Programs

At the Karratha Family Centre we pride ourselves on the wonderful programs we provide for our community and aim to support families and children in connecting, growing, and feeling safe.
We offer termly school readiness programs, weekly stay & play playgroup sessions, after-school drop & go programs, and many more events and sessions throughout the year. 
 
See below for more details on our regular programs. 

School Readiness Program

Our School Readiness program is a structured play-based learning program to support 3-4 year olds with their transition into a school setting. We focus on behavioural and academic exposure to help them become ready to attend kindergarten in a fun relaxing environment.

Program availability: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays

Families are free to choose which day/s they would like to enrol their children. All four days are programmed individually catering to multiple attendances.

9am-1pm

$50/day

Enrolments required

Must be toilet trained

School Readiness Connect Four
School Readiness Drawing

Playgroup

Our casual Friday playgroup provides opportunities for parents/carers to bond with their little ones in fun thought out activities set up in our secure indoor and natural outdoor space. It encourages parents/carers to connect with each other while enjoying a complimentary coffee/tea in a safe and relaxing environment. Children can also enjoy a fruit morning tea.

Friday mornings during school terms

9-11am

0-5 yr olds

$10/family

Playgroup Baking

Baby & Me

Our Baby & Me sensory playgroup is the perfect place to bond, connect and relax with your little one. Catering to babies under 12 months old, we provide a safe play space for your babies to explore. This playgroup is not only for the bubs but a perfect setting for parents to connect and support each other. We also provide that much needed caffeine hit with tea and coffee.

Monday mornings during school terms

9:30-11am

0-12 months old

$10/family

Baby and Me

Afternoon Drop and Go Programs

Construction Tuesdays consist of a variety of hands on activities for children to explore and create using their fine and gross motor skills. It allows for children to work individually or together in teams and interact socially with each other.

3-5pm

5-10 yr olds

$20/child/session

Registration required

Construction Tuesdays proudly sponsored by the team at Total SS

Totall SS

Arts and Crafts Thursdays consist of a variety of engaging art/craft activities set up each week. Children will have the opportunity to complete a guided activity with the facilitator or to engage in other activities independently or in small groups.

3-5pm

5-10 yr olds

$20/child/session

Registration required

Afternoon Drop and Go Building

Lets Get Exploring: Nature Club

Our Nature Club program is an outdoor play-based nature program allowing children the freedom to investigate, explore and engage with natural resources in a fun, open-ended play session. This program is a Drop & Go program for 3-5 year olds which supports children to connect with others through play in a natural setting, encouraging them to learn outdoor play experiences. These relaxed sessions include nature craft activities, small group times with songs and stories about animals, landscapes, and nature, as well as free exploratory play in a safe and secure play area. 
 
School term Fridays
 
11:30am – 2pm
 
3-5 year olds (must be toilet trained)
 
$40 per session 
 
Termly bookings required with occasional casual availability