ABOUT COVE
EARLY LEARNING
Cove Early Learning is a high-quality, long day care service, providing early education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
Operating under the National Quality Framework (NQF), our centre offers a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring environment where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to grow through play and purposeful learning.
WE PROUDLY OFFER
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Open Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm
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Delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers, our preschool program supports school readiness and lifelong learning, aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) V2.0 and state guidelines. Start Strong Funding available for families for children aged 3 years and over.
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Cooking freshly made nutritious meals daily. Our service ensures fresh, seasonal meals are lovingly prepared daily by our Cove Early Learning chef, meeting children’s nutritional needs and supporting healthy habits.
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Our Little Green Thumbs program actively encourages children to participate in hands-on gardening, composting, and recycling, learning to care for the environment and understand where food comes from, fostering responsibility and connection to the Earth.
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Weekly language lessons and yoga classes support children’s communication skills, physical development, mindfulness, and emotional wellbeing.
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Carefully planned community experiences extend learning beyond the classroom and build a sense of belonging and wonder
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We embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives meaningfully into daily practice, honouring Country, culture, and storytelling in partnership with local community voices.
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We are focused on building strong, respectful partnerships with families and actively engage with our wider community to create a supportive, connected learning environment.
At Cove Early Learning, we believe in the power of child-led play, natural curiosity, cultural identity, and meaningful relationships.
Our environments are designed to inspire imagination, foster growth, and nurture a lifelong love of learning.
OUR Philosophy
At Cove Early Learning, we are more than just an early childhood service, we are a connected, nurturing community where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow.
We believe in the power of child-led learning, and our play spaces are thoughtfully designed around children’s interests, strengths, and developmental needs. Every environment is calm, natural, and welcoming a true home away from home where children feel comfortable to explore, create, and learn.
Our passionate team of educators are committed to forming strong, respectful relationships with each child and their family. We understand that when children feel secure and valued, they are more confident, resilient, and ready to thrive.
Cove Early Learning is built on the belief that early childhood is a precious time, a foundation for lifelong learning, identity, and wellbeing. That’s why we follow the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and create learning experiences that support children’s belonging, being and becoming.
We are proud of our community connections and the collaborative partnerships we build with families. These relationships are central to everything we do and ensure that every child’s voice, culture, and background are honoured.
We also acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into our daily practices with respect and care. We promote sustainability, responsibility, and connection to the natural world through meaningful, hands-on experiences.
At Cove Early Learning, children are not only cared for they are celebrated, encouraged, and empowered to reach their full potential in a setting where they truly belong.
Fresh, Nourishing Food Made Daily
At Cove Early Learning, we believe that good nutrition is a vital part of a child’s wellbeing, growth, and learning. That’s why we proudly provide fresh, seasonal meals prepared daily by our on-site chef in our purpose-built kitchen.
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Breakfast
Morning Tea
Lunch
Afternoon Tea
Late Afternoon Snack
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We source the freshest and highest-quality produce, supporting both our children’s health and our surrounding community. Every ingredient is carefully selected to nourish young bodies and minds, while also introducing children to a variety of tastes, textures, and cultural flavours.
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Seasonal and full of variety
Balanced and age-appropriate
Allergy-aware and inclusive (with dietary requirements accommodated)
Designed to encourage positive attitudes toward food and mealtimes
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We see mealtimes as more than just food, they are a chance to slow down, connect with others, and build lifelong habits around health and wellbeing.
At Cove Early Learning, children experience food as part of a community. It is shared, celebrated, and lovingly prepared, every single day.