Banksia Cottage
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About Banksia Cottage

Banksia Cottage is a long-standing early learning service located on the beautiful Macquarie University campus, welcoming children from six weeks to preschool age for over 30 years. Our centre embraces inclusivity and fosters a strong sense of community. With exceptional facilities, including a spacious outdoor play area and abundant natural spaces, children have endless opportunities to explore and learn.

Beyond the centre, children engage with the wider campus environment, enjoying visits to the University library, Art Gallery, and nature walks through lush green spaces. These experiences enrich their learning and connect them to the world around them.

Our philosophy is grounded in the rights of the child, recognising children as active participants in their learning journey. We empower them to make decisions about matters that affect them and encourage curiosity, reflection, and wonder in everyday experiences. Banksia Cottage is a safe, welcoming space where learning is visible and celebrated.

We offer a high-quality, long-day care program designed to support diverse learners and provide exceptional education and care for families in our community. At Banksia, we strive to create an environment where every child feels valued, inspired, and ready to thrive.

Availability & Fees

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Fees

$158.50 - $185 /day

Fees for Banksia Cottage may vary based childcare subsidy eligibility. You may be eligible to a rebate of up to 85% of your childcare fees.

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Reviews for Banksia Cottage

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Michael Allendorfabout 2 years ago

My son has been going to Banksia for 3 years now and my daughter 1 and a half years. Our kids love all of the educators and so do we! They are always very warm and welcoming, and everyone always has a smile on their face. We love the programs they have in place, the green space and how attentive the educators with the kids. Highly recommend this centre!

Location of Banksia Cottage

Building X6A Link Rd Macquarie University, Macquarie Park

Macquarie Park suburb information

Macquarie Park is a suburb located in New South Wales. There are approximately 31 child care centres in Macquarie Park.

How much is child care in Macquarie Park? On average, the cost of child care in Macquarie Park is $172 per day. This breaks down to $172 per day for babies, $166 per day for toddlers and $167 per day for kindergarten.

Macquarie Park sits just above the national NQS Rating & the average rating of centres is «Meeting NQS».

Average cost per day

Baby
Baby

0-12 Months

$172

Toddler
Toddler

13-24 Months

$166

Kindergarten
Kindergarten

2-3 Years

$167

National quality standard

Macquarie Park
National Average
0%6%
Working towards
68%50%
Meeting
13%14%
Exceeding
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