Capers Early Learning Scarborough is a special place for all children aged six weeks to six years old, with dedicated adaptable areas designed for age appropriate development. The Centre's ground floor level is a sensory wonderland, designed specifically for babies up to three years. Upstairs is an adventurers delight, with lots of free space, gardens, vegetable patch, pirate ship, sandpit with room to roam, ride bikes and use imaginative play.
We acknowledge the Gubbi Gubbi people, Traditional Custodians of the land where we learn & play, and honour their Elder’s past, present, and emerging. We commit to fostering cultural connections and caring for our environment through learning and caring for the land we play on.
Guided by the Rights of the Child, we empower every child to explore, make choices, and shape their world. We prioritise child safety and cultural inclusion, to ensure all children feel safe, respected, and valued.
We believe in continuous quality improvement, reflecting and collaborating to deliver the highest standard of care. Families are partners in this journey, and we nurture strong relationships built on trust & belonging.
Our Passionate Educators lead with purpose, guided by the children and are supported by professional growth and teamwork. Connected to the Scarborough community, our beachside setting inspires learning through initiatives like Beach Kindy and sustainable practices.
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 Sharna is one of our Support Manager for Capers Early Learning. Miss Sharna’s career in Early Childhood began in 2010 and holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Miss Sharna has been apart of the Capers Early Learning family since 2018.
Miss Kat is our Centre Manager at our Scarborough service. Miss Kat's journey in early childhood education began in 2006 when she completed a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Since then, Miss Kat has had the privilege of working with children of all ages, helping them learn, grow and explore their full potential. Her passionate about driving positive change, and achieves this by being a supportive, reliable, and nurturing leader, teacher and friend for both our amazing team and the exceptional children in our care.
Miss Kat holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, a Diploma of Human Resource Management, and a Diploma of Business and Leadership, alongside Certificates in Graphic Design. Her core belief is that children can achieve incredible things when we truly listen to their needs, spark joy through embracing magical moments, and inspire curiosity through play, engagement, and exploration. Miss Kat is dedicated to shaping a future where children feel capable, confident, and courageous.
Miss Annie is the Assistant Centre Manager and Educational Leader at Capers Early Learning Scarborough. Miss Annie began in Early Childhood in 2017 and holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Miss Annie joined Capers as a parent first, before beginning her career pathway here in 2020.
Miss Renee has been working for Capers Early Learning for almost 7 years as an Early Childhood Teacher. Miss Renee graduated from ACU - Brisbane Campus in 2022 and has loved being not only a teacher but also a Mentor within the Centres as well.
My name is Rachael, and I am the Early Childhood Teacher in the Dingoes classroom at Capers Scarborough. I hold a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching and bring close to a decade of experience in kindergarten leadership and mentoring within the early years sector.
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 Scarborough Centre is just walking distance to the beach 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.
