Wanslea was a great place to start our daughter's social and educational life. This is a well run outfit with caring, professional staff. Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed her time there and acquired the skills to move to primary school with confidence. Highly recommended.

Both my kids attended Wanslea (now known as Uplyft) daycare in their early years. It had been such a great learning environment and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude and thanks to the staff that taught, cared and made their lives fun and happy. The food that was also prepared was healthy, nutritious and my kids learnt to eat themselves at such an early age. Most of the educators have been at the centre for long tenures which really shows how great the centre is. We simply love Wanslea.

This is an amazing centre with the best staff. Fernanda, Sunita and others took such great care of our girls, and we are very grateful. Children are very well looked after, there is a consistent learning program, the food is nutritious. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Our eldest joined Wanslea/Uplyft Joondanna back in 2022 after we had a bad experience at another centre in the area. The difference was immediate, I’ll never forget her second day when she happily reached out her arms to go to her new educator without a single tear. Before that she was struggling with daily tears and distress at drop-offs. I was amazed at how quickly the team built a connection with her. She’s now at school, but our second child is currently attending and absolutely thriving. It's really special to have so many of the same educators now caring for our second. I have peace of mind that she is safe, supported and genuinely cared for. The staff are truly wonderful and without a doubt Uplyft’s greatest asset. They are worth their weight in gold.

We feel really grateful for the experience our family had at this centre. From the beginning, the educators created such a warm, nurturing and supportive environment. We were especially lucky to have Fernanda as our little ones lead educator for almost his entire time there. She is incredibly dedicated, thoughtful and child-centred in the way she supports children and families. She consistently kept me updated about what he was learning, how he was progressing, what strategies were working well for him, and any challenges that came up along the way. What stood out most was how collaborative she was. She would often ask what we were seeing at home, what approaches worked for us, and she genuinely took those things on board and incorporated them into his care and learning at daycare. It always felt like we were working together as a team to support him. As an paediatric allied health professional, I also really appreciated the centre’s approach to learning and behaviour support. It was clear that the educators understood that children learn differently and need different types of support and motivation. I saw so many examples of thoughtful, play-based learning and individualised approaches that supported children where they were at developmentally. thrived. He grew so much in confidence, learning, independence and social skills, and the educators celebrated so many milestones alongside us. It really felt like they were invested not only in his care, but in his overall development and wellbeing. The centre also has a lovely community feel. There were some operational changes during our time there that were difficult and understandably impacted families, however it does seem that some things have returned more closely to how they previously were, which has been really positive to see. If there was one area for improvement, it would probably be updating some of the classroom furniture, resources and equipment, as some items are looking quite worn after many years of use. Overall, we have so much appreciation for the care, effort and support we received during our time at the centre. It was a really positive experience for our family, and we’ll always be grateful for the role the educators at Wanslea played in our son’s early years.

We love UPLYFT St Peter and Emmaus Early Learning Centre. The centre is very warm, welcoming, and family friendly. The educators are caring, loving, and always supportive of the children and families. What we appreciate the most is that many of the educators have been there for many years, which creates a consistent and comfortable environment for the children. We highly recommend this centre to any family looking for a safe and nurturing place for their child.

I highly recommend Uplyft/Wanslea daycare in Joondanna. It was my first experience with a day care when my daughter started there in early 2024. I am constantly impressed with the care and thought that goes into everything they organise. The photos I get of my little one from her days there showcasing her experiences. The after hours seminars they run on relevant topics like toilet training, behavioural support etc. They’ve also organised optional services of things like professional day care photos, hearing tests, dental check ups etc They always have well thought out menu plans and advise how your child has enjoyed the food and even provide the recipe if it’s something your child really enjoyed and you want to cook it at home. I like that the front desk staff recognise my daughter by name the moment she walks in as they do with all the kids. Makes me feel like my child is not just a number. I’ve seen the same educators faces over the years, not just a pool of endless casual staff. Most of the educators know my daughter even though she isn’t even in their room. Above all, I love that when I go to pick up my daughter she is so comfortable there which gives me the peace of mind that she is well cared for and feels supported. You can tell the staff genuinely take an interest in all the kids they look after and provide educational plans based on their individual interests to help them learn new skills. These things are all very important to me and I could not be happier with my choice of daycare. Regrettably I recently moved from the area and had to change daycares because of the commute however we still visit for casual days but having to put my daughter in another daycare just reiterated how good the team at Wanslea/Uplyft are. I would sum it up by saying it feels more like a family than a business. If you want a place your little one can thrive and grow then you have found it 😊

Our little one has been at Uplyft since she was a baby and has navigated through a number of rooms. Each transition has been seamless and the community feel of the centre is just magnetic. It’s honestly been such a delight having our child attend this centre. All staff we come into contact with are diligent, attentive and caring. Nothing is too big an ask! Our toddler loves her daycare days and the beautiful friendships they’ve developed . Highly recommend!

We are so grateful for this service. Our granddaughter absolutely loves her educators in the Birdak Room, and it’s clear they have built such a special bond with her. She especially enjoys the songs they sing, and we love that we’re learning them together at home, too. Thank you for helping our little ones build their skills and confidence while having fun.

Can not fault this amazing place and the team of educators. Our little one has been attending since 6 months of age and they have supported his play, development and fun every step of the way. And he loves going to see all his friends!