Childcare Southern River — Sonas Early Learning

Quality childcare for Southern River families

Looking for quality childcare in Southern River? Sonas Gosnells is the closest Sonas Early Learning & Care centre — just 6.9 km away (about a 13-minute drive north-east from Southern River). With over 35 years of family-owned early childhood expertise across Perth, Sonas offers Southern River families a trusted childcare option that combines play-based learning, qualified educators, and the warm, home-like environment children thrive in.

Parents from Southern River choose Sonas Gosnells for the same reasons families across Perth do: 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 by up to 90% — we have a calculator to help you estimate your weekly cost.

Getting to Sonas Gosnells from Southern River

From Southern River, the route to Sonas Gosnells is north to Sonas Gosnells via Southern River Rd. Public transport options nearby include Southern River Rd connecting via Ranford Rd + Tonkin Hwy. 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 Southern River. 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.

Southern River community context

Local landmarks Southern River families know well include Southern River College, Bletchley Park. Schools nearby include Southern River College, Excelsior Primary School, Providence Primary School — and our school-pickup bus serves any school in catchment for OSHC families. Outdoor spaces include Bletchley Park, Southern River Linear Reserve. Family amenities Southern River parents love: The Vale Shopping Centre. Southern River (postcode 6110) is part of the broader southern Perth metropolitan area. Children attending Sonas Gosnells from Southern River 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 Southern River children

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

Enrolling at Sonas Gosnells from Southern River 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 Southern River families trust Sonas

Sonas Early Learning & Care has been family-owned and operated in Perth for over 35 years. Our reputation among Southern River families and across the broader 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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