Located in the heart of Gungahlin, 360 Early Education Throsby is proudly rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard, a reflection of our commitment to providing exceptional early childhood education and care. Purpose-built for Canberra’s children, the centre was thoughtfully designed by experienced Early Childhood Teachers who live and work on Ngunnawal land.
Just a short walk from Throsby School and Mulligans Flat, and nestled in a quiet loop street behind Horse Park Drive, 360 Throsby offers the perfect balance of accessibility and tranquillity for families seeking Throsby child care and Gungahlin childcare options.
Every element of this centre has been designed to inspire. With expansive gardens that encourage discovery, a treehouse-inspired playground shaded by the iconic Throsby Tree, and wide-open spaces to explore, children are immersed in a natural environment that supports play, connection and growth as part of our Throsby early learning community.
Inside, our classrooms are abundant and engaging. Each piece of furniture has been custom-designed and curated by a team of educators, architects and craftspeople to support meaningful learning. From soaring ceilings to cosy, welcoming corners, 360 Throsby is a place where children are supported to thrive.
Our programs, policies and procedures are tried and tested by our sister services in NSW, developed in partnership over years with managers on the ground in the ACT. These services have exceeded the National Quality Standard consistently from the time the Assessment and Rating system was introduced.
Families are supported by an engaged staff, facilities to connect and meet, to share ideas and learn from parenting experts.
We can’t wait to welcome you to 360 Early Learning Throsby, Mulgara Loop.
7.30 am – 6pm
From 2026, your family can get 3 days of subsidised childcare per child each week (CCS), no matter your activity levels. Find out if you’re eligible.
We are proud to be rated Exceeding the National Quality Standard — a reflection of our commitment to providing high-quality early education and care where every child is supported to thrive.
The safety, wellbeing and rights of children are our highest priority. This service operates in accordance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and is regulated by the relevant state or territory authority. Our compliance history and National Quality Standard (NQS) ratings reflect how we meet quality, safety and governance requirements. You can view the most current compliance information and ratings for this service below. View Compliance & Ratings
Light filled with soaring ceilings and a great view of the playground, infants can feel both secure and connected to the broader service. We have considered visibility and supervision from every angle in this space. An educator is always close at hand; at play, at rest, at care and meal times. We have two sleep spaces, calming with natural and gentle lighting.
The rooms at our Gungahlin daycare centre are carpeted for noise reduction, with added rugs that we’ve had specially designed for children who might just want a place to sit before or after sleep. We’ve got big, comfy feeding chairs, and breastfeeding parents are welcome.
We recognise that not every baby will be on the same schedule, so we have a meal prep space, fridge and dishwasher drawer in the room so that we can provide the babies with what they need when they need it. Outside, the infants have a play space that is flexibly separate from and connected to the larger yard.
The babies have opportunities to climb, slide, balance and explore safely with a fort, water and sand play. Touch and taste safe plants welcome sensory exploration, and there’s also open space for ride-ons, kicking balls and playing parachute games. Our Gungahlin child care nursery space offers a calm environment, with educators focused on secure attachments, consistency and emotional wellbeing.
Our fees are inclusive of morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, late snack, nappies and sunscreen.
Toddlerhood is a time of exploration and discover, with engaging routines and real life resources that allows toddlers to discover how the world works and how and where they fit in. Our two interconnected toddler rooms at our Throsby childcare centre are purpose built to support small group sizes, acknowledging the importance of close and consistent relationships for these little learners.
Our toddlers will be able to participate in our Beyond the Classroom Curriculum, Munch Masterclasses and Imagination Library Literacy Programs from the Throsby Early Learning Centre. They also have access to both the big playground, and the nursery playground, depending on where they find comfort.
Our fees are inclusive of morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, late snack, nappies and sunscreen.
At 360 child care Gungahlin, it’s great to be a pre-schooler! Our programs have been developed over years of teaching experience, and mapped to new research theory, high quality curriculum models and the Early Years Learning Framework. Importantly, we celebrate what it means to be three and four. Resources are plentiful and varied, and our playground is a pre-schoolers dream!
This room forms the core of our Gungahlin preschool pathway, giving children access to a play-based curriculum that prepares them for school.
Preschool programs include:
As part of our Gungahlin early learning and preschool Gungahlin offering, these programs support children to build confidence, friendships and a strong sense of belonging in the community.
The outdoor area of our Throsby childcare centre in the Gungahlin district consists of two playgrounds, both with an abundance of natural elements to foster the children’s appreciation of nature and the outdoors. The nursery playground (for 0–2 years) is a dedicated space for babies to safely explore outside as they become more confident in their gross-motor skills. Highlights of this area include a mini-mud kitchen and sandpit.
The older age groups (over two years old) enjoy a larger space to support a variety of physical activities and risky play. Children are invited to undertake risks by navigating themselves through the tree stumps and rocky terrain. Other highlights of the preschool playground include our large rock pit and campfire space.
