Find Kindergarten and Childcare Centres Near You

So you’ve chosen the date of your first day and put in a request - how exciting! Before we can accept your dog, we need to make sure their vaccinations are up to date. This is for the safety and well-being of your dog and all the other dogs in our care.
We’ll update you on how they’re settling in mid-morning, and if they pass with flying colours, they’re welcome to stay the whole day. All dogs that visit Kip have passed this temperament assessment. Every visit to Kip means regular mental and physical stimulation through enrichment activities and regular playtime. With Kip, you won’t need to worry about early learning centre bayswater your dog getting up to mischief at home anymore. We’ll make sure that you know what your dog is up to at daycare with regular photo/video updates.

Indoors, children discover places for creativity, imaginative storytelling and quiet corners. Each environment is thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, nurture imagination and build a connection to nature, helping children develop new skills and healthy habits for life. We follow national child-safe standards with strong leadership, rigorous recruitment, and ongoing training for everyone in our early schools. Our spaces are designed for clear supervision, and our policies are regularly reviewed to maintain the highest standards. Nothing matters more than creating safe and secure environments where children feel confident, and families place their full trust in our care. Goodstart was founded on a vision of giving children the best possible start in life through access to quality early learning.
Our dedicated team of Mayfield Early Childhood Educators deliver play-based learning programs that foster a love of learning in a safe and welcoming environment. Our programs are designed to be emergent in nature and are guided by the children’s interests. Our Board and Management team are passionate about providing the best quality childhood learning and care.
The average National Standard Rating (NQS) is Meeting National Quality Standard. Our Children and Family Centres in Bayswater and Wantirna South are accessible to people of all abilities. In Bayswater North, our latest analysis shows there are 2.5 resident children under 5yo per LDC place.

This gives them a chance to wind down and recharge before playing again and helps to manage over-arousal in dogs. A dog that doesn’t have the opportunity to rest can lead to a cranky dog, and a cranky dog can lead to unwanted situations, so we nip that problem in the bud with our scheduled naps. Your dog’s day is split up between morning play and afternoon play. Mornings are full of high-energy play, allowing your dog to get all the sillies out of their system.
It supports language, motor skills, memory, emotions and social relationships. Educators plan play-based learning experiences based on children’s interests and goals. Through structured learning experiences, our Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher and educators are committed to helping your child gain the necessary skills for a successful transition into school and beyond.

Our daycare and early learning centre is a convenient choice for local families in Bayswater, Bassendean, Embleton and Maylands. Great Beginnings Bayswater offers long day care and a kindergarten program for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, with extended hours to suit  busy families. The Bayswater Child Care Association prides itself on our community engagement.
We respect their Elders, both past and present, and recognise the emerging voices that will lead us forward. We acknowledge their everlasting connection to the land, waters, and skies. Our neighbourhood house offers a range of community programs, events and family support services. 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. We are Australia’s largest early learning and childcare provider with more than 650 centres across Australia.
Even dogs need a place to develop their social skills, and daycare is one of the best places to do that. They’ll learn how to behave around other dogs and read their social cues. This can help prevent aggression and other behavioural issues that can arise when dogs aren’t properly socialised. Like going to a new school, it may take a few visits before your dog feels comfortable at daycare. These are usually shorter days where our team will ease them into the daycare environment and assess their reactions to the pens, other dogs, and staff. At Skole, our experienced teachers and staff help facilitate this period of learning, and that’s what  separates us from traditional child care facilities.