Young Discoverers Care & Early Learning Centres...

Helensvale 5529 7888 | Highland Reserve 5519 3476 | OSHC The Well 5570 7155 | OSHC Emmanuel 5561 4005

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“We are committed to providing the highest quality, family oriented Gold Coast childcare by nurturing children in an environment of Christian love and care”

We recognise the value of children’s play as a crucial factor in their ‘being’. Our program is play based with the provision of intentional and thoughtful learning opportunities. We seek to provide rich opportunities for exploration and give children the time needed in these spaces to gain maximum benefit. We understand that the needs of our children are ever changing and as such our educators provide a flexible and spontaneous environment that captures the learning opportunities as they present.

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MISS LISA
28 years of Miss Lisa our wonderful Executive Director. Miss Lisa joined the YDL family one month after it opened, making her one of the original founding team.
The support and guidance that Miss Lisa offers all of her team is amazing, and YDL would not be what it is without her.
Thank you Miss Lisa, we love you and are proud to be part of the YDL family that you have been a huge part of creating <3
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MISS LISA
28 years of Miss Lisa our wonderful Executive Director. Miss Lisa joined the YDL family one month after it opened, making her one of the original founding team.
The support and guidance that Miss Lisa offers all of her team is amazing, and YDL would not be what it is without her.
Thank you Miss Lisa, we love you and are proud to be part of the YDL family that you have been a huge part of creating Image attachmentImage attachment

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Congratulations Miss Lisa xx

Congratulation Miss Lisa 🌷🌹 you're such a gift to the YDL community. Stay blessed 🥂

Congratulations Miss Lisa 😘 I’m very proud of you ❤️

A huge congratulations Miss Lisa, you are just beautiful, you have the kindest heart & have always been a shining light at young discoverers 💗

Congratulations Lisa, amazing, you are such a blessing to YDC and much loved 💕

Our “Illustrious Leader”!!! Sometimes I call her “Head Office”… A boss who is also a great friend! Congratulations Miss Lisa!!! ☺️

Congratulations Lisa, you are truly an amazing woman and a blessing to YD x

Huge Congrats to you Lisa!!! You have been such a huge part of the lives of all our kids growing up in the YDCC family. Thank you for the huge dedication, the fun, the laughter, the guidance & the love you have shown for 28years 🩷

Absolutely wonderful achievement! A great big congratulations to you Lisa 💗 Aaron absolutely loved his time at Young Discoverers Childcare when he was younger ❤️ Lots of love and blessings Renee,Gareth & Aaron Virtue xx

Congrats Lisa - you are amazing! We have so appreciated all your love and care of our boys (and us as a family!) over the years!

It was so good working with when I was there. Congratulations Lisa Jane

Congratulations Lisa! What an achievement! Love and blessings! Xo

I agree amazing person. I started my school based traineeships with Lisa in the preschool room around 18 years ago. Great mentor to learn from. 👍

Congratulations Lisa on 28 years, what an achievement. Young Discoverers are truly blessed to have you. You not only are a great leader but a wonderful person and a great friend with a genuine heart that really cares. Grateful for my time with you at YD with all you taught me and the times you have been there for my family. Keep smiling and keep inspiring others. Xx

Congratulations Lisa, inspiring and bringing the new generation of Educators through. What a fantastic achievement.

Congratulations Lisa Jane . YD would not be the same without you. Thank you also for teaching me how to drive. 😁😁 What a wonderful person you are.

Congratulations Lisa on 28 years of dedication and love. You always make me smile with your infectious laugh. Keep going strong.

Congratulations Lisa. Well done. What an amazing achievement. You have been a faithful (but cheeky 😂) influence at Young Discoverers and I'm sure they are very thankful. Thanks for the years I spent there with you. 🩷

Must have started when you were just 4 yourself ⭐️ You’re awesome! Keep being you!

You are the best Lisa ❤️

Congrats Miss Lisa! thank you for everything you do for our community and for all you've done for me and my family!

