Gumnut Cottage Childcare

Gumnut was established in 1975 located on Culloden Road and was moved to its present location on campus in 1980. Over the years we have grown in size to continue to meet the changing needs of the community and currently offer education and care to 80 children per day. 

The Centre has seen numerous changes as the University campus has grown over time. Our outdoor environments were transformed with the development of the Cochlear building opposite Gumnut. This resulted in a vast outdoor space which is surrounded by beautiful tall gum trees, winding tracks, rock walls, a grassy slope and is now home to two friendly chickens.

The staff have always focused on establishing and maintaining relationships to support families and children and are now embarking on a journey of finding innovative ways to deliver and share learning programs that enhance learning for all.