Ooralea, Mackay, Queensland
Early learning in Ooralea, with educators who stay
We care for children aged 0 to 5 from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year. Play-based programs, chef-prepared meals, nappies provided and a team your child will come to know well.
Centre at a glance
- Ages
- 0 to 5 years
- Open
- Monday to Friday
- Hours
- 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Year
- 51 weeks a year
- Where
- Ooralea, Mackay
Welcome
A centre where your child is known by name
Ooralea Education and Care Centre is a welcoming early childhood service offering quality learning and warm care in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Children, families and educators make up our community. Children are encouraged to play, explore and discover, with teaching that follows their interests.
Because our educators build genuine connections with children and families, each child develops a strong sense of belonging. Settling in feels calmer when the same familiar faces greet you at the door.
Ages 0 to 5
Long day, long year
Meals and nappies
Funded kindergarten
Why families trust us
Long-serving educators and a serious approach to child safety
We are proud to have two educators who have been with our service for more than 10 years, along with many other educators who have been part of our team for over 3 to 5 years.
Consistency children can feel
Experienced teacher leadership
Qualified and checked
Signature experiences
What makes a day at Ooralea different
Everyday experiences that build empathy, curiosity, confidence and healthy habits.
Goldie the therapy dog
Chickens and sustainability
Bush Kindy
Active Squirts
Chef-prepared meals and nappies
Gardens and community
Learning at Ooralea
From first steps to school ready
Our curriculum is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and shaped by what your child is curious about right now.
Play-based curriculum
Educators observe, listen and plan learning that is meaningful, responsive and connected to what each child is doing.
Learning and programsSchool Readiness Program
A comprehensive program building confidence, independence, communication, social skills, literacy, numeracy, science, physical development and emotional wellbeing.
How we prepare for schoolFunded Queensland Kindergarten
An Approved Kindergarten Program following the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines, delivered by a qualified early childhood teacher.
Kindergarten details
Practical support
Less to pack, more to share
Small things make busy family mornings easier, and good communication keeps you close to your child's day.
Storypark for enrolled families
Every family receives access to Storypark on enrolment, where educators share photos, videos, observations and learning stories, and families can comment and add moments from home.
Meals prepared on site
Fresh, nutritious meals are prepared daily by our centre chef, supporting healthy growth and positive mealtimes.
Nappies provided
Nappies are provided, supporting families and making sure children's comfort and care needs are met.
Child safety is embedded in everyday practice
We embed the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the Queensland 10 Child Safe Standards into our everyday practices and decision-making. Our service adopts the National Model Code for Taking Images or Videos of Children, so photographs and videos are captured, stored and shared responsibly.
We also maintain a strict No Personal Devices policy. Personal mobile phones and other electronic devices are prohibited in all areas where children are present, and this applies to educators, contractors, families and visitors.
Read our child safety approachFind us
Right here in Ooralea, Mackay
We would love to show you around. Give us a call, send an email, or ask for a tour time that suits your family.
- Address
- 117 Canecutters Drive, Ooralea, Mackay, QLD
- Phone
- 07 4952 4554
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Open 51 weeks a year, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Come and see the centre for yourself
Book a tour at a time that suits you, meet our educators and ask us anything about rooms, routines and starting dates.