Gowrie WA Early Learning and Community Services

Gowrie WA Early Learning and Community Services Our Early Learning Centres are filled with children and families who feel part of what we do.

💚 OUR PURPOSE 💚
To build thriving, inclusive communities where children, families, and our team are valued, heard, and empowered to contribute.
🩵 OUR VALUES 🩵
Respect, Connection, Learning, Considered Growth, Responsibility, Integrity of Purpose Our team is passionate about their work and are keen learners themselves, always striving to provide the best service and model the way forward. Gowrie WA

has a reputation for providing support to children and families in the community, by providing an environment with Early Childhood educators that are committed to building secure, trusting and strong relationships with all children and families. We have an environment where children feel welcome and come to be inspired, to investigate, discover, imagine and create. Our focus has also been on establishing a learning environment for children where educators support and scaffold children’s learning in partnership with families that reflects The Gowrie philosophy and encompasses The Early Years Learning Framework. Our early education and care centres are located in Kewdale, Nedlands and Karawara.

It’s Monday which means Monday Munchies! 🍎This week we’re bringing you a warm and cosy treat perfect for cold, rainy day...
01/06/2026

It’s Monday which means Monday Munchies! 🍎

This week we’re bringing you a warm and cosy treat perfect for cold, rainy days. These Apple Crumble Crunch Cups are sweet, crunchy, packed with delicious cinnamon flavours and perfect for the whole family!

Apple Crumble Crunch Cups
⭐ Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 5 apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract

Crumble Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup flour
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup salt-reduced butter, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon

⭐ Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 180°C and lightly grease a baking dish or muffin tray.
2. In a bowl, mix together the sliced apples, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla.
3. Spoon the apple mixture into the baking dish or muffin cups.
4. In another bowl, add oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and honey or maple syrup and mix until crumbly.
5. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the apples are soft and the topping is golden brown.
7. Serve warm on its own or with a dollop of yogurt or icecream for an extra yummy treat! 😍

Every Thursday, storytelling comes to life in the Bunuru Learning Studio at Gowrie Early Learning Karawara! 📚 Last Thurs...
29/05/2026

Every Thursday, storytelling comes to life in the Bunuru Learning Studio at Gowrie Early Learning Karawara! 📚

Last Thursday, the little learners explored the much-loved story The Very Hungry Caterpillar. After enjoying the story together during mat session, the children extended their learning through a hands-on creative experience.

Using playdough to form the caterpillar’s body and a variety of textured materials to decorate, the children created their very own hungry caterpillars. This engaging experience strengthened fine motor skills and hand–eye coordination, while also encouraging creativity, imagination and self-expression through play.

Well done Bunuru children, what fabulous caterpillars you created! 🐛

Recently, the little learners from the Koorlong learning studio at Gowrie Early Learning Kewdale, participated in a hand...
28/05/2026

Recently, the little learners from the Koorlong learning studio at Gowrie Early Learning Kewdale, participated in a hands on planting experience.

The children carefully took the flowers and small plants from their pots and planted them into the soil, gently handling each plant, digging small holes and watering them once they were safely in their new home. Throughout the experience, the children showed curiosity and care as they explored different flowers, textures and gardening tools.

This meaningful experience supported fine motor development, coordination, teamwork and responsibility, while also encouraging the children to connect with the natural environment and learn about caring for living things.

Well done Koorlong children, we cannot wait to see your flowers bloom! 🌿🌸

Last week, the little learners at Gowrie Early Learning Nedlands explored the importance of road safety as part of Natio...
27/05/2026

Last week, the little learners at Gowrie Early Learning Nedlands explored the importance of road safety as part of National Road Safety Week.

The children began by creating their own traffic lights, exploring road signs and engaging in meaningful conversations about how to stay safe near roads, crossings and vehicles. Through these discussions and hands-on experiences, the children learned about traffic light colours and signals, recognising crossings and signs, and the importance of stopping, waiting and staying aware of their surroundings.

The little learners then transformed their outdoor play space into a busy road safety environment, complete with crosswalks, traffic controllers and bike paths. Through imaginative play, the children practised road safety routines while learning how to help keep themselves and their friends safe.

Wow Nedlands children, what an awesome way to learn about staying safe in our community.🚦

26/05/2026

Something special has arrived at Little Explorers! ⭐️

Grab your very own Little Explorers Playgroup jumper for $10 or FREE when you purchase a half term or full term pass!

