Wattle & Wonder Early Learning Centre Winthrop

Wattle & Wonder Early Learning Centre Winthrop Welcome to Piney Lakes Childcare, a nurturing and enriching environment located in the heart of Perth, Western Australia.

We are dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and care for children, where they can grow, learn, and develop at their own pace. Our passionate and qualified team creates a safe and stimulating atmosphere that fosters creativity, curiosity, and independence. At Piney Lakes, we believe in building strong, positive relationships with children, families, and the community, ensur

ing each child feels valued, respected, and supported. Join us as we create lasting memories and lay the foundation for your childโ€™s future success!

๐ŸŽจ Our face-painting practice is officially underway โ€” and luckily, we have no shortage of very enthusiastic little โ€œcras...
27/08/2026

๐ŸŽจ Our face-painting practice is officially underway โ€” and luckily, we have no shortage of very enthusiastic little โ€œcrash-testโ€ volunteers! ๐Ÿฆ„๐Ÿฑโœจ

Todayโ€™s transformations included a magical unicorn, a cheeky cat and two very happy customers. We think our educators may have discovered their newest hidden talent! ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’–

Come discover the playful learning, creativity and everyday magic at Wattle & Wonder Winthrop.



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23/08/2026

๐Ÿ”ฌโœจ SCIENCE WEEK AT WATTLE & WONDER WINTHROP! โœจ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Our little scientists had some SERIOUS fun getting curious, experimenting and discovering the wonderful world of science this week! ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ

From the exciting chemical reaction between bicarb soda and vinegar ๐ŸŒ‹๐Ÿ’ฅ to exploring how food colouring moves and disperses through water and shaving cream ๐ŸŽจโ˜๏ธ, our children were busy making predictions, asking questions and watching their experiments come to life!

Through these hands-on experiences, the children explored cause and effect, colour mixing, observation, prediction and problem-solving โ€” all while developing their natural curiosity and love of learning. ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ”

Because at Wattle & Wonder, we believe the best learning happens when little minds can get messy, get curious and have LOTS of fun! ๐Ÿ’›

18/08/2026

๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‚ Meet our ECT, Miss Tia! ๐ŸŒฟโœจ

Today we had the very special birthday girl back from her adventures in Vietnam! ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณโœˆ๏ธ Miss Tia shared all about her incredible trip and the amazing things she got up to โ€” including climbing 500 steps up a mountain โ›ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ฎ and even zip-lining into a cave! ๐Ÿช‚๐Ÿชจ Talk about an adventure!

We spent the day singing lots of songs, sharing stories and celebrating our wonderful Miss Tia. And this afternoon, we got to sing her HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽˆ๐Ÿ’•

It was so special to have her back and to celebrate her birthday together with the children. ๐Ÿฅฐ

Happy Birthday, Miss Tia! We hope your day was as wonderful and adventurous as you are! ๐ŸŒธ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿ’•

๐Ÿก We currently have limited spots available. Book a tour with us โ€” weโ€™d love to meet you and your family! ๐Ÿ’›

11/08/2026

๐Ÿฆท๐Ÿชฅ Say cheese for Dental Health Week! ๐Ÿ˜โœจ

We had a very special visit from the wonderful Nateenee from Dental on Wheels today, who took our little learners on a fun-filled journey into the world of healthy teeth! ๐Ÿ’›

We learned what makes our teeth dirty, how we can keep them sparkling clean, and why taking care of our teeth every day is so important. ๐Ÿชฅโœจ

Our children loved learning about brushing, making healthy choices and discovering all the ways we can look after our beautiful smiles. There were lots of smiles, questions and plenty of excitement along the way! ๐Ÿ˜„

A big thank you to Nateenee for making dental health so engaging, fun and memorable for our children! ๐Ÿฆท๐Ÿ’ซ

Christmas came a little early today! ๐ŸŽ„โœจOur babies and toddlers had so much fun exploring our Christmas in July sensory t...
23/07/2026

Christmas came a little early today! ๐ŸŽ„โœจ

Our babies and toddlers had so much fun exploring our Christmas in July sensory trays, discovering different textures, colours and festive treasures through hands-on play. They had the best time exploring. Every little moment helped build curiosity, fine motor skills and imagination while creating plenty of smiles along the way! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’š

Who says you have to wait until December to enjoy a little Christmas magic? ๐ŸŽ…โ„๏ธ

17/07/2026

Our little learners and educators had the BEST time celebrating National Pyjama Day at Wattle & Wonder Early Learning Centre Winthrop! There was plenty of laughter, cosy vibes and, of course, some delicious treats to enjoy, all for a gold coin donation.

