We've had a wonderful experience with Elk Early Learning. I attended several of their Stay & Play sessions when they were offered mid-year, which gave me the opportunity to get a feel for the centre and observe the educators in action. Seeing how naturally they interacted with the children and how attentive they were made me feel confident that we'd found the right place for our little one.<br><br>One thing I've particularly noticed is the level of supervision and engagement. There are consistently at least two educators present, even when the number of children would technically allow for fewer educators under the required staff-to-child ratios. I find this particularly reassuring because even when one educator needs to attend to nappy changes or settle a child for a nap, there's always another available to engage with the remaining children.<br><br>What I appreciate most is that the educators are genuinely present with the children. They're down at the children's level, actively playing, talking, interacting and responding to their needs. You don't see them distracted by paperwork, constantly using iPads or trying to juggle multiple administrative tasks while supervising. Their attention is clearly focused on the children, and they genuinely seem to enjoy what they do. It's lovely to see educators who are so hands-on and involved in the children's everyday learning and development.<br><br>What also stood out to me was being asked to put my phone away while I was in the room, in line with their no-phone policy. I think this reflects the centre's commitment to creating a safe and respectful environment and reinforces the importance they place on protecting children's privacy. It's a small but meaningful detail that speaks volumes about their values.<br><br>The centre is also exceptionally clean and well maintained. You can tell a lot of thought, effort and care goes into creating a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment. We're very grateful to have found Elk and would happily recommend it to other families!

Were extremely happy to have chosen ELK for our sons daycare. Its a beautiful space, the rooms are calming but also fun however most of all the educators alongside Jenna truly care.<br><br>We get calls at three right time asking us questions that show their attentiveness and personalized care and we've noticed how happy our son is both ti be dropped off and also get picked up.<br><br>Highly recommended

I honestly can’t recommend ELK Early Learning and Kindergarten enough! ❤️ From the moment my son started, the educators have been so kind, caring and supportive. They’ve taken the time to get to know him, understand his needs and help him build confidence in such a positive and nurturing environment,<br>It’s been so lovely seeing how much he has grown with their support. As a mum, knowing that your child is genuinely cared for, listened to and encouraged makes such a huge difference.<br>A beautiful centre with an amazing team ❤️

We’ve had a fantastic experience with ELK over the past two months. Our baby has been there since the centre opened, and the care from the educators has been exceptional. They are all so kind, attentive, and genuinely caring, and they clearly adore the children. Communication is excellent, and we always feel well informed about our baby’s day. She enjoys being there, loves the food, and the centre provides a very engaging learning curriculum with lots of activities for the children to explore and grow. A special thank you to Jenna, the centre manager, who is amazing and incredibly accommodating. She always finds ways to involve families and makes us feel like part of the ELK community. We highly recommend this centre to any family looking for a caring and supportive daycare.

We have just started with ELK and it’s such a breath of fresh air. Our daughter came from a 3 room daycare (babies, toddlers, kindy) and the difference in her engagement development and happiness is evident The grounds are beautiful and the educators are so kind fun and welcoming. Thank you ELK for a great experience for our daughter and our family

The centre is very well decorated, calm and nurturing. Very easy to get settled in. Leaving this childcare centre is truly bittersweet for our family. From the very beginning, the environment has been so clean, warm, friendly, and welcoming, it honestly felt like a second home for my daughter. Every educator here is incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely caring. They have shown my daughter so much love and attention, and I’ve always felt completely at ease knowing she was in such safe and nurturing hands. The care here goes beyond just supervision, it’s clear the educators truly care about the children and their wellbeing. Saying goodbye is hard because of how comfortable and happy my daughter has been here. I feel so grateful to have had such a beautiful start to her childcare journey, and I will always appreciate the love and care she received during our time here. Thank you to the entire team for everything, we will truly miss you. P.S Mariama and Hawa🤍