Children’s Services in the Fremantle area…….. Details Updated September 2012

Child CareFirst Steps Early Learning CentreAddress: 32 Collick Street, Hilton, Fremantle WA Contact: 08 9337 7222 First Steps Early Learning is a purpose built, fully equipped childcare centre and kindergarten. Designed with large rooms and spacious outdoor areas to give your child the best opportunity to learn and develop those important early years’ skills in an environment that is child friendly with the focus on your child having fun. Services offered: Long Day Care, an Early Learning Program.

Gum Blossoms Child Care FremantleAddress: 62 Stevens Street, Fremantle 6160 Contact: 08 9335 3001 Child care centre providing Kindy program for late 3 yr olds - 5 year olds

Horizons Childhood Learning Centre South FremantleAddress: 232 Hampton Road South Fremantle 6162 Contact: 08 9433 3911 Horizons Childhood Learning Centre is a not for profit purpose built Centre providing excellent, exciting and educational programs. Catering for children 0–6 years with a dedicated arts area, large indoor and outdoor areas. Fully air-conditioned. Meals provided.

International Early Learning Centre IncAddress: Doig Place (off Fifth Ave) Beaconsfield 6162Contact: 08 9335 8002 For Australian kids of every nationality. A multicultural program in which the culture and language of each child will be respected and promoted. Parents will be encouraged to participate in activities and management will include parents and representatives of ethnic communities.

Lefroy Road Childcare Centre IncAddress: 79 Lefroy Road, Beaconsfield 6162 Contact: 08 9314 7381 Community based child care for 0-6 years. A bright spacious well equipped centre with large outdoor areas. Qualified and experienced caregivers. Developmental and fun programs.

Little Peoples Place East FremantleAddress: 193 Canning Highway, East Fremantle 6158Contact: Phyllis Narula, 08 9319 1176 , 0411 479 560 [home], 08 9319 1176 Child care centre, full time, part time, subsidy available to eligible people. Before and After school runs to local schools and pre primaries - Palmyra, Richmond, Bicton and East Fremantle primary schools

Little Tykes Early Learning CentreAddress: 242 South Street, Hilton 6163 Contact 08 9335 6941 Little Tykes Early Learning Centre provides full pre-school and kindy programmes in a fully air conditioned accredited centre, providing loving homestyle care for 57 0-12 year old children. We create a stimulating, challenging and safe environment in a professional, caring manner with total focus on the needs of the children. Special needs are also provided for and parent involvement is welcomed and encouraged.Before and After school care. - drop off & pick up - local schools Winterfold & Beaconsfield, White Gum Valley, Hilton Primary School, Christ the King Primary School, Hazel Orme Kindergarten. Fulltime and part time places.

Mighty Munchkins Pre-Kindergarten Samson Recreation CentreAddress: Samson Recreation Centre McCoombe Avenue Samson 6163Contact: 0403 315 715 Mighty Munchkins is a pre-kindergarten program aimed at children ages from 30 months to 4 years. The program provides a semi structured educational learning environment for children to practice and develop social, emotional, physical and conceptual skills. Mighty Munchkins is a registered child care provider with the Family Assistance Office.

BugglesAddress: 299 South Street, Hilton 6163 Contact: 08 9337 1599 At Buggles, we recognise there is nothing more important to a parent than the health and happiness of your child and that is why we strive to provide a place where your children want to be each day. Every Buggles centre is designed to be a ‘home away from home’ where everyone is safe and secure to enjoy a flexible program of fun, learning, playtime and social interaction.

O'Connor Play and Learn Address: 25 Jarvis Street, O’Connor 6163 Contact: 08 9314 6814 To provide good quality child care in a family environment. To provide opportunities to learn and grow and to build self-esteem. 3 year old kindergarten program

Smiley's Child Care CentreAddress: 170 Samson Street, White Gum Valley 6162 Contact: 08 9335 7630 Childcare for 0–5 year old children. Providing quality care for children. Incorporating the early years framework curriculum. Smiley’s Out of School Care will cater for school children from 4 years + within the Christ The King school campus at Beaconsfield. The Before School care program begins at 7.00 am and After School care runs until 6.00 pm; we also offer a Vacation Care program during the school holidays. The centre will be open to children from Christ The King and other selected schools within the local area.

