Glendale Bush Preschool
Nature Based Learning in Hamersley
Keiki Glendale is a specialised bush preschool located in Hamersley. We cater for children typically aged from 2–5 years within a refurbished community kindergarten building. Our bush preschool is designed to provide abundant opportunities for learning and discovery surrounded by a beautiful, established bushland environment.
Early Learning In A Unique Natural Environment
We are located next to Glendale Primary School, with the Hamersley Scout Group hall on the other side of our centre. Hamersley’s Stirling leisure centre and Eglinton Aintree Reserve are just down the road, while the Warwick Grove shopping centre is only a 15 minute walk away.
Our daycare and early education centre is ideal for those living or working around Hamersley, Warwick, Greenwood, Marangaroo, Girrawheen, Balga, Westminster and Balcatta.
Our Rooms
Early Learning & Bush Kindy Programs for Toddlers & Pre-Kindy Children
We provide specialised care for toddlers and pre-kindy children from around 2 to 3.5 years in age. Our experienced educators nurture each child’s growth with positive guidance in engaging play spaces. The environment at Keiki Glendale fosters independence, resilience and emotional regulation through fun, play-based learning experiences embedded in nature. As part of our early learning outdoor program in Glendale, children are encouraged to explore, take safe risks and build confidence in a supportive forest kindy setting. Every child is supported on their unique development journey
Learn MoreKindy With A Proven School Readiness Program
Keiki Glendale, Hamersley also incorporates our unique Preschool program, specifically designed to help 2–5 year olds prepare for formal schooling. The program helps children build learning, emotional and physical skills with a strong focus on outdoor learning. Our nature-based experiences encourage children to explore, discover and build confidence in a bushland environment. It offers kindy-aged children a great transition to school or a continuation for children attending school part-time. We work in partnership with Glendale Primary School for regular excursions for our older age groups, with a particular focus on building social, teamwork and sharing skills.
Through our bush kindy environment, children engage in meaningful outdoor activities that support resilience, independence and a deeper connection to nature. Our proven Preschool program helps children develop the skills they need to flourish in the classroom and beyond.
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Our Bush Preschool Team
All our staff at Keiki Early Learning share our philosophy and commitment to providing high-quality daycare and early education services. At Keiki Glendale’s Bush Preschool, our early education program is led by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher and supported by a team of passionate, experienced and qualified educators.
Chantelle
Chantelle holds a Diploma in Children’s Services (ECEC) and has been working within the childcare sector since 2019. Originally from the ACT, she moved to Perth in 2023 and worked for 2 years within a leadership role before joining Keiki Glendale in early 2025. Chantelle loves upcycling resources, using nature to facilitate learning, encouraging autonomy with children and partnering with families to create a strong community.
Quality care, quality reviews.
Book A Tour At Our Early Education Centre
Limited spaces are available at Keiki Glendale Bush Preschool in Hamersley. To book a tour or register your interest for our waitlist, please fill out the form below. If you have any questions or can’t see a time that suits you, call our team on 08 9448 3772 or email glendale@keikiearlylearning.com.au.
Please note, our Keiki Glendale service does not include a baby room. We are able to enrol toddlers, providing they are walking independently. For baby room enquiries, please contact our Keiki Hamersley service.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How Does Drop-Off Work At The Early Childcare Centre In Glendale Hamersley?
At Keiki Glendale, we work to ensure drop-offs are as smooth as possible. When you arrive, you’ll bring your child to their room and speak with their educators, who will support a happy and calm start to the day. Each room will follow a routine at drop off such as placing bags away, putting nappies into baskets or unpacking drink bottles for the trolley; children can actively assist in these routines to help build a sense of autonomy. We encourage parents to take a moment to settle their child and share any important information.
For added security, all our services use pin code entry systems to maintain a safe and secure environment for every child. You will be provided with your own unique pin code as part of the enrolment process, and you will use this each day to gain access to your service. You will also be required to sign your child in via our secure Xplor app each day upon your arrival at our early learning centre.
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What Should I Pack For My Child In Preparation For Attending The Glendale Centre?
To help your child have a smooth and comfortable day at Keiki Glendale, we ask you to pack a few key items in their bag. Bringing the right essentials ensures they’re prepared for play, rest, and everything in between.
- Spare Clothing: Accidents and messy play are part of the fun. Please pack at least one full change of clothes, including underwear and socks.
- Sun Protection: A wide-brimmed hat is required daily for outdoor play. We reapply sunscreen throughout the day.
- Drink Bottle: A refillable water bottle to keep your child hydrated throughout the day.
- Nappies and Wipes: If your child is still in nappies, please provide enough for the day, along with wipes.
- Bottles and Formula/Breast Milk: For babies, please bring the required amount of formula or breast milk per day, clearly labelled.
- Bed sheets: Your child will be gifted their very own set of Keiki bed sheets when they start care with us. We ask that you bring in these sheets each day after washing them at home, so your child has bedding to sleep on that smell familiar and comforting.
- Wet bag: You will also be supplied with a Keiki wet bag when starting care with us. Please pack this wet bag each day as any dirty or soiled clothing will be placed in here.
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Are Staff That Work In Childcare And Early Learning Qualified At Keiki Glendale?
Yes, the educators at Keiki Early Learning are qualified and committed to providing high-quality care and education. All staff working at Keiki Glendale hold, or are actively working towards, a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, with many having completed a Diploma or higher qualification. Additionally, our Early Childhood Teachers possess degrees from recognised universities or are working towards their Early Childhood Teaching qualification, ensuring a strong foundation in early childhood education.
