Childcare Centres on the Sunshine Coast

Trusted Early Learning Centres for Sunshine Coast Families

If you're searching for a childcare centre on the Sunshine Coast where your child will feel safe, supported, and excited to learn, you're in the right place. At Affinity Education, our early learning centres, in suburbs like Caloundra, Meridan Plains and Warana provide warm, inclusive environments where children aged six weeks to school age are guided by passionate educators and supported by a research-informed curriculum.

We’re proud to partner with families across the Sunshine Coast to give every child the best possible start in life, and to offer meaningful career opportunities for early childhood professionals.

Our Centres

Explore our Sunshine Coast locations below, or search by postcode to find the centre closest to you.

  1. Milestones Early Learning Caloundra

    Milestones Early Learning Caloundra
    39 Lomond Crescent
    Caloundra West, QLD 4551
    6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool
  2. Milestones Early Learning Cooroy

    Milestones Early Learning Cooroy
    16 Lake Macdonald Drive
    Cooroy, QLD 4563
    6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool
  3. Milestones Early Learning Meridan Plains

    Milestones Early Learning Meridan Plains
    62 Meridan Way
    Meridan Plains, QLD 4551
    6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool
  4. Milestones Early Learning Pacific Paradise

    Milestones Early Learning Pacific Paradise
    724 David Low Way
    Pacific Paradise, QLD 4564
    6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool
  5. Milestones Early Learning Peregian Springs

    Milestones Early Learning Peregian Springs
    6 Balgownie Drive
    Peregian Springs, QLD 4573
    6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool
  6. Milestones Early Learning Sunshine Beach

    Milestones Early Learning Sunshine Beach
    71 Pacific Avenue
    Sunshine Beach, QLD 4567
    6:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool
  7. Milestones Early Learning Warana

    Milestones Early Learning Warana
    4 Technology Drive
    Warana, QLD 4575
    6:15 am to 6:15 pm, Monday to Friday
    • Nursery
    • Toddler
    • Preschool

What Makes Affinity Early Learning Centres Special?

All Affinity Education centres follow our exclusive Lifelong Learning Curriculum. This play-based program supports children’s development at every stage, helping them build confidence, curiosity, communication skills and social-emotional wellbeing, all while preparing them for school and life.

Here’s what you’ll find at our Sunshine Coast childcare centres:

  • Purpose-built indoor and outdoor environments designed for play and learning

  • Learning programs tailored to each child’s interests and stage of development

  • Healthy, fresh meals prepared onsite (in most centres)

  • Enrichment activities including music, movement, STEM, and creative arts

  • Positive Living Skills to support mental health and emotional wellbeing

  • Inclusive programs and First Nations cultural education

  • A strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing

We also offer a dedicated Preschool & Kindergarten program to help children aged 3–5 prepare for a confident transition to school.

👉 Learn more about our Preschool & Kindergarten program

Enquire or Book a Tour

We’d love to welcome you and your child to one of our Sunshine Coast early learning centres.

📞 Call 1800 244 532 or contact us online to ask a question, book a tour, or secure your place.

What Happens After You Enquire?

When you reach out, we’ll guide you every step of the way:

  • A team member will answer your questions and learn more about your needs

  • You’ll be invited to book a personalised centre tour

  • During your visit, we’ll introduce you to our educators and explore the learning spaces

  • If you're ready to enrol, we’ll help you get started and support your Child Care Subsidy (CCS) application

Understanding Childcare Costs

Your childcare fees will depend on your chosen centre and your CCS eligibility. Many families in the Sunshine Coast pay as little as $30 per day or less, thanks to government subsidies.

👉 Learn more about the Child Care Subsidy

Need help with an estimate? Just reach out - we’re here to assist.

Join Our Team

Affinity Education is home to over 5,000 early childhood professionals nationwide. If you’re an educator seeking a supportive, values-led workplace right here in the Sunshine Coast, we’d love to connect.

👉 Explore careers in early education

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