A special place where children are cherished.

Boutique early childhood care nurturing children to learn, play and discover in a space that feels like home.

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INDEPENDENT & OWNER OPERATED

Where learning starts with heart.

Homestyle Learning Environment

Indoor & Outdoor
Child-Led Play Activities

Kind & Caring
Educators

WE ARE WITH YOU

Every child deserves a safe and happy childhood full of wonder and fun.

We are dedicated to creating a space where children can thrive. Because as Mums and lifelong educators, we know that happy children naturally learn through child-led play in a safe, enriching environment. That feels like home to them.

That’s why our early learning service promises:

A welcoming space with caring educators they know (and who know them)
A diverse learning environment that sparks curiosity, discovery and wonder, every day
A caring and connected community where the whole family feels supported
A government-approved, child-led learning approach

Thank you for considering Kindy Cottage at Goonellabah as the ideal space for your child to learn, grow and belong. We’d love to be part of your child’s early life.

WHY US?

Welcome to The Kindy Cottage Way.

We are a boutique, homestyle childcare and preschool where young minds and hearts can thrive. Based on years of caring and educating young children, our team has distilled our hands-on, child-led learning approach into something we call ‘The Kindy Cottage Way’.

It’s special to us. And it makes every day at Kindy Cottage Goonellabah like nowhere else.

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A Caring Community

It’s personal. Led by our owner-operator teacher, we truly create a kind and caring community where children feel safe to be themselves. Where they feel like they belong. Your child knows us, and we know them.

Hands-on Learning

We create a homestyle learning environment where your child’s interests lead their learning.We encourage messy, hands-on fun that engages children naturally — they don’t even realise they’re learning! At Kindy Cottage, we aim to inspire curiosity, wonder and growing independence every day.

Uncompromising Quality

We cherish children. As an independent, owner-operated childcare and preschool service, we can deliver above-and-beyond standards of quality care and stability. And we’re 100% committed to doing so.

SERVICES

Age Groups

Nursery

Babies to 15 months

Toddler

16 months to 3 years

Jr. Preschool

3 to 4 years

Preschool

4 to 5 years

SNEAK PEEK

Inside Kindy Cottage at Goonellabah.

We have curated an ideal learning environment for the children in our care at Kindy Cottage Goonellabah. Nestled below mature gum trees lies an enriching environment that sparks imaginations and inspires learning, naturally.

Inside our large, fully air-conditioned cottage are generous indoor spaces with easy access to the outdoors through a wrap-around verandah.

Plus, we have a huge outdoor environment where children can enjoy:

Fort playground and cubby
Water-play and nature play area
Huge grassy area for games and activities
Veggie patch

If you’d like to see if our nurturing space would suit your child as they learn and grow, please get in touch.

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Young child wearing blue boots and a red shirt planting seeds in a garden bed with a small blue gardening fork nearby.
Child in a straw hat and blue skirt using a small green trowel to dig in garden soil.
Child wearing a straw hat and navy shirt using a large green watering can to water soil in a garden bed.
Child in a straw hat crouching to pat soil around a small green plant beside wooden stepping logs.
Playground climbing frame with a wooden wall and colourful handholds, red ladder, and slide beside it.
Wooden playground structure with twin white slides set under large leafy trees.
Outdoor play space with part of a wooden climbing structure in the foreground and tables with red chairs under a covered area.
Children’s book titled ‘1 2 3 of Australian Animals’ by Bronwyn Bancroft resting on a table outdoors with a timber deck and trees in the background.
Classroom with tables set up for drawing, featuring paper and buckets of coloured pencils, with additional activity tables and shelves in the background.
Wooden toy shelf displaying a pastel shape sorter cube, colourful toy train, xylophone, and other play items.
Early learning classroom with shelves of toys, small wooden tables and chairs, and a colourful play mat with roads and buildings.
Cover of Kindy Cottage Goonellabah’s free guide titled ‘Choosing Childcare with Confidence: Tips to choose the service that fits your family,’ with playful pastel illustrations of a heart, flower, book, and music note.
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Looking for the ideal place for your child?

As early childhood specialists, we understand the importance of finding the childcare or preschool that feels right for your child. The one where they feel safe, secure and supported to learn, grow and discover. Where they feel at home.

To help you find what you’re looking for, read our free guide ‘Choosing Childcare with Confidence’. It breaks down what to look for, what questions to ask, and why it matters. Plus, it includes a handy checklist to help you track your priorities.

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OUR CREDENTIALS

Children naturally love to learn and learning is naturally fun.

Qualified
Teachers

Our team is qualified, dedicated and love what they do.

Government-approved Preschool Program

Our preschool program enables a smooth transition to primary school, aligning with the Early Years Learning Framework.

Strong Community Links

Children love coming to Kindy Cottage, and their parents love that too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you wondering…

We know that choosing the right childcare or preschool comes with many questions. That’s why we’ve gathered some of the things families ask us most often. If there’s something else you’d like to know, our friendly team is always happy to help - just reach out.

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What our operating hours are?

Kindy Cottage Goonellabah is open 6:30am to 5:30pm 52 weeks a year (except public holidays).

Are healthy meals included?

Yes, a nutritious morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided for children over 1yr old. To ensure health and well-being, children with severe allergy or intolerances may need to provide their own meals.

Is there parking?

Yes, there is off-street parking available for pick up and drop offs.

OUR PROCESS

Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3.

Is Kindy Cottage Goonellabah the ideal place for your child to learn, grow and belong? You can choose to submit a request to enrol, or arrange a tour first.

Request a tour

Firstly, get in touch to request a tour on a date and time that suits you.

Attend your tour

Get a taste of The Kindy Cottage Way. Come along at your scheduled time and receive a personalised tour through our space.

Register your interest

When you’re ready, you can submit a request to enrol. Our team will respond to you by the next weekday.

We are a boutique early childhood service with limited new places. When you are on our waitlist, we will keep you informed as places become available.

Discover Kindy Cottage Goonellabah.

Book a time to explore our premises on a personalised tour with one of our warm and friendly team members. We look forward to welcoming you.

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