Children's Services at U@MQ
Early Learning Centres
(Long Day Care 0-5 years)
Located within the grounds of Macquarie University are Banksia Cottage and Gumnut Cottage. Our childcare centres provide large spacious, light and friendly environments where children are cared for by professional teams of early childhood teachers
and trained early childhood workers.
Our centres cater for students and staff of the Macquarie University and members of our local community. The reputation of our Centres speaks volumes. Over 80% of families enrolling their children at our Centres come to us through referral.
We are independent childcare providers, not part of a large network, and we pride ourselves on ensuring
that every child is cared for in a safe, nurturing and development focused environment.
(Vacation Care, School Years K-6)
During public school holidays, U@MQ's team run an energetic, creative, and fun program for school-aged children. We take advantage of the facilities available around campus as well - with the gym, pool, cinema and museums all part of our plans. Come for a day or for two whole weeks!
More information will be available, along with booking sheets and the program a few weeks before each holiday.
Service Hours
Banksia Cottage
Monday to Friday
8:00am to 6:15pm
50 weeks per year
p: 9850 7781
Gumnut Cottage
Monday to Friday
8:00am to 6:15pm
50 weeks per year
p: 9850 7740
Both Centres are closed on public holidays.
Vacation Care
Monday to Friday
8:00am to 6:15pm
During NSW Public School Holidays.
U@MQ Children Services Vision:
To be acknowledged as the leaders in Early Childhood
Mission:
- Create safe healthy, sustainable nurturing environments for children and their families
- For children to develop into confident, respectful, competent members of their community.
- Provide innovative programs facilitated by passionate early childhood and primary education professionals.
Values:
U@MQ Children’s Services supports and encourages the following behaviors
C-ommittment
H-ealthy & Happy
I-nnovative
L-eaders
D-ynamic
R-esourceful & Respectful
E-nvironmentally sustainable
N-uturing
