How Families Rate Milestones Cooroy
Quality Childcare and Kindergarten in Cooroy
Located on Lake Macdonald Drive in Cooroy, Milestones Early Learning Cooroy provides high-quality childcare and kindergarten for families across the Noosa Hinterland. Our centre supports children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and is open Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, offering flexible care for local families.
Nestled between the Cooroy township and Lake Macdonald, our centre is surrounded by the natural beauty that makes this part of the Sunshine Coast so special. We welcome families from Cooroy, Tewantin, Pomona, Doonan and surrounding hinterland communities, creating a close-knit learning environment where children feel connected to both their educators and their community.
At Milestones Cooroy, our experienced educators create a warm, homelike atmosphere where every child feels safe, supported and encouraged to explore the world around them. Each day includes opportunities for play-based learning, creative discovery and connection with nature, helping children develop confidence and independence.
Our beautiful outdoor learning space reflects the natural environment of the Noosa Hinterland, with a veggie and herb garden, worm farm and sustainability projects that help children learn how to care for the environment. Indoors, our engaging learning areas support children’s development through the Lifelong Learning Curriculum, helping build early foundations in STEM, literacy and social-emotional skills.
We maintain strong relationships with local schools including Cooroy State School and Noosa District State High School, and our government-approved kindergarten program helps children feel confident and prepared for the transition to primary school.
Families value the strong sense of community at Milestones Cooroy, where children grow up surrounded by familiar faces, natural play spaces and the supportive spirit of the local hinterland community.
While we do not provide meals onsite, we welcome lunchboxes packed from home, giving families flexibility to cater to their child’s preferences and routines.
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Meet Our Cooroy Early Learning Team
Meet Erin Machin, Centre Manager at Milestones Early Learning Cooroy.
With 18 years of experience in early childhood education and a Diploma of Early Education and Care, Erin brings a calm, nurturing presence and a deep commitment to supporting children’s development.
Erin loves watching children grow in confidence as they discover new interests, build friendships and reach important developmental milestones during their time at the centre.
Milestones Cooroy is a close-knit, community-focused centre, where many of our educators have strong ties to the local Cooroy and Noosa Hinterland community. This sense of connection helps create a welcoming environment where families feel supported and children develop a strong sense of belonging.
Under Erin’s leadership, our team focuses on building meaningful relationships with each child and their family, ensuring every child receives personalised care and support throughout their early learning journey.
We’re proud to be part of the Cooroy community, supporting families as their children grow and prepare for their transition to school.
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Book a Tour at Milestones Cooroy
The best way to experience Milestones Early Learning Cooroy is to visit us in person.
Booking a tour gives you the opportunity to explore our learning environments, meet out educators, and see how children learn and play throughout the day. As part of our enrolment process, families are required to attend a tour so we can get to know you and your child.
We'd love to welcome you family to our centre and show you what makes Milestones Cooroy such a special place to begin your child's early learning journey.