A place where your child is known by name.
Poppy Patch is a family owned, owner run centre on Reserve Street, Wembley. We care for 50 children from 3 months to 6 years, with before and after school care for Wembley Primary School. Our founders are both nurses, and you will meet them when you visit.
- Ages
- 3 months to 6 years
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30am to 6:00pm
- School care
- Wembley Primary, Kindy to Year 2
- Places
- 50 children
- Find us
- 58 Reserve St, Wembley. Entrance on Grantham St
Locally owned, owner run and small by design.
Debra and Natasha opened Poppy Patch to give Wembley families another choice: a neighbourhood centre where children are known, parents feel welcome and the people making decisions are the people you see at pick up.
With room for 50 children, we can learn each child's routines, interests and needs. We keep a consistent team so your child sees familiar faces every day, and so you have time to talk with the educators caring for them. Debra lives in Wembley and her own children go to a local school. This centre is her investment in her community.
Debra
Co founder · Paediatric RNMore than 20 years across early childhood and healthcare as a Paediatric Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Natasha
Founder · NurseA nurse who has supported children with disabilities and their families, with a focus on inclusion and individualised care.
A room for every stage, from first steps to first school year.
Each room is set up for the age it serves, with spaces to play, rest, create and explore indoors and outside.
See all roomsPoppies
A gentle beginning for babies from 3 months, following each baby's own routine for feeds, sleep and play. Nappies and wipes included.
Meet the room 2 to 3 yearsDaisies
Curious toddlers growing confidence, independence and first friendships through hands on, play based learning.
Meet the room 3 years to KindyGrasshoppers
Our School Readiness Program, building the confidence, routines and early literacy and numeracy children need for a happy start to school.
Meet the room Kindy to Year 2School Care
Before and after school care for Wembley Primary School, with walking drop off and collection, plus vacation care open to local schools.
See school careWhere curiosity grows, nature nurtures and every child belongs.
Explore
Children learn through curiosity, play and hands on experiences. Their voices and interests guide what we do next, inside and out in the garden.
Grow
We see children as capable learners. We build resilience, confidence and independence, and positive relationships with each other and the natural world.
Thrive
Belonging sits at the centre. Warm, responsive relationships give children the confidence and agency to love learning.
Follow the path through a Poppy Patch day.
A gentle rhythm that gives children the comfort of knowing what comes next, with plenty of room for play, rest and fresh air.
Morning welcome
Children arrive, greet their educators and settle in with free play and familiar friends.
Morning tea
Fresh fruit and water to refuel for the morning ahead.
Learning & exploration
Creative play and hands on projects that spark curiosity and grow social skills.
Lunch & rest
Healthy shared meals from our cook, then a peaceful rest with soft music and comfy beds.
Active play
Outdoors running, climbing and exploring, building strength and confidence.
Afternoon tea
More fresh fruit and water to keep little ones going.
Creative play & pick up
Art, stories, outdoor games and group activities until you arrive.
Peace of mind, from drop off to pick up.
Two nurses founded Poppy Patch, and it shows in the way we care for children's health, safety and wellbeing every day.
Qualified educators
A consistent team trained in early childhood development, so your child sees familiar faces.
Secure centre
We keep a close eye on who comes in and out of the building.
Video monitored
Camera monitoring across all key areas of the centre.
Meals by our cook
Healthy, balanced meals and snacks prepared with care on site.
Safe learning spaces
Rooms and outdoor areas set up for safe, joyful play at every age.
Before and after school care for Wembley Primary School.
A calm, welcoming alternative to a busy school based OSHC, designed for younger children from Kindy to Year 2.
Two weeks of free childcare for new families.
Enjoy two free weeks of care, spread across your first eight weeks, while your child settles in and gets to know our educators. It starts with a tour.
New families only. Conditions apply, ask us on your tour.
Childcare for Wembley and the suburbs around us.
We are at 58 Reserve Street, Wembley, between Herdsman Lake and Lake Monger. Families join us from across Perth's western suburbs.
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What to look for in a Wembley childcare centre.
Every family is different, so the best childcare centre in Wembley is the one that fits your child and your week. These are the things parents ask us about most, and how Poppy Patch answers them.
- Size and familiar faces
- Room for 50 children, with a consistent team so your child sees the same educators every day.
- Owners you can talk to
- Family owned and owner run. Founders Debra and Natasha are both nurses and on site.
- Clear, published fees
- Long day care from $175 a day before CCS, plus a 25% holiday fee for up to two weeks a year.
- Food and the little things
- Meals and snacks cooked by our own cook. Nappies and wipes included in the Poppies Room.
- Babies to school age
- Care from 3 months, a School Readiness Program, and before and after school care for Wembley Primary.
- Hours that work
- Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm, on Reserve Street with the entrance on Grantham Street.
Good to know before you visit.
Can't see your question? Call us on (08) 9330 6825 or ask on your tour.
What is the best childcare centre in Wembley?
The best centre is the one that suits your child and your week. Families who choose Poppy Patch Early Learning on Reserve Street, Wembley, tell us it comes down to a few things: a small, owner run centre with room for 50 children, two nurse founders who are on site, meals cooked fresh by our own cook, published fees from $175 a day before CCS, and before and after school care with walking drop off to Wembley Primary School. The best way to decide is to visit, so book a tour and ask about two weeks free.
Is there daycare near Wembley Primary School?
Yes. Poppy Patch Early Learning is a short walk from Wembley Primary School. We offer long day care (daycare) for babies from 3 months to 6 years, and before and after school care with our educators walking children to and from Wembley Primary.
What ages does Poppy Patch care for?
Children from 3 months to 6 years, across Poppies (3 months to 2 years), Daisies (2 to 3) and Grasshoppers (3 years to Kindy). Our before and after school care and vacation care is for Kindy to Year 2 children.
What are your opening hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm. We are closed on public holidays.
How much is long day care ?
$195 per day for 1 to 3 days a week, $185 per day for 4 days a week and $175 per day for 5 days a week. These are standard fees before the Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
Which school does your before and after school care service?
Before and after school care is for Wembley Primary School only, because our educators walk children to and from school. Vacation care is open to children from Wembley Primary and other local schools.
How does the two weeks free offer work?
New families enjoy two weeks of free childcare, spread over their first eight weeks. Book a tour and we will take you through how it works and the conditions.
Do you provide meals?
Yes. Our dedicated cook prepares healthy, balanced meals and snacks to support children's nutrition, growth and energy through the day.
What is your educator to child ratio?
We keep a high educator to child ratio so every child gets individual attention, care and support.
Which suburbs do your families come from?
Families join us from Wembley and nearby suburbs including Floreat, Jolimont, Subiaco, Leederville, West Leederville, Churchlands, Mount Hawthorn and City Beach.
How do I book a tour?
Use the tour form below, call (08) 9330 6825 or email info@poppypatchearlylearning.com.au.
Book a tour of Poppy Patch.
We would love to welcome your family and show you our spaces. Come and chat with us about your child, their interests and what helps them feel happy and settled.
- Pick a day that suits and we will call to confirm a time.
- Walk through our rooms and outdoor spaces, and meet the owners.
- Ask about availability, start dates and your two weeks free.