Teddy Bear Corner Child Care CentreAddress: 79 Winterfold Road, Hamilton Hill 6163 Contact: 08 9337 3538 To provide long day care, before school care and after school care to children between 0-school age. Provide a professionally staffed accredited service to people with young children. Pick up from local schools: East Hamilton Hill, Mt Carmel, Caralee Community School Willagee, Christ the King.

Treasured Tots Child CareAddress: 63 Wray Avenue, Fremantle 6160Contact: 08 6219 5465Treasured Tots Child Care is a small family owned and operated service. A homely, nurturing environment where children can feel comfortable, therefore developing mentally and physically.

Wanslea Quarry Street Early Learning & Development CentreAddress: 15 Quarry Street, Fremantle 6160Contact: 08 6143 5380Caters for 60 children from six weeks old until pre-school. Four separate care areas ensure that children have an environment that enhances their development and meets their care needs.

Family Day CareCockburn Family Day Care Service:Address: Coolbellup Hub 90 Cordelia Ave, Coolbellup 6163Contact: 08 9411 3300 The City of Cockburn FDC Service provides quality child care in safe, educational and supportive home based environments. Full time, part time, extended hour care provided at FDC Educator’s licensed premises. FDC Educators are carefully selected by the FDC Service, as well as State licensed, to care for children aged 6 weeks -12 years. care. Play Sessions and Toy Library facilities also provided for children’s enjoyment and development. Commonwealth Child Care Benefit and 50% Child Care Rebate available for eligible families.

Cockburn In Home Child Care (Ihc) Program:Address: Co-ordination Unit, Coolbellup Hub, 90 Cordelia Ave, Coolbellup 6163Contact: 08 9411 3308 , 08 9411 3307 The City of Cockburn operates this Service which aims to provide quality, flexible childcare responsive to the needs of children and their family. Child care is provided within the child's family home, however as a Commonwealth Program, families must meet specific eligibility criteria which includes -Families who have no access to existing child care services and who:- Have 3 or more children under preschool age; Work shift work or non standard hours; Have a parent or child with a disability; Have a parent or child who is ill; Live in rural/remote areas. IHC Providers are selected, monitored and supported by professionally trained Cockburn IHC Service staff. Commonwealth Child Care Benefit and 50% Child Care Tax Rebate is available to eligible families.

Child Health ClinicsEast Fremantle Child Health CentreAddress: Sumpton Green Administration Building, Fletcher Street, East Fremantle Contact: 08 9319 2384 Health surveillance and parent education. Post Natal parenting groups for first time parents. Home visits by arrangement/as necessaryIntroduction of solids workshops monthlyCommunicating and settling strategies workshops every 6 weeks.

Hilton Community Health CentreAddress: 34 Paget Street, Hilton 6163Contact: 08 9337 2528 Provide a primary health care service to the people and families of the Fremantle District School and Community nurses, Child Health Nurse, Diabetes Education Classes, Enuresis Clinic, Aboriginal health, Immunisation Clinic and a Breastfeeding Clinic.

Immunization ClinicsImmunization ClinicsHilton Community Health Centre for booking an appointment 9337 2528Monday 9.00 am–12.30 pm and 1.30 pm–3.00 pmWednesday or Thursday 9.00 am–12 noon (0–4 years), 13.00 pm–4.00 pm (high risk) Fremantle Womens Health Centre Inc (A Service For All Women)Address: 114 South Street Fremantle 6160Contact:, 08 9431 0500 A not-for-profit, community health centre for women of all ages and cultural backgrounds that provides low cost services delivered by women staff. Services include the following:* Health clinics. Doctors and nurses provide treatment, advice and health information on a range of women’s health issues including cancer screening (Pap smears, breast screening), contraception, sexually transmitted infections, menstrual problems, menopause, pregnancy, antenatal and postnatal care.* Physiotherapy for women’s health problems such as incontinence, weak pelvic floor muscles, urinary frequency.* Telephone health information.* Library of books on health topics and pamphlets on health issues and other relevant support agencies and services.* Counselling services. Counselling is provided for antenatal and postnatal anxiety and depression. Counselling is also available for anxiety and depression at other life stages, relationship difficulties, family and personal crises, parenting concerns, loss, low self esteem, alcohol and drug issues.* * Group activities include therapeutic/support groups (postnatal depression, , antenatal anxiety), peer support groups (overeaters), exercise groups (over 50s, Portuguese women), play group, as well as short term groups/courses on parenting, stress reduction, , massage, singing and guitar. Groups vary according to the needs of clients and availability of facilitators.* Crèche facilities are available for some group activities.