For more information, to purchase your jumper, or for a 1/2 term/ term pass send us a DM! 🤩

As part of Gowrie’s Minds on the Move – Transition to School Program, the children of the Borang learning studio at Gowr...
25/05/2026

As part of Gowrie’s Minds on the Move – Transition to School Program, the children of the Borang learning studio at Gowrie Early Learning Kewdale continued learning about the Noongar seasons, this month exploring the Djeran season 🍂.

The children discovered that Djeran is characterised by cooler nights and windy conditions and is also a time for gathering food and when red flowering gums bloom. The children also spoke about black cockatoos and explored the colours often seen during this season; red and green.

The children then engaged in an art experience where they used different patterned rollers and small animals to create walking pathways, representing how animals search for food and how the weather changes during Djeran.

Through this creative experience, the children explored different materials and shared their thoughts and ideas about the elements of Djeran, creating stories and meaning through their artwork.

Experiences like this support children’s transition to school by encouraging creativity, communication, cultural awareness, and collaborative learning, while building confidence in expressing their ideas and understanding the world around them.

Well done Borang children!

It’s Monday Munchies! YIPPEE! 🤩These Cheesy Veggie Egg Muffins are fluffy, tasty, packed with colourful veggies and best...
25/05/2026

It’s Monday Munchies! YIPPEE! 🤩

These Cheesy Veggie Egg Muffins are fluffy, tasty, packed with colourful veggies and best of all, they can be enjoyed warm or cold, making them the perfect snack, quick breakfast, or lunchbox treat!

Cheesy Veggie Egg Muffins 🧀🥦🥚
⭐ Ingredients
- 6 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp cooking salt
- ½ cup chopped vegetables of your choice
- ¼ cup grated cheese

⭐ Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Lightly coat a standard 12-cup muffin tray with cooking spray.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt.
4. Divide the vegetables and cheese evenly among the muffin cups.
5. Pour the egg mixture into each cup, filling about three-quarters full.
6. Bake uncovered for around 20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
7. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
8. ENJOY!

WOOHOO! It’s Weekend Wonders! 🎉This weekend’s Weekend Wonder is inspired by the little learners at Gowrie Early Learning...
23/05/2026

WOOHOO! It’s Weekend Wonders! 🎉

This weekend’s Weekend Wonder is inspired by the little learners at Gowrie Early Learning Nedlands and is all about turning everyday kitchen items into a fun and engaging sensory play experience!

Do you have any old pots, pans, utensils, or cooking equipment at home that are no longer being used? Or perhaps you could take a quick visit to your local op shop to find a few treasures for play.

By adding recycled cooking equipment to the sandpit, children can explore pouring, stirring, scooping, filling, and emptying as they experiment through play. Adding natural elements such as leaves, flowers, and twigs, along with water and even food colouring, transforms the experience even further; the sand becomes mouldable, while colour mixing introduces another layer of sensory exploration, creativity, and discovery.

This simple activity supports:
🖐️ Fine motor development
🧠 Problem-solving and experimentation
💬 Language and social skills
🎨 Creativity and imaginative play
🌿 Sensory exploration

Let us know in the comments below if you give this Weekend Wonder a go at home!

National Road Safety Week (17–24 May) is a time dedicated to raising awareness about staying safe on and around our road...
22/05/2026

National Road Safety Week (17–24 May) is a time dedicated to raising awareness about staying safe on and around our roads.

In recognition of National Road Safety Week, the educators of the Koobidja Learning Studio at Gowrie Early Learning Kewdale created a road and cars themed sensory play experience using black beans, Weetbix cubes, and a variety of vehicle and road toys, alongside themed books and puzzles. The Koobidja little learners were then invited to explore the sensory set-up, transferring, scooping and moving materials around the tray while navigating the vehicles through the road system. 🚗

Through this engaging play experience, our littlest learners began recognising different vehicles and road-related objects while strengthening fine motor skills, hand–eye coordination and early language development. The sensory exploration also encouraged curiosity, imaginative play and social interaction as the children explored alongside their peers.

Wow Koobidja children, what a wonderful way to begin learning about road safety. 🚦🚸

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61 Lowan Loop, Karawara
Perth, WA
6152

Opening Hours

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

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+61893128200

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