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Kensington families, give your child an early learning experience as nurturing as the leafy streets you call home. Cuddles Early Learning Centre Carlisle has been caring for children from birth to 5 years since 2009, and we welcome the Kensington community to our centre just 5 minutes away. Known for Perth’s largest natural playground, Cuddles offers Kensington children daily nature play — swinging from real trees, feeding chickens, riding bikes, and building sandcastles in our enormous main yard. Combined with an on-site chef preparing fresh meals, free unlimited nappies, and a long-standing team of fully qualified educators, our Carlisle centre gives Kensington families everything they need for an exceptional early learning journey.

Childcare and Early Learning Programs Available Near Kensington

Cuddles Early Learning & Childcare offers a full range of childcare and early learning programs to support Kensington families, from infancy through to school age.

Hippo Room – Babies (Birth to 2 years): A calm, loving space for Kensington’s littlest learners. Our baby room features soft lighting, soothing music, a cosy cot room, and individual feeding and sleep routines. With a large outdoor babies yard for safe sensory exploration, Kensington parents appreciate our gentle, personalised approach — where every baby builds trust and emotional confidence with experienced, dedicated educators.

Giraffe Room – Toddlers (2 to 3 years): Where Kensington toddlers blossom. Our toddler room opens onto a covered courtyard for seamless indoor-outdoor play all year round, plus the spacious Junior Yard for gross motor play and imaginative adventures. Foundational phonics, letter sounds, name recognition, and storytelling are woven into each day, nurturing language and early literacy in a warm, stimulating environment.

Zebra Room – Kindy (3 to 5 years): Preparing Kensington children for school through play and nature. Our kindy program combines structured learning with daily access to Perth’s largest natural playground — where children climb real trees, discover ladybugs, feed chickens, and explore our bus. This unique blend of structured school readiness and nature-based learning ensures Kensington children start Kindergarten with confidence and curiosity.

Lion Room – OSHC (4 to 12 years): Flexible before and after school care for Kensington families. Purpose-designed for children aged 4–12, our OSHC room offers creative zones, STEM activities, homework space, group games, and access to our outdoor areas and The Climb Zone gymnasium.

Your Nearest Childcare Centre to Kensington

For families seeking childcare near Kensington, Cuddles Early Learning & Childcare provides a convenient, high-quality solution.

Cuddles Early Learning & Childcare – Carlisle

Address: 76-80 Oats Street, Carlisle, WA, 6101
Opening Hours: 6.30am – 6.30pm
Phone: (08) 9472 4702

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Scheduling a tour of our magical center is easy-peasy! Simply find a time that suits you, and leave the ‘wowing’ to us.

Why Families from Kensington Choose Cuddles

Kensington’s peaceful, tree-lined streets and strong sense of community make it one of Perth’s most desirable family suburbs — and our Carlisle centre is a natural match for Kensington parents who value quality, warmth, and outdoor play. Just 5 minutes along Kent Street, drop-off is quick and stress-free whether you’re heading to Curtin University, the CBD via Canning Highway, or working locally. Kensington families appreciate our centre’s enormous natural playground, which echoes the leafy, nature-rich environment they’ve chosen for their family home. The suburb itself is wonderfully positioned for families — Kensington Primary School has been educating local children since 1926, the tree-canopied streets are perfect for afternoon walks, and the vibrant Victoria Park café strip along Albany Highway is just moments away for a weekend coffee. Our Carlisle centre has been a trusted part of this community since 2009, giving Kensington families a home-away-from-home they can rely on.

A Purpose-Built Learning Environment Near Kensington

Our Carlisle centre features Perth’s largest natural playground — an enormous main yard with real trees, sandpits, a bus, bikes, and chickens. Three additional outdoor areas include The Climb Zone gymnasium, a toddler retreat, and a Junior Yard. Inside, four generously sized rooms, an on-site chef, free unlimited nappies, our parent observation app, professional cleaners, and free on-site parking complete the picture.

Our childcare centre near Kensington is lovingly equipped with

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Four Large Age-Appropriate Rooms

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Four Age-Appropriate Outdoor Play Areas

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Free On-Site Parking

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Kitchen &
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Free Unlimited Nappies

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Professional Cleaners

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Fully Qualified Educators

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Observation App
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Flexible Hrs of Care
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What Families Near Kensington Say About Us

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Explore Our Rooms

At Cuddles Day Care in Carlisle, our Babies Room is a warm, nurturing space designed to support your little one’s development during the most crucial years of early life. We create a calm, loving and nurturing environment that caters to each baby’s individual feeding and sleep routines, with soft lighting and soothing music in our cosy cot room, and a large age-appropriate outdoor babies yards. Our experienced educators build secure attachments with each child, encouraging trust and emotional confidence. Through sensory play, tummy time, and gentle exploration, babies begin to develop motor skills, curiosity, and early social awareness – all at their own pace.

