Happy Tots On Waterloo
Cleveland Child Care Centre & Kindergarten
Cnr South & Waterloo St, Cleveland, QLD 4163
- (07) 3488 2022
- Send us an email
- Monday to Friday 6.15 am to 6:00 pm
Welcome to Happy Tots On Waterloo! At our Cleveland childcare centre, we create a fun and relaxed learning environment where children can explore, grow, and develop at their own pace. Our passionate educators design activities tailored to your child’s unique learning style, helping them build important skills for social interactions and life ahead.
From infancy through preschool, we foster a love of learning in your child that lasts a lifetime. Join us at Happy Tots, where your child’s development is our priority!
We would love to invite you to come and tour our amazing childcare centre and kindergarten in Cleveland to meet our passionate and nurturing educational team!
To request a tour, please fill out the form on this page, or call the centre on (07) 3488 2022
Free Kindy Program - Enrol Now!
Led by qualified Early Childhood Teachers, our sessional kindy program includes fun incursions, excursions, and enriching extracurricular activities.
As an approved provider of the Queensland Government’s Free Kindy program, we offer 15 hours of free kindy each week for 40 weeks a year. If your child turns 4 by June 30 in the year they attend, they’re eligible!
Why Families Love Our Center
Nurturing & passionate educators
Beautiful indoor and outdoor environments
Reggio Emilia Inspired Early Learning environment
Nursery /Toddler rooms inspired by RIE/Pikler Approach
Bush Kinder Program
Mindfulness Program
Arts & Music Program
Nutritious Meals
Nappy's, wipes & sunscreen provided
Weekly sports program by accredited coach
A Special Space for Every Age and Stage
Nursery
Birth to 15 months
At Happy Tots, our Nursery is designed to support your infant’s growth and development with love and respect.
- Dedicated Sleep Room to honour individual routines
- Age-appropriate Stimulation for exploration and engagement
- Respectful Care recognising infants as capable individuals.
Toddlers
15 months to 2 years
Our toddler environment inspires exploration, creativity, and imagination through play-based learning:
- Flexible Spaces adapt to each child’s interests and abilities.
- Engaging Activities include puzzles, literacy, arts, music, and pretend play.
- Dynamic Program fostering discovery, creation, and learning.
Juniors
Juniors - 2 to 3 years
In the Junior Room, we nurture verbal development and self-confidence through exploration:
- Engaging Environment supports relationships and language growth.
- Interactive Activities include puzzles, books, role play, and construction.
- Thoughtful Support through ongoing deep conversations and observation.
Pre Kindy
3 to 4 years
In Pre-Kindy, children develop language, social, and problem-solving skills through engaging activities:
- Curiosity & Creativity: Stimulating environments nurture individual interests.
- Hands-On Learning: Math, science, and cooking enhance reasoning skills.
- Growth & Confidence: Physical challenges and social interactions build skills.
Kindergarten
4 to 5 years
We proudly offer the Queensland Kindergarten Program, led by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher:
- Play-Based Learning: Aligned with Queensland Kindergarten Guidelines.
- School Readiness: Supporting emotional, social, and physical development.
- Personal Growth: Encouraging confidence, self-regulation, and a love of learning.
Hear from Our Happy Families
Let’s Build a Stronger Future Together
At Happy Tots, we are more than a childcare center—we’re a family. Our values of respect, play, and learning help children grow at their own pace. If this sounds like the right place for your child, we’d love to meet you!
