Quality Childcare and Preschool in Bruce

Your best choice in early education, childcare and Kindergarten.

Address

100 Eastern Valley Way, Bruce, ACT, 2617

Open Hours

Monday - Friday
6:30 am to 6:30 pm

Ages

0-5
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Preschool Bruce

Welcome to Papilio Early Learning. We provide premium, innovative and enriched early learning and care for children aged 0-5 years.

Our supportive learning atmosphere supports children's social, emotional, physical, and academic growth through a play-based curriculum led by caring, qualified educators.

Families choose us because we inspire children to reach their full potential. We provide children with unique enrichment experiences, while fostering strong friendships, confidence, and a love of learning.

Contact us to tour our centre and discover why Papilio Early Learning Bruce is the best start for your child.

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Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum Includes:

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    Language Lessons
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    Yoga
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    Sustainability
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    STEAM
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    Multi-sport
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    Performing Arts
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    School Readiness
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    Cooking

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Meals Prepared Onsite

Each day our Papilio centre cooks prepare a wide variety of nutritious meals and purees onsite for the children and babies in our centres, taking the time to involve the children in meal preparation and healthy food education.

Creativity is essential when satisfying a number of young food critics every day, as is care, to ensure children's daily nutritional needs, and any individual cultural or dietary requirements are being met.

Note: A small number of our centres do not provide meals. The Centre Manager will let you know when you meet the team prior to enrolment though.

Child Care Near Me | Papilio Early Learning Centres
Child Care Near Me | Papilio Early Learning Centres

Outdoor Play Area

Each Papilio Early Learning Centre features an exciting outdoor play area for children to explore, build confidence, and develop friendships.

Outdoor play is an essential experience for young children as it plays a vital role in their physical, cognitive, social and emotional development.

The outdoor play area is different at each Papilio centre, but all include a large playground, sandpit and space to run, jump, balance and climb.

Child Care Near Me | Papilio Early Learning Centres
Child Care Near Me | Papilio Early Learning Centres

Reconciliation

Papilio has partnered with Wandana Aboriginal Education to deliver a purpose-built Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural education program for children.

This unique program is an immersive cultural learning experience for all students and teachers, and includes weekly classroom activities, as well as an authentic Aboriginal handmade artefacts and education kit.

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Our Lifelong Learning Curriculum

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Healthy Beginnings

Babies aged 0-1 years

Your baby will start their lifelong learning journey in a safe, nurturing environment. Educators will:

  • Develop strong, positive bonds;
  • Encourage confidence to explore new surroundings;
  • Spark curiosity through sensory experiences; and
  • Establish helpful routines that support health and wellbeing.
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Early Experiences

Toddlers aged 1-3 years

Your toddler will enjoy an exciting environment in which to explore and experiment as their confidence and social skills emerge. Educators will:

  • Introduce literacy and numeracy through learning games;
  • Support self expression through language skills; and 
  • Develop social and friendship skills in group settings.
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School Readiness

Children aged 3-5 years

Your child will be given the very best start before they begin Primary School where they will delve into enquiry based project work, and literacy and numeracy programs. Educators will:

  • Guide self-awareness, self-help skills and socialisation;
  • Investigate literacy, mathematics, science, technology and the arts;
  • Stimulate creativity, deeper thinking and problem solving; and
  • Prepare children for classroom environments through play-based preschool and kindergarten programs.
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Meet Shikha Mishra our Centre Director

Years in Childcare: 6 years

Qualifications: Diploma in ECE and Doctorate of Philosophy in Human Development

What makes you passionate about working in child care? I never get bored when I'm around children, you get so much back from them. My favourite thing about working with them is when they l laugh - you can't help but smile and laugh with them.

What is the funniest or most memorable moment you can share from working in child care? It was when I was working with Toddlers age group and I received this little note from one of my family on Educators Day saying that “I love coming to the room when I see you in the room. I talk about you all the time when I am not at day care and I ask my mummy to take photos of me on weekends so she can send it you. Thank you for looking after me when my mummy can’t. Love : “Child’s name”

Why do you believe your centre is an excellent choice for parents seeking the best child care? I believe that Papilio Bruce is the right choice for the families as we have a team of passionate qualified educators who love what they do . We provide Intensive school readiness programme in our preschool room to make child’s transition easier when they start big school. Last but not the least our location. We are situated in centre of Bruce and GP , Swimming pool, Shopping Complex, gym and coffee shop is minutes away from our centre to make it easier for the parents.

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Our Centre Gallery

Meet our wonderful team of educators and take a look at our inspiring rooms and environments.

Why Our Families Love Us

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How to Enrol

If you’re thinking of enroling, we encourage you to book a tour of our centre. 

Family tours are an opportunity to explore our learning environments, meet our team of Educators, and see our curriculum come to life in the room where your child will learn and play.

Our dedicated Family Support Team is always available to answer any questions you may have about our programs and services. Contact us today at 1800 24453 2273 or fill in our online form to book a tour, meet our team of experienced and caring educators, and learn more about the Papilio Early Learning difference.

Flexible Sessions

To make the most of the CCS available to you, we also offer the option of 10-hour or full-day sessions. This means your fortnightly CCS hours can be spread out over more days. Talk to one of our Family Support Consultants on 1800 CHILD CARE. We can help you determine if you qualify to receive the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and provide you with a quote.

Some families can also get extra support on top of the CCS through the Additional Child Care Subsidy (ACCS).

To estimate your Child Care Subsidy or other entitlements you may be eligible for, please visit our CCS Estimator.

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Big Thinkers STEM Program

Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) has always played a vital role in the development of our Lifelong Learning Curriculum for children in our preschool rooms (3-5 years*).   

The Lifelong Learning Curriculum - Big Thinkers STEM program is aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework, ensuring:  

Your child has a strong sense of identity - Through creating a safe secure and supported learning experience, your child will develop their emerging autonomy, inter-dependence, resilience, and sense of agency; through this, developing on their self-confidence with encouraging interaction with care, empathy and respect. 

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