{"id":2610,"date":"2026-08-31T18:44:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T08:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/?page_id=2610"},"modified":"2026-08-31T18:55:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T08:55:21","slug":"dubbo-website-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"delc-home\">\n  <a class=\"delc-skip\" href=\"#delc-main\">Skip to content<\/a>\n  <header class=\"delc-header\">\n    <a class=\"delc-logo\" href=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/\" aria-label=\"Dubbo Early Learning Centre home\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/wp-content\/plugins\/dubbo-site-shell\/assets\/dubbo-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Dubbo Early Learning Centre \u2014 Play, Learn, Grow\" width=\"3273\" height=\"2017\"><\/a>\n    <nav aria-label=\"Main navigation\"><a href=\"#our-centre\">Our centre<\/a><a href=\"#learning\">Learning &amp; play<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fdubboelc.com.au%2F%3Fpage_id%3D2634\">Newsletters<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/?page_id=2576\">Child safety<\/a><span class=\"delc-header-actions\"><a class=\"delc-button delc-button-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/prodadmin.myxplor.com\/enrollment\/index\/S09GK3IweDcxU2RXbVhTZ0JxZVR4dz09\">Start enrolment or join waitlist<\/a><a class=\"delc-button\" href=\"#visit\">Book a tour \u2192<\/a><\/span><\/nav>\n  <\/header>\n  <nav class=\"delc-area-tabs\" aria-label=\"Seven Quality Areas\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/\" aria-current=\"page\">Learning designed around your child<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/?delc_area=2\" >Healthy, safe and cared for<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/?delc_area=3\" >Spaces that inspire discovery<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/?delc_area=4\" >Educators you can rely on<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/?delc_area=5\" >Relationships that help children thrive<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/?delc_area=6\" >Families and community belong here<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/?delc_area=7\" >Leadership families can trust<\/a>\n  <\/nav>\n  <main id=\"delc-main\">\n    <section class=\"delc-hero\">\n      <div class=\"delc-hero-copy\"><p class=\"delc-eyebrow\">Play. Learn. Grow.<\/p><h1>Little moments.<br>Big discoveries.<\/h1><p>Learning begins with a sense of belonging. At Dubbo Early Learning Centre, play, family and our local community are part of the everyday learning journey.<\/p><div class=\"delc-actions\"><a class=\"delc-button\" href=\"#visit\">Get to know us \u2192<\/a><a class=\"delc-text-link\" href=\"#learning\">Explore our approach<\/a><\/div><p class=\"delc-small\">A local centre. A world to explore.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"delc-hero-media\">\n              <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"delc-hero-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/wp-content\/plugins\/dubbo-site-shell\/assets\/dubbo-logo.jpg\" width=\"3273\" height=\"2017\" alt=\"Dubbo Early Learning Centre logo\">\n            <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <section class=\"delc-story-section\" id=\"stories\" data-quality-area=\"1\" data-stories-url=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/wp-content\/plugins\/dubbo-site-shell\/assets\/stories.json\">\n  <div class=\"delc-story-heading\"><div><p class=\"delc-eyebrow\">What this looks like at Dubbo<\/p><h2>Small moments.<br>Meaningful outcomes.<\/h2><\/div><p>Browse family-friendly examples drawn from Quality Area 1. Choose an NQS element or move through every story.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"delc-story-filter\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Filter family stories by NQS element\">\n    <button type=\"button\" class=\"active\" data-story-filter=\"all\" aria-pressed=\"true\">All 45<\/button>\n    <button type=\"button\" data-story-filter=\"1.1.1\" aria-pressed=\"false\">1.1.1<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-story-filter=\"1.1.2\" aria-pressed=\"false\">1.1.2<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-story-filter=\"1.1.3\" aria-pressed=\"false\">1.1.3<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-story-filter=\"1.2.1\" aria-pressed=\"false\">1.2.1<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-story-filter=\"1.2.2\" aria-pressed=\"false\">1.2.2<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-story-filter=\"1.2.3\" aria-pressed=\"false\">1.2.3<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-story-filter=\"1.3.1\" aria-pressed=\"false\">1.3.1<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-story-filter=\"1.3.2\" aria-pressed=\"false\">1.3.2<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-story-filter=\"1.3.3\" aria-pressed=\"false\">1.3.3<\/button>  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"delc-featured-story\" id=\"featured-story\">\n    <div class=\"delc-story-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/wp-content\/plugins\/dubbo-site-shell\/assets\/dubbo-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Dubbo Early Learning Centre logo\"><span>Story photo to be selected after public-use permission is confirmed.