I rarely comment or leave reviews, but I feel compelled to speak up after seeing what appears to be negative feedback from former staff. When hiring, even one toxic employee can create serious problems — which is why careful recruitment is absolutely essential. Running any business — whether a café, a childcare centre, or anything else — is never easy. It requires enormous effort, financial investment, and constant management. Childcare centres in particular face even greater challenges, with strict government regulations, high operational costs, council rates, and many other ongoing expenses, especially in Victoria. Unfortunately, some people never recognise how much support, time, and resources go into providing them with a stable workplace — from salaries and tax obligations to superannuation, insurance, and countless other overheads. Everything seems fine while they are employed for months or years, but the moment they leave, issues begin to surface. Children are full of energy, and supporting those with additional needs requires even more patience, dedication, and compassion. Most staff are respectful and committed, but it only takes one wrong person to harm a business and damage its reputation within minutes. Thank you so much for looking after our kids. I wish all childcare centres and the hardworking educators out there the very best — their role in caring for our children is truly invaluable.

We have been here for years and I really can say we are so happy with everything. The staff were caring, friendly and happy faces everytime we drop our kids. They do excursions for the kids. The kids learn from these too. They update us with how are kids are. We have records of what's happening and that's important for us. My kids are happy to see the staff in there and I believe that's an indicator that they feel safe and happy in there too.

This review is likely to be removed as Bambini has a good habit of removing negative reviews. However I cannot recommend staying as far away from this centre as possible. Not only were children physically abused at this centre, but they will literally hold your bond as random and deny ever receiving it when you decide to leave. And better yet, they’re asking people to leave a google review for a chance to win $300! I hope I win.

My Children were well looked after for the short time we were there. Educators were kind and helpful.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Bambini Early Learning Officer. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed by warm and caring educators and a genuinely supportive Director. The team truly goes above and beyond to make each child feel safe, nurtured, and seen. The centre follows a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, which shines through in the thoughtful, child-led learning and beautifully structured daily activities. With a small capacity of just 12 children, the environment feels intimate and personal — a perfect setting for little ones to thrive. The rooms are calm, well-organised, and designed to foster a strong sense of security and belonging. The shared outdoor play space is a standout — it’s not only beautifully laid out but also encourages exploration, creativity, and connection between the children. We’re so grateful to have found such a special place where our child is genuinely excited to go each day. Bambini Officer is a hidden gem.

It’s a great centre, my son has been here for years and has learned so much and loves being there :)

The best in the Officer area. Nicole and Heather (centre managers) are the best of the best and our coordinator Codie for the 1-2 year old group is very professional, educated and loved by all the kids. I can’t recommend this childcare highly enough.

Three months ago, we enrolled our baby at Bambini Bayview Early Learning centre Officer. The staff are absolutely fantastic and we couldn't be happier. Each one of them has great rapport with us, and they provide constant feedback about how our little one is going throughout the day. The food must be brilliant because our baby eats it all (I get a bit jealous when I see what's been on the menu for the day!) The centre is very new and all the rooms are kept clean and tidy. You can tell all the educators take pride in their work and the kids love them. We highly recommend this centre. Thank you to all the staff at Bambini Bayview for all that you do!