About Us

Parfrey Road Education and Childcare (Earlybirds Education and Childcare) is one of the longest standing education and childcare centres in Rochedale / Rochdale South and has been owned and operated by the Bird Family since opening in 1993.

The dedicated owners Gavin and Karen Bird have over 40 years’ experience teaching in early childhood and primary education between them. They believe that ‘caring’ and ‘education’ go hand-in-hand and that children’s experiences in the early years are a vital first step in what should be a lifelong quest for knowledge.

So if you’re in Rochedale, Rochedale South, Springwood, Underwood or other surrounding Logan suburbs and you’re looking for quality, affordable childcare, with years of experience, then Parfrey Road is for you! We also has 3 other early childhood education and care centres located at Marsden, Jimboomba and Forest Lake.

What Parfrey Road Education & Childcare in Rochedale / Rochedale South offers:

• Involved owners with a lifetime of experience in Early Childhood Education
• Dedicated, qualified early childhood educators
• Nutritious lunches prepared on site and included in our fees
• Competitive pricing with substantial discounts and offers
• Clean, secure and safe learning environments
• Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Curriculum
• Approved Kindergarten Program
• Vacation Care
• Hat, T shirt and a ‘rest-time’ sheet set upon enrolment!

Available Programs

Our Rochedale / Rochedale South education and childcare centre at Parfrey Road provides the best and latest early childhood education programs with an emphasis on play-based learning, in order  to foster happy, healthy, active kids.

The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Program: Aims to extend and enrich children’s learning from birth to five years and through the transition to school. The EYLF has a specific emphasis on play-based learning and recognizes the importance of communication and language (numeracy and literacy) and social and emotional development.

Approved Kindergarten Program: Aims to foster a love of learning so that children become ‘active learners’ and are well prepared for school. An ‘active learner’ is a child who is:

• Competent, capable and creative
• Secure, connected and respectful
• Happy, playful and curious
• Confident, motivated and involved
• A questioner, problem-poser and problem-solver
• Empowered to express ideas and make choices about their learning.

My Time, Our Place Program: Aims to extend and enrich children’s wellbeing and development in school age care.

Skill for Kids Program: A fun based program, suitable for all age groups, that nurtures children’s physical, social and emotional skill development.

Costs & Provisions

At our Rochedale / Rochedale South education and childcare centre at Parfrey Road, we not only provide experienced, quality education and childcare, but also very affordable care, which includes:

• Daily Lunch & Dessert
• Educational Program
• Tissues, wet ones & sunscreen
• Make up days for 1-3 day children
• 4 Educational Shows per year (i.e. one show per term)
• Hat, T-Shirt and Sheets

Children attending 4 and 5 days per week will receive a discount of $4 per day!

Early Birds Education & Childcare is also one of the ONLY services that offer short day care, 8:00am – 4:00pm, with 2 days for the price of 3! (Conditions apply, please contact the centre for more information).

Get in touch with us HERE to schedule a centre tour or for more information!