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Green Leaves Early Learning Forest Springs

Green Leaves Early Learning Forest Springs

3 Starling Drive, Kirkwood, QLD, 4680 view map
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5.0
(07) 4979 0580

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Long Day Care

Hours:

6:30am to 6:30pm

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Address:

3 Starling Drive, Kirkwood, QLD, 4680

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About Green Leaves Early Learning Forest Springs

Green Leaves Early Learning Forest Springs is nestled away in the quiet suburb of Kirkwood in Gladstone.

Our modern and spacious centre features 7 learning hubs, a family lounge for families, and 3 outdoor play spaces with large grass play areas for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

Children enjoy freshly made meals prepared daily by our onsite Chef, whilst our parents enjoy fresh barista-made coffee and baked treats upon their morning drop-offs, which are regularly enjoyed in our family lounge.

At Green Leaves Early Learning Forest Springs, our all-inclusive fees provide convenience and peace of mind. Nappies, linen, hats, nutritious meals and snacks as well as incursions and excursions are included.

Green Leaves Forest Springs offers an approved and funded Kindy program, aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG). Our Kindy program is led by a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher.

Our experienced Educators are passionate about delivering a high-quality standard of care and education to the children at Green Leaves Forest Springs. We believe children learn well through play in an environment rich with choice.

Together with my team of Educators, we invite you to come along and explore the many more amazing things about our centre. Please feel free to contact us to arrange your tour.

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Services Provided by Green Leaves Early Learning Forest Springs

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About the curriculum

About the curriculum

6 weeks – 12 months

A warm, nurturing environment to build secure relationships, explore the world through sensory-rich experiences, and develop early foundations for learning at their own pace.

Programs

Programs

Included as part of the daily fee, children enjoy a range of engaging experiences designed to support their learning, wellbeing, and development.
Programs focus on outdoor exploration, sustainability and environmental learning, creative arts, music and movement, language and literacy experiences, and activities that encourage confidence, independence, and school readiness skills.
Children participate in enriching incursions, excursions, and hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity and discovery, alongside nutritious meals and food-related experiences that promote healthy habits. Every experience is thoughtfully designed to nurture each child’s growth while making learning meaningful, engaging, and fun.

Meet the team

Meet the team

At Green Leaves Early Learning, we are proud of our professional, passionate, and dedicated team of Educators who deliver high-quality learning experiences for children from 6 weeks to 6 years.
As a future-focused early learning environment, our programs incorporate innovative and engaging approaches that support children’s curiosity, creativity, and development.
Our Kindergarten program is led by qualified Early Childhood Teachers and is designed to help children build confidence, independence, social connections, and the foundational skills that support future learning.
Through play-based and intentional learning experiences, children are encouraged to develop important life skills including communication, self-regulation, problem solving, critical thinking, and resilience in a fun, nurturing, and supportive environment.

Health & Nutrition

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition plays a vital role in children’s growth, development, and overall wellbeing. At Green Leaves Early Learning, our Centre chefs prepare nutritious, seasonal meals and snacks designed to nourish active, growing bodies. Freshly prepared each day, our meals are created to appeal to children and support a significant portion of their daily nutritional needs. Our Inside Out Program reflects our commitment to premium Chef-led dining experiences that extend beyond providing meals. This holistic food and nutrition initiative supports children to build positive relationships with food, encourages healthy choices, and helps families continue these habits at home.

Fees & Vacancies

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$175.25 /day

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$175.25 /day

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2-3 years

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$175.25 /day

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Green Leaves Early Learning Forest Springs Reviews (21)

5.0 /5

Based on 21 Reviews

Our average ratings are pulled from verified reviews from Google Reviews and direct parent reviews posted on the Care For Kids website.
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Jenna Welsh

5.0 1+ year ago

We would highly recommend Green Leaves Forest Springs to any family in need of Childcare. Our daughter comes home each day mentally fulfilled and her development has been incredible since she started at the centre. Initially we were at another centre in town 2 days and Forest Springs the other 2 days a week, I shed tears of happiness when I received the phone call offering the 4 days we were after at the Forest Springs centre. The staff are all approachable, friendly and highly skilled. We couldn’t be happier with the care our daughter is in each day.

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Mr Magoo

5.0 1+ year ago

This centre was well worth the wait and is still worth every cent paid. The kids thrive and absolutely love all the educators and staff members. The free coffee every drop off is a beautiful kickstart to the morning also

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Emma Hird

5.0 1+ year ago

Wonderful team of educators and admin staff. They've made it very easy to transitioning into care as we communicate every step of the way all milestones and development updates. It's easy to relax knowing the centre is one big family 🥰

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Sahara Beatriz

5.0 1+ year ago

Such a lovely environment with so many amazing workers 😀

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Tom Peckett

5.0 1+ year ago

How Green Leaves Early Learning Forest Springs Compares

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$175.25

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$141.00

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