Childcare Swan View — Sonas Early Learning

Quality childcare for Swan View families

Looking for quality childcare in Swan View? Sonas Woodbridge is the closest Sonas Early Learning & Care centre — just 5.7 km away (about a 11-minute drive west from Swan View). With over 35 years of family-owned early childhood expertise across Perth, Sonas offers Swan View families a trusted childcare option that combines play-based learning, qualified educators, and the warm, home-like environment children thrive in.

Parents from Swan View choose Sonas Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge from Swan View

From Swan View, the route to Sonas Woodbridge is west via Morrison Rd to Sonas Woodbridge. Public transport options nearby include Roe Hwy + Morrison Rd. For school-aged children, our free Sonas school-pickup bus collects from any local school in our catchment and brings kids straight to Sonas Woodbridge for after-school care — perfect for working parents in Swan View. 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.

Swan View community context

Local landmarks Swan View families know well include Swan View Tunnel, John Forrest National Park. Schools nearby include Swan View Primary School, Swan View Senior High School — and our school-pickup bus serves any school in catchment for OSHC families. Outdoor spaces include John Forrest National Park (Perth's first NP), Hovea Falls. Family amenities Swan View parents love: John Forrest NP (waterfall, walking trails), Whiteman Park 10 min. Swan View (postcode 6056) is part of the broader eastern Perth metropolitan area. Children attending Sonas Woodbridge from Swan View 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 Swan View children

At Sonas Woodbridge we offer the full age range of programs for Swan View 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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Programs available for Swan View children

How to enrol from Swan View

Enrolling at Sonas Woodbridge from Swan View 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 Swan View families trust Sonas

Sonas Early Learning & Care has been family-owned and operated in Perth for over 35 years. Our reputation among Swan View 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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