Educating the Families of the Future with Quality Care and Purposeful Learning

At QCE Child Care, we are proudly committed to providing exceptional early education and care for children in the Southern Highlands.
Guided by our values of trust, professionalism, and lifelong learning, we create safe, nurturing environments where children thrive—and families feel confident, supported, and inspired.

What You Can Expect at QCE Child Care

Choosing the right early childhood centre is one of the most important decisions a family can make. At QCE Child Care, we honour that choice with a deep commitment to quality, trust, and excellence every single day.

Here’s what you can expect when you join the QCE family:

A Safe and Nurturing Learning Environment

Your child’s wellbeing is our highest priority. Our environments are thoughtfully designed to be warm, engaging, and developmentally rich.

Honest and Trustworthy Relationships

We build open, respectful partnerships with families—because communication and transparency matter.

Professional Educators, Passionate About Learning

Our qualified team brings heart, skill, and leadership to every interaction. We show up with purpose and pride.

Lifelong Learning Begins Here

We foster curiosity, resilience, and creativity—so each child builds the foundation for a bright and confident future.

A Trusted Team You Can Rely On

Our educators and leaders work as one, united by shared values and a clear mission: to educate the families of the future.

QCE at a Glance

In the heart of Mittagong, QCE Child Care is more than an early learning service – we’re a family-owned community where dreams take root and futures begin to bloom.

Our modern, purpose-built spaces are designed for wonder, connection, and discovery, blending state-of-the-art resources with the warmth of a close-knit, caring team. Here, every child is known, valued, and celebrated – growing in confidence, creativity, and joy as they take their first steps into a lifetime of learning.

What We Offer:

From the moment your child arrives, they step into a world designed to ignite curiosity, inspire confidence, and nurture a lifelong love of learning.

A Warm Welcome, Every Day: We open our doors from 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, giving families flexibility and peace of mind while children enjoy unhurried, meaningful days.
Educators Who Truly Care: Our passionate and experienced team are more than teachers – they are mentors, encouragers, and champions of each child’s unique potential.
Wholesome Food for Bright Minds: Freshly prepared hot meals, crafted daily, fuel growing bodies and inspire healthy habits for life.
Nature at Their Fingertips: Expansive outdoor environments invite adventure, imagination, and the joy of discovering the natural world.
Learning Tailored to Every Stage: From babies discovering the world to preschoolers preparing for their next big step, each program is individually designed to inspire growth.
Confidence for the School Journey Ahead: Our school readiness approach blends literacy, numeracy, and independence skills, ensuring every child steps into school ready to thrive.
Making Quality Care Accessible: We welcome families accessing CCS, ACCS, and ISS, so more children can experience the QCE difference.

Here, every moment matters – because these early years aren’t just preparation for life, they are life.

Our Rooms

Joey Room

The Joey Room welcomes babies from 6 weeks old into a warm, loving environment where every smile, cuddle, and gentle word helps them feel safe and cherished. Our dedicated educators nurture early milestones in movement, language, and social connection through calm routines and rich sensory experiences. Here, your child’s first adventures are celebrated as they build confidence, empathy, and a joyful love of learning.

Wallaby Room

The Wallaby Room is where toddlers aged 2–3 blossom in confidence, curiosity, and independence through play and exploration. Our caring educators support the development of social skills, self-help abilities, and a love of learning, celebrating each milestone along the way. Every day is filled with hands-on experiences, meaningful interactions, and opportunities to discover, connect, and grow.

Kangaroo Room

In the Kangaroo Room, children aged 3 to 5 strengthen friendships, practise kindness, and master the art of working and playing together. Our passionate educators guide them through purposeful experiences that build resilience, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Every day is a joyful step toward becoming confident, compassionate learners ready to leap into school and beyond.

School Readiness Program

Our School Readiness Program prepares children for a smooth and confident transition to primary school by focusing on both academic foundations and essential social-emotional skills. Through guided play, collaboration, and problem-solving, children build resilience, empathy, and independence. We work closely with local schools and tailor each child’s journey, ensuring they start school feeling capable, curious, and excited to learn. This holistic approach fosters a love of learning that will benefit them for life.

Our Team

Our leadership team combines decades of experience with a shared passion for supporting children, families, and educators. Click through to meet the people guiding QCE Child Care’s excellence every day