Schools of Early Learning

Schools of Early Learning We are a family run business, first established in 1974.

Schools of Early Learning (SOEL) is a family-owned and operated childcare service provider in Western Australia, with 7 early learning centres across the Perth metropolitan area. Through collaboration, and in keeping with SOEL Values, we build partnerships with families and the community to create opportunities, that are valued by parents and in which children are listened to, respected, mentored

and challenged so that they can be local, national, international and global citizens. We pride ourselves on understanding the needs of our community and providing high-quality education and care to children and their family groups. We draw perspective and insight from many different disciplines, philosophers and pedagogy, from Australia and overseas. Our philosophy and practice is thus informed by that of the Municipal Schools of Reggio Emilia, Rudolf Steiner and Maria Montessori, as well as our own observations and interactions.

At SOEL, learning can take some unexpected forms 👀 Our child-led, inquiry-based approach means children’s curiosity and ...
20/08/2026

At SOEL, learning can take some unexpected forms 👀 Our child-led, inquiry-based approach means children’s curiosity and interests have the ability to shape truly unique learning experiences.

We believe EVERY child has unique strenghts and ideas 💡 We support these through...

🖌 Access to thoughtfully curated open-ended resources (special mention to our Atelier Studios!)

🏫 A dedicated pedagogy and training team that develops our programmes and implements our practice (continuously refined for over 50 years)

👶 Intentional grouping to support each child’s pace, with opportunites for peer-mentoring to build confidence and empathy

🌳 Free-flowing indoor/outdoor environments, supporting children's rights and agency

🫂 Consistent educators who listening closely, document the learning journey, and really get to know each child and family

Investigating worms, growing vegetables, watering plants, feeding compost... 🪴🪱 There's so many ways for children to con...
03/08/2026

Investigating worms, growing vegetables, watering plants, feeding compost... 🪴🪱 There's so many ways for children to connect with and contribute to their world through hands on learning at SOEL!

When children are empowered to care for each other and their environment, magic happens 🪄Every day at SOEL, children bui...
23/07/2026

When children are empowered to care for each other and their environment, magic happens 🪄

Every day at SOEL, children build confidence, empathy and a sense of belonging through...

🫂 Forming secure relationships with their educators and their peers
🧸 Tidying up after playing or eating
👶 Mentoring younger children
🤝 Sharing, taking turns and helping eachother
🌳 Caring for the natural world

CENTRE SPOTLIGHT: Attadale SOEL 💚Opened in 2024, this centre offers lush tree-covered outdoor areas, cozy indoor spaces ...
14/07/2026

CENTRE SPOTLIGHT: Attadale SOEL 💚

Opened in 2024, this centre offers lush tree-covered outdoor areas, cozy indoor spaces filled with natural light and a treasure trove of carefully curated resources 🌳🌞

Thoughtfully converted from a former church, we preserved key features of the original building to create a truly unique centre that combines history with state-of-the-art early learning design.

Thank you to our incredible team at Attadale SOEL and all of our families for making this centre such a wonderful place to be! ✨

07/07/2026

Play can sometimes be viewed as just "keeping children busy", but really, it's where some of the deepest learning occurs 👶🧠 When playing, children are often developing their problem-solving, communication, motor skills and social skills all at once!

30/06/2026

Five decades of creating warm, home-like early learning environments flies by when you love what you do!

🏡 Footage from Subiaco SOEL and Como SOEL

At SOEL, your child might just end up eating better than you 👨‍🍳Swipe to see some of the delicious chef-made lunches ser...
25/06/2026

At SOEL, your child might just end up eating better than you 👨‍🍳

Swipe to see some of the delicious chef-made lunches served in our early learning centres, each made lovingly from scratch using only the freshest, highest quality ingredients 🥕🥦

1980 vs 2026 💚 Can you believe it's been over 50 years since we opened the first School of Early Learning in Nedlands?
18/06/2026

1980 vs 2026 💚 Can you believe it's been over 50 years since we opened the first School of Early Learning in Nedlands?

13/06/2026

Every day is full of colourful, unique and sensory-rich experiences at SOEL! 🎨🌿✨

🏡 Footage from our Nedlands, Como and West Leederville centres

We 💚 hearing from our families! Have a SOEL story you'd like to share? Drop it below to let our incredible team know how...
05/06/2026

We 💚 hearing from our families! Have a SOEL story you'd like to share? Drop it below to let our incredible team know how you're finding your experience! 👇

Address

Perth, WA

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6pm
Friday 6:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+61863141199

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