Room to run, climb and play
Our two outdoor play areas in our Wynnum child care centre are spacious and grassy, with lots of shade from beautiful trees. Sandpits and climbing frames invite children to explore, climb and run. Younger children can venture confidently in their own separate play area.
Nature Play Education Provider
Our centre is recognised by Nature Play Queensland as a Nature Play Education provider. We ensure that we are providing all children at our centre with authentic and engaging learning and nature play opportunities while embedding sustainability in our daily practices.
Caring for
Ages 6 weeks to 5 years
Capacity
130 children daily
Approved Kindergarten Program
7 playrooms available
Your child will need:
- Water bottle
- Sheets
The early years are critical to a child’s future, and we want every Queensland family to know that free kindergarten is available from 1 January 2024. The Queensland Government offers funding for 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, at a government-approved educational program. It is for children aged at least 4 years by 30 June in the year before they start Prep. See here for more information.
Download our statement of fees for our Queensland Government Approved kindergarten program. If you have questions about the child care subsidy, childcare fees, or potential out of pocket fees, our centre manager can help existing families and new enquiries understand how it applies to your child’s age and attendance pattern.
Address
405 Tingal Road, Wynnum Qld 4178
Hours of care
6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday
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 Wynnum
Welcome to Mother Duck Child Care Wynnum
Our modern child care centre in Wynnum offers a natural environment and home-like atmosphere that provides a sense of belonging to children and their families. On enrolment, families are given information to support a smooth and positive transition from home to care.
Here's why parents love Mother Duck Wynnum
Safe and supportive environment
All the children under our care are provided with a nurturing space where they feel secure, valued, and encouraged to explore and grow at their own pace.
Amazing educators who care about every child’s success
Our educators not only meet the national quality standard but exceed it, bringing expertise and passion to create an engaging learning environment that sparks your child’s curiosity.
Committed to high-quality early childhood education
The Australian Early Years Learning Framework guides us. We support every aspect of your child’s development with a commitment to providing high-quality education that promotes both academic and personal growth.
Convenient access
Located in the northern area of Wynnum, with ample street parking and neighbouring state schools. Families appreciate the suburbs’ friendly, community atmosphere.
Owner-operated centres for real attention to detail
As an owner-operated centre, we bring personalised care and genuine attention to every detail, ensuring a high level of commitment and quality in all that we do.
Vaccination policy in place to guide attendance
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.
Our Centre Features
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Bush Kindy Each week, our kindergarten-aged children attend Bush Kindy, where they explore their local community. Bush Kindy offers them opportunities to embrace challenges and responsibilities in outdoor spaces, helping them manage risk, adapt, and cope with change. Through active outdoor learning and regular nature play, they develop vital skills such as inquiry, experimentation, reflection, communication, problem-solving, physical wellbeing, and cooperative learning, among others.
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Centre Café Our Centre’s Spacious Outdoor Café is a space where children come together to relax and socialise with their peers, siblings, and educators whilst enjoying a nutritious meal. Our accredited menu has been designed to ensure we provide the children at our centre with healthy nutritious meals daily.
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Kindergarten Program Our accredited Kindergarten Program focuses on supporting children aged between 3-5 years of age to develop 21st Century Skills. These skills include but are not limited to self-awareness, flexibility, innovation, lateral thinking, communication, and social engagement. Our experienced Kindergarten team of five consists of three Qualified Early Childhood Teachers, one Diploma-qualified educator, and one Certificate III-qualified educator. Our kindergarten studio is spread over four large spaces, including a research library, art artilier, building workshop and outdoor loose parts space, providing children with increased opportunity to develop autonomy as they make choices for their learning.
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Image of Child Image of child at Wynnum means that our educators recognise that our children hold intrinsic value and are deserving of our time, attention, care and commitment to providing a safe place where they can grow as individuals. The children at our centre are viewed as capable and creative, co-contributors in their learning journey. The rights of all children are upheld in all of our daily interactions across the centre, and we encourage children to be part of everyday experiences to develop their skills in being active contributors to the community.
Our Wynnum Team
We’re proud of our team of educators, meet our Wynnum centre’s team.
Miss Monique
Nominated Supervisor & Centre FranchiseeNominated Supervisor & Centre Franchisee Miss Monique started her Mother Duck career at our Manly centre in the year 2000 and worked as the Early Childhood Teacher and Centre Director. Miss Monique went on to become joint Franchisee of the Cannon Hill centre before establishing Mother Duck Child Care Wynnum. Miss Monique holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood and is a strong advocate for quality outcomes in early childhood education
Miss Teneille
Nominated SupervisorAs the centre’s Bush Kindy facilitator, Miss Teneille brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the centre. Miss Teneille joined the Mother Duck family in 2000 and has worked in various roles across our centres.
Miss Teneille holds an Advanced Diploma in Childcare and a Certificate 3 in Forrest School Leadership and is a strong advocate for children being outdoors within nature.
Miss Alex
Nominated SupervisorMiss Alex is one of our Nominated Supervisors and has been a part of the Mother Duck community for 6 years and holds her Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Miss Alex has worked in many roles across the centre in many age groups and now as a nominated supervisor. Miss Alex has a passion for the Early Childhood Sector, developing safe and secure relationships with children and families as well as providing high-quality care for all children.
Miss Teaghan
Pedagogical CoordinatorOur Pedagogical Coordinator, Miss Teaghan, has been a part of the Mother Duck community for 8 years and holds her Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. She works alongside educators and children to co-create and implement the service-wide curriculum. Through her collaboration with the Mother Duck community, Miss Teaghan advocates consistently for the children’s rights and mental well-being. This is evident in the way that children’s voices are captured in the development of the child-centred curriculum.
What Other Parents Have to Say
The work they do is phenomenal, they go over and above for the children in their care.
The outdoor playground is amazing, and allows my son to explore and investigate in a safe environment.
Mother Duck Wynnum is simply exceptional. I feel reassured that, both my children, will have first class care, education & most importantly fun!
Book a visit
We invite you to visit Mother Duck Wynnum to see the centre and meet our team so that we can learn more about your family and answer any questions. Please submit your enquiry below and we'll be in touch within 24 working hours.