I was concerned by the quality of teaching in the kindy program. The educator did not appear up to date with current early childhood practices, particularly in supporting social and emotional development. Behaviour management at times felt inappropriate including threats to withhold afternoon tea for not listening and raised stressed language appeared common. It is my view that the implementation of the “free kindy” program may place greater emphasis on meeting funding or qualification requirements rather than ensuring educators are genuinely suited to teaching kindy-aged children. We believed that the NCC school was affiliated with the kindy however, teaching practices were not aligned. While it might be assumed the two are affiliated, the Director expressed a lack of support for the school and we ended up looking at all our schooling options again. Overall, the program did not meet expectations for a nurturing, safe and developmentally appropriate kindy environment.

The team at NCC Early Learners Buderim have it all covered. You can relax when you drop your children off as the caring staff have created such a warm supportive environment where their needs are met. Multiple ever changing invitations to play are set up for free play as well as singing, dancing, craft, painting and construction to name a few of the activities on offer. Social and emotional development is nurtured throughout and in the kindy, the skilful teachers are constantly monitoring and extending on the students interests. I highly recommend and have had 2 boys attend from babies room to kindy.

NCC Early Learners is such a warm and loving environment for children and I would recommend it to all! All the staff and the amazing director, Deb provide amazing support and care for children and families.

This is not just your ordinary daycare centre! It is homely, loving, relaxed and warm. The teachers are the very best I have ever come across in all my 14yrs of parenting. The fact they provide food, nappies, french lessons, swimming lessons, active kids and bush kindy as well as their daily regular amazing schedule...... those are just awesome additions but the teachers are always their very best asset! You will not regret joining this centre... it is exactly what you want when leaving your little one in someone else's care xxx

The staff are very caring and the programs are wonderful at NCC Early Learners. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a safe, supportive environment for their little ones.

NCC Early Leaners Buderim is an amazing inclusive centre. Their kindy program supports the children's learning and really prepares them for school in a personalised and child-led way. All the educators are passionate about their jobs and treat the children with such love and kindness. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend NCC to anyone with young children.

My 2 boys go to NCC and all the staff are so caring and amazing. All the staff go above and beyond for a boys and i knew it was the perfect center from just speaking to Lisa the director on the phone. My boys enjoy going to day care.