Keiki's Hamersley Early Learning – FAQs

Keiki Hamersley does not offer Vacation Care for school-aged children. However, this service is available at a number of our other centres, including Keiki Shorehaven, Keiki Mindarie Primary, and Keiki Tapping. To learn more about the programs available at these centres, please visit our Vacation Care page.

After School Care is not available at the Keiki Hamersley centre. However, this service is offered at several of our other locations, including 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.

All meals at Keiki Hamersley are freshly prepared on site by our in-house chef and are designed to be nutritious and well balanced. All of our early learning services are allergy-aware and follow strict food safety and nutrition policies to keep every child safe and well. For this reason, families cannot provide food from home into our centres. If your child has specific dietary needs or allergies that require adjustments to their meals, please discuss this with the service management team during orientation so appropriate arrangements can be made.

At Keiki Hamersley, children enjoy a seasonal rotating menu inspired by the six Noongar seasons, using fresh, in-season ingredients to create nutritious and tasty meals. Meals are created using fresh, in-season ingredients and are prepared daily on site by our in-house chef. Each menu is carefully planned to support children’s nutritional requirements while still being full of flavour and enjoyable to eat.

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. Families can view the current menu at the centre at any time. For more detailed information about specific meals, we suggest speaking with the service coordinator, who will be happy to help.

Our Hamersley early learning centre supplies children with nutritious meals throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, with a late snack offered when required. 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.

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.

To help your child have a smooth and comfortable day at Keiki Hamersley, 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.

At Keiki Hamersley, we aim to make morning drop-offs calm and welcoming for both children and families. On arrival, parents bring their child to their room and speak with their educators, who will support a happy and calm start to the day. Each room follows simple arrival routines, such as storing bags, placing nappies in designated baskets or unpacking drink bottles. Children are encouraged to take part in these routines, helping build independence and confidence. We encourage parents to take a moment to settle their child and share any important information.

For safety and security, the centre operates with a pin code entry system. Families receive a unique access code during enrolment, which is used each day to enter the service. You will also be required to sign your child in via our secure Xplor app each day.