Leisure and RecreationFremantle City Library - Children's LibraryAddress: 8 William Street, Fremantle 6160Contact: 08 9432 9771 To provide for children and their parents/guardians free activities and children's items for loan - books magazines, sound and music CDs, DVDs Regular activity programs include Story Time, School Holiday programs, Toddler Tales, Baby Rhyme Time.

Storytime sessions are for children aged 2 - 5 years and their parents or carers. Each session is planned around a new theme each week and features stories read or told, rhymes, songs and a simple craft activity. Storytime not only provides the opportunity to enjoy the best in young children's literature, but also a valuable social experience in an informal, but structured environment. Each session is free. No bookings required. Everyone is welcome. Saturday session is a repeat of the Thursday program.

Toddler Tales is a special 9 week story session program for children aged 18 - 30 months old, designed to introduce language, literature and the library to toddlers and their parents. Runs 4 times a year. Bookings are necessary.

Baby Rhyme Time includes rhymes and songs for 0–2 years, and is held every Wednesday during the school term at 9.30 am. Baby Rhyme Time is free and no bookings are required.

Fremantle Toy LibraryAddress: Hilton Community Centre, 32 Paget Street HiltonContact: 08 9331 8705 The Toy Library provides toys, games, dressups and activities. Membership is open to families resident in, or rate payers of the City of Fremantle or the Town of East Fremantle, with children aged 0-6 years. Membership fees apply and are non-refundable and concession rates are available for concession card holders.You can apply for a membership either directly at the Toy Library, or at the Fremantle City Library.The Fremantle Toy Library , provide costume hire for children aged 4–10 years. You do not need to be a member to hire costumes.

South Lake Ottey Family and Neighbourhood CentreAddress: 2a South Lake Drive, South Lake 6164Contact: 08 9417 2372 A place known by the community as a focal point for meeting others provides a friendly environment where all people are welcome and feel they belong & which reflects and meets community & individual needs. Services / Activities: Playgroups for local residents. Parenting groups. Womens support group. Self esteem courses.

The Meeting Place Community CentreAddress: 245 South Terrace South Fremantle 6162Contact: 08 9335 3394 The Meeting Place is a service of the City Of Fremantle, one of the few local government councils to provide community services and support to a community learning centre. TMP provides adult community education, community support and is home to the Fremantle Volunteer Service.

Fremantle Leisure CentreAddress: 10 Shuffrey Street, Fremantle 6160Contact: John East, 08 9432 9533 Keep fit all year round at the Fremantle Leisure Centre, work out in our fully equipped fitness centre, or join one of our many fitness group classes. The Centre also has 4 swimming pools to cater for a variety of users, with water temperature ranging between 26 – 28 degrees in the 50metre pool, 28 – 30 degrees in our 25metre and leisure playground pools or perhaps the warmth of our program pool heated to 32 – 34 degrees.The Centre provides learn to swim programs to cater for Aqua Babies, Pre School children, School Age children, Special needs and Adults. Swim Squad Coaching is also available at the Centre with mini squads all the way through to state, national and triathlon squads. The crèche has an indoor air-conditioned area as well as a wonderful outdoor area to cater for children aged between 3 months up to 6 years to play.You can enjoy a bbq on the Centre’s expansive grassed areas with the choice of being under the shade or out in the sun, or grab a bite from the cafe.The Leisure Centre is available for Children’s birthday parties. Phone Reception for details

Samson Recreation CentreAddress: McCombe Avenue, Samson 6162Contact: 08 9331 8040 (Mon/Wed/Thurs only) Community recreation centre. Sports Competitions (netball, badminton, yoga) Indoor sports facility, crèche, basketball court, kitchen, netball court, badminton courts, volleyball courts, indoor soccer court, tennis courts.