<\/span><\/div>\n    <article class=\"delc-story-copy\" aria-live=\"polite\"><span class=\"delc-element-label\">Element 1.1.1<\/span><p class=\"delc-story-eyebrow\">What this means for your family<\/p><h3>A lesson plan should begin with your child - not a template<\/h3><p class=\"delc-story-body\">Each week, our educators and Educational Leader review the next week&#039;s learning, EYLF links and resources. Then we tailor the experiences around what children are showing us - their interests, culture, development and the knowledge families share.\n\nWe document what happened, reflect as a team and use the result to improve the next plan. For families, that means learning is intentional, personal and never simply &#039;set and forget&#039;. Ask us to show you how your child&#039;s ideas can shape the program.<\/p><a class=\"delc-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/#visit\">Ask us to show you<\/a><\/article>\n    <div class=\"delc-carousel-controls\"><button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Previous family story\">\u2190<\/button><span>01 \/ 45<\/span><button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Next family story\">\u2192<\/button><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"delc-library-heading\"><div><p class=\"delc-eyebrow\">Story library<\/p><h3>More ways quality becomes visible<\/h3><\/div><p><span data-story-count>45<\/span> stories in this selection<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"delc-story-grid\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"delc-story-card\" data-story-id=\"qa1-001\"><span>Element 1.1.1<\/span><strong>A lesson plan should begin with your child - not a template<\/strong><small>Read this family story \u2192<\/small><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"delc-story-card\" data-story-id=\"qa1-002\"><span>Element 1.1.1<\/span><strong>Children learn more when learning belongs to real life<\/strong><small>Read this family story \u2192<\/small><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"delc-story-card\" data-story-id=\"qa1-003\"><span>Element 1.1.1<\/span><strong>Your family&#039;s weekend story could become tomorrow&#039;s lesson<\/strong><small>Read this family story \u2192<\/small><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"delc-story-card\" data-story-id=\"qa1-004\"><span>Element 1.1.1<\/span><strong>The best excursion ideas often come from the smallest voices<\/strong><small>Read this family story \u2192<\/small><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"delc-story-card\" data-story-id=\"qa1-005\"><span>Element 1.1.1<\/span><strong>Challenge children - without overwhelming them<\/strong><small>Read this family story \u2192<\/small><\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"delc-story-card\" data-story-id=\"qa1-006\"><span>Element 1.1.2<\/span><strong>Child-Centred: what it means for your child<\/strong><small>Read this family story \u2192<\/small><\/button><\/div>\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"delc-load-more\" >Show more stories<\/button>\n  <p class=\"delc-story-photo-note\">The story text is adapted from the approved Hawthorn family-story library. Identifiable Dubbo child photos will only be added after current public-use permission is confirmed.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n        <section class=\"delc-intro\" id=\"our-centre\"><div><p class=\"delc-eyebrow\">Growing together in Dubbo<\/p><h2>A familiar place.<br>Room to be yourself.<\/h2><\/div><div><p>We want children and families to feel connected\u2014to their educators, to each other and to the place they call home.<\/p><p>Come and meet the team, explore the spaces and talk with us about your child. It\u2019s a chance to ask questions and get a feel for everyday life at our centre.<\/p><a class=\"delc-text-link\" href=\"#visit\">Let\u2019s arrange a visit \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/section>\n    <section class=\"delc-learning\" id=\"learning\"><p class=\"delc-eyebrow\">Learning through everyday life<\/p><h2>Curiosity has a place here.<\/h2><div class=\"delc-learning-grid\"><article><span class=\"delc-number\">01<\/span><h3>Play &amp; discovery<\/h3><p>Making, noticing, experimenting and trying again. Everyday experiences offer children meaningful opportunities to learn.<\/p><\/article><article><span class=\"delc-number\">02<\/span><h3>Family &amp; belonging<\/h3><p>Your knowledge of your child matters. Conversations with families help us build connections between home and the centre.<\/p><\/article><article><span class=\"delc-number\">03<\/span><h3>Our local community<\/h3><p>People, places and the natural world help children make sense of their surroundings and their place in Dubbo.