Daycare & preschool · 6 weeks to 6 years

A happy place to play, learn & grow.

Warm, play-based childcare with small groups, qualified teachers and a garden full of muddy adventures. Fresh meals cooked on site, a photo diary of every day and a team that knows your child by heart.

  • Open 7am – 6:30pm
  • Now enrolling for spring
  • Nut-free kitchen
  • 1:4teacher to toddler ratio
  • 96%of families recommend us
  • 14 yrscaring for little ones
  • 2 acresgarden & forest play
  • Licensed & inspectedFully licensed early learning centre
  • Qualified teachersFirst aid & CPR trained, every room
  • Secure entryKeypad check-in and CCTV at every door
  • Fresh, healthy mealsCooked daily in our nut-free kitchen

6 wks – 12 mo

Infants

Our Seedlings room is a peaceful space with soft light, low shelves and a separate sleep room. Each baby has a key...

1 – 2 years

Toddlers

Busy little explorers learn to walk, talk and share through music, messy play and daily garden adventures.

2 – 3 years

Twos

Big feelings, bigger ideas. Our twos build confidence, language and friendships with patient, playful teachers.

3 – 4 years

Preschool

Curious minds dig into projects, numbers, nature and art, with plenty of time for imaginative play.

4 – 5 years

Pre-K

A joyful year of letters, sounds, forest school and independence that gets children ready for kindergarten.

5 – 8 years

After-school & Summer Club

School pick-ups, homework corner, den building and summer camps for our big kids and their siblings.

Daily photo diary

Never miss a moment of their day.

Our parent app sends you naps, meals, nappy changes and little milestones as they happen, with photos from the teachers. Message the room any time and get a calm reply, not a voicemail.

  • Live updates on meals, naps and nappies
  • Photos and videos from every room
  • Private messages with your child's teacher
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Enrollment in 4 easy steps

From first hello to a happy first day.

Settling in is gentle and goes at your child's pace. Most families start within three weeks of their tour.

  1. Book a tour

    Visit during a normal day, meet the teachers and see the rooms and garden.

  2. Reserve a place

    Choose your days, complete the online forms and pay a small deposit.

  3. Stay & play visits

    Two short visits together, so your child gets to know their key person.

  4. First big day

    We send photos by mid-morning, so you can enjoy your coffee.

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Fresh food, cooked here

Tiny tummies, big appetites.

Our cook prepares breakfast, a hot lunch and two snacks every day from scratch, with seasonal fruit and vegetables from local farms. Every allergy and family diet is planned for, and the weekly menu is always in the app.

  • Breakfast, hot lunch & two snacks included
  • Nut-free kitchen, every allergy planned for
  • Vegetarian, halal and dairy-free options
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Little Sprouts in numbers

Small groups, big hearts.

  • 1:3infant ratio, always
  • 28qualified teachers
  • 6 yrsaverage teacher tenure
  • 0screens in our rooms

Tuition

Simple plans, no surprise fees.

Meals, nappies, wipes, sun cream and outings are all included. Sibling discounts apply automatically.

Part-time

Three full days a week, on the days that suit your family.

$1,090per month

  • 3 full days, 7:00am – 6:30pm
  • Breakfast, hot lunch & 2 snacks
  • Nappies, wipes & sun cream
  • Daily photo diary in the app
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Preschool Mornings

School-day mornings for 3 to 5 year olds, ideal before kindergarten.

$860per month

  • 5 mornings, 8:30am – 12:30pm
  • Morning snack & hot lunch
  • Phonics, maths & projects
  • Forest school on Fridays
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Monthly tuition shown for toddlers and preschool. Infant care adds $140 a month. A refundable deposit of one month secures your place.

Kind words from parents

Happy kids, relaxed parents.

Our daughter cried for two minutes on her first morning and has run in smiling ever since. The photos in the app make my workday.

Hannah K.Mum of Ava, Toddlers

The teachers noticed Sami's speech delay before we did and worked with his therapist every week. We could not have asked for more.

Omar & Lea B.Parents of Sami, Preschool

Real food, real mud, real kindness. Our twins started kindergarten confident, curious and able to zip their own coats.

Daniel R.Dad of Maya & Theo, Pre-K

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Why play-based learning works

Blocks, sand and dressing-up teach maths, science and kindness. Here is what is really happening while your child plays.

Come and play with us.

Tours run every weekday morning and take about 40 minutes. Little ones are very welcome to join and test the sandpit.

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