Who We Are

Play area with dragonfly sculpture - Okinja Early Learning

At Okinja Early Learning, we believe in providing a warm, loving environment where children grow into strong and successful young people.

Our beautiful handcrafted timber dragonfly located in the children’s playground represents change, transition and adaptability, and we have incorporated this into our logo to reflect the nature of what we do. The first five years of a child’s life are a special time where change and growth occur more rapidly than at any other age! At Okinja, we provide a loving and supportive place where children can learn, grow and transition into confident young people.

Entrance and parking space - Okinja Early Learning

Our Rooms

  • State of the art, large purpose built indoor areas for each age group
  • Our louvre windows provide cooling airflow from the sea breezes to each room with air conditioning for those tropical days for the comfort of our children and staff
  • Fully equipped with digital educational tools including an electronic whiteboard used by our Bachelor qualified Kindergarten Teachers as part of the curriculum in the year before school.

Our Inclusions

We offer a variety of curricula activities including language, music lessons, movement classes and sports programs. Our Centre provides morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. These nutritious meals are prepared in accordance with Nutrition Australia Guidelines. Meals are provided by age stage for young infants, in consultation with families.

Daily communication is via Kindy Hub, a communication platform for families to share their children’s experiences through photos, stories and learning outcomes.

  • Nutritious Meals
  • Nappies Provided for babies and toddler children
  • Hats & sunscreen.
  • Sheets
  • Fully Accredited Government Funded Kindergarten Program
  • Activities such as language, music, movement and sports programs.
Child Eating Fruits - Okinja Early Learning
Okinja early learning and childcare school ground

Okinja early learning and childcare school ground

Okinja early learning and childcare school ground

The Team

Our Educators are committed to providing the best quality care and education, working collaboratively with families, respecting their decisions and rights as the child’s first educators.

Our Educators are very experienced and dedicated to the wellbeing and education of the children entrusted into our care, accommodating and responding to children’s individual needs and feelings. We allow children to develop a sense of wellbeing where they feel encouraged to explore every aspect of their world.

Our dedicated educators are highly qualified and guided in best practice in accordance with the National Quality Framework which encompasses the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.

Debbie Thompson, approved provider - Okinja Early Learning

Debbie Thompson

Approved Provider

I’m so proud to be the Approved Provider of Okinja Early Learning Centre & Kindergarten and to welcome you and your children into our Centre.

I have worked within the childcare sector for over 15 years and own my own childcare management business, Elite Childcare Management P/L. Elite has established a strong reputation within the sector, specialising in offering professional assistance to childcare centres owners, maintaining ongoing compliance, business management and operational requirements. With this vast sector knowledge, a great Nominated Supervisor – Kristy McKinnon – and a fantastic team of educators, we will collectively ensure that Okinja Early Learning Centre & Kindergarten is the leading early learning provider in the local Alexandra Headland community.

Our focus is on ensuring high standards of early education and care are delivered.

Begin your learning journey with Okinja Early Learning Centre & Kindergarten.

Kristy McKinnon, supervisor - Okinja Early Learning

Kristy McKinnon

Nominated Supervisor

I commenced working in children’s services almost 20 years ago where I began by supporting a child with additional needs. I have worked in all job roles in the early childhood sector and have found my passion as Centre Manager. I enjoy going to the Centre each day where I have the opportunity to mentor our amazing educators, support our beautiful children in their everyday development and form genuine relationships with our families and the Alexandra Headland community.

Our team works together to ensure we provide a safe, clean and welcoming environment for our families.  Our combined passion is working alongside our families to ensure all children are given the opportunity to be the best they can be with a range of different experiences.

Come and meet our team and take a tour of this beautiful Centre!

Let your child soar with Okinja Early Learning

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