child care agency guides for Perth Metropolitan
How-to guides and advice for choosing child care agencies in Perth Metropolitan.
School holidays and OSHC: how bookings, waitlists and vacation care actually work
How before and after school care bookings, waitlists and school holiday vacation care programs work in Perth, so you can plan a working parent's term calendar.
Updated 2026-07-30
Building a backup child care plan before you need emergency care
How to set up a backup child care plan in Perth before your regular arrangement falls through, from vetting an agency in advance to what to have ready.
Updated 2026-07-27
Settling an anxious baby or toddler into care: a step-by-step guide
A practical approach to settling-in visits and the first weeks of nursery care in Perth, for babies and toddlers who take longer to adjust.
Updated 2026-07-23
Free and low-cost child care help in Perth beyond the subsidy
Extra support options beyond the standard Child Care Subsidy for Perth families facing financial hardship, including additional subsidy and community programs.
Updated 2026-07-20
Sun safety and outdoor play at Perth child care centres
What to check about sun protection and outdoor play policies at a Perth child care service, given the region's strong UV levels for most of the year.
Updated 2026-07-16
Illness, allergies and immunisation rules at Perth child care centres
How Perth child care providers typically handle illness exclusion, allergy management and immunisation requirements, and what to ask before enrolling.
Updated 2026-07-13
Helping your child move from kindy to primary school in WA
A practical look at the move from kindy to pre-primary and school in WA, what changes day to day, and how to support your child through it.
Updated 2026-07-09
Child care for kids with additional needs in Perth: getting started
How to start the search for inclusive child care in Perth, what to ask providers about their experience and support, and where funding support fits in.
Updated 2026-07-06
Returning to work after parental leave: choosing child care that fits
A practical timeline for lining up child care in Perth before you return to work, from when to start looking to how to handle the settling-in period.
Updated 2026-07-02
Staff ratios and qualifications in WA child care: what to actually look for
What educator-to-child ratios and qualification levels mean in practice at a Perth child care service, and how to check them are actually being met.
Updated 2026-06-29
How to check whether a Perth child care provider is legally compliant
A practical checklist for confirming a WA child care provider's approval, quality rating and staff checks before you enrol your child.
Updated 2026-06-25
Long day care, learning centres and education centres: what is actually different
Why Perth providers use labels like learning centre and education centre alongside long day care, and what to actually check regardless of the name.
Updated 2026-06-22
Family day care vs a long day care centre: how to choose
The real differences between family day care and long day care centres in Perth, on group size, setting, hours and cost, to help you pick the right fit.
Updated 2026-06-18
Kindergarten vs long day care: which is right for your child
How kindergarten and preschool programs differ from long day care centres in Perth, on hours, curriculum and cost, and how to work out which fits your family.
Updated 2026-06-15
Nanny and babysitter costs in Perth: what drives the price
What Perth families typically pay for a nanny or babysitter by the hour, how the number of children and timing change the rate, and how it compares to a centre.
Updated 2026-06-11
Child Care Subsidy: how much you will actually pay in WA
How the Child Care Subsidy reduces your weekly child care bill in Perth, what changes your percentage, and how to work out a realistic out-of-pocket figure.
Updated 2026-06-08
What child care costs in Perth and what actually changes the price
Typical weekly fee ranges for long day care, family day care, kindy and OSHC in Perth, and the factors that push the price up or down before any subsidy.
Updated 2026-06-03