After School & Vacation Care. Contact Wanslea 08 6143 5383samson@wanslea.asn.au.A bus will collect children from Christ the King and Winterfold Primary schools.

ParentingAustralian Breastfeeding Association / Breastfeeding HelplineContact: WA 24 Hour Helpline, 08 9340 1200 Australian Breastfeeding Association. Free counselling: information and support 24 hours. The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is an organisation that provides support and education to mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies.The ABA is supported by health authorities and specialists in infant and child health and nutrition, including a panel of distinguished honorary advisers. The ABA is recognised internationally as a source of accurate information about breastfeeding management and research. The ABA has over 1,000 voluntary breastfeeding counsellors nationwide who are mothers who have breastfed at least one baby and completed their Certificate IV in Breastfeeding Education. They are bound by a code of ethics and offer their support over the telephone, by email counselling, in person at local ABA support groups and through a wide range of literature. Local ABA groups also offer breast pump hire. Counselling is available free by telephone and email. Mothers can access the ABA’s full range of services with a low cost annual subscription.

Bellies and Babes Support GroupContact: Danielle, 0404 993 277 A get together for a friendly cuppa and a chat. Share some stories, get some information and support each other through the journey of parenting.

Community Midwifery WAAddress: 1/40 Pearse Street, North Fremantle WA 6159 Contact: 08 9430 6882 They provide a no-cost health service providing primary midwifery care to women wanting to birth their babies at home or, in special cases, in the hospital.Pre-natal education comprising of Preparation for Childbirth Classes (over 5 weeks) or 1/2 day active birth workshops are available to program and non program clients.A weekly group for mothers and their babies in the first months of parenthood. Held each school term.

Cockburn Early YearsAddress: Coolbellup Hub, 90 Cordelia Avenue, Coolbellup 6163 Contact: 08 9441 3855 Cockburn Early Years is a government funded, community based program available to parents of young children up to the age of six years, living in the City of Cockburn. The serivce provides support to parents in strengthening relationships with their children, developing skills and knowledge in their parenting role and empowering families to encourage children's development and learning in the home. The program offers home based intevention and centre based activites such as a supported play sessions and groups and parenting groups.

Child Development Service: FremantleAddress: Rambures Way, Hamilton Hill 6163 Contact: 08 9418 1177, To provide assessment, management education and consultative services to children their families and children’s services personnel. To attend to children with a variety of problems such as behaviour disturbances, development delay, speech and language delay and other problems are seen, assessed and management of these problems provided.Multiple Parents Coffee GroupContact: Gretta Little, 08 9337 6601 , 0414 924 946, 0414 924 946 To provide a forum for parents of twins, triplets and more to network with each other. Social support.

Parenting W.AContact: 08 6279 1200 (24 hour, 7 day Parenting Line) , 08 6279 1200 Parenting WA provides a telephone support service for parents,carers and members of the community who are seeking parenting information and assistance. Referral and information regarding local services and resources is offered.The Positive Parenting Program – promotes positive, caring relationships between children and their parents, supports parents in developing effective behavior management strategiesOther services:Parenting workshops, Individual Parenting Programs, community information, community talks

Parenting South MetroAddress: 219 Winterfold Road, Coolbellup 6163 Contact: 08 9331 2211 The service offers parents with children 0–8 years> Strategies to help with the day to day challenges of parenting> Information about children's developmental stages Information on local> community services Referral to agencies that may help with concerns> Advice in guiding children's behaviour> We are a volunteer organisation, so we also provide meaningful opportunities for people to enrich their lives by volunteering

KinWay Relationship Counselling And EducationAddress: 23 Adelaide Terrace Perth 6000 Contact: 08 9263 2050 KinWay is a leading Agency in WA offering counselling services and relationship education. Counselling is provided by qualified counsellors to individuals, couples, children and families. KinWay counselling staff work to address the specific concerns of each client. Kinway has locations in East Perth, Joondalup, Gosnells and Rockingham. This includes Family and Domestic Violence, Grief, loss, Affairs, Seperation, Conflict, Depression, Parenting and Relationship Issues. Education programs provide information for individuals, couples and parents and assist in the development of skills to foster positive stable relationships. Courses available include Becoming Partners for Life, Self Esteem,Managing Distressing Emotions,Communication,Creating couple closeness, Improve and Understand your Couple Relationship, Anger Regulation.

