Childcare in Port Adelaide that feels like home.
Welcoming children from 6 weeks to 5 years, with limited places available for 2027. Come and meet our educators, explore the centre, and see if we’re the right fit for your family.
Why families choose Westcare
A calm and supportive start to childcare
We focus on helping children settle in with consistency and care from day one.
Consistent educators your child can trust
Familiar faces build confidence, routine, and emotional security.
A warm, home-like environment
We create a space where children feel safe, supported, and happy to learn.
Open communication with families
You’ll always know how your child is doing, every step of the way.
Starting Childcare is a big step
We understand that starting childcare can feel overwhelming for both parents and children. That’s why we focus on gentle transitions, consistent educators, and strong communication, so your child feels safe, supported, and settled from day one.
What parents have said about our centre.
Come and see Westcare for yourself and experience our benefits.
Westcare Early Learning Centre is proudly family owned and operated here in South Australia, not part of a large corporate chain. This means decisions are made locally, with genuine care for families, children, and educators. Our focus is always on relationships, quality care, and doing what is right for our community.
Our centres are warm, welcoming spaces where families truly belong. We take the time to build meaningful relationships so you and your child feel known, supported, and comfortable every day. Many families tell us it feels like being part of an extended family, not just a childcare centre.
We create calm, nurturing environments where children feel safe, settled, and confident. Familiar faces, consistent routines, and caring educators help children feel secure, allowing them to relax, explore, and enjoy their day just like they would at home.
We understand that every family is different. Our team works closely with parents to provide flexible care options and genuine support during changes, transitions, or busy life moments. You are never just a number here, we work with you, not around you.
Our outdoor play spaces are thoughtfully designed to encourage movement, exploration, and connection with nature. Children are given daily opportunities to climb, run, create, and discover in a safe and well-supervised environment. Outdoor play supports physical development, confidence, social skills, and wellbeing, while allowing children the freedom to learn through active, hands-on experiences.
Our director is present, approachable, and actively involved in daily centre life. Families know who they are, can easily ask questions, and feel reassured knowing leadership is hands on and available to support both children and educators.
We truly listen to our families. Your feedback helps shape our centres, improve communication, and strengthen the care we provide. Families are encouraged to share thoughts, ask questions, and feel confident that their voice is heard and valued.
Your child’s safety is our highest priority. We have clear supervision practices, strong routines, and visible leadership to ensure children are always cared for and supported. Families can feel confident knowing we take wellbeing seriously and actively show how children are kept safe.
We believe the best learning happens when children are genuinely engaged. Educators observe, listen, and build learning experiences around each child’s interests and curiosity, making learning meaningful, enjoyable, and relevant.
Our educators are highly qualified, experienced, and genuinely passionate about early childhood education. More importantly, they care deeply about each child’s wellbeing, growth, and happiness, building strong, trusting relationships with both children and families
Families value seeing familiar faces, and so do children. We prioritise consistent staffing so children can form secure attachments and families feel comfortable knowing who is caring for their child each day. Consistency helps children feel safe, settled, and confident.
We offer engaging incursions such as dance and messy sensory experiences that add excitement and creativity to the learning program. These hands-on activities support physical development, confidence, and joyful learning through play.
Children learn best by doing. Our programs are filled with interactive, play-based experiences that encourage exploration, creativity, problem solving, and confidence, while making every day enjoyable and meaningful.
We teach children the importance of caring for their world. Through everyday practices and learning experiences, children develop an understanding of sustainability, responsibility, and respect for the environment.
From recycling to gardening and mindful resource use, children are encouraged to care for nature and understand their role in protecting the environment. These early lessons help build lifelong values around respect and responsibility.
Families are kept informed and involved every step of the way. We prioritise clear, open communication about your child’s day, room changes, educator updates, and transitions, helping build trust and peace of mind.
Located at
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U2/13 College Street,
Port Adelaide 5015
Opening Hours
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Monday - Friday
6:30am - 6:30pm
Contact us
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(08) 7078 9927
portadelaide@westcareelc.com.au
Book a tour at our Port Adelaide centre or enquire now.
We’ll contact you shortly to confirm availability and organise a time that suits your family.
- (08) 7078 9927
- portadelaide@westcareelc.com.au