Child care centres in Joondalup: ranked picks
Joondalup families have a handful of long day care and family support options within easy reach, from Montessori-style learning to inclusion-focused centres and job support services. This list ranks them using our methodology, which weighs rating, review volume, recency, and sentiment rather than star rating alone. A few centres here score well on paper but carry real caveats worth reading before you book a tour.
Most of these providers sit in or near Joondalup and Edgewater, convenient for families working near the CBD or Joondalup Health Campus. Options range from full-day early learning centres to disability and job-support services, plus one children's play centre better suited to parties than daily care.
12 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Insight Early Learning - Joondalup | 86 | 4.7 (75) | — | Daily communication, fresh meals |
| 2 | Sonas Early Learning & Care Wanneroo | 86 | 4.9 (70) | — | long day care |
| 3 | Sparrow Early Learning East Wanneroo | 83 | 5 (30) | — | before after school care |
| 4 | Keiki Early Learning Edgewater | 82 | 4.7 (28) | — | Inclusion support, smooth transitions |
| 5 | Sparrow Early Learning Wanneroo | 79 | 4.8 (38) | — | before after school care |
| 6 | Little Wanderers Wanneroo | 78 | 4.8 (32) | — | long day care |
| 7 | Sagewood Early Learning Joondalup | 77 | 4.8 (59) | — | Montessori approach, new families |
| 8 | Village Early Learning Wanneroo | 75 | 4.2 (29) | — | long day care |
| 9 | Community Vision Australia Limited | 61 | 3.3 (15) | — | long day care |
| 10 | CliniKids Joondalup - The Kids Research Institute Australia | 63 | 5 (3) | — | long day care |
| 11 | Croc's Playcentre Joondalup | 58 | 3.5 (139) | — | Birthday parties, not toddler drop-in |
| 12 | The Babysitter Perth | 24 | — | — | long day care |
Ranked picks
Insight Early Learning - Joondalup
score 86/100Parents highlight named educators, an in-house chef, and real-time app updates that make this the top-scored centre in the area.
Sonas Early Learning & Care Wanneroo
score 86/100Sonas Wanneroo wins consistent five-star praise for a clean, spacious centre where staff like Deb, Tia, Inga, and Ashlee create a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Sparrow Early Learning East Wanneroo
score 83/100Parents consistently describe a centre where their children are genuinely loved and staff remember each child as an individual.
Keiki Early Learning Edgewater
score 82/100An on-site inclusion specialist and named staff who follow kids from nursery through kindy earn consistently warm feedback.
Sparrow Early Learning Wanneroo
score 79/100Families consistently report children who are genuinely excited to attend, thriving in a warm environment where educators form real bonds with each child.
Little Wanderers Wanneroo
score 78/100Almost all reviewers describe a nature-rich, family-like centre where children thrive.
Sagewood Early Learning Joondalup
score 77/100Strong ratings and a distinctive Montessori and emotional-literacy program are tempered by long-term families reporting major staff turnover since 2024.
Village Early Learning Wanneroo
score 75/100Families consistently report a warm, caring environment where staff go above and beyond to support each child's development.
Community Vision Australia Limited
score 61/100Loyalists praise the carers' warmth and 12-year track records, but frustrated users cite constant roster changes, last-minute cancellations without notice, and ignored emails.
CliniKids Joondalup - The Kids Research Institute Australia
score 63/100Parents report real progress in their children's communication and development after working with CliniKids.
Croc's Playcentre Joondalup
score 58/100Newly refurbished play structures suit organised parties well, but toddler value and supervision draw more mixed comments.
The Babysitter Perth
score 24/100No individual reviews are currently available for this business.