About
Our Mission
Is to provide a safe, nurturing and supportive space that empowers children to reach their full potential.
Our Approach
We provide play-based, developmentally appropriate support to meet the diverse needs of our learners. We are a neuro-affirming practice.
Our priority is forming strong partnerships with our parents and helping them to support their child.
Our Values
We are committed to:
Providing safe and supportive learning environments
Working in partnership with families
Building secure, reciprocal and respectful relationships
Facilitating developmentally appropriate therapeutic supports
Being responsive to and respectful of the needs of our children
Respecting and celebrating diversity
Meet the Founder
Danielle Murray
Bloom Playroom was founded by teacher, mother and author Danielle Murray. As a primary school teacher, Danielle has spent over a decade working with children in the early years. Early childhood is truly her area of passion. Having witnessed the amazing benefits of play through her work in early childhood, Danielle engaged in postgraduate study in play therapy. She completed her Graduate Certificate of Therapeutic Child Play through Deakin University and clinical training in Child Centred Play Therapy. Danielle is a qualified practitioner registered with the Play Therapy Practitioners Association (PTPA).
Danielle is also the author of Before Big School: A Practical Parent's Guide to School Readiness. This book was Danielle’s maternity leave passion project. Since its release in March 2022, Before Big School has made its way into hundreds of parent’s hands and has been featured on Mamamia and Beyond the Bump podcast. Following on from this Danielle launched an online course expanding on the information from her book.
Danielle provides play therapy sessions and early learning support from her playroom in Mount Coolum on the Sunshine Coast.
Qualifications and Registrations
Bachelor of Primary Education (Early Childhood Specialisation) Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Child Play (Deakin University)
Child Centred Play Therapy Certificate (Postgraduate Clinical Training Program)
Play Therapy Practitioners Association (Associate Member)
QCT Registered Teacher (QLD)
Book a Session
We’re here to help if you…
Worry that your child is struggling to regulate, communicate or process their emotions.
Are struggling with your child’s behaviour.
Have concerns about your child’s skills for learning, communication skills, social or emotional skills, organisational skills and independence or fine and gross motor skills.
Feel overwhelmed, anxious or underprepared for your child to start primary school.
Worry that your child isn’t ready socially, emotionally or academically.
Are unsure where to start in preparing them for school.
Are second guessing your decision to send them to school or repeat another year of kindergarten or childcare.
Are unsure what skills or knowledge your child should have before they begin school.
Would like to learn how to support learning at home in the early years.
Book an appointment to chat today and find out how we can best support you or your child.