Chipmunks by the Sea

I can’t recommend this centre enough!! My son’s been at Chipmunks since he was 9months old, and is now 2. I can’t find a single word to describe the wonderful educators, with many being apart of my sons learning from his very first day. With every educator playing an integral role in helping raise him. Some days these ladies spend more hours in a day with him than what I do. The care, love and support I’ve received has made what can be a daunting process for many first time parents, a very comforting experience for the both of us. We currently live in Croydon North and travel to Seaford daily. I did start the process recently of attempting to move him closer to home, as the drive is becoming to much. However after recently touring a number of centres, some exceeding 120 kids in 1 centre alone, I was 5 tours down and there wasn’t a single child care facility that came close to Chipmunks. I quickly realised that a small centre is definitely a non negotiable for us. My son’s not getting lost in the daily chaos or left behind when each child is screaming for attention. They work with me, their play based learning and basic life skills and Basic manners are well established and run perfectly along side my parenting style. I believe we are raising adults, not children. So when I see my son expressing emotions, caring for others , respect and manners, whilst making his bed, putting his dishes away and cleaning his toys up, I know we’ve found a one of a kind centre. I will continue to do the 40min drive each way, until I can physically no longer stand the traffic, if it means we stay at chipmunks so he can receive the best start to his education experience, then I’ll do what needs to be done. You have to accept their values as a centre and you will easily become a family. Anyone who can hug your child when you’re not able to is a blessing. Don’t over look the small centres, they are one of a kind. Keep up the wonderful work you do ladies, we appreciate you 💕