South.Point Tuggeranong, ACT

An alternative to traditional childcare for Canberra parents

Flexible, teacher-led educational childminding for babies through to eight-year-olds. Book by the hour, with no lock-in days, and add a co-working desk when you need to work close by.

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Childminding and co-working, side by side

Quality teacher-led childminding, with a calm co-working space a few steps away. Use one, or use both, and only pay for the hours you actually need.

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Educational Childminding

Flexible, teacher-led care for ages 0 to 8, booked by the hour with no lock-in days.

From $25 an hour
Max 10 children, around a 1:5 ratio
Play-based learning every session

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The co-working room with private desk dividers and lockers

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Parent Co-Working

Stay close and get real work done. Add a desk to your child's session, or book the private office.

Just $10 an hour on top of childminding
Desks, private office and full day options
Your child is cared for a few steps away

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Together

Education Programs

Prefer to stay with your child? Join Educational Play & Stay, Transition to School, or Atelier sessions, led by qualified teachers.

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What's On

This week at The Nest

Alongside free play, every session includes a planned experience led by our educators. Updated each week.

Monday

Sensory play & story time

Tuesday

Creative atelier: painting & collage

Wednesday

Intergenerational Group10am – 11am

Thursday

Neurodiverse Children & Carers1pm – 2pm

Friday

Messy Atelier10am – 11am

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How We Compare

A different kind of care

Traditional centres and nannies both work well for some families. Here is where we fit, and where we do not.

	Traditional childcare	Nanny / au pair	The Learning Nest Co.
Bookings	Fixed days only	Dependent on availability	Book by the hour, when you need it
Group size	Large groups	One to one, often no peers	Max 10 children on-site at any time
Ratios	Up to 1:11 depending on age	1:1 by nature	Around 1:5, with extra staff for younger children
Qualifications	Mixed qualifications, high staff turnover	Often no formal qualification	University-qualified early childhood educators and primary teachers
Activities	Structured routine, limited flexibility, clock-driven	Supervision only, rarely structured learning	Intentional, play-based educational program every session
Commitment	Locked into set days whether you need them or not	No lock-in, but inconsistent and one carer only	Use it only when you need it: an hour, a morning, a one-off
Best for	Families who need the same full-time days every week	Families who want in-home, one-to-one help	Parents who want qualified teaching and real flexibility, without paying for days they do not use

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Tutoring

Primary School Tutoring (K–6)

One-on-one and small-group tutoring led by qualified teachers. Whether your child needs a confidence boost, targeted support in literacy or numeracy, or enrichment beyond the classroom, we tailor sessions to their needs.

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Inclusive & Neurodivergent-Friendly

Every child belongs at The Nest

We welcome children of all ages, all developmental stages, and every way of thinking, moving and playing, including neurodivergent children and those with additional needs. Sensory-aware, child-led, and always at your child's own pace.