Embark on a remarkable journey of learning and growth with your little ones at our vibrant childcare centre, Mayfield Clifton Beach. Nestled just off the picturesque Captain Cook Highway, our centre is an engaging environment where children can ignite their curiosity and embark on exciting discoveries.
We believe in going above and beyond. At Mayfield Clifton Beach, we meticulously craft complete experiences that not only entertain but also instill essential life skills in our little learners.
Our approach to childcare is truly unique, recognizing the delicate balance between education, care, and play. From the tender age of six weeks to the spirited age of six years, Mayfield Clifton Beach Early Learning tailors programs to cater to each child's individual needs.
Welcome to Mayfield Clifton Beach, where we're excited to be a part of your child's journey toward a brighter future. Together, we'll nurture their potential and help them blossom into confident, capable young individuals.
All inclusions are subject to availability and are provided at the discretion of the centre director.
For more information on how fees are charged, please contact the centre. To see how this would effect your CCS, use our estimator.
For our active and curious toddlers, we offer the Jungle and Sunset rooms. Toddlers are natural explorers, always on the move, and our environment has been thoughtfully designed to nurture their active nature while engaging them in age-appropriate learning activities such as music, dancing, art, and dramatic play, among others. We understand that every child grows and learns at their own unique pace. To support this, our educators develop and implement a program tailored to your child's interests, as well as input from families. This personalized approach focuses on fostering independence, language development, self-expression, and fundamental social skills. We provide experiences that align with these learning goals. Our teaching methods are grounded in the Early Years Learning Framework, ensuring that your child's educational journey is not only engaging and fun but also aligned with the highest educational standards. We're dedicated to creating an environment where every child can flourish and learn at their own pace.
For our active and curious toddlers, we offer the Jungle and Sunset rooms. Toddlers are natural explorers, always on the move, and our environment has been thoughtfully designed to nurture their active nature while engaging them in age-appropriate learning activities such as music, dancing, art, and dramatic play, among others. We understand that every child grows and learns at their own unique pace. To support this, our educators develop and implement a program tailored to your child's interests, as well as input from families. This personalized approach focuses on fostering independence, language development, self-expression, and fundamental social skills. We provide experiences that align with these learning goals. Our teaching methods are grounded in the Early Years Learning Framework, ensuring that your child's educational journey is not only engaging and fun but also aligned with the highest educational standards. We're dedicated to creating an environment where every child can flourish and learn at their own pace.
For our Pre-Kindy group, we offer three wonderful rooms: Safari, Windmill, and Evergreen. We believe that the most effective learning occurs through play. Our educators are dedicated to fostering this by creating a caring, happy, challenging, and stimulating environment. Both our indoor and outdoor spaces are thoughtfully set up to ignite the imagination and cater to each child's unique interests. We encourage children to play and, in doing so, to learn within their own environments. Our rooms are equipped with a range of educational tools, resources, and equipment readily accessible to children, fostering creativity in various forms, whether through art, imaginative play, or scientific exploration. We're dedicated to creating an environment where children's natural curiosity and creativity are nurtured and encouraged to flourish.
For our Pre-Kindy group, we offer three wonderful rooms: Safari, Windmill, and Evergreen. We believe that the most effective learning occurs through play. Our educators are dedicated to fostering this by creating a caring, happy, challenging, and stimulating environment. Both our indoor and outdoor spaces are thoughtfully set up to ignite the imagination and cater to each child's unique interests. We encourage children to play and, in doing so, to learn within their own environments. Our rooms are equipped with a range of educational tools, resources, and equipment readily accessible to children, fostering creativity in various forms, whether through art, imaginative play, or scientific exploration. We're dedicated to creating an environment where children's natural curiosity and creativity are nurtured and encouraged to flourish.
For our Pre-Kindy group, we offer three wonderful rooms: Safari, Windmill, and Evergreen. We believe that the most effective learning occurs through play. Our educators are dedicated to fostering this by creating a caring, happy, challenging, and stimulating environment. Both our indoor and outdoor spaces are thoughtfully set up to ignite the imagination and cater to each child's unique interests. We encourage children to play and, in doing so, to learn within their own environments. Our rooms are equipped with a range of educational tools, resources, and equipment readily accessible to children, fostering creativity in various forms, whether through art, imaginative play, or scientific exploration. We're dedicated to creating an environment where children's natural curiosity and creativity are nurtured and encouraged to flourish.
