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).




