Early Learning Near Castaways Beach — Wild, Natural & Close to Home

Mount Coolum Early Learning is just 15 minutes from Castaways Beach. A nature-based early learning centre trusted by Sunshine Coast families for nearly 30 years.

Early Learning — Castaways Beach 4567

📍 30 Suncoast Beach Drive, Mount Coolum 4573 · ~15 min from Castaways Beach · Open Mon–Fri 6:30am–6:00pm

Early Learning Centre Servicing Castaways Beach Families

Looking for early learning near Castaways Beach? Mount Coolum Early Learning is one of the Sunshine Coast’s most highly regarded nature-based child care centres — just a 15-minute drive from Castaways Beach along David Low Way, making it an easy and worthwhile addition to your morning routine.

Castaways Beach families who love the natural coastal lifestyle will feel right at home with our approach to early learning. Our “Wild Hood” outdoor environment is built around nature play, giving children the freedom to explore sandpits, a water park, mud kitchen, sensory garden, dry creek bed and adventure play zones every single day.

Our waitlist is now open. Castaways Beach families are encouraged to enquire early — places fill fast.

What Makes Us Different

Nature-Based Learning

Outdoor Wild Hood, mud kitchen, creek bed & sensory garden — every day.

Approved Kindy Program

Government-approved Kindergarten to prepare children for school.

Meals & Nappies Included

Healthy, nutritious meals are provided daily. No lunchbox needed.

Family Owned & Operated

Part of the Sunshine Coast community for nearly 30 years.

On-site Water Park

Our very own water park — perfect for Sunshine Coast summers.

Open 52 Weeks a Year

6:30am–6:00pm, Monday to Friday (excl. public holidays).