A little cottage where childhood has been cherished for 30 years:
Where playful curiosity is nurtured,
Meaningful connections are built, and
Holistic care is fostered.
About us
Bunny Cottage is a truly unique and beautiful place to foster early learning. As a team, we feel privileged to be part of the Cottage’s legacy of caring for local children for the past 30 years.
Our model of care
In design, the Cottage is an old home. A kitchen at the heart of the floor plan, natural timbers, wooden puzzles, classic storybooks which line the walls, and domestic type furniture to foster a sense of community across all ages. This enables us to model a home away from home. Alongside warm, experienced and caring staff who have consistently cared for and educated the children at the Cottage over the years, Bunny Cottage allows us to move away from conventional and institutional type care and allow children to just be children.
Apart from our formal education group times each day (according to developmental ages) and school readiness, we use a play-based approach to learning - using everyday opportunities (like meal times and outdoor play), to guide children to learn how to navigate their relationships, learn about community and the wonderful world around them.
Partnership with families
We appreciate how hard it is to entrust your little one to our care. Partnering with you, and other families only helps us to understand you and your child better and ensure care is meaningful and as individualised as possible.
We are incredibly grateful for the important role we have in a child’s learning and development at such a pivotal age and have this at the forefront of all day-to-day decisions.
Why families choose us
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School readiness
A school readiness program built on curiosity, nature, and play.
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Play based learning
It’s what children do best and how they learn best!
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Provisions
We provide all meals, linen, nappies, wipes, sunscreen & incursions.
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Government Subsidies
We're approved for the Child Care Subsidy to keep care affordable and Start Strong Funding for 3-4 yo’s.
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Just 29 children
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A truly boutique centre, so every child is known, seen and supported.
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Strong community engagement
Connected to families and the wider Bexley neighbourhood.
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Passionate
Educators
We have an experienced team of Early Childhood Educators who are passionate about early learning & holistic care.
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Ages 0–6
Four groups
Our ‘one centre roof’ allows children of all ages to interact, learn and grow together.
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Weekly Extracurriculars
Soccer & music programs are included to compliment daily learning. We believe each child deserves the opportunity.
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Age-Appropriate Learning
30 minute pockets set aside for formal learning delivered to the different age groups.
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Three nutritious meals daily
Fresh, nutritious and creative meals specifically designed to support growing bodies and developing minds.
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Meeting National Standards
Rated as Meeting the National Quality Standard (NQS).
A day at the cottage
Loved by families
From the very first tour we knew Bunny Cottage was different. The small groups mean the educators truly know our daughter.
Sarah M.
Flopsy Bunnies parent
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Bunny Cottage. It has such a warm, welcoming and homely feel, which made us feel comfortable from the very beginning. The teachers are incredibly caring and genuinely know all of the children; their personalities, interests and individual needs. We’re so grateful to have found a centre where our child is so well cared for.
Steph S.
Puddle ducks parent
They were so gentle settling our baby. We get photos through the day and feel completely at ease leaving her here.
Natalie D.
Tiggywinkles parent