Philosophy in Action

Meerilinga’s Early Learning Philosophy underpins everything we do as a Western Australian Early Childhood Advocate, State Training Organisation and Early Childhood Service provider. Our philosophy is a living document and a way of being, reflecting the values, beliefs and relationships with our children, families, staff and broader community so that it retains value. Philosophy Review click here.

Each child in our program is viewed in a holistic manner and individual needs and interests are shared and built upon to embed positive learning experiences  guided by the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). The children in our care learn through play, therefore we encourage and support their learning and development by being involved, supportive and available. Preparing our preschool aged children for kindergarten, we value each child’s unique culture and celebrate diversity. We believe children learn through developing strong, nurturing and respectful relationships so that they feel confident to take on challenges, make friends and learn about the world in which they live.  Our reconciliation initiatives are part of the wider ethos within Meerilinga to enable reconciliation as everyone’s business and for everyone’s benefit.

We nurture children’s sense of wonder and appreciation for the environment through providing a variety of experiences to choose and explore at their own pace. To learn about Our Sustainability Action Story click here.

Our Educators are motivated and dedicated professionals who participate in professional development opportunities to enable quality practice to be maintained as part of our continuous improvement. Educators work in partnership with family members and the community. We encourage and welcome families’ participation in the program, open communication and the sharing of information. All information shared with Educators will be treated respectfully and in the best interests of children.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on our Early Learning Philosophy. Take a few moments to complete this short survey.

If you’re looking for a child care centre, you should consider looking for the better alternative of a Meerilinga Early Learning Program. For more information about our Early Learning Programs, please follow these links: Our Policies and Our Family Handbook.

Early Learning Program Enquiry Form

Early Learning Program Enquiry Form

Send us your details and we'll contact you about the Early Learning Program. Enrolments are now open and places are filling fast!

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Find your local centre

Quality, play based pre-kindy programs for families to support their child’s early learning and development. Find your nearest centre.

Enrol online

Once you have located a centre near you, complete an application form online and we will contact you regarding your child's enrolment.

Bindi Kindi 2-3yrs

Register your interest for Bindi Kindi, a 2-3yr old Toddler Program.

Early Learning Program

Six locations to access quality and affordable early learning for your child. Most importantly, they are FUN!

Fees and Benefits

As a not-for-profit, our fees are kept to a minimum and various payment options and government rebates are available.

Family Handbook

Welcome to the Early Learning Program! Prepare your child and yourself for the program by reading the Family Handbook.

See how our children learn and play

Learning through play is your child’s key to success. We provide them with the tools to create, explore and discover their individual interests.

Policies and National Quality Framework

Our policies have been created to establish boundaries, guidelines and best practices for our services.

Changes to Child Care Subsidy

From 10 July 2023, there are changes to the way we work out your Child Care Subsidy entitlement. Child care will be cheaper for most families.