My daughter absolutely loves little Zak’s Gladesville and looks forward to going every day. She has made such beautiful friendships and is always talking about her friends with so much excitement. The teachers are warm, caring, and truly dedicated, creating a safe and happy environment where she feels supported. It’s been amazing to see how much she is learning and growing from new skills to confidence and independence. We couldn’t be happier knowing she is so loved, engaged, and thriving every day.

We are very happy with LZ. My daughter is always excited to go to daycare and loves all teachers, so far we had a great experience. The communication is great and they are very helpful and accommodating. I would definitely recommend it.

My boy is in 0-1 room with Mrs. Chloe. She is such a kind person and always patient to the kids. All the educators are welcoming and friendly to me, and the room is clean and well maintained every morning when I drop my kid off.

My daughter attended for two years and absolutely thrived at Little Zak’s! The Centre director genuinely cares about every single child who attends and leads a team of supportive, caring, and wonderful educators. The transition from maternity leave back to the workplace was difficult for me personally however knowing she was well taken care of was such a relief. Cannot recommend enough!

Our daughter has been attending for a year, and we have felt involved and supported every step of the way. The director and all the educators are incredibly kind, patient and caring. Our daughter has thrived the past year, and as a first time mum I was very nervous to send her to daycare. But given her time thus far and how much she loves it, I couldn’t imagine not sending her. She is excited to walk through the doors every morning, and has the best day every day. Thank you to Elise and the team for providing such wonderful, considerate care and becoming an extension of family.

(Posting under an alias for privacy, but I need to warn other parents about this center.) I just wanted to drop a quick review because I genuinely wish I never put my child here. We had to pull our toddler out after less than a year due to multiple, concerning incidents. The biggest red flags were the safety issues combined with the operations. They seemed to blame our child for most incidents, and they are constantly understaffed. This instability caused extreme turnover in the children's classes—it felt like the class makeup changed almost every month as well as lots of staff departing. The environment just didn't feel stable or safe. I truly wish more parents would take the time to review this place to warn others. Please look elsewhere for care; we are so relieved to be gone.

I am writing this review to share my deep appreciation for Little Zak’s Gladesville, especially for how they supported my child during a very sensitive time—just after receiving his autism diagnosis. The care and understanding they showed made a huge difference, helping my child feel safe and welcomed, and easing the challenges often faced by neurodivergent children. My child joined Little Zak’s Gladesville at the beginning of this year in the 4–5 years room, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the care and support provided. The transition from his previous daycare was incredibly smooth. From the very first day, the educators were warm, attentive, and welcoming. At a very sensitive time, just after receiving his diagnosis, Elise showed remarkable understanding and compassion, helping me feel supported and making the transition stress-free. Whenever challenges arose, the team handled everything professionally and with genuine care. I am especially thankful to Anju, whose kindness and warmth naturally earn the respect of the children, and to Kath, who has developed a very close and special bond with my child. The care, attention, and dedication she shows have been instrumental in his growth, confidence, and happiness. Mr. John also played an important role before he left. Throughout the year, I’ve seen my child flourish—interacting confidently with peers, learning new skills and speaking more. Every day, I feel reassured knowing he is happy, safe, and supported. For families of neurodiverse children looking for a nurturing, understanding, and supportive environment, I wholeheartedly recommend Little Zak’s Gladesville. The dedication and care of the staff, especially Kath and Anju, have made a truly remarkable difference in my child’s development and happiness.

Great experience at Little Zak’s Gladesville! Been sending our son to this centre for almost a year now. Great centre and with spacious area to play around for kids. Our son really enjoy his day doing various activities throughout the day. Exceptional educators with so much professionalism and enthusiasm. We feel safe and secure sending our son to this centre and happy with his progress over the months! Good leadership and friendly management, Miss Elise & Miss Kate providing weekly centre updates and news! Well done to all educators, Little Zak Gladesville! Looking forward to year 2026! Thank you.

IMMEDIATE WARNING: Severe Safety Breaches, Staff/Child Ratio issues, and Management Failure. I am re-posting this review to advocate for the children in our community who cannot speak for themselves. We withdrew our 21-month-old son from Little Zak's Academy Gladesville after 10 months due to persistent, serious violations of the National Quality Framework (NQF). The educators are warm and the facility has a fantastic "wow" factor, but no physical luxury can compensate for failure of safety and supervision. 🚩Issue 1: Breaches of Staff-to-Child Ratio This provider consistently operated in breach of Educator-to-child ratios, a violation of national regulation. Evidence: We frequently observed low staffing levels (e.g., 21 children with only 2 educators and 16 babies with 3 staff). Impact: This led to babies being left unattended, crying, and in one instance, sitting in soiled nappies. We often waited up to 30 minutes at drop-off until adequate staffing levels were present. 🚩Issue 2: Supervision Failure and Management Deception Our son was bitten by other children on five separate occasions. The investigation into the October 8th incident showed management misrepresented the facts in the incident report Evidence: Review of the video footage established a clear discrepancy between the reported incident details the center shared with us and the actual events, confirming that an educator failed to intervene immediately as our son was bitten and then hit on the head—a detail management ignored in their verbal and written reports. No Educators from our son’s room were immediately present and again, was a breach of staff to children educators 🚩Issue 3: Management Failure. The Centre Director consistently overpromised and failed to deliver improvements. When challenged on the staffing crisis, management repeatedly used excuses citing "staff personal emergencies," highlighting a systemic lack of contingency planning for legal compliance. Graciously, the Centre waived our 4-week notice period, acknowledging the circumstances of our departure. We have filed a formal complaint with the NSW Department of Education for completeness. Parents should reconsider this facility, as the safety of their children may be compromised.

I’ve seen a lot of positive reviews here, which surprised me, as our experience was quite different. We’ve since moved to a smaller centre, and it’s been the best decision for our family. In my opinion, my son was never truly settled at LZ Gladesville, and I thought maybe it was just him or how it was for small kids. Since moving, he’s never been happier, day and night comparison. I’d recommend asking around before deciding what’s right for you.