Our Daycare & Kindergarten in Toowoomba
Charley’s Place is proud to support families across Toowoomba with three early learning centres offering safe, nurturing childcare. Each centre is thoughtfully designed to help children grow, learn and thrive through play-based learning and meaningful connections.
Toowoomba’s open spaces, welcoming neighbourhoods and family-friendly lifestyle make it the perfect place for early learning. Our centres reflect these local values, creating warm, engaging environments where children feel free to play, grow and enjoy each day, and families feel secure, supported and confident in their child’s care.
Charley’s Place is close to home, nestled in Toowoomba’s leafy surrounds, offering quality care in a setting that encourages a deep connection with nature. With access to outdoor spaces, the centre nurtures curiosity through gardening, wildlife observation and hands-on, nature-based learning. Rooted in sustainable practices, we help children build strong foundations for a connected, environmentally conscious future.
Our Toowoomba Childcare and Kindergarten Centres
We understand that choosing the right childcare for your child is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. You're looking for a place where your child can take the right first step towards school. At Charley's Place, we offer a family of distinctive local and individual centres, each thoughtfully designed to ensure your child is not only safe but also truly seen, cherished and inspired.
Toowoomba Baby, Toddler & Kindy Programs
Our Toowoomba early learning programs are thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity and foster holistic development through engaging, individual play-based experiences.
Our Centre Meal Experience
We understand that what, how, and how much your child eats is a top priority for you. At Charley's Place in Toowoomba, we ensure every meal is a delightful, nutritious and safe experience, freshly prepared on-site by our certified chefs inline with all of the latest Australian healthy eating advice and guidelines. The children will also be able to explore and learn about their food with interactive cooking programs.
What Your Child Will Eat
We cater a variety of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, wholegrains and quality proteins. Our Toowoomba kitchen prepares delicious, home-style lunches like chicken and veggie pasta, mild beef stir-fry with rice or lentil Shepherd's pie. Our rotating menus are designed with nutritionists to be balanced, appealing and introduce a range of flavours.
How Much Your Child Will Eat (Our Approach)
We offer age-appropriate portions and encourage children to listen to their bodies. Seconds are available if they're still hungry and there is always some fresh fruit available. Our educators create a relaxed mealtime atmosphere, encouraging children to try new foods without pressure. We aim for mealtimes to be enjoyable social experiences.
Food Safety, Allergies & Preferences
Your child’s safety is our first priority. Our Toowoomba kitchens follow strict food safety and hygiene standards. All allergies, dietary restrictions (including cultural or religious preferences), and specific needs are carefully documented and managed.
Our Caring Toowoomba Team
We recognise the enormous heart and trust you invest in us when choosing the team who will take care of your child each day. At Charley's Place in Toowoomba, your child will be embraced by a dedicated team of local early childhood professionals who are not only passionate about what they do, but are also deeply committed to creating a safe, secure and truly nurturing “second home” for every little one in their care. We understand that peace of mind comes from knowing your child is cherished and protected.
Every educator in our Toowoomba family is carefully selected, holding recognised qualifications in early childhood education and bringing valuable experience in understanding and guiding young children's development. They are warm, attentive individuals skilled in fostering trusting relationships and creating play-based learning environments. We ensure our team is qualified and shares our core values of kindness, respect and a genuine love for inspiring young minds.
We explore team members strengths and encourage them to shine and flourish in our work environment. They are able to ‘Play, Educate and gain Success’ everyday and within the workplace with their teammates and we encourage them to strive for those personal goals that are important to them.
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Meet the Charley's Cottage Team
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your Toowoomba childcare fees & how does CCS apply?
Our daily fees are transparently provided upon enquiry, and all our Toowoomba centres are CCS approved to help manage costs. Our friendly team can happily assist you in understanding how to apply your Child Care Subsidy and give you an understanding of the out of pocket Gap fee. You’ll often be surprised how much support is given by the government.
Is there availability at your Toowoomba centres, or is there a waitlist?
Contact UsAvailability can change, so we encourage you to contact your preferred Toowoomba centre directly for the most current information on places or waitlist times.
How do you update parents on their child's day in Toowoomba?
We provide daily feedback into your child’s activities, meals and joyful moments through our diary. Our Toowoomba educators are always welcome to connect at pick-up, or drop off, for a friendly chat about your child's development.
What special events & activities do your Toowoomba centres offer?
Our Toowoomba centres regularly host engaging incursions, like interactive music sessions or fascinating wildlife encounters and we plan age-appropriate local excursions to enrich learning. We also love celebrating community events and cultural days.
What should we pack for my child, and what do Toowoomba centres provide?
We happily provide all nutritious meals, snacks throughout the day. You'll typically just need to pack a labelled water bottle, (your hat, which we give you for free) a spare set of clothes and any special comfort items. Upon enrolment at your chosen Toowoomba centre, we’ll give you a simple, handy list to help make your mornings less busy.
How do you support new children settling in?
We offer a warm, personalised orientation process, working closely with you to make sure a gentle and positive settling-in experience for your child at our Toowoomba centres. Our caring educators are very experienced and expert at using positive guidance strategies and provide personalised support to comfort emotional wellbeing.
Ready to join the Charley's Cottage family? Fill out our contact form for more information, personalised assistance, and to start your child's journey in our nurturing community.
