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Great Beginnings Secret Harbour

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Childcare and Kindergarten in Secret Harbour, WA

Great Beginnings Secret Harbour offers long day care and a Kindergarten program for children aged 6 weeks to school age, conveniently located for families in Secret Harbour, Golden Bay, Karnup, Singleton and Lakelands.

Outdoor spaces for active play

Children enjoy spacious outdoor areas with a large cubby house, sandpit, garden spaces and open areas for running and play.

Bright and open indoor spaces

Inside, high ceilings and natural materials create a calm space where children can explore, imagine and learn through play.

Experienced and dedicated educators

Our long-standing, highly qualified team supports children to feel confident, happy and ready to learn.

Kindergarten program led by qualified teachers

Our Kindergarten program is delivered by qualified Early Childhood Teachers and helps children prepare for a smooth start to school.

Individual Learning Plans for every child

Each child has an Individual Learning Plan based on their interests and strengths, with regular updates shared with families.

Additional learning experiences

As part of the learning program, children take part in a range of activities that build confidence, independence and a love of learning.

Nutritious meals provided daily

Meals and snacks are prepared fresh each day to keep children energised, with options to suit different dietary and cultural needs.

Extra support for busy families

We support families by providing nappies, wipes and other essentials, and sharing regular updates through our family app.

Childcare and kindergarten in Secret Harbour, WA

Book a tour to experience the centre and confirm availability for your child.

Our innovative early learning programs

At our early learning centre in Secret Harbour, our play-based curriculum is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), supporting children to learn through play, exploration and discovery.

Sustainability

Each age group participates in sustainability projects covering environmental, economic, and social aspects, teaching children about recycling, water conservation, growing food, the concept of money, and the importance of fairness and resource access for all.

Social and emotional learning

Children develop a strong sense of identity as they feel safe, secure and supported, building confidence, resilience and a positive sense of self. Through group activities, conversations and play, children learn to interact with others with care, empathy and respect, building positive relationships and friendships.

Exploration and problem solving

Educators introduce open-ended materials and invitations to explore, such as building, measuring and experimenting. Through shared conversations and investigation, children develop curiosity, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Music and movement

Our evidence-based Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation (RAMSR) program is designed to develop fundamental skills that help support children’s self-regulation, memory, and concentration. It is an innovative approach to holistic learning, development and well-being in early childhood.

Age-appropriate early learning

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(0-2 years)

Nursery

Our nursery room is purposely designed to make every baby feel safe exploring and discovering new things. Our spaces are filled with sensory experiences and activities to encourage intentional and responsive play-based learning. We focus on building secure relationships between children and educators, closely following home routines, and supporting each child in meeting their developmental milestones.

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(2-3 years)

Toddlers

Our toddler room is set up with intentional play-based learning in mind. Within the curriculum framework, play enables your toddler to develop fundamental skills for life-long learning. It also creates the perfect environment to socialise and form friendships. Our activities enhance language skills and promote collaborative group play, laying a strong foundation for their future learning experiences.

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Kindergarten

In our kindergarten room, our curriculum is tailored to accommodate your child’s individual learning and development needs, which helps boost their enthusiasm, motivation, and willingness to learn. Through structured learning experiences, our Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teachers and educators are committed to helping your child gain the necessary skills for a successful transition into school and beyond.

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Kindergarten and school-readiness program

At our early learning centre, your child will benefit from our enhanced learning program in kindergarten combined with our play-based learning program. With the added convenience of long daycare hours, our kindergarten program runs all year round, perfect for busy families.

The added benefits of our kindergarten program include:

  • Extended long day care opening hours
  • Open all year round (excl. public holidays)
  • Programs developed and delivered by our qualified educators and teachers
  • Exclusive music and movement program for self-regulation
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We’re all about healthy, nutritious eating

Thanks to the in-house chef at our Secret Harbour child care centre, your child can expect healthy, nutritious, and yummy meals. We offer a rotating seasonal menu, providing breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a late snack freshly made daily. We cater for all children’s dietary requirement, preferences and cultural requirements.

What a typical day looks like for your child

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Arrival at the centre

Your child will be welcomed by our team of educators, who will ensure the morning transition from home to centre goes as smoothly as possible. On arrival, share information about your child’s specific needs for the day.

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Mealtimes

Our centre chefs prepare a nutritious menu for your child to sit down and eat. This is a great time for everyone to share stories from the day. Educators model healthy eating practices, social behaviours and support children’s growing independence with mealtime routines.

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Infant care

If you have an infant, we spend one-on-one time with them to establish a connection. Educators talk gently and respond to babies’ cues. We use songs, games, and conversations to strengthen relationships and build language skills.

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Play-based learning

Your child is naturally curious. They want to learn and explore, which is why we teach through play-based learning. It supports language, motor skills, memory, emotions and social relationships. Educators plan play-based learning experiences based on children’s interests and goals.

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Sleep, rest and relaxation

We match routines to your child’s individual needs. Opportunities for rest and relaxation help make them feel safe. Play-based learning experiences are provided for older children who no longer don’t sleep in centre.

