WELCOME TO
COTTAGE ACADEMY
Every story begins with a dream
In the heart of Clontarf is a magical place where your family becomes part of our family. Where children are cherished, and childhood is nurtured.
A vibrant sanctuary where imagination and creativity thrive. Immerse them in a spirit of fun, adventure and belonging.
What is included
in your Cottage Academy experience
Maximum 58 places available
Care available from 6am to 6pm weekdays
52 weeks a year except public holidays
Government approved kindergarten
Beach, park and pram kinder
Nutrition Australia approved
Three-course meal provided by on-campus chef
Qualified educators
Exciting excursions and incursions
Dental check ups
Date night/babysitting night
Parent carer interviews/industry leading standards
Parent committee
In-centre events
Thinking about enrolling?
Check out our free 2024 Parent Handbook for a closer look at the way our centre works, our philosophy and everything you need to know about enrolling with Hatchlings!
We treasure
Words from parents
We could not ask for a better centre for our little girl. We moved her from a bigger centre to this one because it feels more personal. When you enter the doors, it’s like you’re walking into your favourite Auntie’s house. The staff are caring and thorough, the centre is beautifully appointed with incredible resources and the meals they provide are amazing. We wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Kimmy & Dan
Our experience at CA has been outstanding from day one. Allie and the team are friendly and approachable, nothing is too much trouble. The centre itself is brand new and just beautiful, we cannot fault it. Highly recommend.
Cecilia
Our 4-year-old is so happy here. Amazing new centre full of incredible resources. Nice big open plan inside area and a huge outside space with lots of equipment to keep the kids engaged and entertained. The staff are incredible and provide great education, fun and encouragement for the kids.
Helen
I changed my son from a mainstream centre to this new centre and it was the best decision, he is absolutely thriving and so happy to be there. The amazing new centre is full of incredible resources and provide great learning opportunities all whilst playing. The staff are wonderful, kind and approachable. They serve lovely nutritional meals. It’s such a caring and safe environment.
Crystal Brass
Amazing, amazing amazing they understand that the drop off can be stressful on both the child and the parent especially if the parent has to work and goes above and beyond to make the situation better if go or both my son and I. Ally is the most down to earth person and just know that there no judgement or anything and can trust that your child is safe and rely on them for anything.
Shanae
We moved our son from one of the bigger centres to Cottage Academy and it was the best thing we ever did. My son was always so tearful and clingy at the old centre. He now happily runs off as soon as we arrive and it’s hard to get him to leave at pick up time. The staff are all so warm and welcoming. I always drive off feeling like my son is in the best hands.
Flip
I cannot express enough how thrilled I am with Cottage Academy! My daughter has been attending this daycare for several months now, and the experience has been nothing short of exceptional. The staff are incredibly caring and attentive, creating a warm and nurturing environment for the children. I feel confident and at ease leaving my daughter in their capable hands every day. Thank you, Cottage Academy, for providing such a fantastic learning environment for my little one!
Deborah
I wanted to take a moment to send my warmest wishes to you and express our gratitude for the incredible care and education you have provided to Ava at Cottage Academy. The love and attention that Ava has received from the entire team have been invaluable in her growth and development. On behalf of our family, I would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your ongoing commitment to Ava’s well-being and education.
Deb and Steve
Cottage Academy is Brisbane’s newest
family-owned, boutique childcare Centre.


We make use of modern, industry-leading early learning frameworks to provide high quality childcare that develops your child’s brightest future.
At Cottage Academy, we ensure your child experiences the highest quality early learning available, by focusing on our three pillars
- Wisdom Through Enjoyment Of Learning
- Confidence Through Community
- A Great Start Now, For A Brighter Future Later
Our Centre
Our brand new clontarf early learning centre is state-of-the-art and pristine, built with premium grade materials to ensure your child’s home-away-from-home is exciting and safe.
The Cottage Academy kindy features a diverse array of thoughtfully designed classrooms and vibrant outside area, all designed to kindle creativity and inspiration in your child’s bright young mind.

A passionate & qualified team of Cottage Academy carers provide industry-leading early learning care for children from six weeks to schooling age.
Our ELC and ethos is designed to evoke a safe & fun environment that enhances young children’s development, through adventure and hands-on play-based learning.
