Find Your Toowoomba Daycare & Kindergarten
Charley’s Place is proud to support families across Toowoomba with three childcare centres offering safe, nurturing early learning. Each centre is thoughtfully designed to help children grow, learn and thrive through play-based learning and meaningful connections.
Our Caring Toowoomba Team
We recognise the enormous heart and trust you invest in us when choosing the team that 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.
Meet the Glenvale Team
Meet the Charley's Cottage (East Toowooba) Team
Our Childcare Programs in Toowoomba
Our Toowoomba early learning programs are thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity and foster holistic development through engaging, individual play-based experiences. 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.
Children's 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 Will My Child Eat at Childcare Centre?
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 Will My Child Eat at Childcare Centre?
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.
How Do You Deal With Any 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.
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.
