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A Country Garden Early Childhood Centres in Toowoomba, founded by Carol Keutmann over 25 years ago, blend Montessori-based education with the Early Years Learning Framework. Catering to children from six weeks to five years old, the centres provide a nurturing environment where experienced educators guide self-directed learning, fostering emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Parents can trust that their children receive a strong foundation for lifelong growth.
At A Country Garden Early Childhood Centres, the Strawberry Patch program nurtures babies aged 6 weeks to 2 years with flexible routines and personal attention, fostering hand-eye coordination and communication while involving parents in key developmental milestones. The Blueberry Lane program, for toddlers aged 2 to 3 years, focuses on sharing, cooperation, and independent learning, helping children build confidence, develop motor skills, and explore their surroundings in a safe, supportive environment.
A Country Garden's Queensland Government Approved Kindergarten Program supports a smooth transition to formal education for 4 to 5-year-olds. Integrating Montessori principles with the national curriculum, the program emphasises curiosity, independence, and social skills. The centre also offers high-quality Before and After School Care and an engaging Holiday Club for primary-aged children, ensuring continuous learning and adventure year-round. Families are encouraged to explore our early childhood education options to support their child's growth and discovery.
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Open Monday - Friday
After School Care, Before School Care, Casual Care, Cooking, Excursions, Full Day, Games, Half Day, Outdoors Activities, Playtime, Singing, Sports, Stories
Approved Centre, Australian Owned, Childcare Benefits, Foodsafe, Licensed, Locally Owned, Owner Operated, Security System
Babies, Kindergarten, Nursery, Pre-Prep (Queensland Only), Preschool, Primary School, School Age, Toddlers
Cooking, Singing, Playtime, Pre-Prep, Excursions, Foodsafe, Literacy, Nursery, Kindergartens, Full Day, Pre-Schools, Toddlers, Stories, Outdoors Activities, Child Care, Sports, After School Care, Half Day, Casual Care, Childcare Benefits, Preschool, Kindergarten, Educational, School Age, Child Care Centre, Babies, Before School Care, Games, Before Hours Care, Primary School, Security System
The centre was established in 1996.
Yes, we are locally owned and operated.
We provide care and education for children aged six weeks to five years, including specialised programs for infants, toddlers, and kindergarten.
Our centres use a Montessori-based approach combined with the Early Years Learning Framework, fostering self-directed learning in a nurturing environment.
Yes, our Kindergarten Program for 4 to 5-year-olds is Queensland Government approved, blending Montessori methods with national curriculum standards.
Our program includes indoor activities, homework supervision, and outdoor play, with a courtesy bus for school drop-offs and pick-ups.
The Holiday Club features activities like bush walks, rock climbing, ten-pin bowling, museum visits, outdoor sports, and more.
