Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Werribee
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Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Werribee Centre overview
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(03) 9125 6255Welcome to Imagine Childcare & Kindergarten Werribee, where our mission is to provide the very best early childhood education and care to our families. Our aim is to give your children the best possible start in life, and our centre is designed to be a home-away-from-home for our families whe. Our 112-place centre provides a convenient service and community hub for families in the area. We are so proud to have achieved an Exceeding Rating.
Our centre provides a warm and nurturing environment for our families. Your children will feel safe and secure at our centre as they learn, grow, and have fun. Our centre boasts large outdoor play areas, and modern classrooms equipped with carefully selected educational resources to complement our curriculum.
Our passionate long-term and permanent Educators are fully qualified and dedicated to your child's individual learning journey. Our aim is to instil a love for learning in your little ones that they will take with them through life. We offer 3 and 4 Year Old Funded Kinder to prepare your little one with the skills needed for primary school.
As an Imagine family, you will enjoy a number of special benefits included in your daily fee:
- Nutritious meals prepared in our onsite kitchen by our Centre Chef
- Free barista coffee for parents
- An Enrolment Pack, including a drink bottle and hat
- Nappies, linen, and wipes
- Extracurricular activities including cooking lessons, yoga lessons, and a sports program
- We are open Monday to Friday from 6:30am – 6:30pm (excluding public holidays). We look forward to welcoming you and your children to our Imagine family.
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What the parents say
What the parents say
My two-year-old son has been attending for a few months. He seems to really love it and I feel he is in great hands with the Educators. They do a great job with the kids, the space is huge with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities and I love the complimentary muffin when I’m in a rush and no time to eat. Highly recommend.
Parent
Our daughter has been going to Imagine Werribee since she was 4 months old and has been absolutely loving it! The staff is caring, professional and super creative. I love the fact that - even from a young age - they do so many different things with the children each week. The facilities are state of the art and the communication is spot on. I genuinely feel I leave our daughter in good hands every time I drop her off. I'd highly recommend Imagine to all parents.
Parent
My son has been at Imagine for just over a month and we’re so happy with them. We get updates about the day, and photos. The staff are gorgeous, and are incredible with him. He has allergies and eczema, and the staff are all across it and I feel really comfortable that they’re taking care of him. Nikki and the staff really are lovely, and they do a fantastic job.
Parent
The centre is so beautiful and inviting and all the Educators are warm and welcoming and very much dedicated towards providing an enriching program.
Parent
We absolutely love this centre. The people are all so kind and friendly. My daughter is learning so much with her new teacher, more than I could ever imagine. The rooms are beautiful and clean with amazing natural toys.
I would recommend it to anybody looking for a new centre for their child.
Parent
Programs
Programs
- Cooking program
- Yoga program
- Gardening and sustainability program
- Sport program
- Regular incursions and excursions
- Music program
About the curriculum
About the curriculum
At Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Werribee, Educators provide all children with an enriched, flexible, and child-initiated play-based educational program. They believe that every child has a different learning style, and they treat each child as an individual and see them as active participants in creating their own learning environment within a safe indoor/outdoor program.
The centre believes in risky play and trusts the children in exploring their limits. Risky play can be defined as a thrilling and exciting activity that provides opportunities for challenge, testing limits, exploring boundaries, and learning about injury risk.
The centre’s learning environment complements the play-based program, and supports children’s self-esteem, self-help skills and emotional wellbeing. The Educators encourage children to explore their world around them and explore connections to nature through dirt, water, and sand play.
The children are cared for in the following groups:
- Nursery 1
- Nursery 2
- Tiny Tots
- Toddlers
- Junior Kindy
- Pre-Kinder
- Kinder
- Vacation Care
Meet the team
Meet the team
The focus of the educators is to provide a secure and nurturing environment for the children so as to promote a sense of belonging. All of the educators have been with the centre since it opened, providing a sense of consistency which helps to strengthen the bonds with the children and families.
Many educators come from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous, Indian and Nigerian. Some are bilingual so can communicate with the children in many different languages when required.
Parents are offered a complementary barista coffee and baked treat at drop off time, which is a chance for them to chat to educators about the children’s plans for the day and to ask any questions they may have.
The Centre Director, Nikki Parkinson, has been with the company for 10 years. She is welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable, and builds and forms great relationships with the families and their children.
The centre strives to share information, unique skills, and cultural values between Educators and families, and they support families in their parenting role by sharing knowledge and resources. The Educators are committed and undertake regular professional development, to extend their professional knowledge to ensure their practices are current within the industry.
