South.Point Tuggeranong, Canberra

An alternative to traditional childcare, booked by the hour

Drop-off play and learning for ages 0 to 8, run by two qualified teachers.

An educator building a wooden tower with a toddler during an educational childminding session

A co-working desk with a screen, a lamp and padded dividers

The shared co-working room, with desks set apart by padded dividers

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Sessions run Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. No lock-in.

Ways to book

Childminding and co-working at South.Point Tuggeranong

For Canberra parents who need an hour or more. You stay close: please remain within the South.Point shopping centre while your child is with us.

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I need care for my child

Educational Childminding

Drop your child off for teacher-led, play-based learning while you shop, run errands or take a break. Ages 0 to 8, babies welcome.

1 hour $25 2 hours $45 3 hours $70 50% sibling discount

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The shared co-working room with desk dividers and lockers

I need to get work done

Parent Co-Working

A desk for you, with childminding for your child included. They play and learn a few steps away while you work or study. Prices are the total for both.

1 hour $35 2 hours $65 3 hours $80 Full day, 10am to 4pm $150

Desks are for parents with a child booked into childminding.

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Need more privacy?

Private Office

For client meetings, confidential calls or focused work, you can request our private office, with childminding for your child included. Just ask us and we will arrange a time with you.

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Leonie and Shannon, founders of The Learning Nest Co. — Leonie and Shannon, founders and teachers

Who looks after your child

Meet Leonie and Shannon

The Learning Nest Co. is run by two qualified teachers, Leonie and Shannon.

All staff hold current Working with Vulnerable People checks.
All educators hold current First Aid and CPR qualifications.
Most children settle in quickly. If your child is finding it hard to settle, we will give you a call.
Neurodivergent-friendly and inclusive. How we include every child

More about Leonie and Shannon

Max 10 children on site at a time

Around 1:5 educator to child ratio

2 university-qualified teachers on site

No lock-in book by the hour

How it works

Your first visit in three steps

Start with one hour and see how your child goes.

#1
Fill in the enrolment form, once

A short form before your first visit, so we know your child's needs, allergies and routines. Enrolment form
#2
Book your hours

Pick childminding or a co-working desk, then a day and a length.
#3
Drop off at South.Point

Bring a labelled water bottle and a snack box. We settle your child in, and your hour begins.

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Questions before you book?

Send us a message. We would love to hear from you.

Prefer to call? (02) 6106 9729

New to The Nest? Complete our enrolment form before your first visit so we can best care for your child.