decided on this centre as the staff were caring, the centre is always clean and its got a real family orientated feel. Our child loves the place and has made some great friendships. 5 Stars

Response from the owner 13 Oct 2025

Hello Heath, We’re so grateful for your 5-star review! It’s fantastic to hear that you chose our centre and found our staff to be caring. Thank you for being a part of our early learning community and for sharing your positive experience with us. Best regards, The Early Learning Services Team

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April Irwin

Oct, 2025

Love this daycare! Have been awesome with my boys since day 1!

Response from the owner 13 Oct 2025

Hello April, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review! We’re delighted that your sons have been thriving in our centre. Your feedback fuels our passion to provide outstanding care. Kind regards, The Early Learning Services Team

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