Parkdale Children's Centre is hands down the BEST CHILDCARE in the area. I am absolutely delighted with our experience; my little one attends the centre and looks incredibly happy every single day. The facilities are beautifully clean, and the outdoor garden area is wonderful and spacious. Their learning program is excellent, but what truly sets them apart is the educators—they are incredibly caring, kind, and genuinely love the children. My 2-year-old comes home every day talking about the educators she adores. On top of that, the meals are delicious! My older child is now in prep, but she still talks about how much she misses the food from her kindergarten day

The quality of the educators, the centre, its activities, how organised the education is is exceptional. We’ve loved sending our daughter here.

An awesome daycare. All the staff are so friendly and caring

This is the best child care that both my children have attended. They are not for profit, everything goes into the service and the ratios and overstaffing to support is amazing. Wouldn’t send my kids anywhere else ever and I’ve tried multiple private services prior to finding Parkdale.

Absolutely love this childcare center and have been using it for the past 11 years.<br>The carers are very kind and welcoming. They go above and beyond to make your child feel comfortable and at home. Alot of the carers have been there for the whole 11 years.<br>The home cooked food is amazing and opens up a wide range of flavours to your child.<br>Clean and always friendly faces greeting you. Very happy.

Incredibly lucky. That's how I feel that my child has been able to attend this centre. It was quite difficult to get a spot but we did and we've never looked back.<br><br>My child commenced shortly after their first birthday and has now transitioned through 3 rooms, and in each we've had simply wonderful educators and support staff who appear to genuinely care about the children. Whenever we've had a need arise from a developmental shift they've helped address it.<br><br>Led by a wonderful Centre Coordinator for whom no ask appears to be too great, the wonderful staff (from admin, kitchen, to room) cater to every child. Their care and love for the children is palpable, and leaving when the time comes will be very difficult.<br><br>Particular things I've noticed that are different to other places we toured/friends are at:<br>- The staff stay for a long time, the turnover seems to be really low. This indicates the staff are well treated, and benefits your child as they build strong relationships.<br>- There are permanent casual staff, meaning that when people go on leave/are ill etc, friendly faces are filling in. Sometimes they too get sick/go on leave, in which case additional friendly faces from the broader council cohort fill in. But they too are recognisable. This truly helps children to be relaxed.<br>- The care is tailored to the age and needs of the children.<br>- It's not just care, it's also education. The educators are actively engaging children in play-based learning opportunities from the earlier age.<br>- There is a constant investment in the resources available and in keeping the centre clean and well-maintained.<br>- The set up and staffing of the rooms makes it very difficult for a child to ever NOT be seen by multiple staff, which minimises safety concerns.<br>- The admin staff are wonderfully helpful and patient.<br>- The meals provided are clearly wholesome, and they change them each season, it is not pasta on repeat. They also share the recipes and you can see them making things up each day. They also have very clear systems for children with allergies.<br>- The door to the garden is always open (unless it is literally teeming with rain) and, while bugs are unavoidable with little folks who put their hands in their mouths, this reduces the incidence of illness. It also means children are encouraged to engage with nature.<br>- They have an intergenerational program for 3 and up.<br>- They have incursions (music, animals, etc).<br><br>So, tour it, put your name down on the waitlist, and when Anna says she can only offer you the one day of the week you don't need but that accepting it will almost certainly lead to other days. Believe her! ;)<br><br>Did I mention, we will be very sad to leave?!?!

We have had such a wonderful experience with this childcare centre. Both of my children have attended, and I couldn’t be happier with the care, support and kindness they have received.<br><br>The educators are simply the best! They are caring, patient, dedicated and genuinely passionate about what they do. You can tell how much they love the children and how committed they are to creating a happy, safe and nurturing environment.<br><br>Another big plus is the centre’s own kitchen, providing freshly prepared meals for the children. ❤️<br><br>I’m so grateful to the whole team for the wonderful care they provide and the positive impact they have on the children’s lives. It’s a place where children can learn, grow and feel truly cared for.<br><br>I would highly recommend this centre to any family looking for exceptional educators and a warm, welcoming environment for their little ones!

My daughter and son absolutely adore Parkdale and so I.<br><br>The educators are amazing<br>And I love that my little ones can interact over the outdoor fence

I recently visited the child medical center for my 7-week-old baby's immunization appointment, and I was extremely disappointed with the lack of adherence to basic safety measures. Shockingly, none of the staff members were wearing masks, despite the ongoing global health crisis. As a parent, I prioritize the health and safety of my child above all else, and it was concerning to see such a disregard for basic hygiene protocols in a medical setting. I expected the staff to set an example by wearing masks to protect themselves, their patients, and vulnerable infants like mine.