An early learning centre in Mandurah, Western Australia, has been left devastated after an alleged arson attack caused extensive damage estimated at $500,000.

A childcare provider operating out of Floreat Park Primary School has been fined $28,000 following a serious lapse in supervision during a zoo excursion that left two children lost and others unsupervised.

The Western Australian Government has announced a sweeping ban on mobile phones and personal digital devices—including smartwatches and tablets—within childcare centres, following a one-month review into sector safety and compliance.

A Western Australian mother has ignited a contentious debate after reporting that her child's school has banned children from bringing fruit during its designated fruit and vegetable snack break and instead modified it to "vegetables only."

A Perth early childhood service was fined $15,000 after a 2-year-old boy was locked inside the outdoor shed while looking for play equipment.

International play specialist Marc Armitage from the UK touring WA for Educators to attend a Professional Development session on Risky Dodgy Play, The Benefits of Playing Outside and Experimenting With Elements of Danger.