Childcare Kenwick — Sonas Early Learning

Quality childcare for Kenwick families

Looking for quality childcare in Kenwick? Sonas Gosnells is the closest open Sonas centre, just 4.2 km away (about a 8-minute drive south-east from Kenwick). With over 25 years of family-owned early childhood expertise across Perth, Sonas offers Kenwick 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 Gosnells 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 Gosnells from Kenwick

From Kenwick, it is about a 10 minute drive south-east along Albany Hwy to Sonas Gosnells. Public transport options nearby include Kenwick Train Station (Armadale line) + Albany Hwy bus routes. For school-aged children, our free Sonas school-pickup bus collects from any local school in our catchment and brings kids straight to Sonas Gosnells for after-school care — perfect for working parents in Kenwick. Drop-off and pick-up at Sonas Gosnells 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.

Kenwick community context

Local landmarks Kenwick families know well include Kenwick Train Station, Brixton Street Wetlands, Kenwick Village. Schools nearby include East Kenwick Primary School, Kenwick School — and our school-pickup bus serves any school in catchment for OSHC families. Outdoor spaces include Brixton Street Wetlands, Canning River Regional Park. Family amenities Kenwick parents love: Kenwick Village, Kenwick Library. Kenwick (postcode 6107) is part of the broader northern Perth metropolitan area. Children attending Sonas Gosnells from Kenwick 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 Kenwick children

At Sonas Gosnells we offer the full age range of programs for Kenwick 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 Kenwick

Enrolling at Sonas Gosnells from Kenwick 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 Kenwick families trust Sonas

Sonas Early Learning & Care has been family-owned and operated in Perth for over 25 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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