Childcare Bedford — Sonas Early Learning

Quality childcare for Bedford families

Looking for quality childcare in Bedford? Sonas Woodbridge is the closest open Sonas centre, just 10.8 km away (about a 21-minute drive east from Bedford). With over 35 years of family-owned early childhood expertise across Perth, Sonas offers Bedford families a trusted childcare option that combines play-based learning, qualified educators, and the warm, home-like environment children thrive in.

Sonas families choose Sonas Woodbridge for the boutique, home-like feel of our centres, our six specialist learning studios (The Nest, The Zen, The Family, the STEAM Studio, The Community and The Garden), our key educator model that builds real attachment with consistent staff, and our FREE Pathfinders Pre-Kindy and Protective Education programs. Every Sonas centre is approved for the Australian Government's Child Care Subsidy (CCS), which can reduce eligible families' fees. Our calculator helps you estimate your weekly cost.

Getting to Sonas Woodbridge from Bedford

From Bedford, head east to Sonas Woodbridge. Public transport options nearby include Transperth bus route 950 along Beaufort St. Drop-off and pick-up at Sonas Woodbridge are designed to fit naturally into the working day — our centre opens 06:30 and stays open until 18:00, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year.

Bedford community context

Schools nearby include Inglewood Primary School . Outdoor spaces include Beaufort Park. Bedford (postcode 6052) is part of the broader western Perth metropolitan area. Children attending Sonas Woodbridge from Bedford mix in family-style groupings with children from the surrounding catchment, building friendships and social skills across age groups in line with our reflective, NQF-aligned philosophy.

Full age range for Bedford children

At Sonas Woodbridge we offer the full age range of programs for Bedford children: Nestlings (0–1 years) for our youngest in our dedicated Nest studio, Swaylings (1–2 years) as little ones become mobile, Explorers (2–3 years) for curious and active toddlers, and Pathfinders (3–4 years) which includes our FREE Pathfinders Pre-Kindy program — purpose-built for school readiness, with literacy, numeracy and our Protective Education curriculum delivered through our Safe4Kids partnership. School-aged children up to 12 are welcome through our Schoolies program: before school care, after school care, and full-day vacation care during all WA school holidays.

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How to enrol from Bedford

Enrolling at Sonas Woodbridge from Bedford is straightforward. Start by booking a free 30-minute tour — pick a weekday and time that suits, and our team will walk you through the centre, explain our daily routine, introduce your potential key educators, and answer any questions about fees, the Child Care Subsidy, transition routines, or specific care needs. After your tour, you can lodge an enrolment enquiry online and we'll guide you through the rest. We currently have spaces in some age groups; tours are the fastest way to confirm availability for your preferred days and start date.

Why Bedford families trust Sonas

Sonas Early Learning & Care has been family-owned and operated in Perth for over 35 years. Our reputation across the Perth community is built on consistent, qualified staff, transparent communication through the Xplor parent app (live photos, messages, sign in/out), and a genuine commitment to children's happiness, joy and wellbeing. Sonas is Old-Irish for "happiness" and that philosophy guides every interaction in our centres.

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