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About Us

A family-owned Family Day Care service

Created to make a meaningful contribution to families and educators

Malaika Garden Family Day Care was established with a simple purpose: to create safe and nurturing care for children, practical support for families and meaningful opportunities for educators. We believe strong Family Day Care begins with trusted relationships, welcoming homes and people who feel valued and supported.

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A Family Day Care educator sharing a warm reading experience with children
For families

Safe, nurturing and dependable care

Children receive personalised education and care in welcoming home environments where they can feel secure, known and supported to learn through relationships, play and everyday experiences.

For educators

Opportunity, support and professional value

Educators can build meaningful economic opportunities while receiving guidance, professional support and recognition for the important contribution they make to children, families and their communities.

Our Mission

At Malaika Garden Family Day Care, our mission is to offer a childcare experience that is educational, enriching and enjoyable. We believe every child deserves a place where they feel valued, respected and safe.

We aim to foster creativity, confidence and a lasting love of learning while giving families the flexibility, reassurance and peace of mind they deserve.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be a trusted partner for families across Brisbane, providing flexible, affordable and high-quality Family Day Care services.

We seek to create a connected community where children feel empowered to explore, discover and develop the confidence, relationships and skills that will support them throughout life.

What brings our mission and vision together

Safe and nurturing care for children, dependable support for families and meaningful professional opportunities for educators working together within a welcoming Family Day Care community.

Meet Our Team

The people supporting our families and educators

Malaika Garden is led by a small and committed team focused on strong relationships, practical support and responsible service delivery. Together, we work to create positive experiences for children, families and Family Day Care educators.

Tabi Sango

Director

Tabi provides strategic leadership and oversight across Malaika Garden. Her role includes guiding the service’s direction, supporting strong governance and ensuring that families, educators and children remain central to every decision.

Placeholder qualification Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, with experience in service leadership and family engagement.

Umbe Bwisengo

Coordinator

Umbe coordinates the day-to-day connection between the service, educators and families. Her work includes educator support, operational communication, service visits and helping maintain consistent expectations across the Family Day Care community.

Placeholder qualification Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, with experience in coordination, compliance support and educator development.

Amanda

Lead Educator

Amanda contributes practical educator experience and supports high-quality home-based learning. Her role includes modelling responsive practice, supporting other educators and helping children experience engaging, inclusive and developmentally appropriate care.

Placeholder qualification Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, with experience in play-based learning, inclusive practice and educator mentoring.
Working together with purpose

Our team combines service leadership, operational coordination and practical educator experience. This allows Malaika Garden to respond to family needs, support educators in their work and maintain a consistent focus on children’s safety, wellbeing and learning.

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Our Purpose

Care that strengthens people and communities

Our purpose is to create a Family Day Care service where children feel secure, families feel supported and educators feel valued. Every part of our work is shaped around trust, inclusion and meaningful relationships.

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Children are known

Smaller home-based settings allow educators to understand each child’s personality, needs, interests and development.

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Families are respected

Families are listened to, kept informed and recognised as important partners in their child’s care and learning.

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Educators are supported

Educators receive guidance, professional support and recognition while building meaningful and sustainable work.

Our Story

A family vision shaped into meaningful care

Malaika Garden began with a desire to create something practical, personal and valuable for children, families, educators and the communities around them.

Built from the belief that care can strengthen an entire community

Malaika Garden Family Day Care is a family-owned service established to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of children and the people who care for them. Our vision was not simply to create another childcare service, but to build a trusted community where care feels personal, relationships are genuine and every person involved is treated with respect.

We understand that choosing care is an important decision for every family. Parents need to know that their child will be safe, warmly welcomed and supported by someone who takes the time to understand them. Children need an environment where they can settle, form secure relationships, explore their interests and grow at their own pace.

We also recognise the important role of Family Day Care educators. They open their homes, share their skills and contribute directly to the wellbeing of children and families. Malaika Garden was therefore created to provide educators with practical guidance, professional support, recognition and opportunities to build meaningful and sustainable work.

