The last 3 reviews couldn’t be further from the truth. This centre (especially the OOSH class) is absolutely astonishing. The team of educators go above and beyond for the children, and nurture them as if they were their own. My child has been attending since they opened 2 years ago and he has thrived in leaps and bounds. He also attends the vacation care program. The OOSH educators are so welcoming and attentive, I could not recommend this centre anymore. I refer all my friends and families to this centre.

This centre has always gone above and beyond for us, the whole team is fabulous!

Even before Tilly’s at Gillieston Heights officially opened, we were supported by Bree, the Centre Director, and couldn’t have been more impressed with the experience she gave us. This followed a disappointing time at another local daycare, where the level of service fell short in several areas. Since then, our daughter has finished at Tilly’s and is thriving in her first year of Kindergarten. Our younger son is now in his third year at the centre and we couldn’t be happier with our decision to have both of our children attend. The entire team has been outstanding, and every one of their educators has shown genuine care, professionalism, and consistency throughout our entire time at the centre. We cannot recommend them highly enough.

Highly recommended

Such an amazing centre! The staff are always so welcoming and helpful. I’ve never felt a centre more homey than this one! My little one loves it!

The service at this center is truly exceptional. From the moment we walked in, we felt so welcomed. The staff greet you with such warmth and friendliness, making you feel right at home. The rooms are vibrant, inviting, and thoughtfully designed, creating a wonderful environment for the children. The team here is nothing short of amazing—helpful, understanding, and genuinely caring. Having experienced several daycare centers (including one we loved that unfortunately closed), I can confidently say this is the best we’ve ever been to. We’re currently in the 0-2 room, and it’s been an incredible experience. Highly recommend to anyone—you won’t be disappointed! ♥️

The management team and educators are absolutely wonderful. I'm so glad that I chose this centre for my children as they are cared for as well as I care for them. It gives me peace of mind knowing that my children are in a safe place with loving and caring educators who fill their days with so much joy, education and play. The centre management and educators do everything they can to accommodate changing needs of the children, follow the schedules set by the parents, give regular feedback on development and have open communication about any issues or concerns. The educators form such a special bond with the children and it reflects when I see my children upon pick up in the afternoon and they share stories of the fun day they have had, or how the educators supported them if they were feeling sad. I highly recommend this centre!

We have had a very positive experience with Tillys at Gillieston. The staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely care about the children’s wellbeing and development. Safety is prioritised and communication from staff is amazing! I have less mum guilt about having my kids in daycare because I know my kids enjoy going to Tillys and they are safe.

I am amazed with this day care centre Tillys Gillieston Heights. I used to picked up my daughter within 2 hrs after the dropped off in her previous day care centre somewhere in Newcastle Area, since they didn’t know how to make her stop crying,they had no clue what they were dealing obviously had no knowledge about kids with Autism.My daughter is diagnosed to autism level 3 which is the severe one. Tillys Gillieston Heights have never called me or ring me during the days my daughter is in their care staffs are trained to keep my daughter calm and happy. I recommend this centre to other families out there. We all want our children to be happy and not distressed.