Gardening is also a large component of our outdoor program. We have a thriving herb and vegetable garden where we are growing seasonal produce. We also have a succulent garden and a worm farm. The children are very enthusiastic about maintaining our gardens and enjoy helping their educators water the plants, collect dry leaves, and trim the hedges.
They also routinely take care of resident and visiting animals; the children create bird feeders for the local birds and use their leftover food scraps to sustain our worm farm. This strong connection to nature is a hallmark of our Throsby childcare and Throsby early learning approach, giving children in our throsby preschool and throsby daycare programs daily opportunities to learn outdoors.
My name is Tania Simpson and I have been working in early education for over 25 years, and in various leadership roles for 20 years. I hold my Bachelor of teaching in early childhood as well as a Diploma of leadership and management.
I am passionate about early education, the possibilities of children’s learning, brain development and connecting with our world through engaging and quality programs.
I am excited to welcome our families into the service and to work in partnership with you to support the children to grow, learn and become active citizens in our communities.
Hi, I’m Naomi and I’ve been working in the sector for over 15 years. I am an Educational Leader and have my Advanced Diploma in Early Education and Care. I joined 360 Throsby not long after its opening, at the beginning of 2024. I enjoy providing children opportunities to explore and wonder, and love that 360’s philosophy has a big focus on risky play – come and check out our outdoor environment! I believe in offering time and space for the children to gain their confidence and skills, and feel it’s important to empower children to develop their sense of agency. You’ll often find me at a sensory experience with a group of children or having a chat with them. I also enjoy taking advantage of Mulligan’s Flat being so close and taking small groups of children up to explore.
My name is Kayla, I have been in the sector for almost 10 years. I have my Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) and have been with 360 since the beginning of their first centre in Canberra. I have a passion for inclusive education and brain development in the early years. I am a strong advocate for children’s rights and know that children are capable citizens that will challenge themselves to problem solve, take risks, overcome hurdles as they grow and thrive.
Outside of teaching, you will find me curled up with a good book and my German Shepard (Bear). If I am not reading, you will find me in the shed working on classic cars (or out driving them), we use these vehicles to raise money for Camp Quality and the Cancer Council. Our latest project is getting a car ready for the Box Rally in May 2025 where we will drive a car worth $1300 across outback Australia raising money for the Cancer Council (and hope it survives the 4000km trip).
Don’t just take our word for it. We have thrived because of our strong local reputations, thanks to the support and recommendations of our families.
✓ Nappies and wet wipes
✓ Nutritious meals prepared by an onsite cook
✓ Dining room
✓ Cot sheets for under 2s
✓ Dedicated sleeping rooms for babies
✓ Sunscreen SPF 50+
✓ University-qualified teachers
✓ School Readiness Program
✓ Parent Communication App
✓ Car parking
✓ Incursions & local excursions
✓ Play-based curriculum informed by evidence-based research
✓ Parent Advisory Group
✓ Family events and community fundraising
✓ Child Safe Organisation
✓ CCTV surveillance
✓ School bag
✓ Spare clothes
✓ A wet bag for wet clothes
✓ Sun-safe hat (legionnaires or bucket hat)
✓ Water bottle
✓ Baby Formula for under 2s
✓ Special comforter (e.g. dummies or teddies)
✓ Bed linen for over 2s
✓ Nappy rash cream (if required)
✓ Medication (if required)
Our Throsby childcare centre has four teaching rooms:
The composition of our classrooms varies each year. Rooms are structured based on children’s birth age, developmental needs and attachments with educators. We also consider the needs of our existing families and waitlisted families.
Our centre has been designed in recognition of the importance of small-group play. In addition to the classrooms, children have access to multi-purpose, breakout spaces. These areas allow the children to be broken into smaller groups for more tailored learning.
The Canberra government offers families with up to 300 hours free preschool per year for children aged 3 to 5 years. This discount is in addition to the national Child Care Subsidy (CCS). When you enrol with 360 Throsby, you can nominate to receive this funding on your enrolment form.
To learn more about the ACT Free Preschool Program, click here.
Our address is 24 Mulgara Loop, Throsby, ACT 2914. We are a part of the Gungahlin district of Canberra.
We have carparking directly in front of the building.
Complete our waitlist form to keep us updated on your child’s care requirements. You will receive vacancy alerts and be invited to tour the service when a position arises. Whether you’re beginning your childcare Gungahlin journey for a baby, exploring Gungahlin daycare for a toddler or securing a place in our Throsby early learning and preschool Gungahlin programs, our team will guide you through each step of the enrollment.
At 360 Early Education, we manage complaints through a process that is open, respectful, and transparent. We treat complaints as an opportunity to reflect, strengthen practice, and improve outcomes for children.
We aim to resolve all concerns promptly, fairly, and consistently, with the safety, wellbeing, and best interests of children as the highest priority in all decision-making.
Our approach aligns with the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations (including Regulation 168 and Regulation 176) and supports the National Quality Standard, particularly Quality Area 7: Governance and Leadership.
Read our complaint process here: Complaints and Feedback Procedure - 360 Early Education
