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For ages 0–8 · babies welcome

Educational Childminding: quality care while you do life

Drop off your child for teacher-led, play-based care while you shop, exercise, get your hair done, relax, or enjoy a night out. Our qualified educators provide a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 0–8.

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What is Educational Childminding?

Educational childminding is flexible, teacher-led care designed to give parents time back without compromising on quality. Unlike a traditional centre, there are no fixed days and no lock-in: you book only the hours you actually need, from a single hour to a full day. Led by qualified early childhood educators and primary school teachers, every session offers intentional, play-based learning in a safe and nurturing space, with a maximum of 10 children on-site and around a 1:5 ratio.

Play-Based Learning

Intentional play experiences set up fresh each day: construction, imaginative play, puzzles and loose parts.

Creative Atelier

Painting, collage and clay in our art space. It's about the making; we handle the mess.

Stories, Music & Movement

Story time, songs and movement games that build language, rhythm and confidence.

Nature & Sensory Play

Messy play, water play, flowers and natural materials to explore with all the senses.

Qualified Educators

Every session is led by qualified early childhood educators and primary school teachers.

Babies & Toddlers Welcome

From babies to 8-year-olds, with change facilities, a feeding space and gentle care for the littlest ones.

A baby and toddler exploring paint in the atelier An educator building with a toddler A toddler stacking a cardboard box tower Children exploring sunflower stems

While your child is in our care, you're free to use your time however you like. Here are some of the ways our families use their sessions:

This Week at The Nest

What's on this week

Alongside free play, every session includes a planned experience led by our educators. The board below is updated each week, so you can book the day that suits your child best.

Monday

Sensory play & story time

Tuesday

Creative atelier: painting & collage

Wednesday

Intergenerational Group10am – 11am

Thursday

Neurodiverse Children & Carers1pm – 2pm

Friday

Messy Atelier10am – 11am

How It Works

New here? This is how a session works

No contracts, no set days, no enrolment interviews. If you have never used childminding like this before, here is exactly what happens.

#1

Book the hours you need

Choose a day and a length, from 1 hour up to a full day. Book online in a couple of minutes, as often or as rarely as you like.

#2

Complete the enrolment form

A short one-off form before your first visit, so we know your child's needs, allergies and routines.

#3

Drop off at South.Point

Bring a labelled water bottle and a snack box. We settle your child in and you head off, staying within the centre.

#4

They play and learn

Your child joins the planned experience for that day alongside free play, with a max of 10 children on-site and around a 1:5 ratio.

#5

You use your time

Work, study, get to an appointment, shop, exercise, or simply rest. We call you if your child needs you.

#6

Collect and go

Pick up at the end of your booked time and hear how their session went. Book again whenever it suits.

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Time For You

What can you do while your child is with us?

Drop your child into a teacher-led session and the time is yours. Here are a few ideas, all right here at South.Point Tuggeranong.

Go shopping at South.Point while your child is cared for

Go Shopping

Shop at Woolworths, Coles, Big W, Target, and Kmart at South.Point while we care for your child.

Get your hair done while your child is in care

Get Your Hair Done

Get your hair done without the juggle. Drop off your child and enjoy your appointment.

Enjoy a manicure while your child plays and learns

Get Your Nails Done

Treat yourself to a manicure or pedicure while your child plays and learns.

Work out while your child enjoys an educational childminding session

Hit the Gym

Hit the gym at South.Point while your child enjoys an educational childminding session.

Enjoy a coffee while your child is cared for

Grab a Coffee

Enjoy a quiet coffee or catch up with a friend while we look after your little one.

Take yourself out for lunch while your child is in care

Head Out for Lunch

Take yourself out for lunch. You deserve it. Your child is in great hands.

Book a massage while your child is looked after

Book a Massage

Book a massage nearby and let us take care of your child while you unwind.

Attend a GP appointment while your child is cared for

See Your GP

Attend your GP appointment without bringing the kids along.

Visit the dentist while your child is in care

Visit the Dentist

Get to the dentist without the stress of bringing your child.

Enjoy quiet reading time while your child plays and learns

Read a Book

Take some quiet time to read a book while your child enjoys play-based learning.

Take a breather while your child is cared for

Take a Break

Sometimes you just need to rest. Drop off your child and take a breather.

Enjoy a Friday evening out while your child is with us

Friday Date Night

Enjoy a Friday evening out while your child has fun with us. See our Date Night dates.

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Pricing

Session pricing

Flexible, teacher-led care for ages 0 to 8, booked by the hour to suit your day.

1hr $25 2hr $45 3hr $70 50% sibling discount
Childminding Membership

$150 a month: 4 x 2-hour childminding sessions

Eight hours of teacher-led childminding every month, used flexibly to suit your schedule. Ideal if you need reliable time each week for appointments, work, study, or a proper break.

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Choose your session, pick a time, and you're all set.

Common Questions

What parents usually ask

No. We are not a CCS-approved service, so sessions are not subsidised. Because you only book the hours you actually need, many families find the total spend works out lower than paying for set days they do not use.
0 to 2 years is 1:4, 2 to 3 years is 1:5, and 3 years and over is 1:11, with a maximum of 10 children on-site at any time. If your child needs extra support, tell us before your session and we will plan for it.
No. There are no locked-in days and no minimum weeks. Book an hour, a morning, a full day, or a one-off, whenever it suits your family.
Both directors hold tertiary teaching degrees: Shannon a Bachelor of Education (Primary), and Leonie a Bachelor of Education (Primary) plus a Master of Education (Early Childhood Teaching). Other staff hold qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Babies through to eight-year-olds. Younger children are very welcome, and we have additional staff available for our youngest visitors.
Please stay within the South.Point shopping centre for the length of your booking, so we can reach you quickly if your child needs you.
A labelled water bottle and a small snack box with food that is ready to eat. Children who are not toilet trained need nappies and wipes. We are an allergy-aware space and children eat from their own snack box only.
Our educators are experienced at reassurance and distraction, and most children settle within about 5 minutes. If your child is still unsettled after 10 minutes, we will call you.
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