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n    <section class=\"delc-testimonials\" id=\"testimonials\" aria-labelledby=\"delc-testimonials-title\">\n  <div class=\"delc-testimonials-heading\"><div><p class=\"delc-eyebrow\">From our Dubbo community<\/p><h2 id=\"delc-testimonials-title\">Little shout-outs.<br>Big thank-yous.<\/h2><\/div><p>Messages of appreciation shared with our team, celebrating the care, kindness and everyday moments that matter.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"delc-shoutout-grid\">  <figure class=\"delc-shoutout\" id=\"shoutout-team-care\">\n    <span class=\"delc-quote-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u201c<\/span>\n    <h3>Care that makes a difference<\/h3>\n    <blockquote><p>Your patience, dedication and the joy you all bring into our children\u2019s lives are immeasurable. Thank you for the hard work you all do and the care you show. You are all appreciated.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n    <figcaption>Shout-out to The whole Dubbo team<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n  <figure class=\"delc-shoutout\" id=\"shoutout-every-family\">\n    <span class=\"delc-quote-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u201c<\/span>\n    <h3>For every family<\/h3>\n    <blockquote><p>Thank you. You make a difference, not just to the kids, but to every family you support.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n    <figcaption>Shout-out to Preschool teachers and educators<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n  <figure class=\"delc-shoutout\" id=\"shoutout-little-futures\">\n    <span class=\"delc-quote-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u201c<\/span>\n    <h3>Growing confidence<\/h3>\n    <blockquote><p>Thank you for the love, patience and dedication you bring every day. The laughter, curiosity and confidence you nurture in little hearts will echo beyond the classroom. You are shaping futures with every smile, story and moment of care.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n    <figcaption>Shout-out to DELC educators<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n  <details class=\"delc-more-shoutouts\"><summary>Read 10 more shout-outs <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\uff0b<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"delc-shoutout-grid\">  <figure class=\"delc-shoutout\" id=\"shoutout-loving-learning\">\n    <span class=\"delc-quote-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u201c<\/span>\n    <h3>A loving place to learn<\/h3>\n    <blockquote><p>Creating such a fun and loving learning environment. Your effort does not go unnoticed. Thank you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n    <figcaption>Shout-out to Junior preschool and nursery teams<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n  <figure class=\"delc-shoutout\" id=\"shoutout-thank-you\">\n    <span class=\"delc-quote-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u201c<\/span>\n    <h3>Thank you for everything<\/h3>\n    <blockquote><p>Being so good to my daughter [name omitted]. Thank you all for everything!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n    <figcaption>Shout-out to All staff at DELC<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n  <figure class=\"delc-shoutout\" id=\"shoutout-best-teacher\">\n    <span class=\"delc-quote-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u201c<\/span>\n    <h3>A little learner\u2019s thank-you<\/h3>\n    <blockquote><p>You are the best teacher.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n    <figcaption>Shout-out to Miss Amelia<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n  <figure class=\"delc-shoutout\" id=\"shoutout-new-things\">\n    <span class=\"delc-quote-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u201c<\/span>\n    <h3>So much to talk about<\/h3>\n    <blockquote><p>For always being so nice. [My child] has so much to talk about his day and learning new things each day. Thank you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n    <figcaption>Shout-out to Millie Monkey teachers<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n  <figure class=\"delc-shoutout\" id=\"shoutout-engaging-days\">\n    <span class=\"delc-quote-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u201c<\/span>\n    <h3>Fun, engaging days<\/h3>\n    <blockquote><p>For providing fun and engaging activities daily.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n    <figcaption>Shout-out to Preschool teachers<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n  <figure class=\"delc-shoutout\" id=\"shoutout-brighter-world\">\n    <span class=\"delc-quote-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u201c<\/span>\n    <h3>A brighter world<\/h3>\n    <blockquote><p>The patience you show, the creativity you spark and the love you share make every child\u2019s world a brighter place. We love you all!