Where Little Minds Set Sail
“The Wind in their Sails”
You can find us in Gulf Harbour, nestled on the water's edge of Fairway Bay Marina.
We pride ourselves on being a safe, healthy and holistic Early Learning Centre for children aged 0-5 years.
Through respectful teaching practices, we are passionate about fostering children’s wellbeing with a focus on their emotional, physical, mental and social development. We believe that it’s important for children to feel a sense of belonging both here and within our local community so, you will no doubt see us out and about on local excursions, exploring the beautiful Marina (our very own backyard!).
We offer 3 age-appropriate classrooms to ensure your child receives meaningful care as well as personalised learning opportunities that best suits their age and stage of development.
At The Harbour Haven, children benefit from the large open play spaces as there is plenty of room to run freely and explore but we know that sometimes children need a quiet space to feel calm and regulated. Therefore, our talented teachers are passionate about creating intentional play spaces that feel safe and homely, these are tailored to the interests and needs of children at the time.
Nutritious Meals
Our onsite Cafe, led by our qualified chef, serves freshly prepared, wholesome meals that nourish little bodies and delight growing minds.
Learn More about Our Team
Our teachers are truly the heart of The Harbour Haven - bringing expertise, warmth, care and creativity to nurture every child’s unique journey of growth and discovery.
Our Curriculum
Our Curriculum blends the freedom of play with intentional learning, empowering children to explore, grow, and thrive.
Locally Owned and Operated…
At The Harbour Haven, we are proud to be a locally owned and operated early learning centre, deeply connected to the beautiful Hibiscus Coast community we call home. As local owners with a wealth of experience, knowledge and passion between us in Early Childhood Education - we understand the values, culture, and needs of our families, and we’re committed to creating a space where children, families, and staff feel a genuine sense of belonging and connection.
We are dedicated to fostering a calm, welcoming environment that reflects the beauty of our marina surroundings. The Harbour Haven is a place where children feel safe, supported, and loved - encouraging them to explore, grow, and thrive in their own unique way.
Come and join the adventure…
Inspired by our beautiful marina surroundings, we combine the freedom of play with nurturing care, giving every child the wind in their sails to embark on their own unique journey.
We are open Monday to Friday, 7.30am-5.30pm. You can book a tour on our website but you are also welcome to pop in and visit us, especially if you are in the neighbourhood already! We know that choosing the right Early Learning centre for your child is a big decision! It’s important to find one that works for your whole family.
Nutritious Meals…
We provide morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea for children of all ages and our weekly menu is packed with all of the goodness our little people need. When we tell you that our onsite-chef is amazing, we really do mean it! The children are big fans of her food and so are we! Our families are often greeted in our reception area by the delicious smells of our home cooked meals, made completely from scratch. When we can, we try to leave samples out for parents to taste test during afternoon pick up times.
At mealtimes, children come together to eat at the table, doing so allows them to learn great skills like taking turns, learning to serve themselves and respectful eating rituals. Our teachers also encourage positive conversations about where our food comes from and making important healthy eating choices.
Our menu is displayed in centre and we offer options that accommodate for dietary/allergy requirements. We know it can be tricky to serve “different” food to children with allergies, we don’t want children to feel excluded from their peers, so our chef creates the same meal but provides an allergen free one to the children who need this. This way they feel that they are being served the same as everyone else.
Our Philosophy
Through calm and respectful teaching practices, we are passionate about fostering children’s wellbeing with a focus on their emotional, physical, mental and social development.
Our approach is holistic. Whilst we are passionate about understanding the diverse needs of each developing age group, we recoginise that each child is on their own unique journey of growth and development.
Our learning envrionments are inclusive, diverse and well balanced. Through careful oberservation, we provide play-based learning opportunities that extend on the individual interests whilst also offering experiences that encourage group learning too.
We role model positive ways to communicate with our peers and we are passionate about giving children the right tools to understand and manage their emotions in their everyday life.
We believe it’s important for children to feel a strong sense of belonging both here and within our local community. Our open-door policy means our teachers and families are supported to share their voice and seek support as needed.
We consider ourselves to be an extended village for our whole centre community and most importantly, we offer a safe space where children feel supported and loved, no matter what kind of day they are having.
