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Una Paddington

Una Paddington

24 Guthrie Street, Paddington, QLD, 4064 view map
Verified
5.0
(07) 3523 1855

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Long Day Care

Hours:

7:00am to 6:00pm

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Address:

24 Guthrie Street, Paddington, QLD, 4064

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About Una Paddington

Children First
At Una Paddington, children are at the heart of all we do. We create a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children feel confident to learn, grow, and belong—and where families feel truly at home.

Continuity & Connection
Our long-standing team, with many educators part of our community for 5, 10, or 15+ years, provides strong continuity of care and deep, trusting relationships with children and families.

Learning Through Inquiry
We see children as capable and curious learners. Through an inquiry-based approach, educators collaborate to build meaningful learning experiences shaped by children’s interests and ideas.

Joy & Community
Celebration is central to our culture. We joyfully mark events, traditions, and milestones with creative experiences that bring our community together.

Families as Partners
Guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, we value families as children’s first teachers and welcome parents, grandparents, and extended family to be active partners in a safe, inclusive, and family-centred community.

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Centre philosophy

Centre philosophy

Our Philosophy
Foundation. Nurturing. Nature-led. Community-focused.~

Nature Grows Us
Nature nurtures growth. Wonder. Sustainability. Lifelong connection.

Let Them Lead
Child-led learning. Curiosity first. Guided, not directed.

Care for Your Forever Home
Whole-child wellbeing. Healthy bodies. Healthy minds.

Diversity Enriches All
Celebrate differences. Inclusive community. Belonging for everyone.

A Little Wild Does a Lot of Good
Play with purpose. Joyful learning. Wild grows resilience.

Rights of the Child
Respect. Safety. Voice. Empowered to thrive.

About the Curriculum

About the Curriculum

At Una Kids, our learning journeys begin with a big, meaningful Inquiry Question that sparks curiosity for children and educators alike. We share why we’ve chosen it, what we hope to discover, and invite families to join the adventure. Our educators then create warm, engaging spaces that encourage children to explore, wonder, and investigate.

As children interact with these environments, we watch what captures their interest, how they experiment, and what ideas begin to grow. We value child-led learning, celebrating when children follow their own interests and show us what inspires them.

Throughout the inquiry, we research, reflect, and gather meaningful resources to deepen our understanding. Our team meets to reflect on children’s engagement and plan thoughtful next steps, keeping the journey flexible, purposeful, and driven by the children’s natural curiosity…….just as learning should be at Una Kids!

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0-1 years

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$177.48 /day

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1-2 years

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$177.48 /day

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$177.48 /day

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$172.43-$177.48 /day

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Una Paddington Reviews (30)

5.0

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Deena london

Sep, 2025

The best daycare around! My son has been attending Una for just over a year now and it has been the best experience. I personally found the whole concept of putting my baby into daycare so hard. I didn't want to be away from him and I was really upset about having to go back to work and have "strangers" raise him instead of me. I went to several daycares and just didn't get a good vibe until I went to Una after hearing amazing reviews off a local facebook group and old work colleagues. The educators treat my little one in such a caring, calm and nurturing way, we always feel so comfortable dropping him off- knowing he is having fun and learning so much. I love how much effort they put into all the activities but mostly how attentive and accommodating they are to each childs needs. Whether it's adjusting sleep, changing bottle requirements or addressing developmental behaviours- they always do their best to work with what we are trying to achieve. As a family with no family support, having such a caring, reliable and passionate daycare centre has given us the amazing "village" that everyone talks about needing when raising a family. Thank you to the admin team and all the amazing educators for creating such a wonderful environment for our babies - you are making such an impact and we are so grateful!

Response from the owner 08 Sep 2025

Thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt review. We know how big and emotional the decision to start daycare can be, and it means the world to us that you felt welcomed and supported from the very beginning. Our educators and admin team truly care about creating a safe, nurturing, and responsive environment for every child, and it’s so special to hear that your family has found that “village” with us. We are so grateful for your trust and for allowing us to be part of your little one’s journey. Thank you again for your kind words, they remind us why we love what we do every day!

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The Cannery Annabelle

Jun, 2025

We've been using Chatterbox/Una for seven years and with many more to come. We love it here. The continuity of staff is excellent, and everything is managed seamlessly. Staff are continually professionally developed (Well done to Miss Jordana for furthering her career with her undergraduate degree!), which is testament to hers and everyone's commitment to professionally understanding, nourishing, and growing young children. All staff genuinely and professionally care for their work and for the children and their families. We couldn't have hoped for better.

Response from the owner 24 Aug 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words and for being part of our Una family for the past seven years. We’re so proud of our dedicated team and the care they provide each day, and we’ll be sure to share your congratulations with Miss Jordanna. It’s a privilege to be part of your journey, and we look forward to many more years together!

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Alexandra Jensen

May, 2025

Una Paddington (formerly Chatterbox) is a wonderful centre - well-qualified, caring and professional long-term staff; outstanding leadership team; excellent programming/activities; and highly responsive to any additional child needs. We have been with the centre since 2022 (and returned after a short stint in a local community kindy). We could not feel more supported by the team. I never write public reviews but wanted to share how impressed we are with this centre.

Response from the owner 24 Aug 2025

Thank you so much for sharing such thoughtful feedback, especially as you don’t usually write reviews! We’re so glad to have welcomed your family back to Una Paddington, and it means a lot to know you feel supported by our team. Our educators and leadership put so much heart into what they do each day, and hearing this makes it all the more worthwhile. We’re so grateful to have your family as part of our community.

How Una Paddington Compares

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$175

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