Play's Kool Childcare Mandurah

Looking for a simple activity to keep the children entertained? 💡

This DIY ball drop is inexpensive to make using PVC pipes from Bunnings and is guaranteed to keep little hands busy! Simply add some lightweight balls and let the fun begin! 🥰

To extend the play even further, add scoops, tongs or even colour matching to encourage fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and problem-solving. 🌈

There’s no such thing as bad weather, just different ways to play ☔✨

There’s nothing more powerful than hearing from the families who trust us with their little people each day 💛

As a family-owned childcare centre, knowing that our educators feel like an extension of a family’s support network means the world to us.

We are so grateful to be part of every family’s journey and to provide a place where children feel loved, valued and genuinely cared for every day. 🌿

A special visit from Captain Cleanup! 🦸‍♂️♻️🌿

The children loved joining in with singing, dancing and interactive activities as they learnt about caring for our environment and the small things we can do to make a big difference!

It was a fun and engaging way to explore sustainability, responsibility and respect for the world around us. 💚

A big thank you to Captain Cleanup for such an entertaining and educational visit. 🥰

Exploring culture through play ❤️💛🖤

This sensory setup invited the children to engage with a variety of textures, colours and Australian animals while sparking curiosity and conversation! Our open-ended experiences encourage the children to investigate, imagine and make their own discoveries. 👏🏼

As we acknowledge Reconciliation Week and this year’s theme, “All In”, we continue to create opportunities for the children to learn about and appreciate the rich cultures, histories and stories that shape our country. 🌿

For Reconciliation Week, the children explored painting on natural materials using colours inspired by the Aboriginal flag! ❤️💛🖤

As part of this year’s theme, “All In,” we are creating opportunities for the children to learn about culture, respect and connection through meaningful, age-appropriate experiences. 🌿

A peaceful outdoor rest time 🌿☁️

Cosy beds, fresh air and the gentle sounds of nature create a calm and relaxing environment for sleep and rest. While some parents are initially surprised that their child will settle to sleep outdoors, the children often fall asleep independently, sleep for longer periods and wake feeling refreshed and happy! 🥰

A little bee-themed invitation to play from our World Bee Day celebrations yesterday 🐝✨

Using playdough, flowers and loose parts, the children explored, created and learnt through hands-on play! 🌼

Pink and grey galahs visiting our Bird Retreat 🪶🌳

Created in collaboration with , this special space was thoughtfully designed to attract local Mandurah bird life and give the children opportunities to observe and appreciate the beautiful birds unique to our community.

Complete with bird-attracting plants, baths, feeders and nesting holes, the Bird Retreat has become a calm and meaningful space for connection with nature- and the galahs have certainly been enjoying it too 💗🩶

Welcome to the Barn 🐄🌾

Inspired by the children’s growing interest in animals, farm life and imaginative play, our educators created this inviting farm-themed space within the kindy room to extend on their ideas and curiosity.

With opportunities for storytelling, role play and open-ended exploration, spaces like this support child-led learning in a meaningful and engaging way ✨