All educators at our childcare centres also hold a current Working With Children Check and receive training in child protection, food safety, safe sleep practices and first aid. These certifications reflect our commitment to maintaining a safe, nurturing, and professionally guided environment for every child.
As a company, we always prioritise ongoing professional development, offering regular training to ensure our team remains informed about current research and best practices in early childhood education.
For more information about the qualifications of individual educators at Keiki Glendale, please contact the service coordinator.
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What Do We Provide At Our Early Learning Centre In Hamersley?
Our early learning services provide nutritious food to children throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, plus a late snack if needed. We also include sensitive formula sunscreen, nappy cream, wipes, 1x set of cot or bed sheets provided at enrolment, and all incursions and excursions planned as part of the educational program.
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What Food Does Keiki Early Learning Provide At The Glendale Centre?
At our early learning centre in Glendale, our food menu follows a seasonal rotating menu inspired by the six Noongar seasons, using fresh, in-season ingredients to create nutritious and tasty meals. All meals are prepared fresh each day by our in-house chefs and are thoughtfully designed to meet children’s daily nutritional needs while also being absolutely delicious!
Our menus are shaped by ongoing feedback from children and families, so we can make sure we’re serving meals that children genuinely enjoy, while giving them the energy and nourishment they need to thrive. The current menu is available to view at your Keiki service at any time. For further details about the specific meals offered at Keiki Glendale, we recommend speaking directly with the coordinator, who will be happy to assist.
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Can I Bring Food To The Keiki Glendale Early Learning Centre?
We provide nutritious, thoughtfully planned meals prepared fresh each day by our in-house chefs. All of our early learning services are allergy-aware, with strict food safety and nutrition policies in place to keep every child safe and well. For this reason, food from home cannot be brought into the centre. If your child has any dietary requirements or allergies that may mean changes are required to their menu, just let your service management team know during orientation so we can ensure the right support is in place.
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Does Keiki Early Learning Provide After School Care At The Glendale Hamersley Centre?
While we don’t offer After School Care at Keiki Glendale, we do provide this service at several of our other locations: Keiki Shorehaven, Keiki Mindarie Primary, and Keiki Tapping. To learn more about the programs available at these centres, please visit our Outside School Hours Care page.
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Does Keiki Early Learning Glendale Offer Vacation Care Services?
While we don’t offer Vacation Care for school-aged children at Keiki Glendale, we do provide this service at several of our other locations: Keiki Shorehaven, Keiki Mindarie Primary, and Keiki Tapping. To learn more about the programs available at these centres, please visit our Vacation Care page.
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Are Staff That Work In Childcare And Early Learning Qualified At Keiki Hamersley?
Yes, educators at Keiki Early Learning are qualified and dedicated to delivering a high standard of care and education. At Keiki Hamersley, all educators either hold, or are currently working towards, a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, with many team members holding Diploma-level or higher qualifications. Our Early Childhood Teachers have university-recognised degrees or are in the process of completing their Early Childhood Teaching qualifications, providing a strong educational foundation for children.
All educators also hold a current Working With Children Check and receive training in child protection, food safety, safe sleep practices and first aid. These certifications reflect our commitment to maintaining a safe, nurturing, and professionally guided environment for every child.
Keiki Early Learning places a strong focus on ongoing professional development, with regular training opportunities to keep educators up to date with current research and best practice in early childhood education.
For more information about the qualifications of individual educators at Keiki Hamersley, please contact the service coordinator.
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How Can I Contact You At Keiki Glendale?
During opening hours, you can reach us by phone on 08 9448 3772 or by email at glendale@keikiearlylearning.com.au. While we aim to answer all calls promptly, there may be times during busy periods when our educators are actively engaged with children and unable to respond immediately.
If your matter is urgent or you are unable to reach the centre directly, our head office team is available to assist. You can contact the Keiki Hub by phone on 9300 1330 or by email at schools@keikiearlylearning.com.au.
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Do You Have Any Current Availabilities At Keiki Glendale?
For the most up-to-date information on current availabilities at our early learning centre, we recommend contacting Keiki Glendale directly on 08 9448 3772. Our team will be happy to assist you and provide details based on your specific care needs.
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What Are Your Daily Fees At Keiki Glendale?
At Keiki Glendale, fees are charged per day, with the full day being $163.00.
This fee is the full rate and does not include any discounts you may be eligible for through the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). To estimate your out-of-pocket costs after CCS is applied, and to learn more about the subsidy, please visit the Child Care Subsidy page on the Services Australia website.
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What Are Your Opening Hours At Keiki Glendale?
Keiki Glendale is open Monday to Friday from 7.00am – 6.00pm, excluding public holidays.
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What Age Groups Do You Cater To For Keiki Glendale?
At Keiki Glendale, we cater to children aged 1 to 5 years. Unlike some of our other early education centres, Keiki Glendale is specifically designed for older children who are confident walkers, making it an ideal environment for families seeking care beyond the infant stage.
Our early learning spaces – both indoor and outdoor – are thoughtfully arranged to suit the developmental needs of children in this age range. Each area encourages exploration, creativity, and independence, while ensuring children feel safe, supported, and engaged.
Our team of experienced educators specialise in the unique developmental stages of toddlers and preschool-aged children. Through our play-based learning programs, we nurture emotional, social, cognitive, and physical growth, helping children build essential life skills in a fun and meaningful way.
For children preparing to start school, our preschool program offers a strong foundation for a confident transition to formal education. This includes early literacy and numeracy, problem-solving, resilience, and social confidence. By focusing on continuous care from toddlerhood through to preschool, Keiki Glendale supports each child’s journey in a consistent and holistic way – helping them thrive as they take their next big step into primary school.