I enjoy working at Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Werribee. I have a strong and supportive team. My team are dedicated professionals who enjoy what they do. They inspire me each and every day. Each day is a new adventure at Imagine Werribee and I find myself growing as a Centre Director. My passion is building strong relationships with the families at our service. I enjoy seeing the smiling faces of the children as they come through our door. The support I receive from our senior management team is amazing.
Nikki Parkinson - Centre Director, Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Werribee
I have worked in many Childcare & Kindergartens across my years in the childcare community. This centre is by far the best. Educators who go above and beyond to nurture and provide safe and enriching experiences and learning in a natural play-based environment with lots of stimulating experiences that is age appropriate for all children 0-5 years.
The Director Nikki is loyal, compassionate, understanding, welcoming and supportive to not only the Educators, to families and the children, catering for their needs/strengths and interests. I have been thrilled working here in this new centre, alongside the director, Educators, children and families, building warm, trusting and positive relationships. I look forward to many more amazing memories created at Imagine Werribee.
Aggie - Kinder Teacher
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Centre Reviews
My son started at Imagine as a very shy toddler, and after a difficult experience at another childcare, both he and I were... My son started at Imagine as a very shy toddler, and after a difficult experience at another childcare, both he and I were filled with anxiety. From the very beginning, Madi made such a difference, her calm and gentle presence immediately helped my son feel safe and settled. I’ll forever be grateful for the comfort she brought us during that transition. As time went on, another incredible educator, Rachel, joined the team and what a star she is! Since she came on board, my son’s love for learning has truly blossomed. He’s gone from shy and hesitant to excited and eager to go to class each day. Rachel has sparked something special in him, and I couldn’t be more thankful. To add on - a special thank you to Yasmine, who’s been so gentle and nurturing with my younger one. She’s helped my very clingy baby feel secure and loved. I’m beyond thankful for the care, patience, and genuine warmth everyone at Imagine shows. You can really feel the effort they put into making sure both the children and parents feel supported and happy. Read more
Hi Farzanah, thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review of our Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Werribee centre. We understand how had it can be for both parent and child when transitioning to a new centre environment, particularly after a negative experience, we are so glad to hear that our centre team was able to work with you and your little one to ensure you both felt safe, secure, and settled in the new environment. We love hearing that your little one has been having such a positive experience with the Educators and that you are seeing a positive impact to his development and is coming more and more out of his shell each day. Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of our Imagine family!
My daughter has been enrolled in Imagine since she was 10 months old. She’s almost 4 now. Needless to say, we’re extremely happy... My daughter has been enrolled in Imagine since she was 10 months old. She’s almost 4 now. Needless to say, we’re extremely happy with Imagine’s services. With everything going on now in the childcare industry, it’s important to me and my partner about my child’s safety. Imagine has been upfront about their safety protocols and they have been continuously improving it throughout the years. We feel that our daughter has received the 110% care and protection that she deserves, every time she is in Imagine. Read more
Hi Pauline, thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review of our Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Werribee centre. We are so pleased to hear that your little one continues to thrive in our centre and is having such a positive experience. Thank you for your ongoing support and for being a part of our Imagine family. We acknowledge that you have written this review with the chance to win a prize.
My 3-year old child enjoyed her time at the Pre-Kinder room at Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Centre as the teachers eapecially Ms Rachel... My 3-year old child enjoyed her time at the Pre-Kinder room at Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Centre as the teachers eapecially Ms Rachel and assistant teachers were very approachable and they have daily assessments and observations on each child. She was a shy child before but with the support of her teachers and fellow pre-kinder kids, she has developed self confidence and socialisation skills. Special thanks to Ms Rachel and to the teaching staff. Read more
My daughter has been coming here for the last two years and I hands down can say that they have shown her love,... My daughter has been coming here for the last two years and I hands down can say that they have shown her love, compassion and patience. I was hesitant at first as the first daycare we went to did not treat her well but all the staff at Imagine reassured me that she would be well cared for and she was (huge thanks to Mamatha) The pictures through out the day eased my mind knowing that she was happy and having fun! Read more
Hi Jennifer, thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star review of our Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Werribee centre. We understand that navigating childcare can be a nerve-wracking experience for children and parents but we are so glad to hear that our Educators helped ease your mind and your little one has settled into care with us. Thank you for your ongoing support and for being a part of our Imagine family! We acknowledge that you have written this review with the chance to win a prize.
