
Tamborine Mountain College's Early Learning Centre (ELC) aims to ensure that THE ELC children have a safe and nurturing environment to develop all of the skills essential for a smooth transition to Prep.
The service is committed to maintaining strong links within our wider community and to build relationships that enrich and enhance children’s learning and well being. As part of Tamborine Mountain College and the wider College community, the aim is to ensure that the ELC children are fully prepared in every way possible to become confident and capable members of society.
every child should feel valued and supported in his / her own unique learning journey.
At Tamborine Mountain College it is our belief that every child has the right to experience the joy and wonder of learning. Learning is about experiencing the wonders of the world. Like never before, the journey of education is one that inspires, engages and enhances children’s knowledge of the world around them. At Tamborine Mountain College it is our goal to instill within our children a love of learning that will stay with them for life.

The Pre-Prep program is an Approved Kindergarten Program which follows the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG). The program is led by a degree qualified Early Childhood Teacher. The guidelines promote learning and development through a play-based curriculum that embraces learning through discovery, exploration, real-life engagement, routines and transitions.
For your child to be eligible for the Pre-Prep program, they must turn 4 years old by 30 June in the year that they attend Pre-Prep.
Enrolling in the Pre-Prep Program at TMC will also give you priority access into Prep at TMC
The Kindy program follows the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). The program is led by a Diploma trained Educator.
For your child to be eligible for the Kindy Program, they must be 3 years old at the time they commence the program.
Enrolment offers for our Pre-Prep program are based on:
1. Child’s age (turning 4 by June 30 in the year they attend) and;
2. The date we received your enrolment form.
As part of our commitment to the Queensland Government and all children in the year before they attend Prep, we prioritise children who are turning 4 by 30 June in the year they attend Pre-Prep. For your child to be eligible for the Kindy program, they must be 3 years old at the time they commence the program.
For your flexibility, you may choose from either our part-time (5 day fortnight) attendance pattern or full-time (5 days per week).
Please contact Miss Cassie Blacka - ELC Administrator or Mrs. Rachael Fernandez – ELC Director on 5545 3644 (option 3) or email: earlylearningcentre@tmc.qld.edu.au
Refer to Kindy / Pre-Prep Calendar in last tab.
