Great Beginnings Baldivis

Welcome to Great Beginnings Baldivis. Our Baldivis child care centre is conveniently located for local families living in Baldivis, Wellard, Leda, Cooloongup, Rockingham and the Waikiki area. Our purpose-built Baldivis child care centre offers long day care, early childhood education and kindergarten program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years from 6:30am to 6:30 pm.

Our Environments

Our modern Baldivis centre is designed to be a home away from home for children that invites exploration with quality resources and learning experiences. We offer six rooms created to immerse children into a world where they are encouraged to explore as a means to learn. Each room flows onto our outdoor playground which features a variety of age-appropriate equipment and resources to engage all the senses. Children are provided time and space for uninterrupted play as they test their limits and develop strength, balance, and self-confidence.

Play-based Learning

Our experienced team plan play-based learning activities in line with national standards. The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) is designed to engage in your child’s interests and allow them to experience each day in a new way, supporting their learning in the lead-up to primary school. Book a tour today to speak to our Centre Manager about what this means for your child.

What we Offer

All Meals provided - Healthy seasonal meals and snacks are created daily by our in-house cook, catering for all dietary requirements.

Real Life experiences – such as woodworking through monitored risky play to help build resilience. A veggie garden, worm farm and composting to further children’s learning.

Coffee and Breakfast for parents – Helping make your morning easier, we offer parents coffee and a light breakfast such as fresh savouries, fruit, and yoghurt with granola daily.

Nappies, wipes, bedding, and sun cream provided. All you need to do is bring your child.

Daily updates via our parent app – stay in touch with your child’s routine and learning as well as messages from your centre via our app.

Nursery and Toddlers

Our caring educators provide a nurturing environment where babies feel safe to explore and discover. Babies can enjoy tummy time, messy play and other sensory activities in a language-rich environment that stimulate development. Play-based experiences such as music, singing and rhymes are included in daily activities.

Toddlers are encouraged to learn through play to enhance their sensory-motor development. Activities include reading, music, dance, and games with group play designed to develop confidence and social skills. Books and language games are used to develop communication, literacy, and numeracy.

Kindergarten and School Readiness Program

Our experienced educators focus on developing numeracy and literacy skills to help children prepare for the next step in their education. Group play is encouraged to develop conversations, confidence, and social skills. The children learn through interest-based activities to promote development, these include music, dance, games, reading and lots of outdoor fun. Risky play and extracurricular activities are encouraged in a safe space to build up resilience and independence.

As members of our Great Beginnings community, we look forward to partnering with you and your family to provide information, support, and high-quality early education and child care in your child’s formative years. Contact our Family Support Team to start your journey with us today.

2 Chilvers Street, Baldivis WA 6171 08 9548 7041 enquiries@greatbeginnings.com.au

Why you’ll love Great Beginnings Baldivis

These are just some of the highlights included in your child’s early childhood education and care experience at our centre.

Qualified and experienced team

Adventure-filled playgrounds

Healthy, freshly made meals

School readiness program

Kindergarten Program

Flexible hours

Easy drop offs and pick ups

Daily updates to your phone

Meet your Centre Manager

Amy Bottomley

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Take a walk in your child's footsteps

Every day is a different adventure with children, but there are some key elements that make your child’s time so enjoyable at Great Beginnings Early Education Centres.
Scroll through the below to see what a typical day might look like.

Arrival at the centre

Experience a sense of belonging as you are welcomed by our friendly centre teams. On arrival, share information about your child’s specific needs for the day. Our experienced educators will support you and your child with the morning transition from home to centre.

Mealtimes

Your child enjoys a nutritious menu prepared by our centre cooks. Shared mealtimes between children and educators strengthen relationships, with opportunities to share stories and experiences. Educators model healthy eating practices and social behaviours, and support children’s growing independence with mealtime routines.

Infant care

Infants are held in educators’ arms for feeding. Bottle feeding with educators or breastfeeding with Mum provides one-on-one time for connection, talking gently and responding to baby’s cues. Everyday routines provide opportunities to strengthen relationships and build language skills through songs, games, and conversations.

Play-based learning

As your child plays, they develop dispositions for learning including curiosity, problem-solving, confidence and resilience. Educators plan play-based learning experiences around children’s interests and learning goals. Play-based learning supports all areas of children’s development, including language and motor movement, memory, concentration, emotions, and social relationships.