Relationships Australia - Fremantle BranchAddress: 1 Ord Street Fremantle 6160 Contact: 08 9432 5000 Offers help to those who have problems in relationships, whether they be married, considering marriage or living together, or are a family in emotional distress.Available to couples separating or considering divorce or those whose marriage has reached the point of irretrievable breakdown, to help face the hurt and confusion in themselves and their children.Also works with individuals with personal problems; Pre-marital counselling; Parents having difficulty with communication with teenagers; domestic violence intervention programme, living in a step family course; family mediation.Counselling is individual, couple, family or group sessions.Educational courses and seminars - various. - Anger management (men & women), fathering, parenting,Access to a children's counsellor and family mediation service. Children's Contact service Centre for children whose parents have separated.

PlaygroupsBuster The Fun BusContact: 0410 466 065 , 08 9432 9957Buster the Fun Bus is a free parenting support service for families with children aged 0-5. It travels to community parks and venues throughout the Cities of Melville and Fremantle to encourage parents to meet informally, relax, socialise, create networks and enjoy their local area.

While parents supervise their children they have access to support, information and resources to enhance their parenting skills. Children have the chance to learn and grow through developmentally appropriate activities, encouraged through games, toys, crafts and interaction.

East Fremantle Family Playgroup IncAddress: Sumpton Green, corner Moss and Fletcher Street, East FremantleContact: Donna, 0468 347 622 Provide a safe fun play environment for children and parents and/or nannies for the ages 0-5 years. We have playdough, sand pit, craft, ride on toys, slides, swings etc.Times are Monday–Friday morning and afternoons

Froggy's Fun on the GreenAddress: 9 Coleville Crescent, SpearwoodContact: City of Cockburn 08 9411 3444 , 0408 938 693, FREE mobile outdoor play session service for parents/carers with young children aged 0–5 years. Froggy’s Fun on the Green will be rotated through different Cockburn parks each term.

Mondays 9.30 am to 11.30 am at Manning Park, Azelia Road, Hamilton Hill Tuesdays - different park each term. See the website for the details of this session.

The play sessions will include play dough, painting, arts and crafts and play equipment and toys. Staff will assist parents/carers/children, although children remain the responsibility of parents/carers at all times.

North Fremantle PlaygroupContact: Jane Parish 0417 928 233Playgroup Tuesday 10.00 am–12 noon

South Fremantle PlaygroupContact: Elise, 08 9335 3394 (Meeting Place) , 0426 234 223 [home], For parents and pre-school children to meet in an informal setting. There are no formal, structured play sessions. It is for friendly, unstructured interaction. Bring a piece of fruit for a community fruit platter. Come along to the first few sessions for free before you decide to become a member.

Southern Suburbs Playgroup IncContact Kareen Tait, 0424 498 682, 08 9434 6414,0 - 5 year old play group. For parents with pre school age children to meet together for creative activities and to meet new friends. Games, sing-a-longs, active and educational play, outings and being together.Times Friday 9.30 am–11.00 am

White Gum Valley PlaygroupAddress: White Gum Valley Primary School, enter from Watkins StreetContact: Gabi 0404 242 564To meet local parents and children and have fun playing and talking together. White Gum Valley Playgroup facilities include a large building with children's toilets, toys and books for babies to 5 year olds, art facilities for young ones,a kitchen area, covered sandpit, outside equipment for juniors and a large, secure, grassed play area.The room can be booked for already functioning groups of parents and children.Times Wednesday 9.30 am–11.30 am, Thursday 9.30 am–11.30 am

