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"I'm a big fan of Care for Kids. I picked up on some good vibes when I was pregnant with my daughter and have been sending her here for a year now. I've found the educators to be really responsive to my feedback and I've found it welcoming and easy to build relationships with other mothers. If I have had an issue, the management have always listened to me and we've been able to work things out together really effectively. All of the staff are lovely and I can tell they genuinely enjoy working with small children. I feel like they have my daughters back, which is important."

- Amelia Ross, a year ago

"This school was great for the first couple years it was open (2017 - 2018) but after a while I experienced some bullying even though they promote that they have no bullying present in the school. After the 2020 lockdown ended in the area my mum asked the principal if I could receive some kind of education support because I am autistic and the education support was needed but the principal only said that if I get it then the other students would also want it even though I have an official diagnosis for a literal disability. They also didn’t have any mental health support and by the time my mum had finally moved me at the end of 2020 my mental health was in decline and I had gained some trust issues. The school I moved to (Sunshine Beach State High) had a mental health support program and another program that gave people with disabilities (including myself) the education support that they need. So even though the Montessori Learning System is decent, it would be beneficial if you instead sent your student to either Sunshine Beach State Primary or Sunshine Beach State High School (depending on what grade they’re in). My mum even said that she regrets not sending me to Sunshine Beach State Primary after sending my brother there and seeing great results both in terms of academics, relationships with teachers and other students and mental health"

- Haru, a year ago

"We absolutely love MLT Dulwich Hill! My son started attending this center in September 2024, and the difference has been incredible. He used to go to a larger center, where he was very quiet, mostly observing, and rarely participated in group learning activities. It was also hard to see him enjoying time with other kids. Since moving to MLT Dulwich Hill, his social skills and communication have improved so much! The small group setting has made him feel more comfortable exploring, engaging, and connecting with others. The educators here are always so warm and caring, creating a loving and welcoming environment. My son is now excited to go to the center every morning, and we couldn’t be happier. We truly appreciate all the educators and love the family-like environment created within this small group setting."

- Lena Silva Kwon Sales, 3 weeks ago

"My daughter was at Barangaroo Montessori from the age of 14 months until just shy of 4.5 years old. Just this year she was accepted into a school much closer to home. Within the first week at her new school, her teacher approached me and commented on how exceptional her vocabulary and speech was & asked what childcare centre she had attended. I was very proud and could not speak more highly of Barangaroo Montessori. The level of attention, education and support provided is second to none. The quality of care is fantastic. The gentle structure and guided curriculum instilled a love of learning and education from such an early, pivotal age/stage for my child all whilst still allowing her to be a child. It is obvious in her love of reading, thirst for knowledge and curiosity of the world around her. The prepared environment that Barangaroo Montessori offers is excellent. My daughter had reached many milestones whilst at the centre; a precious moment I missed in person but was captured so beautifully by her educator was her first steps. The excitement and encouragement in Miss Liv's voice made my heart swell and the proud smile on my daughter's face was priceless. That video is still one of my favourites and my daughter is almost 5 years old. That level of love, care, encouragement, excitement and patience extends well beyond just my child's first steps and the classroom. It isn't just with one educator, it is evident amongst all the wonderful staff at Barangaroo. You can see and feel how passionate they all are and have a genuine love of not just the children but also for what they do. They are more than just educators; they are carers, second Mothers, friends and your child’s biggest cheerleader aside from yourself! Although we are sad that our daughter will not be sharing the Preschool Graduation milestone with her friends and wonderful carers at Barangaroo Montessori this year, we are forever grateful to them for helping her become a well-rounded philomath who is so very kind, confident, independent, and an ever-evolving social butterfly!"

- Samantha McAlpine, 7 months ago

"Our child attends the Infants Room of Lane Cove West Montessori Academy and we are so grateful for our experience so far. As first time parents sending our young baby to childcare, we were initially quite nervous and uncertain about what to expect. However, the team at LCW have helped her to not only settle well but we can see that she genuinely enjoys her time there and is learning new skills daily. The team of infants room educators are warm and affectionate, take incredible care to keep her rested, clean, engaged and happy and are so great at gently encouraging her to grow in independence. Not only this, we can rely on the centre for consistent and thorough communication about our child's daily activities and overall progress as well as clearly documented and observed policies and protocols. It's our daily pleasure to see the photo updates in the parent communication app and we are so grateful for the thorough rundown that the educators provide when we pick her up at the end of the day. Our baby always comes home happy and babbling endlessly about the fun she had with her LCW friends and the other children in the centre also seem happy and relaxed whenever we are there. Thank you LCW educators for the care, professionalism and cuddles!"

- Sally Kim, 4 months ago

"Both my children go here and have been attending since February. The staff here are fantastic and so caring, they genuinely care for the kids and encourage their interests. They set up a little dinosaur corner for my eldest who is obsessed after noticing how much she loved the toys. The activities they do with them encourage their development and the communication, feedback and sharing of the activity they do in a day is excellent. Could not recommend the centre highly enough"

- Jenny Turner, 6 months ago

"Our son absolutely loves going to school. He started a year ago and has now transitioned to stage 1. The teachers have been wonderful and the environment is a safe and friendly one. While drop off was initially difficult, after a few days my son happily joins his peers. While the fees may be expensive, it’s worth every penny seeing my son’s development."

- Charlie Brind, a month ago

"I am absolutely delighted with the experience my son is receiving at the center. From the start, the Montessori principles have aligned perfectly with my values and expectations have been exceeded. My son has grown significantly, becoming more independent and developing a caring, nurturing side and while learning to support his peers. The center has been amazing in catering to his needs, from managing his allergies to supporting his progress in multiple languages and motor skills. I've also been welcomed into a wonderful community. My sob interacts not just with staff but with a network of "Aunties and Uncles," and I have formed strong relationships with other parents. The center’s consistency in approach and attention to detail has been impressive, and their accountability, especially in handling any issues, has built trust. My son has also embraced learning about different cultures and I love seeing him participate in charitable activities like pyjama week and working in the garden. Highly recommend!"

- Wayne Johnson, a week ago

"Ms Jessica, Ms Alisha and all the teachers have been incredible caretakers for my son. Lots of care, love and flexibility with the Croydon centre. Have had a wonderful experience with this place!"

- Av, 5 months ago

"Our family has just finished our playgroup journey, with 2 children, spanning 2018 to 2022. We couldn't be happier with the Pre2Montes Playgroup, and the teachers, Sharika and Brenda. Whenever we drove down Burswood Road our children would want to turn into Leigh St and go to playgroup. Sometimes we even went 3 days a week because the kids loved it so much, and it was an easy safe place to be with a Toddler and a baby (kids toilet, change facilities & Breastfeeding welcome). Its a nice place to chat with other parents too and share your parenting struggles and wins if you wish to do so. Its amazing to watch the little ones progress through the "jobs" from under 1 (when you think its all impossible), then past 2 they seem to just pick up stuff so fast as they build on what they have already learned. Our kids have always been complimented on the skills they have picked up at Playgroup, and our eldest loved going back to visit and help their younger sibling. Our 2nd child ,3 years old, has just moved into Cycle 1 (3 - 6 year age group) in class with their 5 year old Sibling, and couldn't be happier. Both kids are confident and love going to "School" (Kindy) and learning. The Playgroup and School continue to be their "Happy Place" and they now have many friends from 0 to teenagers as the Playgroup, Kindy, Primary and High School kids integrate regularly to enhance learning for all."

- Annie Purchase, 2 years ago