Sleep, rest and relaxation

Sleep, rest and relaxation routines match your child’s individual needs. Effective sleep practices help children feel safe and secure to support better sleep. Opportunities for rest and relaxation are always available across the day. Play-based learning experiences are provided for older children who don’t sleep.

Heading home

Experience a sense of satisfaction that your child has enjoyed and benefited from their day at the centre. As you prepare to head home, speak with our friendly educators about your child’s learning and experiences across the day. We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow.

Useful information

Monday	6:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	6:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	6:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	6:30am - 6:30pm
Friday	6:30am - 6:30pm

Even more reasons why families love our centre:

We offer an interest-based program guided by the national Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and a kindergarten program taught by a Bachelor-qualified early childhood teacher to prepare your child socially and emotionally for the next step in their early education journey.
You’ll receive daily photos and updates through our all-in-one family app will allow you to stay connected with your child and keep track of their learning, nutrition, sleep times and other updates.
On-site parking is available for easy pick-ups and drop-offs.
Our sustainability program teaches children a sense of responsibility and connection to the world around them.

Call our Family Support Team today on 1800 517 394 to chat through your child care needs!

What we provide

What you'll need to bring

Nappies
Wipes
Bed linen
Sunscreen
Meals – Breakfast (before 7:30am), morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, late snack, and a parent breakfast
Specialised programs

Bag
Wide brim hat
Change of clothes
Any comforters if required
Bottle, breast milk or formula if required

We’re always here to support you on your child’s learning journey. Read more about what to expect on your first day, and how you can prepare.

Age Group	Daily Fee
Nursery	$130.00
Toddler	$128.00
Kindergarten	$126.00

Note: Fees effective from 10 July 2023.

Your family’s daily out of pocket cost will depend on your Childcare Subsidy (CCS) entitlements.

The above fees are before the Child Care Subsidy has been applied. To calculate your estimated subsidy, view our subsidy calculator. We also offer 9-hour, 10-hour and full-day options at our centre which could help optimise your child care subsidy.

If this is your child’s first time in child care, or you’re unsure about the subsidy, learn more about how to apply for the subsidy. Our team of experts are always on hand to guide you through the process, call 1800 517 086.

Start your journey with us

Contact our Family Support Team on 1800 517 394 or join the waitlist today to see everything we have to offer.

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This centre has lovely friendly staff, who run the centre extremely well. The centre is always clean, well organised and full of happy smiles! The educators' communication with parents is fantastic. I'm impressed with this centre and its staff and am grateful for all they do for my toddler. Wouldn't go anywhere else!

Nicole Bidgood

Very impressed with the new centre and how well my kids have settled, exceeded our expectations so far . All educators are fun, friendly, nurturing and have really taken time to get to know children and their families. I love the information we get throughout the day with a range of activities the kids are getting up to, what they’re eating and their routines makes all the difference knowing how well they are looked after and seeing how engaged and happy they are. Thank you to the entire team for all their hard work!

Caroline Winsborough

I couldn't speak more highly of Great Beginnings Baldivis! We have had such a positive experience from the start. The educators are extremely friendly and caring. The rooms and resources are beautiful, functional and well organised. The meals look amazing, as do the parent snacks (brilliant idea by the way). Communication has been exceptional and I love the use of the app for photos and updates throughout the day of meals, sleeps etc. Our little one has never been happier and loves going, and the staff are genuinely happy to see her. So thank you to everyone at Great Beginnings for going above and beyond, you are having such a positive impact on the children and the families you work with!

Elizabeth Fuller

Great beginnings Baldivis is such a beautiful centre with brilliant staff and a spot on management team. Awesome allergy plan in place too for parents worried about their little allergy kiddo. The food is absolutely wonderful and they even pop out snacks and coffee for parents on the go (the muffins are to die for!) We have been to a few centres including family daycare and this one really, really makes my heart happy as an parent and my kiddo even happier.

Sarah McDonald

I highly recommend this centre. I have 2 children here. Such a lovely, happy chilled out vibe. Lots of activities, daily updates and the most friendly staff. When your child says they have had the best day ever, and your toddler who struggles with separation anxiety just walks in & just waves goodbye, you know you have found the right place!!!

Laura Melia

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