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Day care for Churchlands families

Churchlands parents — including plenty of ECU staff and students — find the eight-minute drive to Cuddly Bear an easy slot into the morning.

24
Years operating
62
Licensed places
9 yrs
Avg. educator tenure
Meeting
NQS rating
8 min
Drive from Churchlands
Location Info

Churchlands to Cuddly Bear

A quick run via Hale Road and Pearson Street. After drop-off, ECU’s Mount Lawley campus is 12 minutes east and the Joondalup line opens up at Stirling.

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8 min drive

Approximate peak-hour travel from Churchlands to our Woodlands centre.

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Local green spaces

Herdsman Lake, Pearson Park, Powis Reserve.

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Local schools

Churchlands Primary School, Churchlands Senior High School, Edith Cowan University (ECU).

Popular routes from Churchlands

01
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ECU Mount Lawley
Reverse of usual run, 12 min
02
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Herdsman Lake
Quick run up Powis Street, 8 min
03
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Churchlands shops
Via Hale Road and Liege Street
The final 200 metres

Drop-off, step by step

Turn into our quiet residential street off Liege Street. Pull into the dedicated drop-off bays on the right (six spaces, 5-minute limit) — overflow parking is available kerbside opposite. Walk through the front gate, sign in at the foyer iPad on your left, then your educator will meet you at the room door.

Landmarks near the centre

Useful reference points for Churchlands families doing the morning loop.

4 min
Karrinyup Shopping Centre
6 min
Innaloo Megacentre
7 min
Lake Monger
10 min
Scarborough Beach

Public transport from Churchlands

TransPerth routes that bring you within a short walk of the centre. Walking distances are based on Google Maps pedestrian directions.

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Bus 410
3 min walk to centre
From: Churchlands (nearest TransPerth stop)
Alight: Liege St near Edith Dr
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Bus 990
6 min walk to centre
From: Churchlands via Scarborough Beach Rd
Alight: Scarborough Beach Rd after Sackville Tce
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Joondalup Line train
5 min on connecting Bus 410
From: Churchlands → Stirling Station
Alight: Stirling Station

Cuddly Bear vs typical alternatives

How we compare to the long day care options most Woodlands families weigh up.

Feature
Licensed places
Average educator tenure
Hours
Meals included
Open-door policy
Accreditation
Cuddly Bear
62
9 years
7:00am - 6:00pm
Breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea
Yes — drop in any time
ACECQA NQS Meeting
Large centre chain
90-120
12-18 months
6:30am - 6:30pm
Usually 3 meals
Scheduled visits
ACECQA NQS (varies)
Family day care
4-7
Single educator
Varies by educator
Varies
Yes
Scheme-managed
Refreshed quarterly

Recently asked by Churchlands parents

Real questions from recent enquiries (anonymised).

  • How long is the drive from Churchlands in school-run traffic?

    Add 2-3 minutes to the off-peak time we list — Scarborough Beach Road can bank up near Sackville between 8:15 and 8:45am.

  • Can grandparents do pick-up if both parents are at work?

    Yes. We keep an authorised collection list per family and ask for photo ID on the first visit.

  • Do you offer half-day sessions?

    We’re a long day care, so sessions are 7:00am-6:00pm — but you’re welcome to drop late or collect early at no extra charge.

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Last updated: 17 June 2026 · Last reviewed by centre director: 10 June 2026

See you on the morning run from Churchlands

Tours run at 10am and 2pm — most families drop in on their way home.