As both a visiting parent and Behaviour Support Practitioner, I was incredibly impressed during my recent visit to Children’s Village. Walking through each room, I could immediately see the amount of thought, care and intention behind the environments and resources that had been set up to support the diverse needs of children. Every space felt purposeful, calm and responsive to the children using it. What stood out most to me was the leadership and practice demonstrated by Director, Xrystine. Watching her move through the service was honestly inspiring. Children’s faces would immediately light up when she entered a room, with many calling out excitedly to show her things, seek connection or simply be near her. It was clear they felt deeply safe, valued and emotionally connected to her. What I found particularly powerful from a behavioural perspective was her ability to “lock in” to each child as though they were the only child in that moment, despite simultaneously supporting many children and educators across the service. Her responses were fast, calm and highly attuned. She consistently recognised children’s cues and communication before escalation occurred, responding proactively in ways that supported regulation, connection and emotional safety. There was no sense of control or compliance-based practice. Instead, I observed genuine co-regulation, respect for autonomy and a deep understanding that all behaviour is communication. The rights, dignity and individual needs of children were clearly upheld in every interaction I witnessed. It was also evident that this philosophy extends throughout the wider team. Educators appeared supported, engaged and confident in their relationships with children. The entire service reflected inclusion, emotional responsiveness and high-quality relational practice. My only feedback is that we need more people like Xrystine in early childhood education. Leaders who are able to combine deep knowledge of child development and behaviour with authentic warmth, advocacy and presence are incredibly rare. Children’s Village should be very proud of the culture that has been created within the service.

We’ve been sending our son here for the last 4-5 weeks and Xrystine and the staff are amazing you can really tell that they have the children’s best interest at heart. The centre is amazing and really well run. We were so nervous about putting our baby in daycare but he’s 5 weeks in and loving it. Could not be happier with the service and the centre.

Both my children attend children’s village and they are both happy and thriving, they have made amazing connections with the educators and as have we as parents. It truly is a village. Couldn’t be more happier to send both kids there.

The Childrens Village was such a fantastic service and venue to volunteer at and attend workplacement at. The staff are very welcoming, committed and knowledgable about their jobs. The staff care tremendously about the kids and their venue as well as eachother making the Childrens Village a warm and welcoming environment for everyone who enters. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone who is looking to do work experience or placement as well as any families in need for a daycare facility. Thank you!

Children’s Village Spring Farm: The environment is very well resourced, with plenty of engaging materials that support children’s learning and development. The educators are highly knowledgeable, caring, and truly invested in each child’s growth. The centre director is also very approachable and supportive, which makes such a positive difference for families. It’s clear that the team takes great pride in creating a nurturing and welcoming environment. Highly recommend!

I’m excited for Children’s Village Childcare Centre to open. The focus on safety and wellbeing gives me peace of mind, and it feels like a caring place for children 💛

I highly recommend Children’s Village Spring Farm. The director, Xrystine, places a strong focus on children’s safety, child protection, and building strong foundations for life. Her leadership is evident in the calm, nurturing, and well-organised environment she has created. All staff are welcoming, professional, and knowledgeable. They openly share information about their practices and clearly explain how they support and care for children across each age group. It is reassuring to see how thoughtfully they meet children’s developmental needs while prioritising wellbeing and security. I would highly recommend trusting your child in the care of Xrystine and the team at Children’s Village Spring Farm — a genuinely supportive and high-quality early learning service.

Attending the grand opening of Children’s Village Spring Farm was a truly wonderful experience. From the very beginning, the warmth and friendliness of the educators stood out, with every staff member offering genuine smiles and creating an inviting, positive environment. The centre itself is beautifully designed, with spacious and thoughtfully planned areas that clearly reflect a strong focus on children’s needs, interests, and wellbeing. It is evident that great care, passion, and intention have gone into creating this space. The environment feels safe, nurturing, and inspiring—an ideal place for children to grow, learn, and enjoy their day. A heartfelt thank you to the nominated supervisor for being so welcoming and engaging throughout our visit; such a valuable and positive presence for the Spring Farm community.

I am genuinely gobsmacked by the difference in quality at Children’s Village Spring Farm. I toured four other services in the immediate area before visiting here, and none of them came close — particularly when it comes to safety, child protection and staff professionalism. The level of detail around safety is outstanding. From policies to daily practices, it’s very clear that children’s rights and wellbeing come first. The staff orientation process is incredibly thorough, which gave me so much confidence knowing educators are not just “shown around” but are deeply trained and supported before working with children. What really stood out is the Director. It is rare to meet a Director who has such a deep and genuine understanding of child protection and who clearly leads with integrity. Every decision is centred around the safety, rights and best interests of children, not convenience. You can see the difference immediately — in the environment, the systems, and the culture. If you are looking for a service that truly prioritises children and sets the benchmark for quality and safety, this is it. I was also met other families who had children in the director care before. They could not speak more highly of her and the professionalism and care. Highly recommend.