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Heading home

As your child prepares to head home, this is your opportunity to speak with our friendly educators about your child’s day and everything they learnt. We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.

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Communicating with families

We prioritise clear and consistent communication with families to foster a strong partnership in supporting each child’s development. We ensure families feel informed, involved, and confident in their child’s early learning journey.

Our families love hearing about their child’s progress and the experiences they’re having day to day. We share these moments through centre newsletters, our Xplor App, one-on-one meetings, and at various centre events.

Fees

The Child Care Subsidy can reduce your daily out-of-pocket fee by up to 95% depending on your family’s entitlements.

Nursery

0 – 2 years

$174.00/day

Toddler

2 – 4 years

$170.75/day

Kindergarten

4 – 5 years

$169.60/day

Step 1: Family Information & Financial State

Child Care Subsidy Estimator

Discover how much child care subsidy you may be entitled to by entering the fields below.

**1-4 days = 11 hour sessions, 5 days = 100 hours

Changes to CCS – The 3-Day Guarantee (Starting 5th January 2026)

The Australian Government is replacing the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Activity Test from 5th January 2026, to provide a min. 72 hours per fortnight or 3 days per week of subsidised early childhood education and care (ECEC) for eligible families.

2026 3-Day Guarantee

From 5th January 2026, based on the information you have entered, here's an estimate of your CCS entitlements and your out-of-pocket costs.

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Estimated CCS Fee Subsidy

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Kindergarten/Preschool Subsidy

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Out of Pocket Cost (what you pay)

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Matrix Out of Pocket Cost

Is your CCS working for you? Check the out-of-pocket cost matrix per child against session lengths and weekly days below. Please note: The table in the matrix only shows out-of-pocket costs after CCS (Child Care Subsidy).

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What our families say

4.2(38 reviews)
Source: Google Business Profile. Reviews are correct at the time of accessing this webpage.

Annalise Miller

I could not recommend Great Beginnings Secret Harbour enough! My daughter has been in the nursery for nearly 8 months now. She loves going to day care and she gets so much out of it. I am so happy with the experiences they provide for her, I don’t…. See more I could not recommend Great Beginnings Secret Harbour enough! My daughter has been in the nursery for nearly 8 months now. She loves going to day care and she gets so much out of it. I am so happy with the experiences they provide for her, I don’t just feel like I’m dropping her off to get looked after but she learns so much while she is there. Sam the lead educator in the nursery is the best and my daughter adores her. All of the other staff are amazing too and so caring and kind. I couldn’t fault this centre at all.

Colka Rama

Great beginnings Secret Harbour have gone through some significant changes since we first toured the centre about 18 months ago. Initially we went with another centre however they declined in quality and education for our children and we gave GBSH…. See more Great beginnings Secret Harbour have gone through some significant changes since we first toured the centre about 18 months ago. Initially we went with another centre however they declined in quality and education for our children and we gave GBSH another chance and it has been an exceptional difference in our children. The educators focus on individual development and what is appropriate for each child. Our youngest started at 5 months old in the centre and has been included in every activity where possible with slight modifications due to his age but he was never left in a bouncer or swing like other centres do when they don’t want to include young children. He is thriving and loves the educators who are very attentive. He gets plenty of outdoor time and the playground which has had an upgrade, no longer sectioned and divided like it used to be. We also have a 2 year old attending the centre and his communication has grown immensely. His previous centre held him back and didn’t have the time for him where GBSH have really gone above and beyond in honing his skills and teaching him words. The food is excellent, with a dedicated cook who loves coming up with different combinations of food to give our 7 month old to try she has been very patient and supportive with his journey with solids. It has been the best decision we have made in changing centres and we are extremely happy with the service.

Socks. X.o.X.o

Will not be taking my boys to this daycare again, first time picking them up and was immediately judged and treated poorly. They refused to give over my own children and then proceeded to threaten my partner who was at work if she didn't leave and…. See more Will not be taking my boys to this daycare again, first time picking them up and was immediately judged and treated poorly. They refused to give over my own children and then proceeded to threaten my partner who was at work if she didn't leave and pick them up they would call protective services which means we are now short on the bills this week. I understand there are policies and procedures to follow but I do not drink or do drugs and was nothing but kind and calm to staff, I'm so certain that if you watch the cctv you will see just how much they overreacted.

