About Us
At CCC’s Early Learning Centre, we see each child as a precious gift from God. We believe parents are a child’s primary educators, and we are privileged to support you in this role. Our approach is grounded in Biblical wisdom, professional knowledge of child development, research, and practical experience.
Our Community
CCC Early Learning is owned and operated by Cooloola Christian College. CCC is a leading Prep to Year 12 co-educational Christian College located on Gympie's southside.
At Cooloola Christian College our mission is Excellence in Education. We strive to ensure the highest learning outcomes for all students, encouraging each one to develop and apply their gifts and interests in service to others. We believe all students grow physically, creatively, socially, spiritually and academically. With strong links to local business and industry, and positive partnerships with training providers and universities, all learners at Cooloola Christian College have opportunity to learn through a broad range of subjects, courses and extra-curricular activities.
Set on over 24 acres, CCC was founded in 1992, by five local churches. The College has purpose-built modern facilities. With a 4-acre Nature Space, students have the opportunity to canoe and mountain bike on campus. CCC also offers private buses for families travelling from the Gympie surrounds.
As our enrolments grow, our built environment must grow with us. View our Master Plan at Cooloola Christian College.
Our Philosophy
At CCC’s Early Learning Centre we believe every child is a precious gift of God.
Our practices are based on Biblical wisdom, our professional knowledge of child development, current research and practical experience in early childhood. We believe that children learn best when provided with opportunities to test their own understandings in an investigative, unhurried environment. We facilitate safe, adventurous play-based learning experiences, appropriate to each child’s varied abilities and developmental progress.
We believe parents are the most important educators and nurturers in a child’s life and that we are privileged to support parents in this role.
Our Story
"For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding." Proverbs 2:6
Cooloola Christian College grew out of the desire of a group of Christian parents to see Christian education available for their children. This vision spread to include the pastors from the Evangelical Ministers’ Fraternal representing the churches from which these parents came. Cooloola Christian College was established in 1992 with an enrolment of 57 children and two teaching staff. The first six months were spent at the Gympie Christian Family Church site until the College moved to Kidgell Street. The College relocated in 1998 to its present site on a beautifully landscaped, undulating 10 hectares – located on the Southside of Gympie. The College established a complete P – 12 school with the graduation of the Year 12 class of 2003. Current enrolment is over 530 students.
Our Mission
Growing God’s Kingdom through Excellence in Education
CCC nurtures curious and courageous learners through experiences that develop their minds, captivate their hearts, and equip their hands, to explore God’s world and understand His plan for their future.
Our Campus
The ELC is part of a Prep to Year 12 campus. Our buildings are surrounded by lush green ovals, a 4-acre Nature Space, and beautiful gardens. Children have many opportunities to access and use facilities throughout the campus.