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Developing Dreams Early Learning Chain Valley Bay

1 Bridge Avenue, Chain Valley Bay, NSW, 2259 view map
5.0

Care Type:

Long Day Care

Hours:

8:00am to 4:00pm

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Address:

1 Bridge Avenue, Chain Valley Bay, NSW, 2259

Developing Dreams Early Learning Chain Valley Bay Reviews (10)

5.0 /5

Based on 10 Reviews

Our average ratings are pulled from verified reviews from Google Reviews and direct parent reviews posted on the Care For Kids website.
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Hayley Coppins

5.0 4 months ago

Absolutely amazing! The educators are warm, attentive, and genuinely care about every child. The transition has been smooth and stress-free, and it’s clear how much love and dedication they put into everything they do. Highly recommend!

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Sara lawrence

5.0 10 months ago
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Holly Mills

Enrolled Family
5.0 11 months ago

This is an exceptional service that prioritises strong, trusting relationships not only with each child but also with their families and caregivers. The centre is always clean, inviting, and thoughtfully set up to support both comfort, learning and play. Every activity and experience is created with intention and often follows the interests and ideas expressed by the children, making learning both meaningful and fun. It’s amazing to see how responsive and engaged the educators are—there’s someone in every space ready to sit, play, build, read or sing alongside the children. One of the many things that sets Developing Dreams apart is its consistency and dedication. The centre retains a passionate and experienced team and I believe have higher staff to children ratios than what is required (exceeding industry requirements) ensuring a very well resourced space. Special occasion days and dress-ups are a highlight, with incredible decorations, activities, and celebrations that create lasting memories for the children. We couldn’t ask for a better place for our children to grow, learn, and thrive. Developing Dreams is more than a preschool—it’s nurturing, inspiring, and such a joyful community, and we are so extremely happy to be a part of it.

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Susie Byrnes

Enrolled Family
5.0 11 months ago

My daughter has been going to Developing Dreams since she was 2 and I honestly couldn’t imagine a better place for her to grow up in these early years. She is 4.5 now and the growth we’ve seen in her emotionally, socially and creatively has been amazing. The educators are warm, genuine and really take the time to get to know the kids and families. I’ve always felt like our daughter is seen, understood and deeply cared for. Drop offs are always met with a friendly hello and a real interest in how she is doing, and pick ups come with meaningful stories about her day. I still remember walking into her bedroom when she was about 2.5 and finding her pretending to be a teacher. She told me her name was “Ava” and she was praising her imaginary students for their great work. It was such a clear sign of how deeply those early interactions at the centre were shaping her in such a positive way. The centre itself is small and homely, which we love. The learning spaces are beautiful, calm and full of interesting, hands-on experiences that really reflect the children’s interests. It is not just about ticking developmental boxes. You can see that everything is set up with real thought and care. We’re so grateful to the whole team. It feels like our daughter is part of something special and as a parent, that means everything.

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Hayley Ritchie

Enrolled Family
5.0 11 months ago

Finding Developing Dreams Preschool has been the greatest gift for our family. Choosing care for children when they are so young, vulnerable, and impressionable is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. You’re not just selecting a place. You’re choosing the circle of influence that will shape your child’s early experiences, their view of the world, and how safe and supported they feel outside the home. As a parent who has always struggled to trust others to care for our daughter, the sense of safety and confidence this preschool has given us has been nothing short of freeing. It’s something I’ll always carry with deep gratitude. This wasn’t the first preschool we enrolled our daughter in. We toured many and trialled a few, but none came close. In fact, when we said our goodbyes to previous centres, even some of their educators commented that they’d love to work at Developing Dreams but that “opportunities rarely come up because the team simply doesn’t leave”. It’s a preschool known for its incredible staff retention, and once we experienced for ourselves the culture Cath has built, it’s easy to understand why. What Cath and her team have created is something truly special. A preschool where every child is truly known, loved, and encouraged to thrive. Many of the educators have been there for years, and the stability, consistency, and joy that brings to the children is invaluable. The educators at Developing Dreams aren’t just qualified. Most are well and truly overqualified. But what makes them remarkable isn’t just their expertise. It’s their passion, their warmth, and the genuine care they bring to each child every single day. They are deeply aligned with families and dedicated to raising kind, confident, capable little humans. When I think back on my own childhood, I was one of the lucky ones who had that one special teacher - the one who left a lasting impact, who encouraged me, inspired me, and made me feel truly seen. At Developing Dreams,

About Developing Dreams Early Learning Chain Valley Bay

Developing Dreams Early Learning has been an integral part of the local community for over a decade, building meaningful relationships between Educators, children, families, local schools and sector professionals. This humble centre is said to make peoplel feel safe and welcome becasue of the 'feel' on arrival. With consistent and compassionate Educators guiding the routines and learning, children and families thrive through their early years.

The play based curriculum allows children time for revisitation, exploration, hands-on learning and peer engagement. The learning environments are designed with care and attention to detail, embedding values of respect for all. Natural materials and intentional teaching support literacy, numeracy and wellbeing skills such as emotional, social and physical competencies.

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Relationships with children Exceeding
Collaborative partnerships with families and communities Exceeding
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