In our center, we have two inspiring Kindergarten rooms: Sunset and Woodlands. Our Kindergarten program is driven by a deep passion for early childhood education, and we're excited to embark on this journey with our brand-new Kindergarten room. Our program is carefully designed to align with the early years framework, and our dedicated and highly qualified early childhood teacher is committed to creating a stimulating learning environment where each child can thrive according to their individual needs. We place a strong emphasis on fostering confidence and independence in our learners, ensuring that they are not only well-prepared but also excited to begin their educational journey as Prep students in Primary school. Our Kindergarten space is thoughtfully equipped with a diverse range of authentic learning resources and play equipment to support each child's development to their fullest potential. Additionally, we collaborate with local primary schools, providing regular excursions that allow our School Readiness students to become familiar with the Prep rooms, programs, and teachers. This helps them transition smoothly into their new school environment with confidence and excitement.
We provide most of the essentials that may be needed throughout the day. We ask that you pack and label; spare clothes, water bottle, comfort items/dummies. And if your child requires a sleeping bag, milk bottles, formula, or breast milk.
We offer orientation sessions for families to come along before the first day to have a short play with us. These sessions are usually close to the first day and act as a good lead in. It gives you, your child, and the educators time to get to know each other and the opportunity to ask any questions or provide important information. These sessions are usually organized once enrolment is confirmed, they last for 2 hours and are free of charge. Talking about it at home is also a great way to get your child excited for all the amazing experiences they will get to be a part of.
Be positive! Make the drop off a happy experience and take a few minutes to help your child to settle in. The mornings can be busy, but taking some time to find an activity your child enjoys and saying goodbye can help for a smoother start to their day. There will always be a warm and caring educator on hand to help. You are always welcome to give the centre a call after you have left for an update.
The educator to child ratio varies depending on state and territory, we meet or exceed this ratio. 0 to 24 months the ratio is 1:4 in all states and territories. 24 to 36 months the ratio is 1:5 in QLD and SA, and 1:4 in VIC. Over 36 months the ratio is 1:11 in QLD, SA and VIC. You can find out more on the ACECQA website.
It is important to take the time to find a centre where you feel confident and comfortable and know your child will be safe, happy, and protected. Find a centre that provides a learning environment where careful guidance and role modelling by educators can help children become competent, independent and develop valuable life skills. It is also important to consider aspects that will impact your family such as location, cost, and inclusions.
All Mayfield Early Education centres aim to meet or exceed the National Quality Standards and Regulatory requirements of an early childhood service. We regularly update our policies and procedures to ensure that children, family, and educators are aware of their requirements and responsibilities to help keep children in our care happy, safe and protected. As a parent or guardian of a Mayfield Early Education centre, you can find out more by visiting www. mayfield.com.au/policies. This page requires a password which you can obtain from your Centre Manager upon your enrolment.
Since moving to Cairns, we really struggled to find a centre that provided services that we needed for our toddler from professionalism, cleanliness, friendly, educational and still had the warmth of a loving family environment. Third times a charm and we found it! I am very happy with the centre. It was easy to enrol, we are greeted with a smile every day, no question or query is ever an inconvenience & the staff are happy to talk to you about your child and/or their centre.
β Stevie
Happy on every levels π !!! Both my 2yo and 3yo boys are attending the daycare and I have found the new Manager Amanda and the staff very helpful. I like the premises being used to split the kids in groups or being gathered all together through the day (so that siblings can spend some time together). The boat ship and the fruits and herbs garden are a favourite ! Also one of the cleanest daycares I have visited. Always easy to communicate. The location is a big plus for me, and the pick up/drop off area perfectly convenient as I am always in the rush πππ
β Amanda
I was initially anxious about putting my three year old in day care. However after taking a tour around Mayfield's beautifully clean and well maintained facilities as well as meeting with the friendly, caring and attentive staff. My worries were eliminated. Amanda the manager goes above and beyond to make the centre the wonderful place it is and she made my daughters start at day care a success. This is a wonderful place, far better then all the other older, shabby and cramped daycare facilities I viewed locally.
β Catherine
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