Childcare and Kindergarten in Applecross, WA
Great Beginnings Applecross offers long day care and Kindergarten for children aged 15 months to school age, conveniently located for families in Applecross and surrounding suburbs.
Small centre setting with personalised care
With only 26 children each day, Great Beginnings Applecross has a boutique, personal feel. Educators can get to know each child’s routines, interests and family well, making it easier to shape care and learning around the children in the centre.
Outdoor play with a garden and deck
The outdoor areas include a mud kitchen, playground, covered deck and vegetable garden. These spaces give children room for active play, messy play, gardening and quieter moments outdoors.
Café and dedicated art room
Inside, children can explore boutique learning spaces including a café and dedicated art room. These areas invite children into imaginative play, creative projects, conversations and hands-on experiences with different materials.
Experienced and stable educator team
Our stable team of educators and teachers builds strong relationships with children and families over time. Each child’s Individual Learning Plan is created with their family and reviewed as they grow, helping educators plan around their interests, strengths and next steps.
Kindergarten program with school connections
Our kindergarten program is delivered by a Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher. Children build familiarity with school routines, group learning and independence, with opportunities to connect with nearby primary schools as they get closer to school age.
Soccer and community excursions
Children take part in Junior Goal Soccer classes, educational excursions and community engagement activities. These experiences bring movement, local connection and new places into the program.
Rotating menu and progressive meal times
Children are offered breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack through a four-week rotating menu audited against the Australian Dietary Guidelines. Progressive mealtimes help create a relaxed dining experience. Our Café International introduces different foods and cultural conversations. Children are encouraged to self-serve, scrape their bowls and wipe their faces after meals.
Family date nights and app communication
Families enjoy flexible extras such as quarterly date nights, with two hours of complimentary after-hours care for enrolled families. Families can also stay connected through educator conversations and updates shared in our family communication app, including photos, routines and learning moments.
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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
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
$203.90/day
Toddler
2 – 4 years
$203.90/day
Kindergarten
4 – 5 years
$203.90/day
Child Care Subsidy Estimator
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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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Matrix Out of Pocket Cost
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*Kindergarten/preschool subsidy applied: $0.00
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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.
Enrolling is simple, and our Family Support Team will guide you through each step.
First, find your local centre and book a tour so you can meet the team and explore the learning environment. If the centre is the right fit and a place is available, you’ll receive an enrolment offer for your child. If a place is not currently available in your child’s age group, we can add your child to the waitlist and keep you updated.
To finalise your enrolment, you’ll complete an online enrolment form through a secure link sent by our Family Support Team. You’ll also need to provide key details and documents, including your child’s birth certificate, Medicare details, immunisation history statement and, if eligible, your Child Care Subsidy details.
Before your child’s first day, you may be invited to attend a Stay and Play session. This gives your child time to explore the centre, meet their educators, and start feeling comfortable in their new environment. Once your paperwork is complete, your child is ready to start their early learning journey with us.
Starting child care is a big milestone, and a little preparation can help your child feel more comfortable and confident.
Before your child’s first day, you can talk positively about their new centre, explain what their day might look like, and practise small routines such as packing their bag, saying goodbye, washing hands and sitting down for meals. You may also like to visit the centre with your child, meet their educators and ask our team about what to bring on the first day.
When your child starts, our educators will take the time to get to know your child’s routine, interests, comfort items and individual needs. Settling in looks different for every child, so we work closely with families to help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
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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We look forward to welcoming your family.