We’ve been part of Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Werribee for about four years now, with both of our daughters attending the centre. Like... We’ve been part of Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Werribee for about four years now, with both of our daughters attending the centre. Like any service, there have been moments of challenge, but honestly, the positives far outweigh the negatives. What we love most about this centre is the genuine care and support from the entire team. The educators are warm, welcoming, responsive, and truly interested in the wellbeing of our children. They always welcome feedback and work with us to ensure our kids are happy, safe, and thriving. A special shout out to Centre Director Yvonne—her leadership, kindness, and constant support have made such a big difference to our family. And of course a huge thank you to the entire team across the whole centre: each and every educator, the cook, and the cleaner. Each of you puts in so much effort behind the scenes, and it’s that dedication that makes a big impact on the day-to-day experience for the children and families. No childcare centre can be perfect, but finding one that listens and supports families the way Imagine Werribee does is incredibly rare. We’re grateful to be part of this community. Read more
Hi Penny, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind 5-star review of our Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Werribee centre. We are so happy to hear that you continue to have a positive experience with our centre and that the Educators and staff make you and your family feel happy, safe, and secure. We truly appreciate your ongoing support and thank you for being a part of our Imagine Childcare family! We acknowledge that you have written this review with the chance to win a prize.
Absolutely love Imagine Childcare, my daughter has been coming since she was 8.5 months old. I love the passionate educators (shout out to... Absolutely love Imagine Childcare, my daughter has been coming since she was 8.5 months old. I love the passionate educators (shout out to Madi, Sree and Lauren) and the attention and care they give. Communication is excellent from everyone, and I always feel welcomed with a smile from the lovely Chef Indria and Administrators Yvonne and Lori. Highly recommend for Childcare and Kindergarden services for your little one. Read more
As a first time parent I was very anxious about putting my son in daycare. I’d heard great things about the centre from... As a first time parent I was very anxious about putting my son in daycare. I’d heard great things about the centre from friends so decided to take the step. Two years on and the staff are still as amazing as ever, I’ve never been worried about my son in their care. He speaks of his teachers highly and always tells me what his educator Andrea has said to him throughout the day. Always attentive and the app tells you what they have been up to! Highly recommended! Read more
My two children absolutely love Imagine Werribee. From the moment they walk through the front door, we are all greeted by Yvonne and... My two children absolutely love Imagine Werribee. From the moment they walk through the front door, we are all greeted by Yvonne and Lori. My daughter literally runs to her room and to her educators each morning. My son walks into his kinder room so confident and excited about what he will be doing that day. The range of activities, from yoga, Little Sports Heros, excursions, cooking classes and the planning put into every day activities is amazing. They even cater for the parents and Indira (the chef) offers take away coffee and snacks of a morning. All the educators are friendly, and make the place feel so warm and welcoming. Ayesha and Bhagya have been amazing in helping toilet train my son while at 3 y/o Kinder this year. Sree, Shalini, Yas, Charuni, Georgia, Mumatha, just to name a few, have been absolutely amazing, over the past 2 ½ years we have been attending and this year for my daughters first year. The fact they also offer a Kindergarten program is an added bonus. Highly recommend Imagine Child care. I feel confident leaving my children in their care. Read more
Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Werribee are amazing! I was a very nervous first time mum, always very concerned about leaving my little one with... Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Werribee are amazing! I was a very nervous first time mum, always very concerned about leaving my little one with anyone else but her parents but Imagine put all of our worries at ease. The facilities are very clean and well-maintained. The staff are so lovely and caring. Matilda always gets big cuddles when she walks through the door and never wants to leave at pick up time. Yasamin and Charuni always made me feel at ease and I could tell Matilda had a special bond with them. Communication is always on point and they keep us updated on how our little one is going daily! I would highly recommend Imagine to any parents :) Read more
We love this centre. My little one is thriving! The social interaction, purposeful activities and the loving nurturing from staff make it a... We love this centre. My little one is thriving! The social interaction, purposeful activities and the loving nurturing from staff make it a home away from home. I am blown away each day seeing the photos of Activites they do during the day and some of it for such little ones is nothing short of impressive. My 1 year old made a volcano!! They've done themed sensory tubs, cooking, yoga just as some examples. How cool is that!!! They spend quality time with the children, meeting and exceeding their needs. We couldn't be more satisfied. To the staff and especially the educators who care for our children, thankyou for the amazing work you do with our babies. Thankyou for the thought and effort you put into each and every day. You guys are amazing. Read more