Early Learning in Moranbah
Where little days
feel big and bright.
Six warm, generous rooms for six stages of childhood — Moranbah’s trusted home for early learning, led by qualified educators who know every child’s name, and every family’s story.
Queensland Government approved Kindergarten program — eligible families can access Free Kindy hours under the state funding scheme.
Two services, one community
Which care are you looking for?
Long day care from six weeks to kindy, or before/after school care at two Moranbah schools — all under the same roof of values.
Early Learning Centre
Nursery through to our Queensland-approved Kindergarten program, taught by an Early Childhood Teacher.
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Outside School Hours Care
Moranbah State School and Moranbah East State School (Bright Kids) — plus full-day vacation care.
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Why families choose us
Every moment matters — so we don’t rush a single one.
We recognise each child as an individual, and build our program and environment around them.
Diploma-led rooms
Every room is led by a Diploma-qualified educator.
Kindy, approved
Our QLD-approved Kindergarten program is led by an Early Childhood Teacher.
Everything included
Meals, sun cream and nappy wipes provided daily.
Board-governed
A not-for-profit service, accountable to the Moranbah community.
Six rooms, one journey
Little Steps
From a nurturing nursery to a confident first day of school — here’s how your child grows with us.
Nursery
Safe and secure from day one.
Bambino’s
Growing brains, endless curiosity.
Toddlers
Moving, touching, exploring.
Juniors
Curriculum-led play & learning.
Kindergarten
Confidence for a joyful start to school.
Our values
What every room is built on
“Every moment matters.”
Integrity
Research-based programs and ethical practice that respects every child.
Care
Genuine interest in each family’s life, and in our educators too.
Freedom
Space to try new things and be themselves.
Community
Partnerships with families and the wider Moranbah community.
Purpose
A shared passion for play-based learning, in every room.
Respect
High expectations of ourselves, and gratitude for our journey.
Moranbah families
What parents tell us
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“Our daughter runs in every morning now. The educators genuinely know her — it feels like an extension of home.”
“The kindy program had our son more than ready for school — confident, curious, and so proud of himself.”
“OSHC has been a lifesaver for our roster. The team at Moranbah State School make pick-up the easiest part of my day.”
Play is the work of childhood.
Jean Piaget
The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.
Mark van Doren
Children learn as they play — and in play, learn how to learn.
O. Fred Donaldson
Before & after school care
Two services. Two school communities.
Healthy meals and snacks, homework space, and a safe place to be a kid before and after the bell — plus vacation care through every school holiday.
Moranbah State School
Before: 6.30–8.25am · After: 2.40–6.00pm
Vacation care: 6.30am–6.00pm · Up to 60 children/session
Bright Kids — Moranbah East SS
Before: 6.30–8.30am · After: 2.30–5.30pm
Vacation care: 8.00am–5.30pm
Connections to Country
Proud to call the Isaac region home.
We acknowledge the Barada Barna People as Traditional Owners of the land where we gather, and pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Governed by a volunteer board of local leaders, we’re built for — and by — the Moranbah community.
Board-governed
Kindergarten approved
Local employer
Places are limited
Let’s find your child’s place with us.
Register your interest today and our enrolments team will be in touch — no obligation, just a friendly chat about what your family needs.