




Sparrow Early Learning Centre
Sparrow Early Learning Childcare





Sparrow Ormeau Hills is a warm, creative childcare centre offering child-led early education and care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Within walking distance of the local bus stop, our Ormeau Hills early learning centre works alongside families to understand each child’s routines, interests, cultural background and individual needs. Our caring educators provide a holistic, play-based curriculum with a strong focus on nature and outdoor learning, helping children build curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
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Welcome to Sparrow Early Learning and Childcare Ormeau Hills
At our Ormeau Hills early learning centre, families play a central role in each child’s learning journey. We welcome family involvement in activities, routines and program development, celebrating families as co-educators and helping each child feel known, understood and connected.
Our experienced educators create engaging, play-based experiences with a strong emphasis on nature, outdoor exploration and safe discovery. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, our Ormeau Hills childcare centre offers Bush and Pram Kindy, swimming, yoga, incursions, local community excursions and twice-yearly health checks, helping children build confidence, wellbeing, friendships and a deeper connection to the world around them.

Having started my career and journey in Early Childhood over three decades ago it is a journey I am so very passionate about.
With a passion for Early years Pedagogy and working closely with our community, every day I feel inspired and honoured to be a part of our little people’s journey.
Growing Together
From little moments to big milestones – explore what their day looks like.
A calm, caring space where babies grow through play, connection and gentle discovery.
Play-based learning that nurtures curiosity, confidence and joyful exploration.
Hands-on learning that builds creativity, independence and early confidence.
Play, discovery and collaboration prepare children for a confident start to school.
A calm, caring space where babies grow through play, connection and gentle discovery.
Play-based learning that nurtures curiosity, confidence and joyful exploration.
Hands-on learning that builds creativity, independence and early confidence.
Play, discovery and collaboration prepare children for a confident start to school.
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Sparrow Early Learning
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CHILDCARE SUBSIDY (CCS)
We’re here to make early learning easy to access and understand. Find out how the Government Childcare Subsidy can help reduce your childcare costs and use our CCS Calculator to see how much support your family may be eligible for.
Discover The Sparrow Difference
We know choosing the right childcare centre is an important decision. To help guide that process, we have put all the key information to help you make the best choice for your family including our core values, The Sparrow Way and our simple enrolment process to make accessing quality care clear and fuss-free.
Helpful Information
You can find helpful information about enrolments, fees, childcare subsidies, daily routines and more on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
If you have any other questions, please get in touch, we’re here to help.
Yes. Sparrow Early Learning Ormeau Hills provides early education and care for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, with programs designed to grow with your child. From gentle care for babies through to play-based kindergarten learning, our educators support children as they build confidence, friendships, independence and a love of discovery.
We take the time to understand what makes your child unique, including their routines, interests, personality, cultural background and family priorities. Our educators work alongside families so each child’s care and learning experience feels familiar, respectful and connected from the very beginning.
Our Ormeau Hills early learning program is holistic, play-based and inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. Children are encouraged to investigate, create, ask questions and learn through real experiences, with a strong focus on nature, outdoor exploration and meaningful relationships with educators and friends.
Yes. Sparrow Early Learning Ormeau Hills offers a Government Approved Kindergarten Program for children preparing for school. The program supports early literacy, numeracy, social confidence, independence and problem-solving through play, projects, conversations and guided learning experiences.
Our centre offers a wide range of experiences that help children learn beyond the classroom, including Bush and Pram Kindy, swimming, yoga, incursions, local community excursions and twice-yearly health checks. These experiences support children’s wellbeing, confidence, physical development and connection to the world around them.
Yes. Meals are prepared by our in-house chef, and nappies and wipes are supplied for younger children. This helps make each day simpler for families while ensuring children have the care, comfort and nourishment they need at the centre.
Families are welcomed as an important part of each child’s learning journey. Our team encourages family input into activities, routines and program development, helping create an early learning experience that reflects each child’s home life, culture, interests and individual needs.
Children’s safety and wellbeing are supported through warm relationships, predictable routines, play-based learning, outdoor exploration and open communication with families. Our educators focus on helping children feel secure, understood and confident to participate at their own pace. Sparrow’s broader safeguarding approach also focuses on keeping children safe, respected, inspired and nurtured to grow with confidence.
Yes. Outdoor play and nature-based learning are an important part of our Ormeau Hills program. Children have opportunities to move, explore, imagine and connect with the natural world through outdoor learning, Bush Kinder, local excursions and shaded play spaces.
Sparrow Early Learning Ormeau Hills is located at 1 Landsdowne Drive, Ormeau Hills QLD 4208. The centre is within walking distance of the local bus stop, making it a convenient option for families looking for childcare and early learning in Ormeau Hills.
Sparrow Early Learning Ormeau Hills is open Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm, helping support busy family routines with early learning and care throughout the day.
Yes. We can help families understand the Child Care Subsidy, also known as CCS, and how it may reduce out-of-pocket childcare costs. Sparrow also provides a CCS Calculator to help families estimate support and better understand what they may pay.
Yes. Booking a tour is the best way to see whether the centre feels right for your family. During your visit, you can meet the team, explore the learning spaces, ask about your child’s routine or needs, and learn more about the kindergarten program, meals, outdoor learning and enrichment experiences.
Helpful questions include how educators will get to know your child, how the centre supports family routines and cultural background, what a typical day looks like, how Bush and Pram Kindy work, what is included in meals and daily care, and how the kindergarten program supports school readiness.
Sparrow’s Stay & Play gives families and children the opportunity to settle in, explore and connect before the official start date. It can help children become familiar with the people, spaces and routines of the centre, while giving families more confidence in their childcare decision.
See the Sparrow Difference
Be inspired by our learning spaces and meet the team who make Sparrow feel like home. Choose a convenient time for your private tour below and experience our community firsthand.