Minyama · Sunshine Coast

Early Learning & Child Care In Minyama

A family owned boutique centre on Jarrah Street for children from 6 weeks to school age, where qualified educators know every child by name, and you always know who is caring for yours.

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Centre at a glance

What Minyama parents ask us first

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A boutique centre where your child is known, not numbered

Smartland Minyama is family owned and deliberately kept small. That means consistent educators your child bonds with, a Centre Director you’ll see at the door each day, and the time to talk about how your child’s day really went.

We care for babies, toddlers, kindy aged children and school aged children, with separate infant spaces, a Queensland Government approved kindergarten program, and dedicated before and after school care.

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Your child's safety and care, answered openly

Choosing care is a big decision. Here is exactly how we supervise, train, clean, secure and screen at Minyama, and the questions we’d encourage you to ask on your tour.

Eyes on every child, all day

Our rooms are designed with open sightlines, and educators are rostered to active supervision zones indoors and out, so no area is ever left unattended. We meet or exceed the required educator to child ratios in every room, from open to close.

Headcounts at every transition: arrival, meals, rest and outdoor play
Sleeping children physically checked every 10 minutes, following Red Nose safe sleep guidance
Separate outdoor play space for babies, away from older children
Photos and updates through the day in your family app

Ask us on your tour: “Where do educators stand during outdoor play, and how do you cover breaks?”

6+ yrs

average educator experience

100%

Certificate III qualified or higher

Degree

qualified kindy teacher

Qualified educators who grow with your child

Every educator holds an early childhood qualification, from Certificate III through to a university degree for our Early Childhood Teachers (ECTs). Our kindergarten program is led by a university qualified early childhood teacher, and our team keeps learning all year.

Ask us on your tour: “Who will be in my child’s room, and what are their qualifications?”

Clean, calm and healthy spaces

We follow the NHMRC Staying Healthy guidelines for preventing infection in early childhood services, with documented daily cleaning routines you’re welcome to see.

Handwashing built into the daily routine for children and educators
Nappy change and meal areas sanitised after every use
Daily cleaning checklists, signed off and displayed in each room
Chef prepared, allergy aware meals from our on site kitchen; climate controlled rooms
A clear illness and exclusion policy, shared with every family at enrolment

Ask us on your tour: “Can I see today’s cleaning checklist and the nappy change area?”

How a Minyama pickup works

Enter through our secure entry

Front door opens from a secure, double gated, childproof compartment

Sign out digitally

Every arrival and departure is time stamped and recorded

Educator checks the authorised list

Nobody can collect a child unless you have preapproved them

Personal handover

Your child is handed to you by an educator, with a quick chat about their day

Your child only leaves with people you choose

Access to the centre is controlled, and every drop off and pickup is recorded. You manage who’s authorised to collect your child in your family account, and you can update it any time.

Ask us on your tour: “What happens if someone not on my list turns up?”

Our screening, step by step

Blue card verified before anyone starts
Qualifications verified against the ACECQA approved list
Two professional references checked by phone
Child safe code of conduct signed at induction
Supervision: no staff member is ever left alone with children

Checked before day one, monitored every day after

Every staff member, student and volunteer at Smartland Minyama holds a valid Queensland blue card, the state’s Working with Children Check. Blue card holders are continuously monitored, and our own screening adds further layers.

Ask us on your tour: “Can I see your child safe policy and code of conduct?”

Educator to child ratios at Minyama

Ratios are one of the clearest signs of attentive care. Below are the ratios Queensland regulations require, and we go further. We have additional float staff on top of these ratios and always roster to be overstaffed, so there’s always an extra set of hands in the room.

Room	Age group	Required ratio (QLD)
Nursery	Birth to 24 months	1 educator : 4 children
Toddlers	24 to 36 months	1 : 5
Pre Kindy & Kindy	36 months to preschool age	1 : 11

Programs for every age at Minyama

6 wks to 2 yrs

Nursery

Specialised infant rooms with their own separate outdoor baby play area and individual sleep routines.

2 to 3 yrs

Toddlers

Play based learning that builds language, independence and confidence, plus toilet training support.

3 to 4 yrs

Pre Kindy

Projects, cooking, science and early literacy and maths, the foundations for kindy.

4 to 5 yrs

Kindergarten

Queensland Government approved program led by a university qualified teacher, preparing every child for school. Free Kindy eligible.

Everything included in your daily fee

No extra bags to pack or hidden costs for the essentials.

We also run plenty of extra curricular activities, from Bush Kinder to movie and date nights so mum and dad can have some time together.

Nappies, wipes & sunscreen
All meals & snacks, chef made and allergy aware
Weekly music, movement & cultural sessions
Yoga, LOTE, gardening & fitness
School readiness preparation
Family events & educator support

Beach Kinder

Regular beach sessions exploring sand, water and coastal nature, with extra educators and a safety plan on every outing.

Bush Kinder

Hands on nature play that builds resilience, curiosity and a love of the outdoors.

Excursions

Learning beyond the centre, planned with a written risk assessment and parent permission every time.

Take a look inside our Minyama centre

Shaded outdoor play yard with sandpit, cubby house and wooden play equipment

Child climbing a rope net beside a large tree

What Minyama families say

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Book a tour or Stay and Play at Minyama

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Centre is preset to Minyama. We’ll call within one business day.

Visit us your way

Take a tour with our Centre Director, or book a Stay and Play in one of our rooms so your child can explore while you see our educators at work. Whichever you choose, here’s a checklist many parents bring along:

What are the ratios in my child's room today?
Who are the educators, and what are their qualifications?
Can I see the cleaning checklists and nappy change area?
How does drop off and pickup work, step by step?
How are staff screened before they start?

How much does child care cost in Minyama, and do you accept CCS?

Our daily fee includes meals, nappies, wipes and sunscreen. We're an approved Child Care Subsidy provider, so most families pay less.

What are your opening hours?

We're open Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:30pm, 52 weeks a year. We're closed on weekends and public holidays.

What ages do you care for?

We care for children from 6 weeks to school age.

What are your educator to child ratios?

We follow Queensland's required ratios: 1 educator to 4 children from birth to 24 months, 1 to 5 from 24 to 36 months, and 1 to 11 from 36 months to preschool age. On top of that we have additional float staff and always roster to be overstaffed.

Do all staff hold a Queensland blue card?

Yes. Every staff member, student and volunteer holds a valid Queensland blue card, the state's Working with Children Check, before they start.

Who can collect my child, and how is that checked?

Only adults you have preapproved can collect your child. Nobody else will be allowed to, and every drop off and pickup is recorded with our digital sign in and sign out software.

What happens if my child becomes unwell at the centre?

We'll call you straight away and keep your child comfortable and away from other children until you arrive. Our illness and exclusion policy is shared with every family at enrolment.

Do you offer Free Kindy?

Yes. We run the Queensland Government approved kindy program, led by a university qualified early childhood teacher.

Is there a waitlist at Minyama?

Availability changes by room and day. Call us on (07) 5444 4800 or book a visit and we'll check current vacancies for you.

Minyama child care FAQs

Still have questions? Call us on (07) 5444 4800.

Find us at 2 Jarrah Street

Families come to us from
Minyama, Parrearra, Warana, Buddina, Kawana Island, Mountain Creek and Mooloolaba.

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Nearby Smartland centres: Maroochydore · Mountain Creek · Sippy Downs · All locations