For enrolment enquiries 07 5445 6494 Buderim – buderim@mlelc.com.au Maroochydore – maroochydore@mlelc.com.au
For enrolment enquiries 07 5445 6494 Buderim – buderim@mlelc.com.au Maroochydore – maroochydore@mlelc.com.au
For enrolment enquiries 07 5445 6494 Buderim – buderim@mlelc.com.au Maroochydore – maroochydore@mlelc.com.au

Nurturing Buderim’s Little Learners for Over 25 Years.

Now welcoming new families to Meadow Lane Buderim
We care for children aged 6 weeks to school age across 5 play-based learning studios, guided by a passionate team of educators. With natural outdoor spaces and a strong sense of community, Meadow Lane Early Learning Buderim is a place where children can imagine, explore and belong.

Holistic Approach

Our programs support holistic growth and development in every child.

Belonging oriented

Create environments where every child feels a deep sense of connection, acceptance, and safety-surrounded by trusted adults and valued relationships.

Learning Through Play

Harness the power of play to ignite curiosity, build confidence, and lay the foundation for lifelong learning.

Healthy nutrition

Healthy meals & community eating are encouraged.

A day in the life of Meadow Lane

Every day is thoughtfully planned to provide a balance of familiar routines and exciting learning opportunities.

Childcare environment

Story time

Childcare environment

Music and Connection

Children playing outdoors

Group learning and discovery

Playful activities

Indoor and Outdoor play

Hear from our Buderim community

The educators are warm, patient, and genuinely invested in each child. Our daughter has grown in confidence, made beautiful friendships, and comes home excited to tell us what she learned each day. We couldn’t be happier.

Sarah
Mother of two

The environment is calm, nurturing, and beautifully set up for play and discovery. We love the open communication with the educators and the Storypark updates that let us follow our daughter’s day. Meadow Lane has given our family such peace of mind, it’s truly a special place,

Emily
Anna's mom

Our little one settled in so quickly thanks to the caring and consistent team. The focus on play, relationships, and nature aligns perfectly with what we value as parents. Every day feels thoughtful and purposeful. We are so grateful to have found this centre

Danielle
Tom's mum

Open Monday to Friday 7:00am to 6:00pm, excluding Public Holidays

Our centre cares for up to 87 children aged 6-weeks to school age.

Our Learning Approach

Learning at Meadow Lane is:

Relational: built on secure, trusting relationships with educators and peers.

Inclusive : every child is welcomed, supported, and celebrated for who they are.

Reflective : shaped by ongoing observation, reflection, and collaboration with families.

Our educational programs are guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF v2.0), the Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines (QKLG), and the National Quality Framework (NQF).

Our care is built on seven core beliefs

Play is the foundation of learning

Health and safety are our priorities

Connection with nature fosters responsibility

A committed team creates a learning family

Every child is valued for who they are

Strong family and community partnerships matter

Collaborative leadership strengthens our community

Meet our Buderim team

Cait Braithwaite

Cait Braithwaite

Centre Leader
Grace Chabau-Murray

Grace Chabau-Murray

Quality & Practice Leader
Peta Demerutis

Peta Demerutis

Pedagogy Leader
Trudie McKay

Trudie McKay

Inclusion Leader
Alisha Chapman

Alisha Chapman

Service Administration Leader

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