Capers Early Learning Samford offers specialised areas for children aged six weeks to six years old, tailored to their developmental stages. Younger children have a sensory-rich space designed for babies up to three years, while older kids enjoy outdoor areas with gardens, a vegetable patch, sandpit, and ample space for imaginative play.
At Capers Early Learning, we focus on holistic child education, ensuring support and nurturing to foster growth and development. We view children as capable learners and provide an inclusive environment to promote their autonomy.
Children are at the heart of everything we do at Capers Samford.
Welcoming all with kindness and a smile, using our personal & professional values to guide positive, trusting & respectful relationships with children and families
We value our family's expertise, values, beliefs, and cultures and commit to providing all children with an inclusive, nurturing and culturally safe environment.
We uphold the Rights of the Child by viewing all children as capable individuals and strive to support everyone to be happy, resilient, & independent. Through our natural environment, we offer children the tools &guidance to foster creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning. Providing opportunity to authentically interact with the outdoors, nurturing a natural curiosity while exploring risky play.
We are committed to continuous quality improvement and our ongoing work in providing children providing children and families with a home like space of comfort, predictability and a natural, play-based program.
All of our educators hold relevant qualifications for their roles or are studying towards these. Our Educators are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and provide all children with equal opportunities within our play based environment.
Miss Lisa is one of our Support Managers who has been working in childcare since 1991 with her describing it as an incredibly rewarding journey. She has been with the Capers Early Learning team for over 15years and holds an Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood. Miss Lisa offers years upon years of experience, with reputable knowledge and support for our team.
Miss Shanna is the Centre Manager at Capers Early Learning Samford. Miss Shanna’s career in Early Childhood began in 2009 and holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Miss Shanna has been apart of the Capers Early Learning family since 2023.
Miss Kara is our Assitant Centre Manager & Educational Leader at our Samford centre. Miss Kara has always had passion for working with children for as long as she can remember. Her Early Childhood journey began in 2020, Miss Kara holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. She loves coming to work every day to help make education fun, exciting and inclusive for all the little people in our community and with her commenting she is very grateful to have the opportunity to play a key part in the first 5 years of a child’s life.
Miss Georgia started my journey in early childhood education as a trainee and quickly realised how much she loved what she was doing, being that trusted person a child can go to each day. Miss Georgia completed her Certificate III, followed by her Diploma. After spending time in the Kindy room, she was than inspired to begin her Bachelor of Education. Miss Georgia is passionate about creating a warm, supportive environment where all children can grow, explore, and feel valued.
Miss Lucy is very passionate about fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for young children. Currently, Miss Lucy is furthering her studies with a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood. She finds great fulfillment in her role as an educator, guiding children as they explore, learn, and grow. There’s nothing more rewarding than watching them develop their unique interests in a space where they feel safe, supported, and happy.
We offer an approved kindergarten program which follows the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG). Our Kindergarten area features extensive outdoor play spaces, that challenge and assist in building coordination and agility as well as encourage playing with others.
Capers Early Learning offers our Kindergarten programs, the opportunity to explore a Bush Kindy environment with a purpose built Bush Kindy playground to enhance the sensory play exploration. Capers Early Learning Samford is nestled amongst stunning greenery and bushland in which our Kindergarten program have supervised access to explore and learn whilst taking considered risks in a safe environment. Nature play stimulates creativity and problem solving, builds confidence and supports emotional wellbeing.
