Childcare for Herdsman families, just around the corner in Wembley.
Many parents work in and around the Herdsman area. Poppy Patch in Wembley is close by, so drop off and pick up fit around the working day.
- 3 months to 6 years
- 6:30am to 6:00pm
- 2 weeks free

Close to work, close to home.
With hours from 6:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, we suit working parents who want a calm, owner run centre near where they work.
Two weeks free for new Herdsman families.
Book a tour, meet the owners and see the room your child would join.
New families only. Conditions apply, ask us on your tour.
What is the best childcare near Herdsman?
It depends on what matters most to your family. Herdsman is to our north, around Herdsman Lake. Families from Herdsman choose Poppy Patch Early Learning for its small, owner run feel (room for 50 children), nurse founders on site, meals cooked by our own cook, care from 3 months with a School Readiness Program, and clear fees from $175 a day before CCS. Book a tour to see if it suits your child.
What are your opening hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm, closed on public holidays.
Do you offer before and after school care?
Yes, for children attending Wembley Primary School, from Kindy to Year 2.
Is there an offer for new families?
New families enjoy two weeks of free childcare, spread over their first eight weeks. Conditions apply.
Book a tour of Poppy Patch.
We would love to welcome your family and show you our spaces. Come and chat with us about your child, their interests and what helps them feel happy and settled.
- Pick a day that suits and we will call to confirm a time.
- Walk through our rooms and outdoor spaces, and meet the owners.
- Ask about availability, start dates and your two weeks free.
