Room to run, climb and play
Our Lawnton Child Care Service has four spacious and grassy outdoor play areas, with lots of shade from beautiful trees. Sandpits and climbing frames invite children to explore, climb, and run, and even the indoor space lets them enjoy natural light and engaging play. Younger children can venture confidently in their own separate play area.
Caring for
Ages 6 weeks to 5 years
Capacity
200 children daily
Approved Kindergarten Program
We supply:
- Healthy, allergy-friendly lunch and snacks
- Nappies
Your child will need:
- Hat
- Water bottle
- Sheets
The early years are critical to a child’s future, and we want every Queensland family to know that Kindy is free from January 1, 2024 for 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, at a government-approved educational program. Free Kindy is for children who are aged at least 4 years of age by 30 June in the year before they start school. See here for more information.
Download our statement of fees for our Queensland Government Approved Kindergarten Program.
Address
2-8 Station Road, Lawnton QLD 4501
Hours of care
6.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday
(07) 3285 6595
Feel free to drop in anytime to take a tour of our facilities.
We just ask that you let us know you’re coming. 
Nearby Centres to Lawnton
Welcome to Mother Duck Child Care Lawnton
Our Lawnton Child Care Service is led by educators with a combined experience of nearly 50 years in early childhood care and education. Mother Duck Lawnton provides a literacy and numeracy-enriched program that also fosters children’s social, emotional and physical well-being. From the moment they arrive at the centre to the moment they leave, our priority is to provide each child with positive learning experiences that are engaging and build success in life.
Here’s why parents love Mother Duck Child Care Centres
Owner-operated childcare services for real attention to detail
Being owner-operated allows us to pay close attention to every aspect, keeping cleanliness and education at the highest standard.
Commitment to quality education
The Australian Early Years Learning Framework guides us, as this helps to deliver educational experiences that only provide the best for your children.
Play-based early childcare services
Children are active learners, motivated to explore and grow through play and stimulation. At our Lawnton kindy, we offer opportunities for your child to learn in engaging environments with meaningful activities and stimulating play equipment.
Convenient access
Our service is in a lovely quiet area on Brisbane’s northside, with ample street parking and neighbouring state schools. Families appreciate Lawnton’s friendly, community atmosphere.
Vaccination Policy in place
Our vaccination policy is in place to keep all of the children under our care safe, and this policy will guide our children’s attendance.
Early childhood experts committed to your child’s success
We have a fully trained team of childcare specialists who are on hand to ensure all of our programs and extracurricular experiences are constantly being updated and refined.
Holistic learning
Education cannot simply be put down to just numeracy and literacy. That’s why we go above and beyond to offer extracurricular activities such as sports, music and play that are woven into our educational programs.
An accredited kindergarten program
Our early learning childcare service is proud to offer an accredited kindergarten program. We strive to deliver age-appropriate education that stays in line with relevant education guidelines. Through our programs, kindy children are supported to reach their full potential by learning both independently and with others, all while encountering different learning styles and building the skills required for preschool.
Our Centre Features
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In-house chef Our in-house chef prepares nutritious morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea for the children, providing them with healthy meals each day. Each meal is thoughtfully created to support their growth and well-being.
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Nurturing and spacious play and learning areas The service has four large outdoor and indoor spaces filled with natural light and many resources, offering a bright and inviting atmosphere for children to enjoy. Outside, children explore sandpits, playgrounds, gardens, and chickens, connecting with nature in a fun way.
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Flexible schedule All the teachers and educators follow a flexible schedule that adapts to each child's needs, creating a comfortable and responsive learning environment. Families are encouraged to share their home routines, helping to provide a consistent experience for the children.
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Range of programs We offer a variety of programs, including music, yoga, sports, and sustainability, giving children many ways to learn and grow. Our school readiness focus, including excursions, helps prepare children for the next step in their education.
Our Lawnton Team
We’re proud of our team of educators, meet our Lawnton centre’s team.
Miss Shanelle
Centre Franchisee and Pedagogical CoordinatorMiss Shanelle began her career working alongside Children as a dance teacher in Early Learning Services back in 2009. Discovering a passion that inspired her to begin a career in Early Years.
Miss Shanelle attained her Diploma of Children’s Services while working as an Educator at Mother Duck Bracken Ridge, now going on 10 years! She has gone on to complete many courses, professional development, networking events and now hosts community networking events at Mother Duck Childcare and Kindergarten Lawnton, where she is the Approved Provider and the Pedagogical Coordinator.
Miss Shanelle is passionate about supporting the Children, Families and Educators’ sense of kinship within her service and providing rich and wholesome children’s learning opportunities for everyone.
Miss Amy
Centre Franchisee & Nominated SupervisorMiss Amy has been with Mother Duck since 2014 and is passionate about ensuring all families feel welcome and part of the Mother Duck Family.
Miss Amy has worked in early childhood education for over 19 years and holds a Diploma in Children’s Services. She has two children who have also been part of the Mother Duck Lawnton Kindergarten community.
Miss Madi
Nominated SupervisorMiss Madi has been with the Mother Duck Lawnton family since 2018, bringing her passion for creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children and families.
She began her journey as a student at Mother Duck Lawnton and has since completed both her Certificate III and Diploma in Children’s Services. Miss Madi is also a proud mother, with her young child joining the Mother Duck family in early 2024.
What Other Parents Have to Say
We absolutely love Mother Duck Lawnton and most importantly, our children love it. Caring, thoughtful and organised staff make all the difference here. We would certainly never consider anywhere else.
The Mother Duck family provides a caring and supportive learning environment for my children. I could not be more thankful for the genuine and friendly approach of our children& educators.
I would like to thank the staff of Motherduck Lawnton for the care and developmental help that has been provided for my son. The Mother Duck environment will give my boy not only a good foundation but many happy memories for years to come.
Book a visit
We invite you to visit Mother Duck Lawnton to see the centre and meet our team. Drop by any time, we just ask that you let us know you're coming. If no available time slots are suitable, please Get in Touch with us to arrange another time.