Nursery (6 weeks–2 years)
Gentle, loving care for babies and young infants in a calm, safe room.
See Nursery care
Toddlers · 2–3 Years
Where toddlers learn to explore safely
Play-based days in our garden and bright toddler rooms, with meals cooked on site, for children two to three years old in Belconnen.
The Toddlers Program
What your toddler does each day
A gentle rhythm of play, garden time and good food, built around children aged two to three.
Garden play
Daily time in our garden for climbing, digging and running, building strong little bodies.
Play-based learning
Songs, stories, blocks and messy play that build language, curiosity and confidence.
Meals cooked on site
Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea cooked fresh at the centre, for growing appetites.
Small, familiar faces
The same toddler educators each day, building trust and routine your child can count on.
Getting Started
From first call to settled in
Here is what happens between your first enquiry and your toddler's first day with us.
- Step 1
Get in touch
Call or send an enquiry and tell us about your toddler. We answer your questions about the toddler room, routines and the garden.
We arrange a time that suits your family
- Step 2
Visit the centre
Walk through the toddler room, meet the educators and see the garden and kitchen where meals are cooked on site.
See a typical toddler day in action
- Step 3
Enrol
We confirm your place and complete enrolment paperwork, including your Child Care Subsidy details if you are approved for it.
- Step 4
Settle in
Your toddler starts with a settling-in visit before their first full day, so the room and faces feel familiar.
Why Brightsparks
Care you can feel good about
What stands behind every day in the toddler room.
Exceeding standards
Rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard, our toddler room meets high standards for safety and care.
Degree-qualified teachers
Degree-qualified early childhood teachers lead the toddler program, planning play that builds real skills.
Child Care Subsidy
Approved for the Child Care Subsidy, to help make quality toddler care affordable for your family.
Meals cooked on site
Fresh breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea cooked on site each day, for toddlers learning to feed themselves.
Questions
Toddler program, answered
What Belconnen parents ask us before their toddler starts.
What age group is the Toddlers program for?
The Toddlers program is for children aged two to three years, between our Nursery for babies six weeks to two years and our Preschool program for three to five year olds.
What does a day in the Toddlers room look like?
Days mix play-based learning, garden time, rest and meals cooked on site, led by degree-qualified early childhood teachers who know your toddler's routine.
Are meals included?
Yes. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea are cooked on site each day for the toddlers in our care.
Can I use the Child Care Subsidy?
Brightsparks is approved for the Child Care Subsidy, so eligible families can use it toward their toddler's fees.
What are your hours?
We are open Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, in Belconnen.
How do I enrol my toddler?
Get in touch by phone or through our contact page, and we will arrange a visit before completing enrolment.
Other Programs
See where your child goes next
Our programs follow your child from their first weeks through to school.
Preschool Program (3–5 years)
A play-based kindergarten program that builds confidence for school.
See Preschool program
Belconnen Centre
Give your toddler a safe place to grow
Visit our Belconnen centre, meet the toddler team and see the garden and kitchen for yourself.