Our kindyhub centre includes a beautiful, thoughtfully designed outside area complete with a brand new playground, warmly enclosed by vibrant trees to truly give our students a connection with nature.
Classrooms in our clontarf daycare are curated with cozy and homely furnishings to create a natural extension of home life.
All elements use sustainable timber and our room layouts have been purposefully designed to incorporate natural light & the environment wherever possible.
Cottage Academy’s founding partners delicately crafted our lovely centre to inspire adventure and creative play for all local children!
Thinking about enrolling?
Check out our free 2024 Parent Handbook for a closer look at the way our centre works, our philosophy and everything you need to know about enrolling with Hatchlings!
Our Ethos
Successful early learning development is at the heart of Cottage Academy’s mission. Success for young children should mean a mixture of having fun, learning new skills and about the world, gaining confidence, and forming authentic connections with new friends.
To facilitate this, our clontarf ELC employs a wide range of prestigious programs throughout our weekly schedule. These include our 1-On-1 Excellency Program, Advanced Development League, & Communal Encouragement.
Our carers go the extra mile in teaching and nurturing students at Cottage Academy kindy: so from the moment they step in our doors, they are receiving the very best start to the rest of their lives.
This is why our curriculum is tailored to associate learning with fun; all of our lessons are intricately linked with the world around our students, and our warm & caring educators encourage children to learn together.
This way your child can learn the value of bonding with friends at an early age within the safe confines of our ELC. Cottage Academy is a great choice for parents who have ever wondered: where is the best daycare near me?
Children will also develop the critically important social skills needed to form authentic & long-lasting friendships in later years.
Our Inclusions
Cottage Academy wants to make your child’s early learning journey as positive as possible – while making the process as smooth and enjoyable as possible for you!
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We are open 5 days a week from 6:00am to 6:00pm year round to support you!
- Monday - Friday: 6am - 6pm
- 33 Maine Rd, Clontarf Qld 4019
- Send us an email
- PH: 07 3283 4417
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We understand packing your own nappies can be time-consuming.
That’s why we offer complimentary nappies for each & every day at our centre.
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Have you ever had the thought: is there any early learning near me that develops my child’s skills…for the future?
We believe every child deserves the opportunity to exceed all expectations. That’s why all our clontarf early learning centre students qualify for our Advanced Development League, where they develop complex skills early on in life – such as Tech Research, Mindfulness Yoga, Comprehensive Dance & Music classes – in order to encourage their brain’s development.
Studies have shown that tackling complex concepts early on in a child’s life gives them the confidence & knowledge to understand even more complex theories in later adolescence.
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A certain balance between nutrition, sleep and guidance is needed for a child’s brain to absorb the maximum amount of knowledge and real-world experience.
That’s why our clontarf daycare offers an on-site chef who specializes in serving up child-friendly meals that keep them healthy, full of energy, and happy too!
All of our meals undergo rigorous standards to ensure our students receive the vital nutrients their bodies need to grow at a healthy rate.
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Adventure is so important to a young child’s development, because it sparks creativity in their developing minds, associates ‘The Big World’ with excitement, and gives them a chance to explore and learn, outside of their comfort zone, whilst being watched over by a qualified carer.
Every year at our premium clontarf ELC is meticulously mapped out with Nature Rangers Bush Walks, visits to museums and Zoos, and friendly visits from fire fighters, police, and more!
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The core mission of our kindyhub centre is to ensure your child is receiving the very best possible education at all times. What defines ‘Very Best’ can change quite quickly in the childcare world: new teaching frameworks, carer-to-student communication, reading methods – all of this subject to new breakthroughs.
So we can keep an eye on developing methods & certified innovations to keep your child’s future as bright as possible!
Register your interest today!
Interested in learning more about Cottage Academy? We’d love to meet you!
We are now taking expression of interest for enrollment.
The first step to securing your child’s place at Cottage Academy is filling out the form here.
You can get hands-on look at our cozy classrooms and get a great idea of the day in the life of our students.
Your child can even meet our other students and spend the tour playing, while you meet our staff who are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Please fill in the form to book a tour date with us.
Contact us
Open hours
Monday - Friday: 6am - 6pm
Location
33 Maine Rd, Clontarf Qld 4019