Returning to work and putting my son into childcare for the first time was something I was incredibly nervous about, but Starfish Nunawading made the entire transition feel so supported and reassuring from day one. What really stood out to us was the thoughtful learning environment they create for the children. The dedicated learning themes are beautifully incorporated into daily activities, making every day engaging, educational, and fun. We also loved the incursions like Funky Yoga and the excursions around the local neighbourhood, which gave the children such wonderful experiences outside the classroom. Most importantly, my son absolutely thrived at Starfish. He attended from 18 months old through to 3 years old, and we could not have asked for better carers and educators. The staff genuinely love what they do, and it shows in the way they engage with and care for the children every single day. Starfish truly became like an extended family to us, and we are so grateful for the love, care, and support they gave our son during such an important stage of his life.

Starfish very quickly became a second family. Treated like good friends every time we walk in the door, right from our first day. My daughter (1yo) is cared for by the most incredible educators. We’re often having chats about how she’s going and the educators are always keen to know how they can support her sleep/eating/development plans so it closely matches home. Every baby is cared for in such an individual way. She comes home a very relaxed and happy girl.

We’ve had both of our girls attend Starfish in Nunawading and have had a very positive experience. The educators are caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in the kids, and the management team is always professional and easy to communicate with. It’s been reassuring knowing our children are in a safe, supportive environment. Highly recommend to other families looking for quality childcare.

We couldn’t be happier with Starfish Nunawading. We moved from another centre and from that onward, the educators made my son feel safe, loved, and excited to learn. The communication and updates are amazing via Storypark. The centre is always clean, organised, and full of engaging activities. My son adjusted easily and made some new friends of his age. Highly recommend to any parent looking for genuine care and a nurturing environment 💙

It's been a while since my daughter joined the Guppies room, and I wanted to express my gratitude for the wonderful care she has been receiving. The early days were challenging, with Alana crying during drop-offs, but it's a relief to see her now happy and relaxed. The educators' efforts in helping her transition between naps have been truly appreciated. Special thanks to Debbie, the center manager, for her super quick responses and support, and to Danielle, Rachel, Alana, Acacia, Emily, Grace, and all the educators in the Guppies room, I hope I didn't miss anyone because it's always my husband doing the drop off and pick up😅. The team's support has made a significant impact on my daughter's development and our family's peace of mind☺️.

My son has been attending Starfish in the guppies room since February 2023. Debbie and the wonderful educators of the guppies room go above and beyond to ensure my son has a wonderful time when he is there. Debbie knows all the kids' names which gives the place a real family feel. They also have lots of incursions like music or reptile experiences which greatly enriches his life. My son is a difficult sleeper and somehow they manage to get him to sleep when he is there at daycare. They've also managed to get him to wear a hat and drink milk which I could not get him to do myself. I couldn't be more grateful. Thank you so much Debbie, Jo, Lily, Emily and Rin.

Definitely recommend Starfish Nunawading to all parents. Debbie as the team leader is the best; she is always smiling and approachable, remembering all children's and parents' names. Other educators are also nice and helpful. My son has been here at least three years and we love starfish! Can't believe he will go to prep next year. I think he has learnt a lot in Starfish given so many activities and opportunities.

My son was at Shrimps room for a few months, and it was a very bad experience. Firstly when I asked how was my son doing when picking up, the educators always said no idea (she explained she wasn’t the educator in that room) or only replied “He had a great day”. Normally you won’t have any idea how are the kids doing in the room. Secondly, I only saw 4 my son’s photos in the 6-7months. I thought that was not big issues until the team leader Troy organised a online photo show. The show lasted for more than 30mins, and there were hundreds of kids photos in the Shrimp room. However, there wasn’t any my son’s photo. Troy only said Sorry and called me twice perfunctorily according to the manager’s notice. But looks like he had no idea why this happened or what’s happed to my son in the room. As a result, I withdrew my son from here as soon as I can and went to another childcare. There are still some good things in this centre. For example, the manager Debbie is very good and supportive. I am not happy with the team leader, but there were good educators in that room such as Rachel and Ash.

We moved from another centre to this. After few months of our move we found this is the right centre for our kid. no matter how many times you call them or email them, they would respond patiently. the two teachers at kinder room ( Dolphins) are amazing and my kid always loves to go there. The food is made by best chef and they are amazing. Thanks Starfish team to make this chapter of life for my kid amazing.

Our daughter Sophia has attended Starfish since she was 10 months to now going to school next year. She has done her kinder there as well. I have say that Debbie and all the staff are really fantastic people who have been superb both looking after our daughter and helping her progress her development. No matter which room (and we have been in all of them) the staff are just so caring for our kids. Ash, Celeste, Troy, Lorraine, Bernadette, Chloe, Fiona, Bianca, Danielle - seriously I’m sorry if I missed anyone they have all played such a hand in bringing up Sophia. They are a really cheerful, happy and knowledgeable team of people who genuinely care for our kids. This review is a massive Thankyou to Starfish. I couldn’t have asked for a better place for my child and if I had to do it over again and drive double the distance I would do it without question. Thankyou from the bottom of our family’s heart to Debbie and the starfish family.