Where children are cherished in a place that feels like home.

Boutique early childhood care nurturing young children to learn, play and discover in a charming landmark space by the sea.

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INDEPENDENT & OWNER OPERATED

Where learning starts with heart.

Homestyle Learning Environment

Indoor & Outdoor
Child-Led Play Activities

Kind & Caring
Educators

An educator at Kindy Cottage Sandgate smiling outdoors in a denim apron.
Welcome

We believe every child deserves a safe and happy childhood full of wonder and fun.

Hello, I’m Megan. Officially speaking, I’m the Owner-Operator of Kindy Cottage at Sandgate. But to our families, I’m the warm, familiar face behind the uncompromising care in this very special place by the sea.

And honestly, I’m just so proud of this space that we’ve created for children to naturally thrive. Because as a Mum and a lifelong educator, I 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 friendships grow and the whole family feels supported.
A government-approved, child-led learning approach.

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

Big Smiles, Megan.
WHY US?

Welcome to The Kindy Cottage Way.

We are a boutique, homestyle childcare and kindy 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 Sandgate like nowhere else.

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Close-knit community

It’s personal. Led by Megan, our owner-operator, 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.

Inspired 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.

Safe hands that care

As an independent, owner-operated childcare and kindergarten service, we are onsite every day to deliver above-and-beyond standards of quality early childhood care and stability where safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. For everyone. Every day.

OUR PROMISE

We cherish children and feel privileged to be part of your child’s early years.

That’s why at Kindy Cottage Sandgate, we don’t just meet the National Quality Framework’s (NQF) child safety guidelines, we go beyond to create a safe, secure and supportive space where children feel cared for, protected and free to be themselves. Just like at home.

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SERVICES

Age Groups

Nursery

Babies to 15 months

Toddler

16 months to 2 years

Pre-Kindy

2 to 3 years

Kindy

4 to 5 years

SNEAK PEEK

Inside Kindy Cottage Sandgate.

Sitting by the sea in a charming landmark location, we have curated an ideal learning environment for the children in our care at Kindy Cottage Sandgate.

Inside our large, fully air-conditioned heritage-listed building are open indoor spaces designed to spark wonder and ignite young imaginations.

And then we can enjoy fresh sea breezes in our lovely outdoor environment as children enjoy:

Fort playground
Sandpit
Outdoor area for games and activities

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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The red-roofed heritage building at Kindy Cottage Sandgate seen from above, surrounded by trees.
Children's playroom with wooden tables, chairs, toys on white shelves, and pastel bunting decorations.
A cosy cottage corner with a floral armchair, shelves of soft toys and fresh roses.
A round timber Welcome sign on the cottage's sage green weatherboard wall.
Four children sitting together on the cottage verandah, smiling.
The heritage Kindy Cottage Sandgate building with its red roof, framed by palms near the bay.
From the cottage

Our Story

Every corner of our cottage has a story behind it. The friends who started it. The treasures on our shelves. The care that holds it all together. Here are a few of them.

A Kindy Cottage Sandgate educator and a young girl smiling together in the sunlit cottage playroom.

Children's Safety is paramount.

Safety and wellbeing sit at the heart of everything we do. Here is the framework that guides us, and what it means for your child.
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A collection of vintage Beatrix Potter storybooks, including The Tale of Tom Kitten, from the cottage bookshelves.

An extra layer of love, the cottage feel.

Every restored piece in the cottage carries a history. Here is how second-hand treasures became the heart of how our rooms feel.
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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 kindy 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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Reviews

What parents say.

A nurturing and stimulating environment for our little ones …
“I'm delighted with Kindy Cottage Sandgate. The premises are fantastic, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for our little ones. The children absolutely adore it here, which speaks volumes about the quality of the centre.”
Genevieve Gianarakis
She has the biggest smile on her face when we pick her up.
“We feel so blessed to be part of the Kindy Cottage community. Each and every teacher loves and cares for our daughter and knows the little things that make her feel comfortable at drop-off. She enjoys her days filled with learning and playing, and always has the biggest smile on her face when we pick her up.”
Jamie-Leigh Ray
The staff are all friendly, caring, and helpful.
“We’ve been at Kindy Cottage for years, and we love it. The staff are all friendly, caring, and helpful. The facilities are great and I’m impressed with how my son is learning. We’ve all made friends because it’s a lovely community.”
Hayley Tillard
OUR PROCESS

Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3

Is Kindy Cottage Sandgate the ideal place for your child to learn, grow and belong? Here’s how to get started.

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 for your personalised tour with Megan.

Register your interest

When you’re ready, you can apply to enrol your child. Our team will respond to you by the next weekday.

We are a boutique early childhood service with limited places. After you apply to enrol, we will keep you informed when a place becomes available.

Discover Kindy Cottage Sandgate.

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

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