Childcare

Early Learning Centres
(Long Day Care 6 weeks to 5 years)
Located within the grounds of Macquarie University are Banksia Cottage and Gumnut Cottage. Both Early Childhood Centres provide safe, healthy, sustainable and nurturing environments in which children are able to develop to their full potential.
Our teams of Early Childhood practitioners use their professional knowledge and experience in childhood development to care and educate children.
Vacation Care
This specialised program caters for children enrolled and attending school up to 12 years of age.
The natural surroundings and facilities on campus provide the children with access to a wide variety of experiences: art and craft, natural outdoor environment, sport and aquatic activities.
The program operates from 8am to 6pm on school holidays.
Both Centres cater for Macquarie University students and staff; both are accreditated by the National Childcare Accreditation Council and licensed by NSW Community Services.
Opening Hours
Banksia Cottage
Mon - Fri: 8.00am - 6.15pm
50 weeks per year
Public Holidays - CLOSED
Ph: (02) 9850 7781
Gumnut Cottage
Mon - Fri: 8.00am - 6.15pm
50 weeks per year
Pubilc Holidays - CLOSED
Ph: (02) 9850 7740