Primary Schools with PreprimariesBeaconsfield Primary SchoolAddress: 5 Hale Road, Beaconsfield 6162Contact: 08 9430 7055 Education K - 7Other contact numbers:Pre Primary 08 9335 4259Kindergarten 08 9335 7625After School Care Centre 08 9365 4835Dental Clinic 08 9335 8758School Canteen 08 9335 6103 Intensive English Centre 08 9335 5806

Christ The King SchoolAddress: 87 York Street, BeaconsfieldContact: 08 9338 8777 Catholic Primary School. K - 6 coeducational school. Primary school. Special Needs Centre

East Fremantle Primary SchoolAddress: 8 Forrest Street Fremantle 6160Contact: 08 9335 6136 Education K - 7Preprimary class 1- 08 9431 7301Preprimary class 2- 08 9335 2204

Fremantle Primary SchoolAddress: 1 Brennan Street, Fremantle 6160Contact: 08 9335 3647 Provide education for primary school children K - 7

Hilton Primary SchoolAddress: 21 Rennie Crescent, North Hilton 6163Contact: 08 9337 1006; 08 9337 5202, 08 9337 3118 (Kulunga Aboriginal Kindergarten) , Education K– 7. Onsite at the school is a morning kindergarten running four mornings a week and a full time pre-primary.Hilton Primary runs a sessional offsite Aboriginal Kindergarten which services the wider Peel District and runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.

Lance Holt School (Independent Primary)Address: 10 Henry Street, Fremantle 6160Contact: 08 9335 6742 Education of Pre-Kindergarten to year 7 promoting non competitiveness, a caring environment and parent participation.

North Fremantle Primary SchoolAddress: 30 John Street, North Fremantle 6159Contact: 08 9335 2743 Education K - 7

Our Lady Of Mt Carmel SchoolAddress: 82 Collick Street Hilton 6163Contact: 08 9337 7066 Education - K-6. A Catholic primary school.

Richmond Primary SchoolAddress: 37 Windsor Road, East Fremantle 6158Contact 08 9339 5055 Education of children - Kindergarten, Pre primary through to year 7. Kindy OFF site, 4–5 yr olds part-time program. Pre Primary 5–6 yr olds, full time program

Samson Primary SchoolAddress: 22 Lawrence Way, Samson 6163Contact: 08 9314 1921 Primary school.Pre-primary & Kindy for four and five year olds,

St Patrick's Primary SchoolAddress: 8 Ellen Street, Fremantle 6160Contact: 08 9335 5215 Dual Campus Catholic Primary School including Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Pre-primary Maristella Campus, Years 1–6 Basilica campus.

White Gum Valley Primary SchoolAddress: 29 Hope Street, White Gum Valley 6162Contact: 08 9335 2655 Primary School - Education PP - Yr 7

Winterfold Primary SchoolAddress: 41 Annie Street, Beaconsfield 6162Contact: 08 9337 2936 Primary School Kindergarten - Year 7, ITASBehaviour Management And Discipline StrategyCommonwealth Literacy And Numeracy Program (CLNP)Getting It Right - LiteracyPrimary Extension And Challenge (PEAC) Program

Other Preschool ProgramsStepping Stones Child Development CentreAddress: 6 Fortescue Street, East FremantleContact: 9319 8034 Stepping Stones Child Development Centre is a community initiative by East Fremantle Baptist Church. It is a high-quality early learning facility run with a Christian ethos and catering for children in their pre-kindergarten years.

Little Tykes Early Learning CentreAddress: 242 South Street, Hilton 6163Contact 08 9335 6941 Little Tykes Early Learning Centre provides full pre-school and kindy programmes in a fully air conditioned accredited centre, providing loving homestyle care for 57 0-12 year old children. We create a stimulating, challenging and safe environment in a professional, caring manner with total focus on the needs of the children. Special needs are also provided for and parent involvement is welcomed and encouraged.Before and After school care. - drop off & pick up - local schools Winterfold & Beaconsfield, New Life College, White Gum Valley, Hilton Primary School, Christ the King Primary School, Hazel Orme Kindergarten. Fulltime and part time places.