Best kindergarten & preschool programs in Perth Metropolitan
These are Perth Metropolitan centres where kindergarten and preschool programs are the core service, not a side offering tacked onto general child care. Ranking follows our earned composite score, built from ratings, review volume, recency and sentiment (see our methodology).
Looking for a broader child care provider rather than a preschool specialist? See our best child care agency overall list. The order here reflects each centre's composite score, weighing rating, review volume, recency and sentiment together.
Picks are ranked by score and relevance to kindergarten & preschool programs, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milestones Early Learning Canning Vale | 86 | 4.9 (87) | — | All-round school-readiness transitions |
| 2 | Insight Early Learning - Joondalup | 86 | 4.7 (75) | — | On-site chef & multi-child families |
| 3 | Busy Bees at Cannington | 85 | 5 (33) | — | Small centre, perfect rating |
| 4 | Milestones Early Learning Sanctuary Waters | 85 | 4.9 (36) | — | Bilingual support & school readiness |
| 5 | Busy Bees at Fremantle | 84 | 4.8 (42) | — | Responsive management & daily updates |
| 6 | Insight Early Learning - Kelmscott | 84 | 4.8 (76) | — | Inclusive care & FIFO families |
| 7 | Sparrow Early Learning East Wanneroo | 83 | 5 (30) | — | Long-tenured staff, homely feel |
| 8 | Sparrow Early Learning Morley | 82 | 5 (19) | — | Sensitive children & subsidy help |
| 9 | Sparrow Early Learning Ellenbrook | 82 | 4.8 (35) | — | Autism & additional needs support |
| 10 | Southbank Montessori | 82 | 5 (19) | — | Montessori independence focus |
| 11 | Sparrow Early Learning Wanneroo | 79 | 4.8 (38) | — | Visible speech & confidence gains |
| 12 | Sparrow Early Learning Canning Vale | 78 | 4.5 (43) | — | Tailored support, spacious outdoor play |
| 13 | North Fremantle School of Early Learning | 69 | 4.5 (17) | — | Reggio Emilia infant & toddler learning |
| 14 | North Perth School of Early Learning | 69 | 4.4 (25) | — | Culturally responsive, multilingual care |
| 15 | Subiaco School of Early Learning | 63 | 5 (10) | — | Small, artistic-focused programs |
1. Milestones Early Learning Canning Vale
4.9 (87 reviews)score 86/100
Milestones Canning Vale posts the top composite score on this list, backed by a near-perfect 4.9 from 87 reviews and consistently named, long-serving educators. Parents describe structured transitions between rooms and into primary school, plus wildlife incursions, cooking classes and language learning woven into daily routines.
- Named educators (Natasha, Angie, Namita and others) with real tenure
- Structured transitions between rooms and to school
- Fresh daily meals and varied enrichment activities
- Strong family communication and involvement
Watch out: One parent reported a staff conduct incident and a choking-hazard scare in the past six months, with a slow management response.
Services: special needs inclusive care, long day care, kindergarten preschool, learning center
2. Insight Early Learning - Joondalup
4.7 (75 reviews)score 86/100
Insight Joondalup earns strong marks across 75 reviews for an on-site chef who cooks fresh meals daily and a leadership team parents say follows through on requests, from nap times to casual bookings. Families often enrol siblings across the nursery-to-kindergarten age range, a sign of consistency across rooms.
- On-site chef preparing fresh, home-cooked meals daily
- Play-based learning with library and beach excursions
- Stable leadership under director Kylie
- Modern facilities with extensive outdoor play area
Services: long day care, kindergarten preschool, learning center, before after school care
3. Busy Bees at Cannington
5 (33 reviews)score 85/100
Busy Bees Cannington holds a perfect 5.0 from 33 reviews, with parents describing genuine peace of mind dropping their child off. Confidence sits at medium given the smaller review base, but the sentiment is uniformly strong: clean facilities, patient educators and visible gains in children's confidence.
- Perfect 5.0 rating with patient, caring educators
- Daily photo updates on meals, naps and activities
- Clean facility with ample outdoor space
- Play-based curriculum including sports and language programs
Services: long day care, kindergarten preschool, before after school care, infant toddler care
4. Milestones Early Learning Sanctuary Waters
4.9 (36 reviews)score 85/100
Milestones Sanctuary Waters combines a 4.9 rating with staff parents remember by name years later. Educators lean into practical support, from bilingual assistance to toilet-training help, alongside an onsite kitchen and active school-readiness focus.
- Long-trusted, named staff
- Smooth transitions between age groups and to school
- Bilingual support for families
- Onsite kitchen with freshly prepared meals
Services: education center, long day care, learning center, kindergarten preschool
5. Busy Bees at Fremantle
4.8 (42 reviews)score 84/100
Busy Bees Fremantle draws praise for how quickly staff and centre manager Ash address family concerns, paired with a 4.8 rating across 42 reviews. Learning runs through excursions, garden activities and STEAM projects, with regular updates sent via Storypark.
- Highly responsive centre manager (Ash)
- Staff consistency and warmth over years
- Active learning through animals, garden and STEAM
- Strong daily communication via Storypark
Services: long day care, kindergarten preschool, before after school care, learning center
6. Insight Early Learning - Kelmscott
4.8 (76 reviews)score 84/100
Insight Kelmscott's 76 reviews highlight staff who know every child by name and quirk, with several named educators (Elise, Joscelyna, Sandra and others) mentioned repeatedly for continuity. The centre runs a flexible FIFO-friendly schedule and structured programs like Bush Kinder and School Readiness, and reviewers note it welcomes children with additional needs well.
- Long-standing staff relationships and continuity
- On-site chef and catered meals
- Flexible FIFO-friendly scheduling
- Structured Bush Kinder and School Readiness programs
Watch out: A few reviewers wished for more outdoor play equipment beyond the tree-filled yard.
