Our locations: Attadale, Como, Nedlands, North Perth, North Fremantle, Subiaco & West Leederville.
Open: 6:30am - 6pm, Mon-Fri
"My children feel supported, treasure their relationships with their teachers, and come home with new knowledge about the environment, sustainability, and themselves every day."
- Nelly Amenyogbe
"Everyday at SOEL I am WOWED by the experiences my children are engaged in.
Their opportunities are endless and they are learning so much.
I know each day my children are loved, safe and cared for just like they are at home."
- Sharon Gomez
"We could barely get her on solids at home. After 1 week she was demanding more food at dinnertime.
Her language has exploded, her interaction with people is on a whole new level.
The security is top notch, the food prepared fresh every day. She eats better than I do. "
- Max Lake
Every SOEL centre is built around a unique Atelier Studio with dedicated Atelier coordinators.
Where children come to learn, research and express their ideas through a plethora of creative mediums.
All our food is prepared daily on site by qualified chefs.
Meals are built upon the freshest local produce, with organic fruits and vegetables always chosen when available.
School of Early Learning was founded in 1974 by Bernadette Giambazi, who is nationally recognised for her contributions to Early Childhood Education in Australia.
Today, we continue to be industry leading innovators who strive for excellence.
Schools of Early Learning is a CCS approved Child Care service.
"I thought it’d be outside our budget because it’s so beautiful, but it’s actually equivalent to most other daycares!" - Lucy Vrankovich
Our journey with SOEL has been nothing short of incredible. My son started at just 10 months old, and now, nearly five years later, he is about to graduate.
It’s hard to put into words the gratitude I feel for the educators who have nurtured, guided, and inspired him at every stage.
From his first words to becoming an independent, curious learner, SOEL has been a second home.
The warmth of the educators, the thoughtfully designed spaces, and the engaging activities have shaped him in the best way possible.
Every day, he came home with new stories, songs, and discoveries. The friendships he built, the resilience he developed, and the love of learning he embraced will stay with him for years to come.
Thank you, SOEL, for making his early years so special. We will forever cherish this chapter of our lives.
6-24 Months (approx)
16 mths - 2 yrs, 9 mths (approx)
Min age 2 yrs, 6 mths
Min age 3 yrs, 3 mths
In our babies’ rooms, individual routines are followed and as a result, opportunities for small group learning are woven naturally throughout the day. Environments are created where children can safely move about and access materials. Beautiful garden spaces support children to develop balancing, walking, running and climbing skills, and are complemented by calming indoor environments.
Children are encouraged to develop self-help skills in feeding, washing hands and caring for resources. There is also a specific Atelier Studio skilling programme where qualified artists support children’s skills in mark making, colour mixing and clay manipulation.
Inquiry-based learning begins even at this young age. Natural, found and recycled materials complemented by carefully chosen educational resources, enable children to develop their understandings of the world and make meaning of their observations and relationships.
We create experiences to explore individually or collaboratively. A spectacular catalyst for a brief exchange, our environments offer a space for investigation and wonder.
Toddlers thrive in environments that value and support their developing skills. It is imperative that toddlers are not rushed through their day, that we advocate for them so that they have enough time to linger on an interesting thing, that they are provided with the time and space to practice self-help skills and that their efforts are recognised and encouraged. We aim to understand and be respectful of each child’s individual sense of time and allow the children to make choices in a calm and unhurried environment.
Meal times, sleep times and toileting are increasingly managed by the children, with guidance and support from educators as required. Cooperation, confidence, persistence, resilience and reflection are developed as educators lead children through predictable but flexible routines. Every part of the day is an opportunity for learning!
Supported by the Educational Leaders and Studio Coordinators, educators identify children’s interests and develop a suite of experiences and opportunities that contribute to learning programmes encompassing experiences in the rooms, Atelier Studio, garden and communal areas.
Amazingly rich learning emerges through small group investigations, explorations and experiments. Curiosity, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm and imagination develop along with understandings of, and connections with, their world. Children resource their own learning through connecting with people, place, technologies and natural materials.
Our 3-Year-Old Kindergarten Programmes focus on children’s burgeoning language development and increased self help skills. Now that they are able to express and identify ideas and feelings more easily, investigations are personalised and more sustained.
Our educators slow the programme down alongside our children, capitalising on each part of the inquiry process from planning and research to hypothesising and experimenting and on to representing ideas and interpreting information.
Mentoring younger children is part of the developing sense of citizenship and responsibility to the community, especially in the Atelier Studio. Well-developed colour mixing, drawing and clay skills along with a thorough understanding of ‘rules and limits’ are shared with toddlers and babies.
