Lathlain Childcare

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Lathlain families, your local early learning centre is practically next door. Cuddles Early Learning Centre Carlisle is just 3 minutes from Lathlain and has been caring for local children from birth to 5 years since 2009. Many of our families walk or drive from Lathlain’s tree-lined streets, and our Cuddles Bus even picks up and drops off at Lathlain Primary School for before and after school care. With Perth’s largest natural playground, an on-site chef, free unlimited nappies, and a long-standing team of educators who know Lathlain families by name — Cuddles offers the kind of genuine, community-connected childcare that Lathlain parents have trusted for over 15 years.

Childcare and Early Learning Programs Available Near Lathlain

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

Hippo Room – Babies (Birth to 2 years): A calm, loving haven for Lathlain’s babies. Our nursery offers soft lighting, soothing music, a cosy cot room, and individual routines tailored to each baby. With a dedicated outdoor babies yard and experienced educators who build secure, trusting bonds, Lathlain parents can return to work knowing their little one is in the gentlest of hands.

Giraffe Room – Toddlers (2 to 3 years): Where Lathlain toddlers thrive. Our toddler room opens onto a covered courtyard and the large Junior Yard for year-round indoor-outdoor play. Toddlers develop language, coordination, and confidence through foundational phonics, hands-on activities, storytelling, and imaginative play — all guided by educators who foster independence and belonging.

Zebra Room – Kindy (3 to 5 years): Preparing Lathlain children for school, naturally. Our kindy program combines structured literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning with daily nature play in our enormous main yard. Lathlain children climb real trees, feed chickens, ride bikes, explore the bus, and build sandcastles — developing resilience, curiosity, and school readiness every day.

Lion Room – OSHC (4 to 12 years): Before and after school care with the Cuddles Bus. Lathlain Primary School is on our bus route, so your child is picked up and dropped off safely each day. The Lion Room offers creative zones, STEM activities, group games, homework space, and access to The Climb Zone gymnasium and our outdoor areas.

Your Nearest Childcare Centre to Lathlain

For families seeking childcare near Lathlain, 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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Why Families from Lathlain Choose Cuddles

Lathlain and Carlisle are practically neighbours, and our families have been crossing between the two for years. The 3-minute drive — or a pleasant walk along Lathlain Place — means drop-off and pick-up are the easiest part of any Lathlain parent’s day. The suburb’s peaceful, tree-lined streets, well-maintained homes, and strong community spirit make it a wonderful place for young families, and our centre reflects those same values. Lathlain parents enjoy the lush green spaces of J.A. Lee Reserve and Lathlain Park for weekend family time, the Albany Highway café strip for a post-drop-off coffee, and the convenience of Carousel Shopping Centre and Belmont Forum both just minutes away. Our Cuddles Bus connects directly to Lathlain Primary School, making us the obvious choice for families with children in both early learning and primary school. With our enormous natural playground, four dedicated outdoor areas, and a team that has been part of this community since 2009, Cuddles is the heart of early learning for Lathlain families.

A Purpose-Built Learning Environment Near Lathlain

Perth’s largest natural playground is the centrepiece of our Carlisle centre — an enormous main yard where children swing from real trees, feed chickens, ride bikes, explore a bus, and discover nature every day. Three additional outdoor areas include The Climb Zone gymnasium, a toddler retreat, and a Junior Yard. Four cosy rooms, an on-site chef, free nappies, a parent observation app, the Cuddles Bus, and free on-site parking.

Our childcare centre near Lathlain 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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Free Unlimited Nappies

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Flexible Hrs of Care
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What Families Near Lathlain Say About Us

What our Lathlain families think of us…


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 Lathlain

Cuddles proudly offers Out of School Hours Care for families near Lathlain, 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 3 minutes away — one of the shortest commutes you’ll find for premium early learning. Many Lathlain families walk or drive over in minutes, making Cuddles Carlisle the most convenient choice for your suburb.

Yes! Our Cuddles Bus picks up and drops off at Lathlain Primary School as part of our before and after school care program. Lathlain families with children in both early learning and primary school can manage everything through one centre.

Absolutely. Many Lathlain families start in our Hippo Room (babies 0–2) and stay through the Giraffe Room (toddlers), Zebra Room (kindy), and into the Lion Room (OSHC 4–12). It’s one of the things Lathlain parents love most — continuity of care from birth through primary school.

The Climb Zone is our undercover gymnasium — one of four outdoor play areas at our Carlisle centre. It gives Lathlain children space for physical activity, climbing, and active play regardless of the weather, alongside our enormous main yard, toddler retreat, and Junior Yard.

Yes — we offer free on-site parking, so Lathlain parents can pull in, park, and drop off without hassle. Given how close we are, you’ll be in and out in minutes.

Looking for Lathlain childcare? Contact Cuddles Today

Lathlain families — you’re practically neighbours, so come and say hello. Book a tour of Cuddles Early Learning Centre Carlisle and see our nature play yard, meet our long-standing team, and find out about the Cuddles Bus to Lathlain Primary. Spaces are filling — enquire today!