A huge THANK YOU to our wonderful families for your generosity. Every gold coin helps support The Pyjama Foundationโ€™s Love of Learning Program, providing children in foster care with educational support, resources and positive one-on-one mentoring to help them build brighter futures. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š (The Pyjama Foundationโ ๏ฟผ)

And yesโ€ฆ our educators loved having the perfect excuse to wear their PJs to work too! ๐Ÿ˜„

๐Ÿ’™ Pyjama Day is this Friday at Wattle & Wonder! ๐Ÿ’™Weโ€™re proud to be taking part in National Pyjama Day and supporting The...
15/07/2026

๐Ÿ’™ Pyjama Day is this Friday at Wattle & Wonder! ๐Ÿ’™

Weโ€™re proud to be taking part in National Pyjama Day and supporting The Pyjama Foundation, helping children in foster care access learning, mentoring and educational opportunities to reach their full potential.

The children are invited to wear their favourite pyjamas to the centre for a day filled with fun, learning and community spirit!
We kindly ask families to bring along a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going directly to The Pyjama Foundation. Weโ€™ll also have a range of delicious homemade baked treats available to purchase for a gold coin donation, so be sure to grab something yummy while supporting a fantastic cause.
If youโ€™d like to contribute even further, you can also donate online through our official fundraising page. Every donation, big or small, helps provide life-changing learning support for children in foster care.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Donate here: https://fundraise.thepyjamafoundation.com/fundraisers/wattleandwonderwinthrop/npd

10/07/2026

๐Ÿงบ๐Ÿป Calling all teddy bears! It was time to pack the picnic basket because our little adventurers enjoyed a day full of giggles, games, yummy treats and cuddles with their favourite furry friends. ๐ŸŒผโœจ

Thereโ€™s something so special about turning everyday moments into magical childhood memories. Watching imaginations come to life is our favourite part! ๐Ÿ’›

We think every day should end with a teddy bearsโ€™ picnic! ๐Ÿงธ๐ŸŒž

02/07/2026

๐Ÿ“šโœจ Once upon a timeโ€ฆ a group of Kindy children became amazing storytellers!

At Wattle & Wonder our School Readiness Program is all about bringing stories to life, and this term weโ€™re exploring I Went Walking by Sue Machin and Julie Vivas. Through lots of repetition, actions and fun, our children are learning to confidently retell one of their very first stories with a clear beginning, middle and end.

Story retelling is so much more than remembering what happens next. It builds language, strengthens memory, develops sequencing skills, grows confidence and lays the foundations for future reading and writing success.

Thereโ€™s nothing better than watching little faces light up as they proudly tell the story all by themselves. ๐ŸŒŸโค๏ธ

01/07/2026

โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒŽ All aboard for adventure! โ˜•๐Ÿงณ

Today at Wattle & Wonder Winthrop, our little explorers took flight on an exciting imaginary journey around the world! Our educators transformed the learning environment into a bustling airport, complete with a cosy coffee shop, check-in area, and aeroplane, inspiring children to dream, create and explore through play.

Imaginative play is so much more than funโ€”it is a powerful way for children to develop language and communication skills, build confidence, strengthen social and emotional skills, practise problem-solving, and make sense of the world around them. As children take on different roles and create their own stories, they develop creativity, resilience and the foundations for lifelong learning.

At Wattle & Wonder, we believe the most meaningful learning happens when children are engaged, curious and having fun. Watching their imaginations soar is one of the greatest joys of early childhood education! ๐Ÿ’›

Address

1 Winthrop Drive
Perth, WA
6150

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

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