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n    <figcaption>Shout-out to Ellie Elephant educators<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n  <figure class=\"delc-shoutout\" id=\"shoutout-supporting-children\">\n    <span class=\"delc-quote-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u201c<\/span>\n    <h3>Support for every child<\/h3>\n    <blockquote><p>Always being supportive of all kids and helping them to have fun learning.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n    <figcaption>Shout-out to An educator<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n  <figure class=\"delc-shoutout\" id=\"shoutout-welcoming-smile\">\n    <span class=\"delc-quote-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u201c<\/span>\n    <h3>A welcoming smile<\/h3>\n    <blockquote><p>For always greeting families at the door with a welcoming smile.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n    <figcaption>Shout-out to Miss Amy<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n  <figure class=\"delc-shoutout\" id=\"shoutout-always-kind\">\n    <span class=\"delc-quote-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u201c<\/span>\n    <h3>Always so kind<\/h3>\n    <blockquote><p>Always smiling \u2026 and always so kind.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n    <figcaption>Shout-out to An educator<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n  <figure class=\"delc-shoutout\" id=\"shoutout-own-person\">\n    <span class=\"delc-quote-mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u201c<\/span>\n    <h3>Room to grow<\/h3>\n    <blockquote><p>For helping [our child] grow and become her own person.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n    <figcaption>Shout-out to The educator team<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/div><\/details>\n  <p class=\"delc-shoutout-note\">Excerpts from handwritten messages. Capitalisation and punctuation have been tidied; children\u2019s names are omitted or replaced in square brackets. Repeated wording is shown once.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n    <section class=\"delc-safety\"><p class=\"delc-eyebrow\">Children\u2019s safety and wellbeing<\/p><h2>Questions and concerns are always welcome.<\/h2><p>Talk with our team about your child\u2019s needs, our everyday practices or anything that matters to your family.<\/p><a class=\"delc-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/?page_id=2576\">Read about our child-safe environment \u2192<\/a><\/section>\n    <section class=\"delc-visit\" id=\"visit\"><div><p class=\"delc-eyebrow\">Come and say hello<\/p><h2>Your next chapter<br>starts with a visit.<\/h2><p>Tell us a little about your family, ask about availability and arrange a time to meet the team.<\/p><a class=\"delc-button\" href=\"mailto:info@dubboelc.com.au?subject=Centre%20visit%20enquiry\">Enquire about a visit \u2192<\/a><\/div><address><strong>Dubbo Early Learning Centre<\/strong><span>6 Blueridge Dr, Dubbo NSW 2830<\/span><a href=\"tel:+61268845566\">02 6884 5566<\/a><a href=\"mailto:info@dubboelc.com.au\">info@dubboelc.com.au<\/a><p>Ask us about opening hours, holiday arrangements and enrolment.<\/p><\/address><\/section>\n  <\/main>\n  <footer class=\"delc-footer\"><span>Dubbo Early Learning Centre \u00b7 Play, Learn, Grow<\/span><nav aria-label=\"Footer\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DubboEarlyLearningCentre\/\">Follow us on Facebook \u2197<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCK060f4OkiKviyrd8zGaxGQ\">Watch us on YouTube \u2197<\/a><a href=\"#delc-main\">Back to top \u2191<\/a><\/nav><\/footer>\n  <div class=\"delc-floating-menu\" data-floating-menu>\n    <button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"delc-floating-menu-links\"><span>Explore<\/span><b aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2630<\/b><\/button>\n    <nav id=\"delc-floating-menu-links\" aria-label=\"Explore this page\" hidden>\n      <a href=\"#delc-main\">\u2191 Top<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#our-centre\">Our centre<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#learning\">Learning &amp; play<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#testimonials\">Family stories<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fdubboelc.com.au%2F%3Fpage_id%3D2634\">Newsletters<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/dubboelc.com.au\/?page_id=2576\">Child safety<\/a>\n      <a class=\"delc-floating-menu-action\" href=\"#visit\">Book a tour<\/a>\n    <\/nav>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Skip to content Our centreLearning &amp; playNewslettersChild safetyStart enrolment or join waitlistBook a tour \u2192 Learning designed around your child Healthy, safe and cared for Spaces that inspire discovery Educators you can rely on Relationships that help children thrive Families and community belong here Leadership families can trust Play. 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