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Sparrow Early Learning Toral Lodge

Sparrow Early Learning Toral Lodge

6-8 Toral Drive, Buderim, QLD, 4556 view map
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(07) 3523 7158

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7am to 6pm

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Address:

6-8 Toral Drive, Buderim, QLD, 4556

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About Sparrow Early Learning Toral Lodge

Welcome to Sparrow Early Learning Toral Lodge, situated in a tranquil environment in Buderim, Sunshine Coast Queensland.

First opened in 1991, Sparrow Early Learning Toral Lodge was purpose built for young children and families to enjoy farmyard experiences along with an approved childcare and kindergarten. We care for and educate 75 children a day, aged between 6 weeks to school age. The centre is open Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm. (excluding public holidays).

Inspired by Reggio Emilia philosophy and guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, our educators provide a holistic, play-based curriculum with a strong emphasis on nature and outdoor learning experiences. We celebrate each child as unique and our dedicated educators focus programming on meeting the individual needs and interests of each child.

Sparrow Early Learning Toral Lodge is a place where everyone is valued. Educators, children, parents, families, and the wider community all have vital roles within our centre.  We believe that every child is a unique individual and we convey this in all that we do. Our philosophy and belief about children guide our programs and practices.

Our goals are to:

  • Provide a safe, stimulating learning environment
  • Ignite children’s passion for learning and discovery
  • Guide children towards building secure friendships
  • Build strong relationships with parents and our wider community
  • Implement play based child initiated learning programs 
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Meet the team

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About the curriculum

About the curriculum

“The Sparrow Way combines proven international early learning methods to create a unique and purposefully contemporary practice designed for today’s society. Guided by the principles of Reggio Emilia childcare and underpinned by The Early Years Framework for Australia, we embrace children’s inherent abilities to learn and develop, creating an environment for them to find solutions through exploration, discovery and invention, marveling in everything around them. The Sparrow Way is our method of working with children based on these beliefs and principles.” 

- The Sparrow Early Education Team

 

The Sparrow curriculum is thoughtfully planned by our educators and shaped by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Being guided by the EYLF and National Quality Standards (NQS) ensures we offer high quality learning programs that are responsive to children’s ideas, interests, strengths and abilities.

Programs are play-based, child-driven and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach with a strong emphasis on nature and outdoor learning experiences.  Educators carefully design environments that stimulate curiosity and provide opportunities for hands-on learning experiences that are reflective of real life.

Play is viewed as a powerful tool for children to explore, discover and make meaning of the world around them. Activities are largely open-ended, providing a wide variety of natural resources and materials which stimulate imagination and foster creativity, problem-solving and meaningful interactions with friends and educators. 

Children are encouraged to express themselves through various mediums, such as art, music and dramatic play, allowing them to develop a deep sense of autonomy, confidence and joy in their learning journey.

Parent communication and involvement

Parent communication and involvement

The Sparrow team values the role of families as children’s most important teachers and our educators foster positive and collaborative relationships with families. Parents are encouraged to contribute their ideas for programming, learning activities and the overall operation of the service. 

Our inclusive open-door policy welcomes parents to visit our service, engage in discussions with educators and participate in children's learning. Our educators maintain open and continuous communication with families, ensuring a strong connection between the children's home learning environment and their educational experiences at the centre. During pick-up and drop-off times, educators are readily available to engage with families and gladly share insights into the children's progress, well-being and participation. 

The use of the Storypark communication app provides daily updates, photos, and videos, fostering regular connections between educators and families. Parents also receive frequent communication through emails, newsletters, displays, notices, information evenings, special events, and Facebook.

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

  • Planned and delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers
  • Government Accredited
  • School Readiness focus
  • Transition to School program including school visits & transition reports

Sparrow Early Learning centres provide high quality kindergarten/preschool programs led by qualified Early Childhood Teachers. While the curriculum remains play-based, these programs follow a more structured approach to teaching and learning experiences to prepare children for transitioning into a primary school environment. There is a careful balance maintained between child-led and teacher-led learning activities.

Our Early Childhood Teachers cater to the individual needs of each child and in collaboration with parents, ensure that children are adequately equipped with the skills and experience required for a smooth transition to “big school”. Ongoing assessment of children’s progress and development is carefully documented and communicated with families and transition statements can be shared with future schools to facilitate a smooth transition to school. 

Attending kindergarten/preschool at their familiar Sparrow Early Learning centre makes the transition from the long day care setting less intimidating and children can continue their early learning journey in a safe and familiar environment, surrounded by friends and familiar educators. It also means families can enjoy the flexibility of extended care hours and continued care during school holiday periods. All meals and snacks are provided, adding to the convenience for busy families.

Sparrow Early Learning Toral Lodge Reviews (18)

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Erin Withers

Nov, 2025

great centre, all the staff are super friendly and professional

Response from the owner 12 Nov 2025

Thank you so much Erin, for taking the time to leave a review. We are so fortunate to have some incredible educators and we are so glad this is reflected here too. Thank you for being a part of our Sparrow Early Learning Toral Lodge family!

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Emily

Sep, 2025

Staff are amazing! Nice outdoor areas, no change in staff

Response from the owner 02 Sep 2025

Thank you so much Emily! We are grateful to have you and your family as part of our Sparrow Early Learning Toral Lodge community.

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Alex Hughes

Mar, 2025

we have been using this daycare for a few years now. we originally had our son at the centre and then decided to put our daughter at the daycare aswell because of the beautiful staff, massive wood themed based environment with animals such as chickens and even a pony, herbs, vegetables and more gardening. as our son got older, we came across some issues that lead to our son needing to change to a different daycare which had a smaller ratio of staff to children to help cater to his needs. a couple of weeks ago our son cut his head open near the daycare and as I picked my daughter up, the service, care and passion from kerri and the entire team at Toral lodge and the lengths they went to offering to get an ambulance for my son, making sure I was ok to drive , aswell as helping rush my daughter out to my car for our son who no longer attended the daycare is truly amazing ! . even days after the incident all the staff were still asking and checkin up how our son was. It truly is an amazing centre, and we can't thank you enough for the love and care you have provided for both of our kids over the years and more specifically this incident. would definitely recommend kind regards Alex and Mikayla Hughes

Response from the owner 20 Mar 2025

Thank you Alex and Mikayla, for your heartfelt words! It means so much to hear how our team at Toral Lodge has made a positive impact on your family over the years. We’re so glad we could support you during such a stressful moment, and it’s wonderful to know that the care and dedication of our team shone through. We truly appreciate your kind words and trust in us!

How Sparrow Early Learning Toral Lodge Compares

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$146

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NQS

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Educational Program and Practice Meeting
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Physical environment Exceeding
Staffing Arrangements Meeting
Relationships with children Exceeding
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Exceeding
Governance and leadership Exceeding

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