Tayla Weymouth

First I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to the educators and new management at GBSH I just wanted to share my appreciation and experience with GBSH. I enrolled my kids just over a year ago one into the toddler room and 1 into kindy room. This…. See more First I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to the educators and new management at GBSH I just wanted to share my appreciation and experience with GBSH. I enrolled my kids just over a year ago one into the toddler room and 1 into kindy room. This was our first experience with daycare after returning to work. We did a walkthrough to check the centre out before we started, we had a wonderful experience with the educator giving us a run down of how it all works and making us feel super comfortable with our decision. The first few months were a mixture of good and bad experiences it was more for me todo with the high turn around with staff but ultimately I never felt that my children’s education was affected by this. My son was very shy prior to his enrolment, he has made wonderful friends with the kids and has really come out of his shell. I found since the centre has come under new management Jess has made a HUGEEE impact to the centre and has really turned it around. They are super accommodating to our kids needs and have been wonderful with allowing day changes when needed due to changes in work. I recently went through the process of ending care for my son as he started kindy this year and it was such a simple process, but he was really sad to go he loves going in and dropping his sister off and seeing everyone still at pick up time. My daughter continues to go to GBSH, she loves it and I couldn’t thank the educators at this centre enough, my daughter absolutely loves going to “school” here and I feel like she is thriving from it! I also really love the daily updates, especially with toilet training we’ve been able to continue our toilet training from home and it’s followed into the centre which has been a really positive impact for her. The level of care the educators really show towards my kids has been nothing short of amazing I couldn’t recommend themenough and I am so glad we have been apart of the centre journey as it has really improved in the most recent months. Thank you again for all you do 🫶🏻

Paul Hepburn

Before I share my bad experience with Great Begginings Secret Harbour I’ll share some positives. The current manager is truly trying to improve the centre. Individually, the educators are lovely people who don’t get enough thanks for their job they…. See more Before I share my bad experience with Great Begginings Secret Harbour I’ll share some positives. The current manager is truly trying to improve the centre. Individually, the educators are lovely people who don’t get enough thanks for their job they do and unfortunately cop all the flack which they don’t deserve. This was my first experience placing a child in daycare. My experience relates to the nursery room. This is the most expensive daycare in the area and provides the worst service. Early on, a new manager came in from interstate. She told us that she was brought in to fix all the issues and that she wouldn’t send her own children there. She only lasted a few weeks before going off on long personal leave. We were provided food menus that would be provided to the children. These menus weren’t followed as I was told that the food wasn’t appropriate for the children We didn’t know who would be in the room looking after our child each day. On multiple occasions when I picked up my boy they couldn’t provide me any information on how he went for the day as staff regularly were swapped around. On a few occasions the educator didn’t even know my son’s name and when I asked about how he ate I was told they think he ate lunch as it was on his shirt. Staff turn over / shortage was such an issue they could only provide only one full time educator in the nursery. That educator ended up leaving. Even when meeting ratios, one educator can’t manage feeding, changing and providing education / playtime especially at that age. Towards the end they never took my boy outside. So many babies left to go to other centres. We stuck it out after repeatedly being promised changes were coming. They never came. We changed centres and after a month we have noticed a massive difference in the quality of care provided. My boy is noticeably happier and thriving. My boy had some great days at Great Beginnings thanks to some of the educators. Unfortunately they lack off staff and high turnover meant my boy wasn’t getting what he needed and deserved. Despite individual educators being really responsive they didn’t seem to have any support and weren’t able to provide many Learning opportunities apart from just ensuring the children were fed and changed.

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Frequently asked questions

A centre tour is a convenient way to experience the childcare centre of your choice and meet with our qualified educators at a time that is suitable for your family’s schedule. Click here to book a tour online.

On the day of the tour, you can observe practices and interactions within the centre environment. You’ll be able to see all the rooms and playgrounds, ask the team members any questions you have in mind, and get all the information you need to make the best decision for your child.

Our Family Support Team will add your child’s name to our waitlist if one of our childcare centres is currently full in your child’s age group. We will then contact you as soon as a place becomes available.

We also do monthly check-ins to review availability, and you will receive a text message confirming whether you’re still happy to remain on the waitlist each month. If you would like an update at any point, you’re welcome to reach out on our Web Chat or give us a call.

Our Family Support team can also help you find more G8 early learning centres near you, with the same offerings at the Great Beginnings centre you are interested in that have immediate availability.

It’s common for a child to experience separation anxiety when they first start child care. When you’re getting ready to start child care, you can help your child overcome anxieties by visiting the child care service together for a Stay and Play session, and easing into new routines at home.

Read more tips about how to make the transition easier for your child.

Most of our child care and early education centres offer nappies and wipes, sunscreen and hats, as well as nutritious meals prepared by our in-house cook. Some centres also provide sheets and formula, so you may not need to remember to pack them.

For nursery children, be sure to bring: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toys or blankets, three spare outfits and spare socks.

For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten-aged children, it’s best to bring: spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits and spare socks.

Plus, anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, a comforter or medication.

It’s best to speak to your centre of choice for a full list of everything included.

Great Beginnings uses Xplor Home as our family communication app. It is the best and easiest way to keep track of your child’s day.

After you enrol your child with the centre, you can utilise Xplor Home to book child care days, manage your account, receive the photographs that capture your child’s learning, learn about your child’s progress, as well as keep up-to-date with upcoming centre events and important information.

If your child shows signs of an infectious illness when they arrive at the centre or becomes sick during the day, you may be notified that you need to make alternative arrangements or pick up your child from the centre and keep them home until they are no longer infectious. While we understand that this can be inconvenient, Great Beginnings is committed to maintaining a healthy environment and reducing the risk of infection for all children.

Under the Child Care Subsidy (CCS), families are allowed 42 absence days per child, per financial year. These can be taken for any reason, including public holidays and when children are sick, without requiring families to provide documentation.

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