Services: family day care, long day care, kindergarten preschool, learning center
7. Sparrow Early Learning East Wanneroo
5 (30 reviews)score 83/100
Sparrow East Wanneroo has held onto much of its staff since 2018-2021, and parents say children ask to attend on weekends. With a perfect 5.0 across 30 reviews and programs spanning art, cooking, dance and STEM, the sentiment here runs consistently warm.
- Highly stable, long-tenured educator team
- Small, family-like setting
- Diverse programs including art, dance, STEM and Indigenous education
- Regular parent communication with daily artwork
Watch out: The driveway is steep with limited sightlines during pickup and drop-off peaks.
Services: before after school care, long day care, kindergarten preschool, learning center
8. Sparrow Early Learning Morley
5 (19 reviews)score 82/100
Sparrow Morley's 19 reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with families noting how quickly sensitive or shy children settle in under long-tenured staff. The manager's hands-on help with childcare subsidy questions comes up repeatedly as a reason parents stay.
- Stable, named staff with minimal turnover
- Homely, non-institutional feel
- Manager support with subsidy paperwork
- Children keep visiting after moving on to school
Watch out: Review volume is modest (19), so read this alongside the listing page for more detail.
Services: long day care, kindergarten preschool, learning center, before after school care
9. Sparrow Early Learning Ellenbrook
4.8 (35 reviews)score 82/100
Sparrow Ellenbrook stands out for accommodating children with additional needs, including specific autism support training among staff. A 4.8 rating from 35 reviews reflects consistent praise for management (Kirsty and Lorraine) and fresh on-site meals.
- Personalised staff relationships with children
- Responsive, hands-on management team
- Fresh, on-site prepared meals
- Specialist training for additional needs
Services: infant toddler care, long day care, kindergarten preschool, learning center
10. Southbank Montessori
5 (19 reviews)score 82/100
Southbank Montessori applies Montessori principles to build real independence and language skills, with parents reporting shy or clingy children settle quickly. A perfect 5.0 from 19 reviews points to a small but strongly satisfied family base.
- Montessori method builds independence and confidence
- Caring, attentive staff (Ishana, Roshanti, Nirosha named)
- Small class sizes in a home-style setting
- Strong, responsive parent communication
Watch out: Review base is smaller (19), worth weighing alongside larger centres on this list.
Services: education center, learning center, kindergarten preschool, long day care
11. Sparrow Early Learning Wanneroo
4.8 (38 reviews)score 79/100
Sparrow Wanneroo parents report tangible progress in their children's speech, confidence and social skills, backed by daily photos for working families. The 4.8 rating from 38 reviews holds up well, though enrolment logistics are worth checking ahead.
- Educators genuinely invested in each child's development
- Visible progress in speech and confidence
- Consistent staff continuity over years
- Daily photos and strong parent communication
Watch out: A few parents noted enrolment openings can move quickly and may favour existing families.
Services: before after school care, 24 hour emergency care, long day care, kindergarten preschool
12. Sparrow Early Learning Canning Vale
4.5 (43 reviews)score 78/100
Sparrow Canning Vale draws families back year after year for its large outdoor playground and staff who tailor their approach to individual learning needs, particularly for children with additional support requirements. Its 4.5 rating from 43 reviews sits a step below others here on sentiment.
- Long-serving, stable staff team
- Large outdoor playground with varied activities
- Daily photo and activity updates via app
- Tailored approach for individual child needs
Watch out: Some reviews mention dismissiveness toward parental requests and inconsistent pickup supervision.
Services: infant toddler care, long day care, kindergarten preschool, learning center
13. North Fremantle School of Early Learning
4.5 (17 reviews)score 69/100
North Fremantle School of Early Learning runs Reggio Emilia pedagogy through its Atelier Studios, and most families report strong growth, especially in the infant and toddler rooms. Confidence here is low given a smaller review pool (17) and a mixed overall sentiment.
- Reggio Emilia pedagogy and Atelier Studios
- Chef-made meals to Australian dietary guidelines
- Flexible part-time and casual booking options
- Storypark platform for parent updates
Watch out: Some reviewers cite staff turnover, facility wear and inconsistent transparency around incidents.
Services: long day care, kindergarten preschool, learning center, before after school care
14. North Perth School of Early Learning
4.4 (25 reviews)score 69/100
North Perth School of Early Learning has built strong educator relationships over a long run, with multilingual staff supporting cultural continuity and varied activities including Atelier Studios and a Taste Lab. Sentiment is positive but not uniform, and confidence is low on 25 reviews.
- Chef-prepared meals aligned with dietary guidelines
- Dedicated Atelier Studios and Taste Lab spaces
- Extended hours available
- Multilingual staff supporting cultural continuity
Watch out: Reviews are split on how consistently management responds to injury concerns and staff turnover.
Services: before after school care, education center, long day care, infant toddler care
15. Subiaco School of Early Learning
5 (10 reviews)score 63/100
Subiaco School of Early Learning has a perfect run of five-star reviews, all praising attentive staff and a strong artistic and creative curriculum. The review count is small (10), so treat this as a promising but lower-confidence pick worth a closer look on the listing page.
- All reviews five-star to date
- Strong artistic and creative curriculum
- On-site chef-prepared meals
- Daily photo updates via personal login
Watch out: Based on only 10 reviews, so the track record here is thinner than others on this list.
Services: education center, long day care, learning center, kindergarten preschool
How this ranking was calculated
| Signal | Weight |
|---|---|
| Review sentiment | 28% |
| Google rating | 26% |
| Review volume | 20% |
| Profile completeness | 14% |
| Review recency | 12% |
Ranking data checked 2026-09-05 · Full methodology ›
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