Highly Qualified

We pride ourselves on the credentials of our talented team. Ensure your child receives the individualised care and nurturing they deserve.

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Customised Programs

Established over 22 years ago, our constantly evolving curriculum empowers your child to nurture a sense of identity, connection and wellbeing.

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Long Stay Care

Conveniently located for commuting parents and open 6:30am-6:30pm, we are the trusted ‘home away from home’ for your precious child.

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Mud Puddles Cottage

A caring team of passionate professionals

Who you entrust with your child’s early development is one of the most important decisions you will make. We are proud of our strong reputation as the most nurturing and vibrant child care centre in the Emu Plains community.

Our highly qualified and dedicated team work playfully to support your child to bring the world’s opportunities to their feet. With oodles of encouragement, every little Mud Puddler learns to establish their identity, feel confident and experience a sense of belonging. Each child’s happiness is at the centre of all that we do. We treat them all as unique individuals while teaching them invaluable communication and listening skills and building their self-esteem in the process. Following the Early Years Learning Framework, we plan our days around the children’s interests, venturing outdoors, enjoying rest time and ensuring plenty of time for cuddles, fun and laughter.

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Playing outside makes children smarter, healthier & happier

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Why we’re a little different…

About Kirstie & the team

With a qualification and background in primary school teaching as well as tertiary qualifications in Early childhood and social sciences (psychology and criminology), owner and Director of Mud Puddles Cottage Kristie Jackson, brings a unique and diverse understanding of children’s social, emotional and psychological needs.

10 years in primary education—spanning special needs, behaviour and mainstream classrooms—has provided her with a thorough and expansive knowledge of early education. Kristie has lived in Emu Plains her whole life and all three of her own beautiful children have gone through Mud Puddles. With a strong belief that education is a means of empowering children to be the best they can be, Kirstie is committed to enhancing the skills of our future leaders at Mud Puddles through quality educational programs and exemplary care that is both innovative and inclusive.

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Testimonials

What our parents say

I have had the pleasure of having two children attend Mud Puddles Cottage. I have watched them flourish in the care of the educators who clearly love children and take great pride in their work. As a working parent, I was filled with concern when it came time for my children to attend childcare. Mud Puddles is a place where my children have been welcomed and treated with so much love that it truly has become a home away from home. The Director, Kirstie Jackson, is keen to assist families in any way that she can and the team of educators are engaging and supportive. I have also found that having a child with an allergy has posed no challenge for the highly-trained and dedicated staff. I have recommended Mud Puddles to friends and family members, who all agree that it is a centre where you can be confident that your child is receiving the best care available.
Super quick email to say ..... I picked up our son’s end of year portfolio today & WOW!! I was completely blown away. It is amazing, so many great ideas in there comparing their hands, feet, height from the start of the year to now & oh my gosh so much beautiful artwork for all special occasions & lots of pictures showing what a great time our son has had this year. I can tell so much time, effort & love has gone into making these portfolios & I greatly appreciate it as they are definitely something we treasure & absolutely love receiving. You know how much we love our son’s teachers & Mud Puddles! We feel very lucky to have the help of your amazing staff in helping our son grow this year through guiding and developing him we know his teachers have helped shape him & we are forever grateful for their efforts! Thank you to you also for all your support, and willingness to discuss any of my concerns throughout the year! I feel comfortable approaching you, and I think you are doing a fab job with the centre.
Danielle
My child has been attending Mud Puddles since the start of 2016 starting at 10 months old and he LOVES it there. The carers are fantastic and he just adores them – I can see the feeling is mutual. He has learnt so much, interacts well and I can always find out what sort of a day he has had – amount eaten, sleep etc. It was a hard decision to go back to work when he was still so young, however I can rest easy knowing he is happy and in great hands. I Highly recommend Mud Puddles
Christine
My son loves his day-care. It’s the best thing we did for him, he is so much more confident and outgoing and is trying so many more new things. I couldn’t recommend it more.
Hayley
Honestly, I never thought I would feel comfortable about other people looking after my child. I walked into many different places and walked straight out. When I first walked I n to Mud Puddles, it was inviting and everyone was polite and I was acknowledged. All the teachers there are a 5+for me and I know my daughter is in safe hands.
No words are enough to express my happiness and satisfaction with all of what you do…. My son adores this place. Thx a million to all the friendly Mud Puddles staff for their huge efforts…. You guys are awesome. Thank you for your faithfulness, dedication and kindness.
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