Day care

How does pick-up and drop-off work, and which suburbs?

I come to your door on weekday mornings, anywhere from Wynnum down to Birkdale, and bring your little one home in the afternoon. The ten suburbs, and what happens at the door.

Roslyn, runs Oodles of Paws from her home in Lota 21 September 2026 2 min read

Two of the pack waiting for the van at my place

I come to your door on weekday mornings, anywhere from Wynnum down to Birkdale, and I bring your little one home in the afternoon. You don't drive anywhere, you don't queue, and there's no counter to hand them over.

That's the part of day care most families haven't had before. Here's how it works.

The ten suburbs

My round covers everywhere within a few kilometres of my place in Lota:

Wynnum
Wynnum West
Hemmant
Manly
Manly West
Lota
Wakerley
Ransome
Thorneside
Birkdale

If you're just over the edge of one of those, ask.

The morning: I knock, you hand over, that's it

The van does a loop, so your pick-up time depends on where you are on it. Once your little one's a regular, they'll know the sound of the van before you do.

At the door, your little one goes into one of my balance harnesses and onto a lead, and then into the van, where they're strapped in by the harness for the drive.

Then they hop in with the friends who are already on board, and off we go. By nine everyone's in the garden.

The afternoon: home tired

I do the round in reverse from about two, once the games have gone quiet. Your little one lands back at your door mid-afternoon, worn out and ready for cuddles.

If nobody's home, we'll have agreed what happens before day one: a side gate, a key, a text first. It's one of the things we sort at the meet & greet.

Regular days, and why they matter

My round works best with regular days. Not because of the driving, though that helps, but because the pups come on the days their own little set of friends are here. I match the pack, so your fur baby's place is held for them on their days, with the pups they get on with.

If you need to change a day, let me know 48 hours ahead and it becomes a credit to use within the next 14 days, on any day there's a place in the pack.

Key takeaways

Pick-up from your door on weekday mornings, drop-off in the afternoon. No car park, no queue.
Ten suburbs: Wynnum, Wynnum West, Hemmant, Manly, Manly West, Lota, Wakerley, Ransome, Thorneside, Birkdale.
The pick-up is included in the day rate. Nothing extra for the van.
Regular days work best. Their place in the pack is held for them.
48 hours' notice to change a day, and it becomes a 14-day credit.

Common questions

Which suburbs does Oodles of Paws pick up from?

Wynnum, Wynnum West, Hemmant, Manly, Manly West, Lota, Wakerley, Ransome, Thorneside and Birkdale. That's everywhere within a few kilometres of my home in Lota. If you're just outside one of those, ask.

Is pick-up and drop-off included in the price?

Yes. Day care is $70 a day, and that includes the pick-up and drop-off. There's no extra charge for the van and no joining fee.

What time do you pick up and drop off?

The round runs weekday mornings, with everyone at my place by nine, and the drop-off round starts about two. Your exact time depends on where you are on the loop.