Glendale Bush Preschool

A bush kindy program gives children regular opportunities to learn and play in a natural outdoor environment. At Keiki Glendale, nature-based experiences encourage children to explore, investigate, take safe risks and develop confidence, independence and resilience through play.

Outdoor learning gives children opportunities to develop physical, social and emotional skills through hands-on experiences. Exploring nature can support confidence, curiosity, problem-solving, independence and a deeper connection with the natural environment.

Children are encouraged to explore the natural environment through play and hands-on experiences. Activities may include investigating plants and insects, imaginative play, creating with natural materials, climbing, moving and exploring the natural environment under the guidance of our educators.

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: If your child is still in nappies, please provide enough for the day. We supply wipes to be used during nappy changes.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

At Keiki Glendale, fees are charged per day, with the full day being $172.00.

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.

Keiki Glendale is open Monday to Friday from 7.00am – 6.00pm, excluding public holidays.

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.