Finding the right childcare in the Inner West can feel daunting, but from the moment we met Nicola, we knew we had found something truly special. She is more than just a caregiver—she has become part of our family. Her warmth, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to the children in her care have helped shape who our daughter is today. Nicola creates a nurturing, creative, and secure environment where children form deep, lasting attachments. They learn kindness, respect, and confidence in a setting that feels as much like a home as it does a place of learning. From the smallest moments—encouraging good manners, fostering friendships, and guiding little hands through creative play—to the big ones, she is always there, helping our daughter grow into the thoughtful, curious, and compassionate girl she is today. Nicola gets kids talking. The kids in her care seem to, on average, have verbal skills above their peers. As first-time parents, we’ve turned to Nicola for advice time and again, and her experience and insight have been invaluable. We feel so incredibly lucky to have found her and can’t imagine a better start to our daughter’s early years. If you’re looking for a childcare provider who truly cares—one who will nurture your child as if they were her own—Nicola is the one. Seriously, you will find no better option for your child and if you can get in, placing them with Nicola is the best gift you can give them.

Our two daughters have attended Nicola’s family daycare since roughly 12 months old. Never could I have imagined a better fit for our girls or our family. They have both been so happy at Nicola’s, thriving and growing in the nurturing and engaging environment Nicola creates. Nicola is extremely experienced and knowledgeable and creates learning opportunities for each child’s developmental stage. She is inclusive and kind, and creates a strong sense of community for the families that attend her service. One of our daughters has allergies, and Nicola went above and beyond to ensure her needs were met and the home was a safe environment. We have always felt assured that our children were in the best possible care. I honestly could not recommend Nicola more highly, and had we not moved to a different area our girls would still be there! If you find yourself with a spot at Nicolas, you truly are one of the lucky ones :)

Our daughter has been going to Nicola's Family Daycare since she was about 11 months old, and she's now just over 3. During this time, we've seen her flourish into a confident, kind and curious child who feels safe and loved in the environment. Nicola has been through it all - from her first steps through to toilet training - and we couldn't have asked for a better place for her to find herself during these formative years. The balance of children in a small group has helped her learn to share, compromise, stretch her imagination, be inquisitive - and most importantly, dance with abandon! Thank you Nicola for giving our little one a second home away from home and caring and teaching her with patience and kindness.

Nicola's warm, nurturing environment feels like a second home for our daughter, who has flourished socially and developmentally under her care. Nicola provides a perfect balance of educational activities and free play, fostering independence and confidence in the kids. The small group size allows for personalized attention, and her excellent communication keeps us informed and connected. Our little one loves her time there, always happy at drop off and pick up, and have built bequtiful friendships with all the kids. We highly recommend Nicola's daycare for its flexibility, dedication, and genuine care for children.

Nicola is so lovely! Patient, loving, kind, organised and genuinely enjoys taking care of the kids in her home - what more could we want?! There is an energy of calm competence that emanates from Nicola and you can see how the kids are all so secure and happy in her care. Our baby absolutely thrived in Nicolas family daycare and we count ourselves very lucky to have had Nicola providing such an amazing level of love and nurturing for our bub.