Specialist childcare sector · 20+ years inside ECEC · Blue Cards on every crew
Flagship sector · Childcare & early learning

Outdoor spaces children love.
Standards your QIP relies on.

Clean Cut Properties prides itself on 20+ years inside the early years sector. Blue Cards on every crew. Child-safe plant knowledge. ECEC framework fluency. The realities of operating around children's routines.

20+ years of ECEC sector experience built into every quote.
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Why Clean Cut for childcare

Most operators just mow. We understand your sector.

Childcare isn't acreage with smaller fences. We understand the legislation and the framework. The plants matter. The chemicals matter. Who's on site matters. Here's why centre directors trust us with their outdoor spaces.

20+

Years in early years education

Jason spent two decades inside ECEC — educator at Milton Rd Children's Centre and as a Business Development manager for 50 OSHC services across QLD school sites.

7QA

QIP & framework fluent

Familiar with ECEC, ACECQA and QLD Department of Education standards. The 7 Quality Areas, "My Time Our Place" OSHC framework and the Early Years Learning Framework.

Child-safe plant knowledge

We know which plants belong in a centre and which don't. We'll flag risks during the walkthrough — no nasty surprises after install.

Blue Cards & safeguarding children

Every staff member is Blue Card certified. We adhere to safeguarding policies, sign in correctly, and respect your routines.

Commercial spray licensed

Where chemicals are appropriate, they're applied by licensed operators with full SDS records — and timed around your closure days, not playtime.

Multi-site capacity

We currently service 10 centres and have capacity to take on additional services within your group.

Compliance & safeguarding

Everything your director or area manager needs.

You don't have time to chase certificates between centres. We supply everything up-front and keep it current.

  • Blue Cards on file for every staff member — to upload to your portal
  • Public Liability insurance — Certificate of Currency provided
  • Work Cover certificate — provided on request
  • Commercial spray licence — herbicide / pesticide / fertiliser
  • Chainsaw tickets — tree works up to 5 metres
  • SDS records kept for every chemical applied on site
  • Sign-in policies, hi-vis and child-aware site behaviour
Childcare scope of work

Everything your outdoor environment needs.

We handle every aspect of a centre's outdoor environment — no need to coordinate three trades.

Mowing, brush cutting & edging
Hedge trimming & pruning
Sandpit top-ups & rake-overs
Soft-fall (mulch / bark) top-ups
Astro turf maintenance
Tree works to 5 metres (chainsaw ticketed)
Plant-ups using child-safe species
Weed management (spray licensed)
Fertilising, pest & disease identification
Irrigation install, repair & seasonal management
Garden bed refreshes & mulching
Pressure cleaning paths & play surfaces
Green waste removal
Seasonal maintenance schedules
One-off resets between centre photos / events
Outdoor space design & soft landscaping
How we work with centres

From the director's first call to a yard the families notice.

Onsite walk-through

We meet with your director or area manager, walk the outdoor space and listen to what's been working — and what hasn't.

Sector-aware schedule

Itemised quote with a schedule built around your closure days, rest periods, and the rhythm of your week.

Blue-Cards for every staff member

Done by qualified horticulturists — Blue Card cleared, sign-in compliant, hi-vis the whole crew. Polite around children and families.

Predictable & ongoing

Heads-up before we arrive, quick summary after. SDS records for any chemicals applied.

★★★★★
The guys at Clean Cut Properties did an amazing job on my yard. They responded to my enquiry quickly, were reliable and professional, and truly went above and beyond with their work. I will definitely be using them in future. Highly recommend!
Nicolina Hooley Google review · 5.0 ★
Common questions

What centre directors usually ask first.

How do you work around children's outdoor play times?

We plan the schedule with the director — typically early morning before drop-off, during indoor learning blocks, or on closure days. Noisy work (mowers, blowers, chainsaws) is timed away from rest periods. For multi-site operators we'll coordinate a calendar across all centres.

Can we see Blue Cards and insurance certificates before you start?

Yes — we provide them up-front, before the first visit. Certificate of Currency for Public Liability, Work Cover and Blue Card numbers are sent with the quote or directly to your area manager. Happy to be added to your contractor compliance system.

What plants do you recommend for childcare outdoor spaces?

We work from a list of child-safe species — avoiding spiky, toxic, allergenic, brittle, or invasive plants. We can audit your existing plantings during the walkthrough and flag anything risky. For new plant-ups we suggest species suited to your shade, soil, and educational program (sensory, edible, native habitat, etc.).

When do you spray, and how do you keep it safe for children?

Spraying is done on closure days or weekends wherever possible. Where it must happen during operating hours, we treat zones cleared of children, post signage, log products applied, and provide SDS records. All applications are by commercially licensed operators.

Do you do sandpit and soft-fall top-ups?

Yes — both. We can supply and install new sand or soft-fall mulch, rake/level existing sandpits, and remove old material. Often included in regular maintenance visits for centres on a schedule.

We operate multiple centres — can you take on all of them?

Yes. We currently service 10 childcare centres and have capacity to add more. For multi-site groups we'll set up one schedule, one invoice cycle, and one point of contact across all locations.

What about pressure cleaning the paths and play surfaces?

Included in scope. Pre-photo-day resets, end-of-term deep cleans, and ongoing maintenance.

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Book a free walkthrough at your centre.

We'll meet with your director or area manager, walk the outdoor space, ID anything that needs immediate attention, and send a clear written quote within 48 hours.

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