HLG STEAMist Education brings hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and maths to early childhood centres, libraries and family homes across Queensland. Run by educators, for children from birth to the end of school.
Trusted by centres, kindergartens & councils across Queensland
Uniting Early Learning centres we work with: Toowong, The Gap, Enoggera, Aspley, Forest Lake, Illoura and Jahjumbeen, plus Kingdom Kids Springwood and Carbrook. We also work with many independent centres from the Gold Coast to Far North Queensland. Logos shown with permission.
Bring STEAM into your rooms without adding to your educators’ workload. Every program is aligned to the EYLF, NQS and QKLG, and most centres fund it through Kindy Uplift.
Education and care at home from qualified early childhood educators. Our educators are employees of HLG STEAMist, not contractors, so they are trained, insured and supported.
Weekly STEAM incursions and take-anywhere kits for kindergarten rooms. Term themes, read-aloud stories, real experiments.
Qualified educators who care for and teach your children in your own home. Regular days, evenings, weekends or overnights, with an activity report and photos after each visit.
The PLAYfocus program under Child Care Subsidised In-Home Care (CCS IHC) for eligible families. We are awaiting IHC provider approval; families can start now at full fee and register their interest.
One-to-one tutoring in maths, biology, chemistry and physics from a former clinical biochemist, with university pathway advice.
Our INNOVATEclub kits are now available to buy directly. Each kit is a complete 10-week program (or 5 weeks for the Term 1 and Term 4 themes), priced per child, with every week’s materials individually labelled, an educator manual, read-aloud stories and risk assessments. Use it whenever suits your program; kits are not tied to school terms.
Term 1 kit, new theme every year
Term 2 kit, new traditional Countries every year
Term 3 kit, new countries every year
Term 4 2026 kit
They provide amazing care but also have a great focus on engaging our little one’s creativity. They are true professionals and provide a detailed written report with photos. If you are looking for more than just a babysitter, but an actual educator, these are the carers you need to talk to.
Tunde Parent, PLAYfocusHarine is an amazing tutor. She helped my daughter through Year 8 maths, English and science while we home schooled, supported the transition back to mainstream high school, and continues to tutor her in Year 9. She always has my daughter’s best interests at heart.
Leonie Parent, LEARNHarriet is a lovely soul. She’s reliable and has excellent communication, and she’s got a fantastic way with kids. Our kids actually ask us to go out because they want her to come over.
Jessica Parent, PLAYfocusINNOVATEclub is designed for 3 to 5 year olds in kindergarten rooms, and we are planning to extend it to both younger and older children. PLAYfocus and CARE look after children from newborn to 15 years at home. INNOVATElab and INNOVATEday workshops suit ages 4 to 12, and LEARN tutoring covers Years 7 to 12 and university preparation.
Yes. INNOVATEclub incursions, kits and our PD workshops are commonly funded through Kindy Uplift, and we supply alignment guides that map each term to the current priorities so your paperwork is straightforward.
For incursions and PD, one to two weeks lets your team confirm attendance and we can schedule around your program. Kits ship on order. PLAYfocus bookings need a four-hour minimum and we always offer a meet and greet first.
Qualified educators with backgrounds in science, early childhood education and the arts. Every team member is an employee of HLG STEAMist Education, holds a Blue Card and is covered by our insurance. All staff and educators have also completed the Australian Government’s mandatory National Child Safety Training through Geccko, both the Foundation and Advanced modules.
One email a term with new kit themes, PD dates, holiday workshops and practical STEAM ideas for your room or your kitchen table.
