Choosing the right childcare centre is one of the most important decisions families make in the early years. At Karrinyup Early Learning Centre, we often speak with families from Karrinyup, Trigg, Carine and nearby suburbs who are exploring their childcare options and wondering what factors matter most when choosing a centre. While convenience is important,Read more
🌞 Joyful Outdoor Play at Karrinyup Early Learning Centre At Karrinyup Early Learning Centre, outdoor play is a joyful, meaningful part of every day. Our children enjoy the freedom to: 🌱 Run barefoot on real grass 🏖 Build castles and dig in the sandpit 🌸 Explore herbs, plants and flowers in the garden 🌳 Balance,Read more
Why Choose Karrinyup Early Learning Centre for Childcare & Kindy? Choosing the right childcare or kindy program is one of the most important decisions families make. At Karrinyup Early Learning Centre, we offer something increasingly rare in Perth: a modern, purpose-designed, single-storey centre set within expansive natural gardens, in a quiet street location right nextRead more
🚦 Why Air Quality Matters for Childcare When choosing childcare in Karrinyup, many families focus on curriculum and facilities — but air quality and location are just as important for children’s health. West Australian Newspaper, 18 November 2021 reported that children attending childcare near busy roads are 60% more likely to develop asthma. A parliamentaryRead more
🚦 Why Location Matters: City of Melville Moves Against Childcare on Busy Roads When choosing childcare in Karrinyup, many families focus on programs and facilities — but the location of a centre can be just as important for children’s health and wellbeing. PerthNow, August 26, 2021 reported that the City of Melville is moving toRead more
Leach Highway Childcare Proposal Refused Over Air Pollution Concerns When choosing childcare in Karrinyup, many families focus on programs and facilities — but the location of a centre can be just as important for children’s health and wellbeing. PerthNow, August 19, 2021 reported that a proposed new childcare centre on busy Leach Highway in WillageeRead more
🚦 Why Are Childcare Centres Still Being Built on Busy Roads? When choosing childcare in Karrinyup, many families focus on programs and facilities — but the location of a centre and the air children breathe each day can be just as important. The Age, July 29, 2019 reported growing international and Australian research linking trafficRead more
🚦 Pollution at Planned Childcare Centre Found to Be Double Safe Levels When choosing childcare in Karrinyup, many families focus on learning programs — but the location of a centre and the air children breathe each day can be just as important. The Age, June 24, 2021 reported that air pollution levels were found toRead more
🌳 Why Fake Nature in Childcare Could Be Damaging When choosing childcare in Karrinyup, many families assume outdoor play areas will include real gardens and fresh air — but this is not always the case. The Age newspaper, January 15, 2017 reported growing concern among teachers and academics about childcare centres that rely on “simulatedRead more
🌳 Gut Health, Mental Wellbeing and Immunity Linked to Outdoor Play When choosing childcare in Karrinyup, many families focus on learning programs — but research increasingly shows that time spent in nature is just as important for children’s health and development. ABC News, August 27, 2016 reported that disconnection from nature can affect everything fromRead more