Being Early Education River Rd, Ermington

I can admit I judged Being by the outside at first. I’d heard it had a bit of a bad rep, so I almost wrote it off, but I’m so glad I didn't. I’m actually really happy to be sending my daughter here now. The community feel is just lovely. The chef knows my daughter by name and she usually comes out most mornings to say hello and let us in. The staff are great too, a lot of them have been there for a long time, which I like, and I love how diverse the teachers and kids are. When we first started, my daughter really struggled with the transition, and she wasn't eating much. The teachers were so good about it; multiple staff came up to ask me what her favourite foods were and really tried to help her settle in. The big selling point for me was the outside area. They’ve got a big undercover verandah and a nice play space where they do reading, eating, and circle time. Since we live in an apartment, having her outdoors that much is huge, and I think it definitely helps with things like sickness and germs. I think it just depends on what you’re looking for. I don't think the place is perfect by any means. But there are teachers I can trust, low sickness and turnover, and my daughter is happy at the end of the day. She even learnt to count in Mandarin for the Chinese New Year. It has surprised me in the best way