Only About Children St Leonards

The Educators and Management at this centre are the best I've ever experienced with my 2 children who have attended 2 different centres previously. The level of tailored care they have had for each of my kids is extremely unique and highly valued in my household. My oldest who is now at school asks every week to come back and visit her Daycare Educators (particularly Laju in the Pre-School room); that's how much of a lasting impression they have left on her. Last year when my daughter was prepping for Kindy, the level of personalised attention and focus she received from her Educators was incredible, as it paved the way for her now confident approach to learning now that she is in Kindergarden in Primary School. Her Educators knew her strengths and really encouraged and supported her learnings during her transition period in the last 6 months of the year for her before starting Kindy. They also provided us constant one on one feedbacks on her learning and focus areas, and provided resources to further cater to her learnings. Even though she no longer attends OAC, she is always welcomed back with open arms by her old Educators, who also continue to show interest in her development and learning as she grows up and is at her new big girl school. My youngest who is currently in the nursery room at OAC St Leonards absolutely loves her Educators Sarika, Suzanne + Ann), and the love and genuine care I see from everyone who looks after her shines through her happiness and her development. My little one has never ever cried at drop off, and on the odd occasion she is feeling a little attached, she is always approached by her Educators with a gentle, reassuring manner. The centre even provided me additional support and resources when we were struggling with her night time sleeps! Thank you Mariah <3 What I love about this centre is that you only need to communicate with them once on any changes/amendments your child needs and they are on top of it. From nap schedules, to food preferences, bottle time etc. Another thing thats shines through about this centre is the culture; from the Director Jess and Assistance Director Mariah, to the part-time carers, everyone respects one anothers roles and help out wherever it is needed. As Directors, they are not only in the office running the show behind the scenes, but they are also on the floor with the children, forming meaningful and important relationships with their fellow peers and the kids. Childcare is an industry that is doing it really hard at the moment, but as a parent, I've not once felt or sensed the difficulties up front; the behind the scenes juggle is not apparent to me, and I have definately seen the struggle come through at previous centres, but OAC have done an incredible job at managing this, without it impacting parents and children. Thank you beautiful OAC team! Highly recommended!