— GRACEMERE· NOW ENROLLING
A welcoming place to play, belong and grow.
Little Zebra Gracemere is a warm, inclusive early learning community built around genuine relationships with children and families.
With generous shaded outdoor spaces, caring educators and plenty of room to explore, children are supported to learn through play, build friendships and feel comfortable being themselves.
— WHY GRACEMERE FAMILIES CHOOSE US
Big spaces, genuine connections and a strong sense of community.
Little Zebra Gracemere is a place where children and families are known. Our educators take the time to build genuine relationships, helping children feel secure, included and confident as they learn and grow.
Large, shaded play yards
Our generous outdoor spaces give children room to move, explore, create, play with friends and follow their curiosity throughout the day.
Relationships that grow over time
Strong connections between educators, children and families sit at the heart of our service. We value the everyday conversations and shared understanding that help us support each child as an individual.
Queensland Government-approved Kindergarten Program
Our Kindergarten Program supports children in the year before school through play, relationships, exploration and meaningful learning experiences.
— ROOMS AT THIS CENTRE
Growing, learning and belonging at every stage
Each stage of early childhood brings something different. At Little Zebra Gracemere, our learning environments are shaped around children’s development, interests, relationships and growing independence.
Our educators create opportunities for children to explore, play, communicate, build friendships and follow their curiosity in ways that feel right for their age and stage.
6 WKS – 15 MO
Nursery
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A gentle beginning built on trust and connection
Babies thrive when they feel safe, secure and understood. In our Nursery, educators take the time to learn each child’s individual rhythms, cues and routines, building warm and responsive relationships from the very beginning.
Days are shaped around rest, feeding, connection and sensory exploration, with plenty of opportunities for babies to move, discover and engage with the world around them at their own pace.
We work closely with families to keep routines familiar and communication open, helping each child feel comfortable and cared for throughout their day.
15 MO – 2 YRS
Toddlers
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Growing confidence through movement and discovery
This is an exciting stage full of new words, new movements and a growing desire to do things independently.
Our Toddlers are supported to explore through play, music, movement, sensory experiences and everyday routines. Educators encourage children to communicate, make choices and build confidence while providing the reassurance and connection they still need.
The environment gives busy little bodies plenty of opportunities to move, investigate and begin forming friendships with the people around them.
2 YRS – 3 YRS
Senior Toddlers
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Big ideas, growing independence and plenty to explore
At this age, children are beginning to express themselves in more complex ways, build stronger relationships and become increasingly independent.
Our Senior Toddlers learn through hands-on play, conversation, stories, music, problem-solving and shared experiences with others. Educators follow children’s interests and extend their thinking through questions, new materials and opportunities to explore ideas further.
It’s a busy stage of growing language, imagination, self-help skills and social confidence.
3 YRS – 4 YRS
Junior Kindy
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Curiosity, creativity and learning together
As children’s confidence grows, so does their desire to investigate, create, share ideas and understand the world around them.
In Junior Kindy, learning is led by children’s interests and supported through play, creative experiences, storytelling, collaboration and exploration. Educators encourage children to ask questions, make choices, solve problems and contribute their own ideas.
Friendships become increasingly important too, with children learning to communicate, negotiate, cooperate and enjoy being part of a group.
3 YRS – 4.5 YRS
Pre-Kindy
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Building confidence, identity and a love of learning
Pre-Kindy gives children opportunities to deepen their interests, strengthen friendships and take greater ownership of their learning.
Through play, projects, conversation and shared experiences, children are encouraged to explore ideas, solve problems, express themselves and develop greater independence.
Educators respond to each child’s interests and development, creating experiences that build confidence, communication and the skills children use as they move toward their next stage.
4 YRS – 5 YRS
Kindergarten
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Learning through play in the year before school
Our Queensland Government-approved Kindergarten Program supports children in the year before school through play-based learning, relationships, exploration and collaboration.
Led by a qualified early childhood teacher, the program builds on children’s interests and encourages them to think, question, create, communicate and work with others.
Rather than rushing children toward “big school”, the focus is on helping them develop the confidence, curiosity, independence and sense of identity that supports a positive transition into Prep.
— KEEPING FAMILIES CONNECTED
More than updates — genuine connection
We want families to feel part of their child’s day, not separate from it.
That means sharing the important moments through Storypark and Xap, but also making time for the conversations that matter — at drop-off and pick-up, over the phone when needed, and throughout your child’s time with us.
Our educators build genuine relationships with families so we can share what children are enjoying, what they’re learning, the friendships they’re forming and the little moments that make each day their own.
— A LOOK INSIDE
A glimpse of everyday life at Gracemere.
Real spaces, real play and everyday moments from our Little Zebra Gracemere community. Take a look around — then come and experience the environment for yourself.
— FAMILIES
What Gracemere families say.
The relationships we build with families mean a lot to us. Here’s what some of our Gracemere families have shared about their experience.
