From the office  Welcome to another month of news at Doolandella ELC.  Playground Renovations Our playground renovations are coming along very nicely. We are getting close to having the senior side completed, possibly the end of next week. Keep an eye on the upcoming improvements and structures going into place next week. Kiosk Tablets Please remember to sign your child in / out of ...

Welcome to all our new families who have recently joined us at Doolandella Early Learning. Thank you to our families who worked with us during the lock down period by keeping your children at home and following directives from Qld Health. As we all worked together we are now able to resume activities as normal.  At this stage we are not able to waive any gap fees for the lock down week. Howev...

Welcome to another month of news from Doolandella ELC.  Child Care Subsidy (CCS)  The Department of Education Skills and Employment (DESE) advised on the 30th of June that CCS and Annual caps would be resetting on the 12th of July. Child Care Subsidy (CCS) rates are adjusted at the start of each financial year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Annual Cap - Families earni...

Welcome to our June Newsletter As Winter has arrived and the mornings are cooler, you will see our children playing inside in the warm. We are currently in our Winter routines and the children will participate in outdoor play as the day warms up. Please remember to dress your children appropriately for weather conditions. Thank you to the families that joined us for our Open Day on ...

 From the office  Hello and welcome to our last newsletter for 2019.  It has been a rewarding year for all staff and families at Doolandella Early Learning Centre. Thank you to the families who attended our Christmas party despite the weather. We had a great time!!! We would like to wish all our families a very Merry Christmas and a bright and Happy New Year.  Upcoming Cha...

From the office   ​Hello and welcome to our November news. As Christmas is fast approaching many of our families have already applied for Holidays. If you are planning on taking holidays over the Christmas / New Year period please complete a holiday request form available from the office.  Christmas Party!!!​ This years Christmas Party will be held on the 13th December starting at 6.00pm...

From the Office  Firstly I would like to thank our families who have supported us in our learning of living things by donating the Woolworth's seedlings. The children have assisted their peers and educators from each room and created their very own garden. Once the seedlings outgrow their little containers, the children will plant them in the outdoor environment where they will continue ...

From the office  Welcome to our new families that have just joined our service. As Spring has arrived we are hoping to instil the learning of looking after our environment by planting new flower and herb seeds through the new Woolworths promotion. By doing so we will provide the children with an opportunity to plant and care for their new seedlings in support of our sustainability program.&nb...

From the Office Hello families and welcome to our August News. This month we have had Gayna join the Admin team. Some of you may know Gayna as one of our Educators who worked closely with your children to enhance their learning and development. Gayna will be available to all our parents Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 4.30pm.  Evonne has decided to extend her maternity leave to spend...

From the office  Hello Families and welcome to our July News Our Service has been busy creating new learning opportunities in the Nursery. The Nursery had a makeover on the weekend and now allows our little ones to explore different skills as well as build on their existing ones.  ​NAIDOC Week NAIDOC week celebrations provided opportunities for the children to show respect for diversity ...

Hello and welcome to the last newsletter for 2017. what a big year it has been with many changes. I have been very lucky to share some of these changes with you all. I will be leaving Doolandella on the 9th January to go back to my centre in Underwood, Evonne will be back on Monday 8th January.  Im very excited for the year ahead with next year promising to be just as big. I would like to fir...

Don't forget your raffle tickets $1 each or 6 for $5. First prize is the Billy Cart, second prize is the Balance Bike prizes will be drawn at the Christmas disco this Friday 15th December starting at 6pm. Sausages and drinks will be available for $2 each , make sure you pre pay for these at the office before Friday. 

Can you please let the office know if you will be away over the Christmas period. Christmas day will be on Monday this year and the centre will be closed Monday and Tuesday for Boxing Day. If you would like to receive half price holiday fees you will need to give 2 weeks notice and your account must be paid up to date. Even if you are not getting half fees please let us know if you will be away so...

Im excited to announce that starting on Tuesday 2nd January 2018, our cook Kylie will be preparing all meals for the children at the centre ( excluding the Nursery room) this includes morning tea, Lunch and afternoon tea. if your child stays later than 5pm you are welcome to bring a snack in on these days( please no food that needs to be placed in the fridge or needs heating up) If you would like ...

​Doolandella will be holding a Christmas Disco at the centre. We are pre selling Sausages on bread and drinks for the night, with orders and money due back on 5th December. Please pick up your order forms from your child's information pockets or from the office. All families welcome, come along bring your deck chairs and have a fun night of Christmas music and dancing.  ​Time ​​15th December ...

From the Office Hello and welcome to the September Newsletter, Wow the year is passing by fast. I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our new families. we hope your time with us will be fun and educational for your children.  August was a very busy month here at Doolandella ELC. I hope everyone can see the new areas popping up around the outside areas, the educators and children have b...

From the Office Hello and welcome to the August newsletter. My name is Leanne and I will be filling in as Centre Manager while Evonne is away on maternity leave. A big welcome also to our new families. I hope you enjoy your time here with us and that your child grows to their full potential.  I would like to remind everyone to keep your contact details up to date, you can email the centre at ...

Come along on Friday the 18th August and help us celebrate our 3rd Birthday. Starting at 9am we will be cutting the cake everyone is welcome!!!