Sparrow Early Learning
Childcare Centres Sippy Downs.

About Sparrow Early Learning Centre Sippy Downs

Our Sippy Downs childcare centre has a vision to create a welcoming space for children filled with awe and wonder; thoughtfully designed for play, learning, creation and social connection. Read more.

Families and community are an important part of this vision, including the natural environment and all the plants and animals that share it.

Our vision is a place for children that honours and respects them as capable, lifelong learners with much to offer and share.

Each child is a marvel and a joy—a celebration of possibilities; and full of unlimited potential.

We look forward to being a part of your child’s journey.

Service details

7 Ochre Way,
Sippy Downs QLD 4556
Ph. 07 5406 0235
sippydowns@sparrow.edu.au
Monday to Friday
6.30am to 6pm

What makes our childcare service in Sippy Downs unique?

Nutritionally balanced meals designed and prepared by our chef on site, catering to all dietary needs.
Caring, nurturing and passionate educators that focus on building relationships with families and recognising them as the child’s first teacher.
Regular photos & updates on your child’s activities using an online platform for easy access.
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Kindergarten programs that follow the Early Years Learning Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines being led by two qualified Early Childhood teachers. This program supports children to be confident and engage learners as they prepare for prep.
Bush Babies program for Nursery and Toddlers that allows the children to explore their local environment and engage within the community.
Conveniently located close to University of the Sunshine Coast and motorway.
Fresh linen, nappies and wipes are provided within all studios.
Our service encourages sustainability with drop off stations for reusable resources such as cardboard, pinecones and milk bottle lids, real crockery to reduce our plastic use and recycling stations in each studio.
Our outdoor environment has a separate chicken and guineapig coop where children can engage, care, and feed the animals.
Meeting National Quality Standards

Studio 1
6 weeks - 15 months old

Studio 2
15 months - 3 years old

Studio 3
3 - 5 years old

Meet
Stephanie

Service Manager at our Childcare Centre, Sippy Downs

“My name is Stephanie and I am the Service Manager at Sparrow Early Learning Sippy Downs.” Read more.

“I love working within the childcare sector and being able to spend time with children as they grow. I enjoy collaborating with families and seeing their children grow and develop as they travel through the service.

I began my career in the sector at 15 years old doing work experiences, I proceeded to do my Cert 3 in children’s services as a school-based trainee. After finishing my placement in long day care I moved to Outside School Hours Care from when I left school until 2020, within this I worked my way up to management and leadership roles. I changed over to long day care to move away from split shifts and continued on my manager roles within long day care settings. Throughout my time within the sector, I have worked with children 6 weeks right through to 13 years. I have a strong passion for inclusion support and supporting children who have trauma backgrounds. I believed that children are competent and capable learners, with the ability to direct their own learning. Our role as educators is to support children in their ability to make decisions and develop their sense of belonging.

I have a strong passion for sustainable practices and improving the impact that we make on the environment and the future. I like to bring this into the workplace through the resources we use and how we approach our day to day practices. I love bringing real plants into environments and sharing my passion for change with people. This aligns well with the Reggio approach, through upcycling of furniture, natural resources and reducing the plastic we have within the service. Through this I am constantly reflecting and working towards gaining new knowledge.

I’m excited to be service manager here at Sippy Downs and support the children, families and educators towards new service and personal goals. On behalf of our dedicated team, we welcome your enquiries and look forward to sharing your children’s early learning journey with you.”

My qualifications & experience:

Cert III in Children’s Services
Diploma of Early Childhood Education
Over 13 years of experience in early education & childcare

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** Please note that we currently have a waitlist for our centre, please call 1300 441 441 to find out more.

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Child Development - Sparrow Early Learning Centre

The Sparrow Way.

The Sparrow Way combines proven international early learning methods to create a unique practice designed for today’s society. Guided by the principles of Reggio Emilia 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.

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Enrolment process

Our childcare centre in Sippy Downs promotes an open-door policy where families can visit and walk through the centre at any time during operational hours.

Once families have completed a tour, they will receive an enrolment pack with all necessary paperwork.

Once enrolled, the orientation process begins. The orientation process is an arrangement made between families and staff that supports the family’s needs.

Accessing the Childcare Subsidy

We understand that access to the Government Childcare Subsidy is an important consideration when choosing a childcare centre. Learn more about eligibility, how to access the subsidy and how Sparrow works with your family to ensure a smooth transition into early learning childcare.

childcare subsidy

Happy families at Sparrow Early Learning Centre Sippy Downs

“Overall impressed with everything and everyone at sparrow, can’t wait for my daughter keep going, she has the best days!”

Charlotte Pyritz

“Our son absolutely adores his educators, the variety of activities, the surrounds and of course has made little friends. I’m so thankful we found sparrows. I cannot fault it. Thank you for loving our child as much as we do ♥️”

Jennifer Vansleve

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