ECDP aims to support children with a suspected or diagnosed disability in their early learning. We help develop valuable skills children need to be successful learners now and as they transition to school. Mitchelton Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP) is a Queensland Department of Education facility and service.
Mitchelton ECDP is located at Mitchelton Special School.
For children aged 0 to 3 years of age The child and their parent / carer participate together in a 2 hour play session each week with a specialist teacher.
For children aged 3 to 5 years The child attends one day per week, 8:45 am to 2pm. It is recommended that children also access a mainstream kindergarten program or childcare centre whenever possible.
Staff from ECDP contact your child’s kindergarten or early education centre with your consent to facilitate information sharing and visits.
Support for transition to Prep
During term 3, ECDP staff will meet with your child’s future school to share information. This timeframe allows your child to attend prep transition days.
How do we support your child?
At Mitchelton ECDP, teachers develop an Individual Support Plan for each child in consultation with the family. These plans become the foundation for the educational learning that is developed in the programs and services offered.
Our education programs provide the opportunity for your child to engage in experiences that are explicitly planned and targeted. Teachers use the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG) to inform their planning and programming. https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/kindergarten/ qklg
How can my child access this program?
An application to access the ECDP is submitted to the regional education office to gain approval for this program. The guidance officer will assist with writing this application after collecting relevant information and reports about your child.
ECDP support children that have evidence of suspected a diagnosis impairment or under following six categories:
1. Autism spectrum disorder
3. Intellectual disability
5. Speech language impairment
- Mitchelton ECDP staff includes:
- Teachers and Teacher Aides
- Guidance Officer
Education Queensland Therapists: - Occupational Therapist- Physiotherapist - Speech Language Pathologist
Contact Us (07) 3354 5333 or