Room to run, climb and play
Our Lawnton child care centre has four spacious and grassy outdoor play areas, with lots of shade from beautiful trees. Sandpits and climbing frames invite children to explore, climb and run. Younger children can venture confidently in their own separate play area.
Caring for
Ages 6 weeks to 5 years
Capacity
200 children daily
Approved Kindergarten Program
We supply:
- Healthy, allergy-friendly lunch and snacks
- Nappies
Your child will need:
- Hat
- Water bottle
- Sheets
The early years are critical to a child’s future and we want every Queensland family to know kindy is free from 1 January 2024. Kindy is for 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year, at a government-approved educational program and it is FREE. It is for children who are aged at least 4 years of age by 30 June in the year before they start Prep. See here for more information.
Download our statement of fees for our Queensland Government Approved Kindergarten Program.
Address
2-8 Station Road, Lawnton QLD 4501
Hours of care
6.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday
(07) 3285 6595
Feel free to drop in anytime to take a tour of our facilities.
We just ask that you let us know you’re coming. 
Nearby Centres to Lawnton
Welcome to Mother Duck Child Care Lawnton
Our Lawnton child care centre is lead by educators with the combined experience of nearly 50 years in early childhood care and education. Mother Duck Lawnton provides a literacy and numeracy enriched program that also fosters children’s social, emotional and physical wellbeing. From the moment they arrive at the centre to the moment they leave, our priority is providing each child with positive learning experiences that are engaging and build success for life.
Our Lawnton Team
Miss Shanelle
Centre Franchisee and Pedagogical CoordinatorMiss Shanelle began her career working alongside Children as a dance teacher in Early Learning Services back in 2009. Discovering a passion that inspired her to begin a career in Early Years.
Miss Shanelle attained her Diploma of Children’s Services while working as an Educator at Mother Duck Bracken Ridge, now going on 10 years! She has gone on to complete many courses, professional development, networking events and now hosts community networking events at Mother Duck Childcare and Kindergarten Lawnton, where she is the Approved Provider and the Pedagogical Coordinator.
Miss Shanelle is passionate about supporting the Children, Families and Educators’ sense of kinship within her service and providing rich and wholesome learning opportunities for everyone.
Miss Amy
Centre Franchisee & Nominated SupervisorMiss Amy has been with Mother Duck since 2014 and is passionate about ensuring all families feel welcome and part of the Mother Duck Family.
Miss Amy has worked as an early childhood educator for over 19 years and holds a Diploma in Children’s Services. She has two children who have also been part of the Mother Duck community.
Owner-operated centres for real attention to detail
Qualified educators who care about every child’s success
Rooms and play areas that make your child feel welcome
Vaccination policy in place to guide attendance
What Other Parents Have to Say
We absolutely love Mother Duck Lawnton and most importantly, our children love it. Caring, thoughtful and organised staff make all the difference here. We would certainly never consider anywhere else.
The Mother Duck family provides a caring and supportive learning environment for my children. I could not be more thankful for the genuine and friendly approach of our children& educators.
I would like to thank the staff of Motherduck Lawnton for the care and developmental help that has been provided for my son. The Mother Duck environment will give my boy not only a good foundation but many happy memories for years to come.
Book a visit
We invite you to visit Mother Duck Lawnton to see the centre and meet our team. Drop by any time, we just ask that you let us know you're coming. If no available time slots are suitable, please Get in Touch with us to arrange another time.
