Centre Highlights

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Aware

Meals Provided

Nappies & Wipes Supplied

SunSmart Aware

About Gumnut Cottage Childcare

Gumnut was established in 1975 located on Culloden Road and was moved to its present location on campus in 1980. Over the years we have grown in size to continue to meet the changing needs of the community and currently offer education and care to 80 children per day. 

The Centre has seen numerous changes as the University campus has grown over time. Our outdoor environments were transformed with the development of the Cochlear building opposite Gumnut. This resulted in a vast outdoor space which is surrounded by beautiful tall gum trees, winding tracks, rock walls, a grassy slope and is now home to two friendly chickens.

The staff have always focused on establishing and maintaining relationships to support families and children and are now embarking on a journey of finding innovative ways to deliver and share learning programs that enhance learning for all.

Availability & Fees

6 wks to 6 yrs

This service doesn't have any vacancies for this age group right now.

Fees

$135 /day

Benefit

Education & Developmental Programs, Meals Provided

Staff Fee

Fees for Gumnut Cottage Childcare may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.

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Location of Gumnut Cottage Childcare

Macquarie University Campus - Balaclava Road, Macquarie Park

Macquarie Park suburb information

Macquarie Park is a suburb located in New South Wales. There are approximately 32 child care centres in Macquarie Park.

How much is child care in Macquarie Park? On average, the cost of child care in Macquarie Park is $153 per day. This breaks down to $153 per day for babies, $157 per day for toddlers and $162 per day for kindergarten.

Macquarie Park sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».

Average cost per day

Baby

0-12 Months

$153

Toddler

13-24 Months

$157

Kindergarten

2-3 Years

$162

National quality standard

Macquarie Park
National Average
0%7%
Working towards
59%48%
Meeting
19%15%
Exceeding
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