Congratulations Lisa 28 years such a great achievement 💕

Congratulations Lisa!❤️always a pleasure to see your happy welcoming smile!⭐️

Amazing leader 🫶🏽🤍 YD is very lucky to have you Lisa x

Congratulations gorgeous girl !! What a brilliant achievement ❤️🎉❤️🎉❤️🎉❤️🎉

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Wow there are some huge anniversary’s this month to celebrate. Congratulations to you all, we are proud to have you as part of the YDL family 💛
We are so proud of the length of service of our team, it’s what gives us that family feel when you walk through the door, and makes us different
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Wow there are some huge anniversary’s this month to celebrate. Congratulations to you all, we are proud to have you as part of the YDL family 💛
We are so proud of the length of service of our team, it’s what gives us that family feel when you walk through the door, and makes us different
Book a tour today and meet our team
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#childcare #childcarecentre #family #love

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Malakai and I were just talking tonight about how we miss the daycare teachers! Well done young discoverers in finding the most amazing teachers. We’ve loved every single one 🥰

Well done Bernice , Chrissy and Nitty!! My kids have loved all three of you ❤️

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At The Well THIS Saturday, where The Well OSHC is. Come and join the fun from 4pm, with lots of food and free funTHIS SATURDAY
Come and join us at @thewelluppercoomera THIS Saturday from 4pm for an afternoon/evening full of fun and food
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At The Well THIS Saturday, where The Well OSHC is. Come and join the fun from 4pm, with lots of food and free fun
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Come Visit Us

We would love for you to come and check out one of our Gold Coast Childcare facilities in person!

There is no need to make an appointment…   However with the current climate associated with COVID-19 we need to mindful of the numbers of visitors into our Gold Coast Childcare centres, so please just give us a call call first!

It will be our absolute pleasure to show you through any one of our four beautiful Childcare centres here on the Gold Coast!

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What Our Families are Saying

Family J, Highland Reserve

We really appreciate all that you and everyone at YDHR does ❤
We love arriving in the morning, to smiles and educators who are excited to see "S" - he really loves his time there and his teachers!

Naveen, Highland Reserve

The love and care our son has received over the years can not be expressed in just few words.  It's the best choice we have made for our little one.  I highly recommend Young Discoverers to all parents.  Thankyou very much "Young Discoverers Team" for going above and beyond in meeting and exceeding all our expectations!!!

Michelle, Highland Reserve

After touring a few different centres, I knew that YDHR was the right fit for our family.  The team offers a really personalised approach for each child and is genuinely invested in their learning and development.  It's great to see the daily activities structured around the Early Years Learning Framework, and the positive difference and development in my child since starting there is incredible! Communication to families is fantastic and, as a not for profit organisation it's great to see the proceeds put back into the community.  I would, without question, recommend YDHR to anyone considering a child care option.

Rachel, Highland Reserve

Our son has been going to Young Discoverers Highland Reserve for the past couple of years and we absolutely love it.  From the amazing and friendly staff to the well organised events, it is a wonderful centre!  He is always happy there and really enjoys his days at Kindy!  We can't thank the staff enough for everything they do!

 

 

Darlene, Highland Reserve

Young Discoverers Childcare is just outstanding!  My daughter has been attending this centre now for two years and the staff and facilities are amazing!  The devotion, attention and care given to all the children is just fabulous!  My daughter just loves going to kindy!

The staff are very helpful and caring but most of all they are always happy and smiling!  I can highly recommend this centre!

Bree, Highland Reserve

When dropping your child off to day care, the thing you hope most for is that they feel safe and secure! Young Discoverers Highland Reserve goes beyond this. When I drop my daughter off I feel like I am leaving her with family!  ...Young Discoverers has a diverse curriculum which keeps the children stimulated and motivated and happy at the end of each day!  I can highly recommend them!

 

Stephanie, Highland Reserve

My son has been attending OSHC since he started prep.  The staff are just fabulous!  Lovely staff who are just like family.  They are so caring and helpful, couldn’t recommend any other place to send my child.  I can highly recommend this OSHC for your children!!!