Educator’s conversations with children strengthen relationships and guide children as they learn to manage their emotions and interactions with others. Active 3-year-olds temper their own needs and wants with those of others, learning to take turns, share space and work towards a common goal.
Environments are set and re-set with the children, increasing their ownership of spaces and developing their respect for other children’s work and the educational resources and tools used.
In the 4-Year-Old Kindergarten Programme, language, literacy, numeracy, science and technology concepts and skills are strengthened and enriched by well-developed studio skills – manipulating paint, clay, wire, textiles and collage materials.
Words and numbers are everywhere – to be used, read, written, sung, played with and invented. Every investigation, mat time, forum, play-based experience, routine and excursion provides an authentic application of reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing, counting and measuring skills.
Children branch out into the community as they travel to sister SOEL centres, the library, art galleries, museums, aged care facilities, and places relevant to the long-term sustained investigations which are now the centrepiece of the 4-Year-Old Kindergarten Programme. Working in small groups, children negotiate the ‘rules and limits’ of spaces, activities, incursions and excursions. They explore ideas, develop theories, test hypotheses, experiment, investigate, research, develop understandings and communicate their learning.
The mentoring of younger children continues as our ‘big’ Kindy children support toddlers and babies to learn self-help skills, embedding these skills themselves as they teach and support others and continue the development of empathy, awareness of others, sharing and taking responsibility.
Children develop knowledgeable and confident self identities. They celebrate and share their contributions and achievements with others.
Our nutritious Child Care menu has been thoughtfully curated by our Executive Chef in collaboration with our experienced centre chefs. To ensure children get the nutrition, variety and consistency they need, meals and snacks are designed to meet WA Health Department Guidelines, Australian Dietary Guidelines and Food Standards Australia New Zealand standards. We also regularly seek feedback from the children to inform menu decisions.
All our food is prepared daily on site by qualified chefs, cycling between a Summer and Winter menu to favour the use of fresh, seasonal foods. Meals are built upon the freshest local produce, with organic fruits and vegetables always chosen when available. No additional salt is added to our meals, and we limit added sugars across all meals, opting for natural sweeteners like fruit purées.
For infants, we follow the Australian Infant Feeding Guidelines, and all practices align with the National Quality Standard to ensure the highest level of nutrition, safety, and developmental care.
Mealtimes at SOEL are designed to be a slow and calming experience where children sit together to eat. Our dining area is central to all of our centres and serves as a space for the children to come together to share meals and engage in conversations about their world.
Children are supervised during all meal and snack times. They are encouraged to sit while eating, serve themselves, and, when appropriate, feed themselves. Our dining room curriculum covers table manners, mealtime rules and limits, mutual respect, enjoyment of food, socialisation, conversational skills, food hygiene, and nutrition.
By championing our children’s learning through thought-provoking and creative encounters, we construct meaningful experiences that meet our families’ and community’s expectations.
We understand that children are strong, capable, and resilient researchers. We are caregivers and co-researchers who collaborate with families to provide a safe environment for the children’s exploration to take place. We provide beautiful and well-thought-out environments that create opportunities for the children to develop their thoughts and understanding.
They can express themselves through any of the Hundred Languages of Children, such as drawing, sculpture, dramatic play, movement, and music. Additionally, the children actively participate in creating and caring for these environments. It is vital that children feel they have ownership over their own space and learning so they feel confident and comfortable. We facilitate this by planning routines, activities, and projects around the children’s own sense of time and rhythm.
While our practice is primarily influenced by the Municipal Schools of Reggio Emilia’s approach to early learning, we believe children benefit most from drawing perspectives and insights from various disciplines, philosophers, and pedagogies from both Australia and abroad. This includes research into children’s rights and advocacy, an anti-bias approach and attachment theories such as Circle of Security and Phoenix Cups.
Our learning programmes are designed based on careful observations of the children. Staff document each child’s learning through a combination of retellings, photographs, videos, and audio recordings, which showcases the children’s individuality, their interactions, and their relationships.
Educators make predictions about where the children’s interests might lead, what skills and knowledge they need, and how those interests may be expressed. All of our programmes incorporate the Early Years Learning Framework and their learning outcomes.e industrys standard dummy text ever since the 1500s.
Literacy and numeracy naturally develop through this inquiry-based learning approach. The children engage in:
By working collaboratively, children develop essential skills such as teamwork, communication, decision-making, and knowledge sharing.
Children’s discoveries and the meanings they derive from them are recorded in various formats, including:
Books, songs, rhymes, chants, and dances offer children opportunities to enhance their listening skills, manage themselves, and participate in a group setting. Additionally, children are encouraged to develop independence, take responsibility for their actions, and find solutions to problems.
