Welcome to Fireflies Early Learning
Your Enrolment Journey
Starting at Fireflies is easy and stress-free. We’ve designed a simple, supportive process to guide your family every step of the way.
Step 1: Book Your Tour
Contact us to arrange a personalised tour at a time that suits your family’s schedule. You can call us on 07 5309 1100, email hello@firefliesearlylearning.com.au, or complete our online booking form. We’ll find a time that works perfectly for you.
Step 2: Visit Our Centre
During your tour, you’ll explore our beautiful learning spaces, meet our passionate educators, and see our play-based learning philosophy in action. Feel free to ask questions and share information about your child’s unique needs and interests.
Book your tour today
Spots at Fireflies Early Learning fill up fast! Join our waitlist today to give your child the best start in a nurturing, play-based learning environment. Our dedicated educators create a warm and engaging space where little minds can grow, explore, and thrive.
Don’t miss out, register your interest now and be the first to know when a place becomes available!
Get In Touch
07 5309 1100
hello@firefliesearlylearning.com.au
Hours
Mon-Fri 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Excluding Public Holidays
Step 3: Join Our Waitlist
If Fireflies feels like the right fit for your family, we’ll add you to our waitlist. We’ll keep you informed about availability and upcoming spaces that match your preferred days and age group.
Step 4: Secure Your Place
When a position becomes available, we’ll contact you promptly. You’ll complete our enrolment paperwork, which includes important information about your child’s health, development, dietary needs, and emergency contacts.
Step 5: Orientation Visits
Before your child’s official start date, we organise orientation sessions. These shorter visits help your little one become familiar with their educators, new friends, and surroundings, making the transition smooth and comfortable for everyone.
Step 6: First Day & Beyond
On your child’s first day, our team will be there to welcome you both warmly. We maintain open communication through daily updates, learning journals, and regular family meetings to ensure you’re always connected to your child’s learning journey.
What to Expect on Tour Day:
Your tour of Fireflies Early Learning is an opportunity to experience our centre firsthand and imagine your child thriving in our care. Here’s what you can look forward to:
A Warm Welcome
You’ll be greeted by a member of our leadership team who will guide you through the entire tour. We encourage you to bring your child along so they can see the centre too, though we understand this isn’t always possible.
Explore Our Spaces
Walk through our thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor learning environments. You’ll see age-appropriate rooms equipped with quality educational resources, natural materials, and engaging play areas that inspire curiosity and creativity.
Meet Our Educators
Our qualified and experienced educators are the heart of Fireflies. During your tour, you’ll have the chance to meet team members, observe them interacting with children, and learn about their teaching approaches, qualifications, and passion for early learning.
See Learning in Action
If you visit during operating hours, you’ll witness our play-based curriculum in action. Watch children engaged in purposeful play, creative expression, and exploration across various learning experiences throughout the day.
Ask Questions
This is your time to ask anything that matters to your family. Whether it’s about our curriculum, meal preparation, nap routines, communication methods, policies, or specific concerns about your child, we’re here to provide honest and thorough answers.
Discuss Your Child’s Needs
Every child is unique, and we celebrate that. We’ll take time to understand your child’s personality, interests, developmental stage, dietary requirements, and any additional support they may need to thrive.
Take Your Time
Tours typically last 30-45 minutes, but we never rush families. Take all the time you need to explore, observe, ask questions, and feel confident about your decision.
Operating Hours
We’re open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, excluding public holidays. Our flexible hours support working families while maintaining consistency for children’s routines and wellbeing.
Age Groups We Care For
Fireflies welcomes children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age, with dedicated spaces and developmentally appropriate programs tailored to each stage of your child’s early years.
Nutritious Meals Provided
We provide morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea daily. Our meals are freshly prepared on-site using nutritious ingredients, catering to all dietary requirements, allergies, and cultural preferences. Parents of infants provide bottles and formula as needed.
What to Bring
Families provide nappies, bottles (for babies), a wide-brimmed hat for sun protection, and spare clothes. We provide cot linen, bibs, sunscreen, and all learning materials and resources.
Stay Connected
Stay connected to your child’s day through our daily communication resource, which includes photos, learning updates, meal and sleep information, and messages from educators. We also hold regular parent-educator meetings and family events throughout the year.
Government Subsidies
Most families are eligible for the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. We’re happy to guide you through the process of checking your eligibility and accessing available government subsidies.
Health and Safety
We maintain strict health and safety protocols, including regular cleaning and sanitisation, safe sleep practices for infants, comprehensive sun protection policies, and emergency procedures. All educators hold current first aid, CPR, asthma, and anaphylaxis management certifications.
Settling In Period
We understand that starting childcare can be an emotional time for both children and parents. We work closely with families to create individualised settling plans, allowing as much time as needed for your child to feel secure, happy, and comfortable in their new environment.