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Genuinely small groups
Tight educator-to-child ratios across every age. Not corporate scale.
Boutique long daycare in Charlestown — family-owned, small groups, meals and nappies included. Tell us a little about your family and we'll be in touch within one working day.
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Small enough to remember every child's name on day three. Considered enough that the chicken hatching program is real, not a stock photo.
Tight educator-to-child ratios across every age. Not corporate scale.
Mackinley remembers names. No call centres. No shift managers.
Meals cooked on-site, nappies, sunscreen, every incursion. One fee covers it.
Literacy and numeracy paced for real four- and five-year-olds.
Real children, real moments — paint, capes, the chicken hatching program, and Mackinley calling your child by name on the second visit.
The most common questions families ask before they enquire. For everything else, the full FAQ lives on the homepage.
Your enquiry goes straight to Mackinley, our director. She'll respond personally within one working day — usually with a quick phone call or email to share current availability for your child's age group, and to offer a 30-minute tour if you'd like one.
No. You're welcome to just ask questions — about hours, fees, the Child Care Subsidy, whether we have a spot for your age group. We won't push a tour if you're just exploring.
Six weeks through six years — nursery, toddlers, and pre-K. Group sizes are kept small at every age. Bookings are permanent only (no casual or half-day), Monday to Friday, 7am – 6pm.
It depends on the age group — some have immediate availability, others have a short waitlist. Tell us your earliest preferred start date in the form's optional notes, and Mackinley will let you know exactly where things stand.