"Child was an amazing experience for Henrietta.  What a credit to Child, the staff and teachers - and an enormous relief for us as parents - to find that from a previously very clingy, and unsettled little girl, Henrietta instead became excited and approached each day with great anticipation to get to Child to be with her friends and teachers.  My husband and I noticed the difference in Henrietta from her first day.  We were absolutely delighted and relieved to have our little girl looking forward to her day ahead.  Henrietta became confident and assured overnight and that confidence has flowed through to her start at school.    Henrietta began school with a very strong set of skills she learned during her time at Child, along with the ability to adapt to a new, totally different environment gained from the confidence and positive affirmation she received from her teachers at Child. Henrietta’s and our experience as parents of Child is one of gratitude.  Henrietta found a place to learn & grow & be happy.   Thank you all at Child – Child was Henrietta’s  “happy” place. "

""Sending our son to Child was one of the best decisions we have ever made. The mixture of fun and learning activities and the variety of experiences he had there saw him grow at an amazing pace, both socially and intellectually. It's a great feeling to now be sending him off to school so well-equipped to face a new set of challenges.""

"Beth and Isaac have thrived in the nurturing environment of Child. The wide range of resources, play areas and learning activities provide a safe, stimulating environment and the highly qualified staff are warm and caring, clearly delighting in the children's progress. Our daughter recently started primary school.  The self-management and social skills she has developed at Child have prepared her very well for this transition and focus on phonics, writing and numeracy have given her a great head start. Our family has been so happy at Child - we had no reservations in enrolling our 3rd child and would recommend it to anyone."

"We were so excited when we found Child as it met all our requirements and were delighted to enrol our daughter.  She was at child from age 10  months to 5 years and absolutely loved it, I often joke about the number of hours I must have spent in the class trying to get her to come home!  All the work that the teachers did with her was a great stepping stone for primary school and she went in confident, familiar with the routines of school and already tracking well with her reading and writing.  It has been lovely being involved with child for so many years and getting to know the team and watching the facilities develop – it was great to see a castle and a pirate ship appear for the kids to play on.  We are now happy to be back in the child family again with our son joining the babies room at eleven months.  He loves his teachers and the environment and thrives and learns so much each day. It is lovely seeing so many siblings coming through the centre which is a real testament to the positive experience that families have. My daughter also enjoys coming back to visit to drop off her baby brother and catch up with her teachers. I have recommended child to a number of families and will continue to do so. Thank you  "

"Wen Yao really enjoyed the time in Child. He said that he liked the teachers and the friends that he made in Child. As parents, we know that he also loved the learning environment that Child has created. The reason for us to choose Child initially was the environment and structure in Child. There are also plenty of challenges for the kids to grow and learn. I’m deeply grateful of  the teachers’ effort in maintaining a great relationship with the parents. I really enjoyed the chats with the teachers. They are all very easy-going and open minded and made us feel comfortable in discussing the issues with the child and gave us excellent suggestions to solve the issues. We felt involved in Wen Yao’s development and connected to the teachers. It was a wonderful feeling and made me want to go there all the time. Child will always have a special place in our heart.  "

"I was nervous about Kaitlyn starting primary school and in particular about whether she would cope with being in school with older kids, a larger playground, and the new activities that primary school brings but she has absolutely flourished and a large part of that is contributed to the teachers at Child. When she first started she wasn’t very sociable around other kids or confident with physical activities like climbing but the teachers in each class she was in worked through those areas with her and now she enjoys the climbing to the top of the Net Climber and has made so many friends. At a young age Kaitlyn had an interest in words and the teachers in each class gave her new challenges and material so she could build on what she had learnt. She never got bored and had a very good outlook on learning. The net result was Kaitlyn spending only a couple of weeks in the new entrant class and the primary teachers commenting that she was very well prepared academically, physically, and emotionally.  "

"It is such an important decision, deciding who to entrust with the care of your most precious little (or big) ones. Lee - thank you to you and your team for making it easy to leave Taylor in your capable hands each day. It was easy because of the enjoyment and learning that filled each of his days. He made many lovely friendships and will always remember the lovely teachers who made such a positive impact on his life."

"Our time at Child draws to a close so I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for the wonderful experience you have given all our family.  We have been so lucky that Georgia and Imogen have made their preschool journeys with Child over the last 5 and a half years.  We came to Child from a personal recommendation, and being new to the area, it was a breath of fresh air to walk in and see the colourful and vibrant classrooms, the warm and nurturing environment, the friendly staff but most of all the happy kids.  Both our daughters have relished their time here and have happily skipped into the classrooms each day.  The staff are so warm, caring and have been so accommodating, and its been so lovely to see so many of the same faces still teaching and in the office from those first few days.  We're are very sad that our journey with Child ends but are so grateful that our kids have been given such a 'step up' both with confidence and academically into what can be the scary start of big School!    Thank you Lee, Jeanine and all your wonderful staff - we will miss you but we'll pop in to see you soon. All the very best  "

