Our Centres

We nurture bright futures

Explore our early education centres, each dedicated to delivering high-quality care and innovative learning experiences, tailored to meet the unique needs of their local communities.

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Each centre is thoughtfully designed to reflect its local culture and values, creating nurturing environments where children feel seen, supported, and inspired to thrive.

 

Birkdale Rd

Perfect Start

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At Perfect Start Birkdale Rd, our early childhood educators are leaders and advocates. Located at Birkdale Fair Shopping Centre, our kindy and childcare centre offers a lush, natural environment where children and educators thrive. Discover quality early education and childcare near you, where ideas and growth flourish.

Mary Street

Perfect Start

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Perfect Start Mary Street is a small early learning centre in the natural, family-friendly suburb of Redland Bay. With a strong focus on outdoor play and play-based learning, we nurture each child’s confidence, sense of belonging, and development. Our cosy, family-centred childcare centre enjoys daily park access and a natural environment where children thrive.

Capalaba

Perfect Start

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Perfect Start Capalaba is a purpose-built early learning centre offering quality childcare and kindergarten for Capalaba families. Our play-based programs are designed to inspire creativity, curiosity, and confident learning. With beautiful environments and passionate educators, we nurture each child’s unique development in a warm, engaging, and supportive space.

Crestmead One

Perfect Start

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Perfect Start Crestmead 1 offers quality childcare and kindergarten for children aged 3–5. With dedicated spaces for STEAM, language, and sensory play, we focus on school readiness and holistic development. We also offer exceptional before and after school care, vacation care, and nature-inspired bush kindy experiences.

Crestmead Two

Perfect Start

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Perfect Start Crestmead 2 is a newly-built childcare centre for nursery and toddler-aged children. Our passionate educators focus on early development, strong relationships, and a sense of belonging. With nurturing environments and a warm, community feel, we support every child’s first steps in learning through connection, care, and play-based experiences.

Alexandra Hills

Smart Tots

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Smart Tots Alexander Hills delivers a high-quality early education experience where every child’s voice is valued. Our innovative, play-based curriculum builds essential skills for school readiness while supporting emotional wellbeing and strong family partnerships. We’re proud to nurture capable, curious learners every day.

Mt Cotton

Smart Tots

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Set among natural surrounds, Smart Tots Mount Cotton embraces the wonder of the outdoors in our daily learning. Our play-based approach develops curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a strong sense of belonging, helping children build the confidence and resilience they need for their next big adventure, school.

Capalaba

Smart Tots

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At Smart Tots Capalaba, children are seen, heard, and empowered. Our enriching programs foster strong cognitive, social, and emotional development through play-based learning, setting the stage for confident transitions to school and beyond. Families love our warm, welcoming community and strong focus on individual growth.

Alex Hills

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Alex Hills Early Education is committed to providing a nurturing, stimulating environment where children feel safe to explore, learn, and grow. With innovative programs and a strong school readiness focus, we prepare young learners for future success — nurturing independence, creativity, and a deep love of learning.

Tamborine

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Nestled in a beautiful natural setting, Tamborine Early Education blends the best of play-based learning with environmental exploration. Our experienced educators guide children through rich, meaningful experiences that build confidence, resilience, and essential school readiness skills — preparing them for a future filled with possibility.

Birkdale Rd

At Perfect Start Birkdale Rd, our early childhood educators are leaders and advocates. Located at Birkdale Fair Shopping Centre, our kindy and childcare centre offers a lush, natural environment where children and educators thrive. Discover quality early education and childcare near you, where ideas and growth flourish.

Mary Street

Perfect Start Mary Street is a small early learning centre in the natural, family-friendly suburb of Redland Bay. With a strong focus on outdoor play and play-based learning, we nurture each child’s confidence, sense of belonging, and development. Our cosy, family-centred childcare centre enjoys daily park access and a natural environment where children thrive.

Capalaba

Perfect Start Capalaba is a purpose-built early learning centre offering quality childcare and kindergarten for Capalaba families. Our play-based programs are designed to inspire creativity, curiosity, and confident learning. With beautiful environments and passionate educators, we nurture each child’s unique development in a warm, engaging, and supportive space.

Crestmead One

Perfect Start Crestmead 1 offers quality childcare and kindergarten for children aged 3–5. With dedicated spaces for STEAM, language, and sensory play, we focus on school readiness and holistic development. We also offer exceptional before and after school care, vacation care, and nature-inspired bush kindy experiences.

Crestmead Two

Perfect Start Crestmead 2 is a newly-built childcare centre for nursery and toddler-aged children. Our passionate educators focus on early development, strong relationships, and a sense of belonging. With nurturing environments and a warm, community feel, we support every child’s first steps in learning through connection, care, and play-based experiences.

Alexandra Hills

Smart Tots Alexander Hills delivers a high-quality early education experience where every child’s voice is valued. Our innovative, play-based curriculum builds essential skills for school readiness while supporting emotional wellbeing and strong family partnerships. We’re proud to nurture capable, curious learners every day.

Mt Cotton

Set among natural surrounds, Smart Tots Mount Cotton embraces the wonder of the outdoors in our daily learning. Our play-based approach develops curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a strong sense of belonging, helping children build the confidence and resilience they need for their next big adventure — school.

Capalaba

At Smart Tots Capalaba, children are seen, heard, and empowered. Our enriching programs foster strong cognitive, social, and emotional development through play-based learning, setting the stage for confident transitions to school and beyond. Families love our warm, welcoming community and strong focus on individual growth.
Alex Hills Early Education is committed to providing a nurturing, stimulating environment where children feel safe to explore, learn, and grow. With innovative programs and a strong school readiness focus, we prepare young learners for future success — nurturing independence, creativity, and a deep love of learning.
Nestled in a beautiful natural setting, Tamborine Early Education blends the best of play-based learning with environmental exploration. Our experienced educators guide children through rich, meaningful experiences that build confidence, resilience, and essential school readiness skills — preparing them for a future filled with possibility.

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