Address:
1082 Botany Road, Botany, NSW, 2019
Care Type:
Long Day Care, Pre-school
Hours:
7am to 6pm
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Address:
1082 Botany Road, Botany, NSW, 2019
Based on 83 Reviews
Rating Score
Abhishek Paudel
A wonderful childcare centre with caring and supportive educators. The environment is safe, welcoming and engaging, with excellent educational programs and attentive supervision and the children are treated with kindness and respect.<br>Highly recommended!
Gyalboo
The centre provides thoughtful planning and engaging learning experiences that reflect children’s interests and individual needs. The welcoming, well-organised learning environment encourages curiosity, creativity and exploration, while educators support each child’s learning through caring and responsive interactions.
Sarthak Bastakoti
Paula Gonzalez
We had a wonderful experience at Hippo's and are so grateful to the entire team. My son is not an easy child—he has a very strong character and can be quite challenging, often expressing himself by screaming. However, the educators here never once gave up on him. Even when things were difficult, they patiently sought out different methods and persisted until we saw a massive improvement in his attitude and behavior.<br><br>I also want to make a special mention of the director, Heike, who is absolutely incredible. She was always closely monitoring his progress, providing us with continuous feedback, and proactively looking for new ways to support him. It is so rare to find a place that genuinely prioritizes a child's well-being and development over absolutely everything else, including the business side of things.<br><br>They proved time and time again that they truly care about him. Thank you to the whole team for your unwavering dedication!
Dipesh Khadka
Hippo’s friends is to be commended for their teaching environment. The children are involved in a very engaging program. So good to see how every educator cares about the children’s wellbeing.
Hippo’s Friends Early Education and Care offers a high-quality education service in a
nurturing and safe environment for the whole community. Our goal is to support and
develop your child’s natural curiosity, eagerness to learn, and their love of
communication with others.
We employ highly qualified staff including currently five Early Childhood Teachers,
and eight educators holding a Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
Our top-quality teaching programs are play-based; intentional teaching activities across all ages always ensure child safety and learning development.
Our government recognised preschool program prepares children aged 3 – 5 for entry
to their formal school life and includes:
· a strong focus on literacy and pre-reading skills using the Letterland approach
· mathematic skills via a hands-on approach as well as using Montessori materials and teaching techniques
· age appropriate French language lessons
Our large outside play area allows children to explore the world around them best
and introduces sustainable practices. We grow our own vegetables, are sun safe,
and offer children real life experiences such as cooking. We learn about nature
and our environment through regular bush walks and frequent excursions into our
local community and encourage a hands-on exploration of your child’s
surroundings.
A wide range of healthy and nutritious meals, prepared daily on the premises, are
offered; the menu is approved by the Munch & Move program.
Hippo’s Friends has a strong connection to our local Botany community, and we offer
children plenty of opportunities to foster this connection. We value parent and
community feedback, input, and engagement. We provide children with the ability
to learn about themselves and their world around them. We place a large
emphasis on developing your child’s independence.
Hippo’s Friends Early Education and Care offers a high-quality education service in a
nurturing and safe environment for the whole community. Our goal is to support and
develop your child’s natural curiosity, eagerness to learn, and their love of
communication with others.
We employ highly qualified staff including currently five Early Childhood Teachers,
and eight educators holding a Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
Our top-quality teaching programs are play-based; intentional teaching activities across all ages always ensure child safety and learning development.
Our government recognised preschool program prepares children aged 3 – 5 for entry
to their formal school life and includes:
· a strong focus on literacy and pre-reading skills using the Letterland approach
· mathematic skills via a hands-on approach as well as using Montessori materials and teaching techniques
· age appropriate French language lessons
Our large outside play area allows children to explore the world around them best
and introduces sustainable practices. We grow our own vegetables, are sun safe,
and offer children real life experiences such as cooking. We learn about nature
and our environment through regular bush walks and frequent excursions into our
local community and encourage a hands-on exploration of your child’s
surroundings.
A wide range of healthy and nutritious meals, prepared daily on the premises, are
offered; the menu is approved by the Munch & Move program.
Hippo’s Friends has a strong connection to our local Botany community, and we offer
children plenty of opportunities to foster this connection. We value parent and
community feedback, input, and engagement. We provide children with the ability
to learn about themselves and their world around them. We place a large
emphasis on developing your child’s independence.
with Botany, 2019
Hippo's Friends Long Day Child Care Centre
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Suburb Average
$130.42
Above average
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