diamondThe Cuddly Bear Difference

Small on purpose. Big on heart.

We could grow. We choose not to. Staying at 35 places lets us protect what matters most, the relationships between educators, children and families.

Six things you will notice straight away

The differences families tell us they feel within minutes of their first tour.

home Difference 01

Family owned since 2021

Not corporate, not investor backed. The owners are on site every week and know every family by name. Decisions are made for children, not shareholders.

groups Difference 02

Intentionally small at 35 places

We could grow. We choose not to. Staying small protects what matters most, the relationships between educators, children and families across the whole centre.

favorite Difference 03

Educators who stay

Long average tenure, with several of our team here since we opened in 2021. Your child sees the same trusted faces from babies right through to pre-kindy.

park Difference 04

A garden, not a yard

Five years of planting, mulching and tinkering have built one of Woodlands’ most loved natural play spaces, with established trees, vegetable beds and a chicken coop.

restaurant Difference 05

Fresh food cooked on site

Our cook prepares every meal from scratch in our own kitchen using seasonal produce, with allergens managed carefully and dietary needs welcomed warmly.

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A real village feel

Mixed-age moments, siblings playing together, and growing numbers of returning Cuddly Bear families. This is the closest thing to a community-run centre Woodlands has.

How we compare

A side-by-side look at how a small family-owned centre differs from a typical corporate provider.

Feature
Ownership
Centre size
Educator tenure
Outdoor program
Family communication
Food

Cuddly Bear
check_circle Family owned since 2021
check_circle 35 places, one location
check_circle Average over 7 years
check_circle Daily nature play in established gardens
check_circle Daily face-to-face handovers
check_circle On-site cook, fresh seasonal menu

Typical chain
Corporate or investor backed
80 to 150+ places, many sites
Frequent rotation
Scheduled outdoor time
App-only updates
Catered or reheated

In families' own words

Real reviews from Cuddly Bear families across Perth’s western suburbs.

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“Our son has flourished since joining the Little Bears. The staff are so genuinely caring, it feels like leaving him with family.”

Sarah Jenkins

Woodlands Parent

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“The nature-based learning curriculum is fantastic. They spend so much time outdoors and learning about the local environment.”

Mark Thompson

Scarborough Parent

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“Our son has flourished since joining the Little Bears. The staff are so genuinely caring, it feels like leaving him with family.”

Sarah Jenkins

Woodlands Parent

star star star star star

“The nature-based learning curriculum is fantastic. They spend so much time outdoors and learning about the local environment.”

Mark Thompson

Scarborough Parent

More about us

Keep exploring what makes Cuddly Bear different.

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Our Story

Twenty-plus years of unhurried learning in Woodlands.

Feel the difference for yourself

ours are quiet, unhurried and run weekdays. We will show you the rooms, the garden and answer every question.

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