Our story is about creating care that supports children, strengthens families and gives educators the opportunity to make a valued contribution through their work.
A Family Day Care educator creating a joyful and welcoming play experience for children
Warm care. Meaningful relationships. We want every child to feel welcomed and known, every family to feel confident and every educator to feel supported in the important work they do.
Why we began

To make a practical difference

Malaika Garden began with a desire to contribute positively to families by creating access to nurturing home-based education and care built around trust, familiarity and personal relationships.

What we are building

A connected Family Day Care community

We are building a service where children receive individual attention, families are treated as genuine partners and educators receive the support they need to deliver high-quality care.

Where we are going

Responsible and purposeful growth

As Malaika Garden grows, we want to preserve the qualities that matter most: strong relationships, safe environments, cultural respect, professional support and a clear commitment to every child.

A service with people at its centre

Our growth will be measured not only by the number of families and educators we support, but by the quality of the relationships we build and the positive difference those relationships make.

Our Commitment to Quality

Quality care requires trust, accountability and ongoing support

Malaika Garden is committed to creating safe, respectful and nurturing Family Day Care experiences. We work closely with educators and families to support consistent practice, strong relationships and the wellbeing of every child.

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Child safety and wellbeing

Children’s safety, dignity and wellbeing guide our decisions, relationships and expectations across the service.

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Suitable care environments

We support educators to create welcoming home environments that are organised, responsive and appropriate for children’s care, play and learning.

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Guidance and service oversight

Educators receive practical guidance, communication and ongoing service support to strengthen professional practice and maintain consistent expectations.

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Listening and improving

We value feedback from families and educators and use it to review our work, strengthen relationships and continuously improve the service experience.

Quality is built every day

It is reflected in how children are welcomed, how families are communicated with, how educators are supported and how concerns are addressed with care, professionalism and accountability.

What Our Families Say

Experiences shared by parents in our community

Families place significant trust in the people who care for their children. These parents describe the relationships, communication and learning experiences that have mattered most to them.

My daughter has been enrolled with Malaika Garden Family Day Care and Jackie’s Family Day Care since 2021. From the first day, I have not had one regret.

Her transition into care was easy, and her environment has continued to be engaging, nurturing and fulfilling. She is supported by both her educator and the Malaika Garden team.

My daughter is comfortable and cared for, and that is evident from the time she is dropped off until the time I collect her. She arrives with a smile and comes home with a smile.

All the credit goes to the Malaika Garden team and her educator for their care and hard work.

Korto Kpadeh Parent

I chose Malaika Garden Family Day Care and Jackie’s Family Day Care because they provide excellent care and support. My children have been enrolled for two months and they love going there each day.

The care environment is beautifully arranged, with many activities available indoors and outdoors, including creative activities, a mud kitchen and gardening.

The educator and Malaika Garden team genuinely care about the children. They always make time to explain how my children’s day has been.

We also value the service app, where the educator shares photographs and stories. It helps me talk with my children about what they have done and learned. We are very happy with our decision.

Jeanine Keziya Parent

I enrolled my four children with Malaika Garden Family Day Care because of the support provided to parents and the way the team takes time to answer our questions.

Malaika Garden is a service I would recommend to other families. My educator provides learning materials and uses different approaches to support my children.

As my children are new here, the support has helped them learn things they did not know before. They are developing skills in mathematics, writing and many other areas because their educator and the Malaika Garden team are investing time, energy and care in their learning.

Judith Fataki Parent

Connect with Malaika Garden

Whether you are looking for nurturing care for your child or exploring the opportunity to become a Family Day Care educator, our team is ready to listen, answer your questions and explain the next appropriate step.

For families

Looking for care?

Tell us about your child, preferred days, location and the type of care your family needs.

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For educators

Ready to explore the opportunity?

Learn about becoming an educator, the support available and the process for joining Malaika Garden.

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