From the get go, Simba has been absolutely terrific! I'd checked out a few places, but Simba stuck out straight away. The centre itself is great, lots of space and different kinds of options for activities. My daughter joined just after turning one and Simba's staff have been amazing helping her transition to being away from me. From the activities she gets to do in the day to the bonds with her peers and especially the nurturing staff - Simba is an asset in her development. The director is so friendly and so engaged, always giving updates when I pick up my daughter. I highly recommend Simba.

We couldn’t be happier with Simba, it’s not just a child care it’s second home for kids to stay in a safe environment. The centre itself is bright and clean. The educators well trained, experienced and actually cares about the children’s wellbeing. Highly recommended Simba. ❤️

Simba has been absolutely fantastic. My 2nd daughter joined when I went back to work at 9 months old and she’s like a different child. Absolutely thriving, learning so much. She’s always so happy to see the educators and no issues at drop off which shows how much she loves it there. They have so many awesome activities, always planning new extra curricular activities and lots of help and information for parents all the time. I really trust them with my daughter and so grateful to have found such a great place given we are also new to the area. Highly highly recommend!

Simba Education St Ives has been very professional, dedicated and supportive. Hanishka has supported us getting started and settle in to daycare and has been amazing as a manager. I cannot appreciate more for the support we received from all the teachers involved in my daughter’s care. Our daughter absolutely loves the open arms of Miss Kylie and Evelyn every single morning she attends Simba. Thanks so much.

I’m very impressed with this school. Everything is well-organized, and the atmosphere is so warm and welcoming. My daughter absolutely loves it here! Every day she asks me, “Mom, what day is it today?” When I ask her why, she says, “Do I get to go to school today? I want to go to school!” Normally, she attends four days a week, but she’s been asking if she can go every day — that’s how much she enjoys it! She’s always happy to see her lovely friends and kind teachers. And especially Ms. Hanishka, the center manager — she always welcomes us so warmly and helps us every time we need assistance. We truly love Simba! ❤️

My first child had a wonderful year at Prepare, so I decided to enrol my second child there as well, even though Prepare is now under new management (Simba). To my shock, during the tour while I was observing the outdoor playground, I was startled by a very loud voice. A teacher from the room next to the toddler room, wearing black glasses, was standing by the bathroom door and loudly scolding a little boy who was alone in the bathroom taking off his nappy, blaming on him why he was so slow. I simply couldn’t believe a teacher would speak to a child in such a rude manner. After witnessing this, I immediately left—I could never allow my child to be cared for by such a teacher. I also noticed that Simba has a very high staff turnover, and most of the excellent teachers from Prepare are no longer there. We especially miss Mrs. Nahid, who was truly the best teacher!

We are really happy with the level of care and professionalism of the all Simba St Ives team. Our son loves it since his 1st day at the centre. High quality and fresh food cookes by a qualified chef makes it even better. We highly recommend Simba St Ives.

We’ve had a great experience with this Childcare . The staff are caring and professional, and the management is excellent. What I appreciate the most is the well-thought-out program they have for the children. it’s not just planned, it’s actually implemented with care and consistency.

My boy loves the centre very much since he attended. The facilities are great, and the educators are so kind and experienced with genuine caring to all the kids. Simba St Ives is not only a daycare, it helps all the kids to prepare for school. They provide regular feedback to parents and work with parents to develop individualized plans to make improvements. Special thanks to the director Hanishka who is always ready to help the kids and the parents. My little boy is in the process of learning how to manage his behaviour and Hanishka and the team really put a lot of effort to help him make huge progress. We as parent are so happy with Simba St Ives and appreciate all the support from the team. I am highly recommending Simba St Ives to all the kids living in St Ives and surrounding suburbs. They really deserve all the compliment.

We couldn't be happier with the care our child receives here! The recent change in management has truly been a game changer. The improvements are clear—from better communication and organization to a noticeably warmer and more engaging environment for the kids. It's clear the new team is passionate, professional, and committed to creating a nurturing space. A special thank you to Hanishka, the new Centre Manager, and team. Your dedication, warmth, and leadership have made such a positive impact, and we are so grateful for everything you do. We feel completely confident leaving our child in your care and are so happy to be part of this wonderful centre. Thank you!