We've just finished a wonderful 5 years at SOEL Como (2 children).
We toured a few centres before making our decision but ultimately it came down to the feeling of life within the centre.
Happy children, artwork all over the walls, greenery and joy. We did not regret this decision.
Was definitely a great decision to assist in his development and interaction with other kids. Compared to other schools, their learning tools seem to be more progressive and programs/facilities more modern.
Many schools we visited before deciding on SOEL seemed drab and outdated, kids stuck inside all day if the weather was bad, no light, and worse of all no enthusiasm from the staff.
My daughter has been attending SOEL for 10 months now and it has a special place in her heart. The staff are so genuine and caring, the resources and facilities are wonderful, and the activities are always so thoughtful and supportive of her development. Highly recommend.
The environment is comfortable and the classroom is clean. The staff is very friendly and all the educators in my son's class are patient and careful. With their help, my child became very outgoing and knew how to communicate with other children. Very recommended!
Address: 90 McDonald Street, Como WA 6152
Phone: 08 9320 3200
Address: 81 Angove Street, North Perth WA 6006
Phone: 08 6424 8400
Address: 101 Stirling Highway, North Fremantle WA 6159
Phone: 08 6219 5449
Address: Lot 13/531 Hay Street, Subiaco WA 6008
Phone: 08 9381 5580
Enrolling your child at SOEL is an exciting step! Getting started is easy—simply fill out our registration form or reach out to our friendly Enrolments Team on 08 6314 1199. They are available Monday to Friday between 9:30AM and 5:00PM, and there’s no cost or obligation to register.
We highly encourage booking a centre tour to experience the SOEL difference for yourself!
This is a wonderful chance to meet our dedicated management team and passionate educators. During your tour, you can explore our bespoke environments to see firsthand how our innovative learning programmes are tailored to provide every child with opportunities to maximise their potential. We can’t wait to welcome you!
We offer four sessions lasting 10.5 hours between 6:30 AM to 6:00PM. Need some extra time? We can easily extend it to 11.5 hours for just an additional $10 a day.
Absolutely! SOEL offers both part-time and full-time care options, with permanent care available from 2 to 5 days a week.
We understand that families have varying needs, so we also offer casual day bookings for those days when you need a little extra support.
Your centre manager will be happy to let you know if there’s an available spot for your child on the day you need it.
Our weekly fees are based on the number of sessions your family requires each week. The more days your child is enrolled at SOEL, the lower the daily fee becomes!
Additionally, many of our families enjoy reduced out-of-pocket expenses thanks to the Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
Please reach out to our enrolments team to explore the best options tailored to suit your needs.
Each child is cared for by a team of qualified Lead Educators, Educators, Managers, and Early Childhood Teachers (the latter specifically for our 3 and 4-yr-old-kindy programmes).
At SOEL, we wholeheartedly encourage our staff to participate in additional training by our in-house experts, including the Circle of Security Classroom approach.
This commitment ensures our learning programmes reflect SOEL’s philosophy, the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), and best practices in early childhood education and care.
SOEL has two teams dedicated to supporting and training our centre staff.
Our Pedagogy & Training team work with educators to strengthen their daily practices and research skills through webinars and workshops, while offering personalised assistance tailored to individual staff needs.
The EYE Training team supports new educators, guiding them through a comprehensive one-day induction and offering 3 to 6 months of onboarding support to help them understand and embrace the SOEL Way.
Together, SOEL is committed to cultivating an enriching experience for you and your child through the ongoing professional growth of our staff.
SOEL is committed to creating a vibrant learning environment where every child feels valued and empowered.
Our learning programmes reflect and embrace the diverse cultural backgrounds, abilities and needs of all the children in our care.
SOEL has a dedicated Pedagogical Co-Ordinator–Inclusion Professional who supports the inclusion of every child in our centres and learning programmes.
Through these initiatives, children may learn early communication through key word signs.
We also introduce children to the rich heritage of our First Nations people and other cultures.
Each day, we share exciting individual and group stories of the children’s learning experiences on Storypark.
Once you set up your account, you can easily give your loved ones access, making it a simple and secure way to share photos of your child, no matter where they are!
At SOEL, we prioritise the safety and privacy of your child by not sharing photos or videos outside of the Storypark platform.
If SOEL wishes to use pictures of your child for advertising or any external purposes, we will always obtain parent/guardian permission first.
This ensures that your child’s images are used thoughtfully, respectfully and with your consent.
We can’t wait for you to see all the amazing things your child is experiencing and achieving!
