Gizmo's Family Day Care 0402 115 644 Check availability
Pacific Pines · Oxenford · Maudsland · Gold Coast

A little place where your child is known, nurtured & ready for school.

Home-style family day care for children aged 2 - 5, run by me Katie! I've been an early childhood educator for over 20 years. Just four children at a time, and a whole lot of love.

One place open: Mondays & Thursdays. Enquire to secure it.
Check availability Call Katie · 0402 115 644
16 years in Pacific Pines Max 4 children Mon · Tue · Thu, 8am–4pm CCS approved
Gizmo the monster

Hi, I'm Gizmo!

a note from Katie

Hi, I'm Katie - your Family Day Care Educator

I've been an early childhood educator since I was 14, and spent 5 years teaching in a traditional kindergarten before starting Gizmo's in 2010 - right here in Pacific Pines, across from Jubilee Primary School.

Because I only care for four children a day, I get to really know your child - their giggles, their wobbles, and exactly what makes them feel safe. I'm close by for families looking for family day care in Pacific Pines, Oxenford and Maudsland too.

Why families choose us

Small group, big heart

Just four little ones

Never a crowd, always a cuddle when it's needed.

Learning through play

Creating, nature walks and yarning circles - the way little ones learn best.

Ready for school

An individualised school-readiness program built around your child.

A day at Gizmo's

Happy, busy, little days

Our morning Two children at a table working through letter-sound worksheets with coloured markers.

Our learning adventures

Puzzles, blocks and pretend play, chosen to match what each child's working on.

Quiet time Children sitting on cushions listening to a story being read aloud at Gizmo's in Pacific Pines.

Reading circle

Cosy reading nook and silly voices, every day.

Together Children on swings in the backyard at Gizmo's, beside the cubby house and climbing frame.

We explore the world together

Gizmo's nurtures your child's first friendships.

The reassuring bit

Qualified, checked, insured

Advanced Diploma

Katie holds an Advanced Diploma of Early Childhood Education, and has worked with young children for 21 years.

Rated "Meeting"

Assessed against the National Quality Standard, the same framework that rates long day care centres.

Blue Card & first aid

Current Queensland Blue Card, plus current first aid, CPR, asthma, anaphylaxis and child protection training.

Registered with Kids at Home, an approved family day care provider · Insured through Family Day Care Australia

What our families say

Loved by local parents

"I'd definitely recommend Gizmo's. The quality of the relationship my son built with Miss Katie and his playmates was remarkable. He's now well and truly school ready and confident."

Simone Hepburn · Former parent

"From the very first day at Gizmo's we noticed a marked improvement in our daughter's independence and confidence. Her bond with Katie was special from the first few minutes."

A. · Former parent

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Pop your details below and Katie will get back to you within a day. There's no obligation, just a friendly hello.

There's no obligation, just a friendly hello. 🐛