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Mother Duck Childcare and Kindergarten Manly Centre overview
Welcome to Mother Duck Child Care Centre Manly
We provide a unique experience in early childhood education and care, set within a homelike environment. Our rooms in our Manly child care centre are carefully planned to be nurturing, safe, and well resourced, along with open outdoor spaces to support the learning of all children. Our team of dedicated educators believes that it takes a village to raise a child and intentionally support their families in their parenting journey.
We know that the first five years shape your child’s development and learning for life. That’s why our daily programs are thoughtfully designed for intellectual, emotional, social and physical wellbeing and development. Curiosity, creativity and exploration are encouraged in a safe and supportive environment.
This strong foundation helps foster a lifelong love of learning.
Room to run, climb and play
Our two outdoor play areas in our Manly 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.
Why Choose Us?
- Owner-operated centre for real attention to detail
- Qualified educators who care about every child’s success
- Rooms and play areas that make your child feel welcome
- Nurturing and home-like, to create a sense of belonging
- Safe and hygienic, through deliberate design and attention to detail and process
- Approved Kindergarten Program
- Aesthetically appealing, to inspire and comfort
- Vaccination policy in place to guide attendance
Inclusions:
- Healthy, allergy-friendly lunch and snacks prepared by our qualified chef
Feel free to drop in anytime to take a tour of our facilities. We just ask that you let us know you’re coming.
Fees & Vacancies
Mother Duck Childcare and Kindergarten Manly Service features
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Get to know us
What the parents say

What the parents say
We trust the educators at Mother Duck Manly and genuinely believe that the children are at the centre of all decision making. We appreciate how our daughter is nurtured, and is never left without a hug. She has expectations to follow routines and her learning goals are tailored to suit her interests, strengths and needs.
The Goldsbrough family
The staff are warm and caring and they are in an environment where they are encouraged to explore, play and adventure together. Couldn’t ask for a better centre for my child!
Kel Woodland, parent
Centre philosophy

Centre philosophy
- Environments Carefully Created for Children
- Care and Attention for Each Individual Child
- Play-Based Learning to Prepare Each Child for Success
- Strong Relationships With Families to Create Communities
- Welcoming Centres Where Diversity is Celebrated
- Caring Educators Who Love Coming to Work
Programs

Programs
All of the centre’s programs are included in the daily fee.
- Sports program
- Gymnastics program
- Mindfulness program
- Community engagement program
- Queensland government approved Kindergarten program
About the curriculum

About the curriculum
Children in the Junior studio are developing their skills in confidence and independence, within a safe and secure environment. A consistent routine and familiar educators build a sense of security, so your child can confidently engage in learning. Socialisation will be gently encouraged and guided to help friendships and empathy form.
Your child’s growing independence is supported by caring educators who will help them take the first steps in toilet training. Educators will communicate openly with parents through conversation, as well as a daily record of your child’s eating, sleeping and toileting.
The play-based educational program is tailored to each child’s learning needs and ideas. Emerging intellectual, social, emotional, physical and language skills are built on and extended.
The children in the Senior studio are developing skills in friendships and cooperative play, with the help of their educators. The children are encouraged to explore and experiment in a safe space, and educators work with children’s own ideas to guide their learning.
Literacy and numeracy skills are developed through games, experiences and social interactions. Educators keep parents informed of the children’s day, including their learning, routines and any individualised information.
The state government funded kindergarten is led by university qualified teachers, with a focus on building the children’s capacity for responsibility and accountability for their own learning.
With the longer hours of a child care centre, the kindergarten children have an extended opportunity to access the curriculum, giving the children scope to work on long term projects of inquiry in order to empower them as 21st century thinkers and communicators.
The key for the children is to prepare them for the transition to formal education. The children make their learning visible through words, drawing, numbers, dance, painting, clay, music, movement, loose parts, transformative play and more.
Health & nutrition

Health & nutrition
Mother Duck’s own dietitian, Fiona Hinton, prepares the menus for the centre and has over 20 years of experience. Fiona specialises in real-life strategies and practical suggestions to convert nutrition advice into food kids will eat. Fiona has collaborated on several books, including one with best-selling children’s food writer Annabel Karmel, as well as training childcare staff in children’s nutrition.
The centre has a spacious outdoor café where the children come together to eat with their peers, siblings, and educators. The menu provides healthy, nutritious meals daily to children. This includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and fresh fruit throughout the day.

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Centre Reviews
We recently enrolled our little one at Mother Duck Manly, and the entire experience has been nothing short of exceptional. From the moment... We recently enrolled our little one at Mother Duck Manly, and the entire experience has been nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we walked in, we were met with friendly, welcoming staff who made us feel right at home. Every morning, we’re greeted with warmth, and it’s clear that the team genuinely cares about our daughter—everyone knows her by name, and our transition has been smooth and thoughtful. Our daughter leaves the centre every day feeling happy, supported, and eager to return. It’s wonderful to see how much she enjoys her time there, and it’s a testament to the amazing team at Mother Duck. The centre itself is beautiful, and the education program is top-notch, providing a well-rounded experience for all the little ones. We truly couldn’t recommend Mother Duck Manly enough. The staff, the environment, and the care they provide are all outstanding. Thank you for making our journey so wonderful Read more
They’ve created a nightmarish version of what I know a daycare to be. Perpetual screaming and demonic sounds of all sorts can be... They’ve created a nightmarish version of what I know a daycare to be. Perpetual screaming and demonic sounds of all sorts can be heard emanating from this “mother duck”. I’d never send my kids here unless I wanted them to be ready to fight wars when they’re older. Read more
We absolutely love sending our little one to Mother Duck at Manly. All staff are inviting, and clearly enjoy their work. As teachers... We absolutely love sending our little one to Mother Duck at Manly. All staff are inviting, and clearly enjoy their work. As teachers ourselves, we were drawn to MD by their engaging child lead kindergarten curriculum work, as well as the integrated play across all age groups. Families are updated regularly with centre and community noticed. Read more