"“I first enrolled my children at Child in 2009 – I had been dissatisfied with my previous day care option as I was simply not happy with the staff to child ratio in particular with the younger children. I really felt that I would be happier with my children having closer supervision and attention when they are 3 or under than is available in a lot of other centres. A friend recommended Child to me and I have never looked back. All three of my children have now attended Child and not once have I had that squirmy feeling in my stomach that us working mums can get when we see or hear something that we are not 100% happy with regarding our children’s care.  My children have always had top class care and careful, experienced attention at all times during the past 4 years and I, my husband, and our precious kids have been overwhelmingly happy here. A special shout out to Carin, Jeanine and Laura for forming a special bond with each of my kids and making their time here such a loving and caring experience.  I really believe that Child is the top child care option in the country and I would highly recommend them to anyone who is considering placing their child in day care.”      "

"I was so tired of looking at childcare places for my two year old little girl Meena, when I decided to go back to work in 2008 with my heart sinking at every place I visited.  Then I just saw the opening enrolment sign for child while standing in traffic and as soon as I walked in I knew that this school would make that first tough separation easier. I fell in love with the place at first sight and fell in love with it more when I met Lee and then the rest of the staff. Meena spent three years at child and when it was time for her to go to primary school she was more than prepared and she flew through year one armed with her pre-school learning. child is not just a childcare facility, it is a family of loving and caring people who not only teach our children and provide them with the their first steps of learning, but they also, and more importantly, give them a great amount of love, care and hugs. Every single teacher at child makes a difference.  My second daughter Norah started at child in November last year as we continue our journey with this wonderful school. You walk through the door and you are surrounded with smiling faces big and small!"

"I have no hesitations in recommending Child Pre-school and actually offered to give this testimonial.  My daughter went there from 3.5 years old until she went to school.  Having transferred from another day-care, it was eye-opening to see the differences between an adequate crèche and an extraordinary one like Child.  From a practical viewpoint, Child  has nutritious meals, opening hours that assist today's working parent, and the facilities, resources and rooms are well equipped and maintained to create a pleasant environment for that second home away from home.  But more importantly, I was so pleased with the way Child was outstanding in every facet of my daughter's care: fine/gross motor skills, physical activity, creative play, social skills, and early education.  My daughter was so well-prepared for school that she has advanced two reading levels within two weeks of going to school and is socially comfortable from being at a day-care where courtesy and inclusiveness are encouraged.  Her other friends from Child have also similarly surpassed new school entrant expectations both academically and socially.  The Child staff are genuinely and consistently kind and caring towards the children and their families.  It was touching and reassuring that the teachers as well as the centre manager Lee recognised my daughter's strengths and were proud of her achievements and also focussed on improving weaknesses.  The non-teaching staff are personable and clearly an integral part of the 'Child family'.  Everyone is approachable and responsive to queries.  Daytrips, external speakers as well as structured days covering art, music, learning, maths and literacy and physical movement gave my daughter fantastic overall learning experiences.  However, the personal care that she received from Child has contributed to her confidence, happiness and general growth in so many countless but significant ways - I could not have asked for more!  The fact that my daughter still wants to go and visit says it all:)"

"When I decided to place my twin boys into preschool care, I looked at about 15 different schools. I wanted them to be in a nurturing environment, which also offered structured learning. As soon as I walked through the doors at Child, I knew it was the right place. The school is exceptionally presented and the teachers are so kind and friendly. My children had a lot of fun during their four years at Child and were given continuous opportunities to be creative and experience new things. Thank you so much for providing a safe and happy learning environment which has allowed my children to develop social skills and confidence in preparation for primary school and life. We miss you so much!!"

"It is time for Sienna to move on to that next milestone in life - 'big school'.  We wanted to write to you, and the entire team at Child, to say thank you for the exceptional care given to Sienna throughout her 4 years with you.  It can be a tough decision for parents choosing a day-care facility, but Sienna has loved every day at Child.  We have been pleased with every facet- the activities, food, education, but especially the warm, caring natures of all of your staff and we would like to pass on our gratitude to everyone.  Child has been a big part of Sienna`s life and we know she will miss you all."

"" Child is an excellent daycare facility. Our son thrived in the environment and loved his teachers, who were kind, caring and patient.   Child definitely gave our son a head start ready for primary school and we would not hesitate to recommend Child to other families.   A big thank you to Lee and the team for your dedication and hard work"."

"Charlotte loved her time at "Child" and the great mix of education and play has meant that her transition to school was easy. The teachers are all amazing and it always felt like a happy place because everybody cared. Our house was always full of paintings, stories and crafts. I recommend "Child" to all my friends."

"Poppy has been at Child since she was 10 months old. Over this time at Child I have seen my little baby turn into such a lovely, outgoing, well mannered  3 a half year old girl. The teachers at Child have all been amazing, even helping with tips on toilet training and discipline. Poppy has always enjoyed her time at Child and I really think Child has helped with her excellend vocab, drawing and many other skills she has. I would highly recomend Child to anyone."