Pakenham YMCA Early Learning Centre

Dinushi Balasooriya

Oct, 2025

Absolutely outstanding childcare! I'm beyond impressed with the level of care and attention provided. The staff are incredibly warm, professional, and nurturing. My daughter... Absolutely outstanding childcare! I'm beyond impressed with the level of care and attention provided. The staff are incredibly warm, professional, and nurturing. My daughter started in the Toddler 1 room and settled in beautifully—she genuinely looks forward to going every day. It's clear she feels safe, happy, and loved. I couldn't be more satisfied and would wholeheartedly recommend this centre to any parent seeking exceptional care. Read more

Casey Baker

Oct, 2025

We absolutely love this daycare. I feel confident leaving my child there each day, knowing she’s being cared for, nurtured, and supported in... We absolutely love this daycare. I feel confident leaving my child there each day, knowing she’s being cared for, nurtured, and supported in her learning. The educators take such great care in getting to know each child and their individual interests, and it really shows. My daughter has gained so much knowledge since being enrolled — her speech has come so far, she’s always happy, and she comes home full of stories to tell me. She genuinely loves going, and we’re so grateful for the wonderful team who make it such a positive place. Read more

Nadine Rivera

Oct, 2025

Disappointing Experience with YMCA Childcare Centre-Pakenham We had a very disappointing experience with this centre. We drove all the way from the West for... Disappointing Experience with YMCA Childcare Centre-Pakenham We had a very disappointing experience with this centre. We drove all the way from the West for a scheduled tour for Kinder 3 in 2026, which was confirmed by the centre staff themselves. Unfortunately, due to heavy traffic and rain, we arrived around 20 minutes late. Upon arrival, we were not accommodated at all. The centre manager opened the door and informed us that there was no point in proceeding with the tour as there would be no availability for next year, and she needed to attend to another family’s tour booking. It was quite frustrating, especially considering they were the ones who called to confirm our booking and were fully aware that our interest was for Kinder 3 in 2026—not 2025. It could have been much better if they had informed us about the unavailability during the confirmation call. That simple courtesy would have saved everyone’s time and effort. We understand that schedules can be tight, but a little professionalism and consideration would have gone a long way. Read more

Emily Tyler

May, 2025

We’ve had a fantastic experience at YMCA Pakenham. From day one, the kinder teacher and all the educators have made our children feel... We’ve had a fantastic experience at YMCA Pakenham. From day one, the kinder teacher and all the educators have made our children feel welcome, supported, and have taken the time to get to know them. Racheal, Jenny and Ranmal create such a warm, inclusive environment which allows our son to be himself. Their patience, creativity, and dedication truly shine, and it’s clear they genuinely care about each child’s development. Our son’s confidence has grown immensely and his educators know exactly how to challenge him to help him grow and learn. Issy and Nora have taken so much time to really get to know our daughter’s personality and know exactly how to settle her and make her feel comfortable. She has built strong relationships with her educators and we are so grateful for the care and support she is shown everyday. The centre manager Carly, and 2IC Dani are both welcoming and it is very clear they are passionate about the centre and the outcomes for the children. Communication with families is excellent, and we always feel informed and involved. All the educators are welcoming and always put in the effort to ensure the children are happy and settled. We’re so grateful for the amazing start our children have had at the Y! Read more

Caitlin Jukes

Oct, 2024

Wonderful daycare. My daughter is in the nursery and has been since she was 5 months old. The staff are kind, caring and... Wonderful daycare. My daughter is in the nursery and has been since she was 5 months old. The staff are kind, caring and very professional. A lovely daycare that genuinely cares about all the kids that go there! Read more

Patrick Kinniff

May, 2024

YMCA Pakenham has shown us nothing but warmth since my daughters started here. I feel safe have my child here and they feel... YMCA Pakenham has shown us nothing but warmth since my daughters started here. I feel safe have my child here and they feel it as their second home which is shown on drop offs when my daughter reaches out for her educators and yells out their names. Cant fault the love and care the educators have shown my daughter. Read more

Rachel Jones

May, 2024

The staff at Pakenham YMCA are beyond caring and reassuring and have been nothing but fantastic in providing love and care to my... The staff at Pakenham YMCA are beyond caring and reassuring and have been nothing but fantastic in providing love and care to my little one. He has made some special connections with staff members as well as classmates and absolutely loves going here which gives me such a peace of mind going to work. Couldn’t recommend higher! Read more

Jessie Chaney

Mar, 2024

As a working mum, it was incredibly important to me to find a childcare that filled me with confidence when leaving my daughter... As a working mum, it was incredibly important to me to find a childcare that filled me with confidence when leaving my daughter in their care. She has been with the Y at Pakenham since six months old, and it has been almost a year now; I couldn't recommend the Y enough. Not only are the staff across the whole center amazing with the kids, they genuinely care about your whole family unit. Very friendly, dedicated and above all else, they love the kids in their care. Read more

Shraddha Rana

Sep, 2023

Very uncooperative and unhelpful. More concerned about crossing the t's and dotting the i's than being helpful. One of the worst experiences ever. Very uncooperative and unhelpful. More concerned about crossing the t's and dotting the i's than being helpful. One of the worst experiences ever.