At Cuddles Early Learning in Carlisle, our Toddler Room is a vibrant, engaging space where busy little minds and bodies are encouraged to explore, discover, and grow. This room opens directly onto an age-appropriate undercover courtyard, allowing for seamless indoor/outdoor play, at any time of the year. Our Toddlers also spend their days exploring the large Junior Yard, thoughtfully designed to extend learning beyond the classroom – supporting gross motor development, sensory exploration, and imaginative play in a natural setting. Inside, toddlers are rapidly developing their language, thinking, and social skills, and our programs are tailored to nurture this exciting stage. We introduce early cognitive concepts through hands-on activities, storytelling, songs, and play-based learning. Foundational phonics are gently woven into each day through letter sounds, name recognition, and interactive group time. Our educators guide toddlers in developing independence, confidence, and communication, while fostering a strong sense of belonging in a safe and stimulating environment.

At Cuddles Childcare Centre in Carlisle, our Kindy learning environment has been designed to nurture early learning and prepare children for the years ahead via our school readiness program. Through a blend of structured activities, play-based learning and guided exploration, we support each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

Renowned for our enormous main yard, we are a haven for nature play and home to what is quite possibly the largest natural playground of any childcare centre in Perth! Where swinging from real trees, playing in fallen leaves, riding bikes, building sandcastles, exploring the bus, discovering ladybugs, and feeding our chickens, form part of every single day!

Our qualified and long standing early learning educators create a warm, stimulating environment that encourages independence, curiosity and confidence, ensuring your child transitions smoothly into Kindergarten.

At Cuddles Childcare Centre in Carlisle, our dedicated OSHC room has been thoughtfully designed to provide school-aged children with a welcoming, engaging space where they can relax, connect and explore beyond the school day. Purpose-designed for children aged 4 to 12, the room balances comfort with functionality, offering distinct zones for creative expression, group games, quiet homework or reading time, and hands-on activities.

Our OSHC program is intentionally flexible, allowing children to unwind at their own pace while still having access to a rich range of age-appropriate resources. From craft materials and construction sets to board games, STEM activities and collaborative play experiences, the environment encourages independence, problem-solving and social connection. With access to our main outdoor play areas and undercover gymnasium (The Climb Zone), our schoolies have regular opportunities for physical movement and fresh air.

Supported by our experienced and caring educators, the OSHC space fosters a sense of belonging and autonomy, creating a positive extension of the school day where children feel confident, capable and supported in their interests.

Out of School Hour Care Nearby Kensington

Cuddles proudly offers Out of School Hours Care for families near Kensington, supporting busy parents with reliable before school, after school and vacation care options.

Our OSHC program includes:

  • Pick-up and drop-off services to selected local primary schools
  • Safe transport via the Cuddles Bus
  • Engaging activities designed for school-aged children
  • A relaxed, supportive environment where children can unwind and socialise
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Frequently Asked Questions

We’re just 5 minutes from Kensington, making us one of the closest premium early learning centres to your suburb. The short drive along Kent Street means Kensington families can drop off and continue to work at Curtin, the CBD, or locally with minimal disruption.

Nature play is at the heart of Cuddles Carlisle. Our enormous main yard — possibly the largest natural playground of any childcare in Perth — gives Kensington children daily access to real trees, fallen leaves, sandcastles, bikes, a bus to explore, ladybugs, and chickens. We believe unstructured outdoor play builds resilience, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Yes! Our on-site chef prepares fresh morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea every day, all included in your fees. We accommodate dietary requirements and allergies, so Kensington parents can arrive each morning without the worry of packing lunchboxes.

Absolutely. Every family receives access to our observation app, where educators share photos, activity updates, and developmental milestones throughout the day. Kensington parents love staying connected to their child’s learning and adventures in real time.

Simply complete our online enquiry form or call us on (08) 9472 4702. We’ll arrange a personal tour where you can meet our educators, explore all four rooms and outdoor areas, and discuss your family’s needs. We also help with Child Care Subsidy (CCS) applications.

Looking for Kensington childcare? Contact Cuddles Today

Kensington families — discover early learning that matches your values. Book a personal tour of Cuddles Early Learning Centre Carlisle and experience our nature play yard, meet our long-standing educators, and see why Kensington parents trust us with their children’s earliest years. Spaces are limited — enquire today!