Precious Cargo Lockleys
Precious Cargo Lockleys
Every Precious Cargo centre is unique, and Lockleys is no exception. With two outdoor play areas, a kitchen cooking platform, a music room, and a book library, the centre offers a space for children to explore and develop new skills!
The Montessori focus on sustainability and agriculture is brought to life through vegetable gardens, where children plant, care for, and harvest their own produce. A Grow Free cart in the foyer encourages families and educators to share, while ongoing recycling initiatives teach the importance of reducing waste.
At Precious Cargo Lockleys, children are inspired to learn, connect, and grow in a caring and sustainable environment.
Age Groups
Practical Life
Practical Life in Montessori mirrors the home, with children and educators working together on tasks like cleaning, food preparation, and washing. These activities develop independence, concentration, coordination, and social adaptation. Areas include Care of Self, Care for the Environment, Grace and Courtesy, and Control of Movement.
Sensorial
Sensorial activities refine the senses, helping children notice and classify differences in the world. Montessori called the senses the “doorway to the mind.” Through this work, children develop perception, discrimination, and judgment, laying the foundation for mathematics and language.
Problem Solving
Problem Solving and Mathematics begin with hands-on, reality-based materials that make abstract concepts concrete. Children count, match, and explore operations and shapes, focusing on discovery and process rather than the correct answer.
Language and Literacy
Language and Literacy are nurtured daily with books, songs, rhymes, and tactile resources. Montessori materials capture interest and support independence. At Precious Cargo, children build vocabulary, enjoy stories and poems, and progress through the literacy curriculum with guidance.
Culture and Extra Curriculum Activities
Culture and Extra Curriculum Activities invite children to explore geography, biology, history, and science while celebrating traditions through food, music, and stories. Gardens, animals, and nature studies connect their immediate environment to the wider world, encouraging respect and global awareness. Excursions, incursions, and community links—such as zoo visits, talks from the Fire Department, or reading to students—further broaden experiences, building curiosity, empathy, and pride while fostering meaningful connections with others.
Inclusions
- Montessori Inspired Curriculum
- 5 Day Week Discount*
- ELC Program
- Allergy Aware
- Sun Safe Aware
- NQS Exceeding Rating
- Centre Pets
- Holiday Discounts
- Regular Incursions & Excursions
- Inclusive Support
- Experienced, degree-qualified teachers
- Indoor and Outdoor Environments
- Infant Formula
- Nappies and Wipes
*Children enrolled for 5 days per week receive a 5% discount on fees.
Fees
- Nursery$151
- Toddler$151
- Kinder$151
For more information on how fees are charged, please contact the centre. To see how this would effect your CCS, use our estimator.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Reviews
My two kids have attended the lockleys precious cargo. I am so grateful to this centre as my kids learned so much and loved it! The staff f is so caring, emphatic and kind to the kids. I have met so many wonderful carers and you can tell they enjoy their job, I know many of them over the years and they still there. The chef is amazing and my kids loved the food she cooks, it is so lovely to talk to the carers and I feel so happy that I can leave my kids there knowing they will be safe, happy and well looked after! Thank you!
— Yeidy Cano
My daughter has been at Lockleys since she was 4 months old and absolutely adores the centre and all of the staff. I can't speak highly enough of the quality of educators, management, admin, and kitchen staff. She has learnt so much and I look forward to seeing her blossom there in her formative years.
— Caitlin Alvaro
Absolutely love Montessori - the team are so child focussed and supportive to my children’s individual needs. The outside nature play area & delicious meals are a bonus! Highly recommend the centre.
— Rajat Patyal
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