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Waratah Cottage

11 University Avenue, Macquarie Park, NSW, 2113 view map
5.0

Care Type:

Long Day Care, Occasional, Casual or Flexible Care, Vacation Care

Hours:

7:30am to 6:30pm

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Address:

11 University Avenue, Macquarie Park, NSW, 2113

Waratah Cottage Reviews (5)

5.0 /5

Based on 5 Reviews

Our average ratings are pulled from verified reviews from Google Reviews and direct parent reviews posted on the Care For Kids website.
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Kasun Wijethilake

5.0 6 months ago

Our son has been attending Waratah for almost two years now, and we are extremely happy with the care he receives. The educators have been wonderful from the very beginning, they treat him with so much kindness, patience, and genuine love. We’ve seen incredible growth in him, both socially and academically, and we truly appreciate how the team nurtures him every day. Highly recommended! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Wong Juliana

5.0 1+ year ago

Very lovely place for my kid

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Mick Hua

5.0 1+ year ago

amazing and caring educators

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Andy T

5.0 3+ years ago

Our kid just had his second birthday at Waratah Cottage, it was such an amazing experience! The center has prepared everything from delicious cake to birthday hats, it was so touching see everyone singing birthday song! For more than a year since he went to Badu room he has learned so much and we can see how happy he is everyday! We want to say thank you for all the teachers from Badu room and Waratah!

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Siman Chen

Enrolled Family
5.0 5+ years ago

A huge praise for Waratah Cottage! Our 16-month-old son has started his child care for the very first time at Waratah Cottage in September 2020, the same day when this child care centre newly opened. Like most parents, we have visited various child care centres before and our decision to go to Waratah has turned out to be one of the wisest decisions we have ever made. Through this 6 week's time, we are so proud and happy to see how our son has grown and become more and more independent, and how cheerful he is every time he goes to Waratah. When he first started at Waratah, he was a toddler who got used to hold onto a furniture or an adult's hand to walk; he got used to be fed by Mum or Dad with a spoon. Two weeks later, we were amazed to find him walk independently by himself around the house, and then outside! During the same period of time, the teachers at Waratah started to give me some hints about how to teach him self-feed at home while they already helped him to self-feed at the centre. I was so grateful for this as I have actually planned since 6 months ago that I must let our little boy self-feed, but I never implemented my plan. With the teachers' support and guidance, I finally felt confident enough to put this into practice. So working together with the teachers, our son is now able to self-feed with a spoon and with his hands. Among so many other things, here is another thing that I feel so grateful for. Last week, I noticed our little boy was no longer interested in the food I prepared for him at home. I was very frustrated and tried a few different ways, which just did not work. I heard from the teachers that he loves the food at Waratah so much that every time he will ask for more. So I talked to the teachers and the chef at Waratah, who so kindly shared with me her ideas of cooking, and she even put these into writing for me! Immediately I tried at home, and on that evening, my little boy was eating so well and finished all that I have prepared for

About Waratah Cottage

Waratah Cottage is a vibrant early learning service located on the beautiful Macquarie University campus, offering 47 long day care places and an additional 30-place vacation care program during school holidays. We provide high-quality education and care for children from six weeks to school age, as well as enriching experiences for older children during holiday programs.

Our centre is surrounded by beautiful outdoor spaces that encourage exploration, creativity, and safe risk-taking, helping children develop confidence and resilience. These natural environments complement our philosophy of fostering curiosity and meaningful learning experiences.

At Waratah Cottage, we celebrate diverse identities, knowledge, cultures, skills, and interests, which strengthen our relationships with families and the wider community. We work in genuine partnership with empathy and respect, creating an environment of acceptance and belonging for all. This inclusive approach ensures every child feels valued and supported.

Children also enjoy access to unique campus resources, including the University library, Art Gallery, and nature walks through green spaces, enriching their learning beyond the classroom. Our programs are designed to nurture individuality while promoting collaboration, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Our school holiday program offers engaging and meaningful experiences for primary school children, featuring a variety of exciting incursions and excursions. To learn more about our Vacation Care program, please visit https://www.mq.edu.au/about/campus-services/children-and-youth/school-holiday-programs/vacation-care.

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$171.75

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Governance and leadership Exceeding