Family "I" - Helensvale

To ALL the staff at YD, Thank you all for the wonderful work that you do...  Thank you for watching "Miss X" around food, while including her in the usual routine and catering to her needs…

Stephanie - Highland Reserve

I would really like to take my hat off to you and say THANK YOU!! You have done an outstanding job with the cleaning and sanitizing of the centre, each time I have dropped off and collected my daughter there has always been sanitiser filled up, great communication of what is expected, day sheets have been moved so they are still visible to parents and all staff have been wearing masks. Alina you have always been there to greet us with a big smile, so, from my husband and I,  we really value you and appreciate you, for keeping our family safe, and all the other families!

 

We both feel extremely comfortable having our daughter in YDHR care during this awful time - Keep up the good work,

Steph

Family "M" - Helensvale

You do an awesome job, keep up the great work and keep smiling!

Jayne, Michael, Sienna & Finlay

Thank you for making our time at Young Discoverers such an enjoyable experience.  We really appreciate your patience, supportiveness and understanding.

Family "D" - Helensvale

To ALL the staff @ YD...  Thank you for all your care and support...

Cindy, OSHC Upper Coomera

Thank you for always providing such great activities at the centre!

Deb, Helensvale

Thank you for ALWAYS making us feel special and cared for...  xx

Shelley, Helensvale

Thank You for your amazing care, your kindness & warmth...

Sonya & Simon - OSHC Upper Coomera

Thank you for everything you have done for us.  We are so grateful and so glad we found Young Discoverers!

Deb - OSHC Upper Coomera

My child loved Vacation Care and didn't stop talking about it for hours after!

Alicia - OSHC Upper Coomera

We greatly appreciate the times that you have had our children and I would have no hesitation in recommending your service to other mum's that have not yet had the pleasure of using it.

Maddy - OSHC Upper Coomera

Just wanted to say a big thank you for looking after our boys.  They love coming to After School Care and that makes my life a lot easier!

Lisa - OSHC Upper Coomera

Many thanks for your wonderful care these past two years!

Hilary - OSHC Upper Coomera

Thank you very much Lynda. The kids loved going there and you certainly did a great job looking after them. We would highly recommend Young Discoverers.

Thanks again for all your support and kindness

Erin, Highland Reserve

"It's wonderful!!! Such great staff and a great centre.  Can't go wrong!!"

Trish, Highland Reserve

"Our kids loved it!  They have special needs and were well looked after!"

Jason, Highland Reserve

"I have to say it is a great Day Care Centre!"

Renee, Highland Reserve

"It is an amazing Centre with wonderful teachers!"

Lukas, Highland Reserve

"Our daughter has been here for two years and we are really happy!  Highly recommended!"

Jacqui, Highland Reserve

It is a pleasure to walk in every morning, hear the music playing, be greeted by every staff member along the way and to see the happy smiling faces of all the children who are clearly enjoying the fun, learning environment they are in!

Luke and Susie, Helensvale

"Young Discoverers rocks!"

Suzanne & Martin, Helensvale

It's difficult for a parent to entrust the care of their children to strangers but we were so lucky to find YD and all the beautiful, caring staff!

Tranquility Retirement Village

Thank you for bringing the children across to visit our residents...
May God bless you all in your work...

Family "R", Helensvale

Thank you for playing such an important part in our lives, and for doing it so well!

Family "G", Highland Reserve

"I would like take a moment to appreciate and acknowledge the love that "A" feels at the centre.

 He told me today - ‘Carina Loves A’... he has been enjoying his toilet training and you have no idea how much I am happy to see how smoothly this all procedure going.  He is happy there and feels the love and care from all of you."

 

Family "G", Emmanuel OSHC

"As S’s Mum, I’ll never be able to put into words, the gratitude I feel at the love and acceptance you all constantly show her, which in turns come out in the way the children relate to her. You have provided, not only a safe space for S, but a place I can leave her and know she will be completely loved and cared for. There is no greater gift then this, especially when your child has special needs.

You guys are all a wonderful blessing to our family ♥️"

 

Family "T", Helensvale

"To the amazing team at Young Discoverers... 

Thank you for your dedication to our son...  Your love and patience towards him has not gone un-noticed or unappreciated..."

 

 

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