Deakin & Community Childcare Co-operative

Our daughter Olivia started at this centre when she was just five months old, and from day one we felt an incredible sense of trust, safety and warmth. The educators here are truly exceptional. They are caring, attentive and deeply invested in the wellbeing and development of every child. Olivia has been known, loved and supported at every stage; emotionally, socially and developmentally. The relationships the educators build with the children (and families) are genuine, and it shows in how confident and happy the children are each day. We did take a break from the service when we moved to regional Victoria and tried other childcare and kinder services during that time. Unfortunately, those experiences really highlighted just how special this centre is. The difference in care, communication and overall quality was clear, and it made us realise how lucky we were to have found this place in the first place. Coming back felt like coming home. The transition was handled with such care and understanding, and Olivia settled straight back in because she felt safe and known. Another standout is the food, meals are freshly made, nutritious and thoughtfully prepared. Olivia now happily eats things like broccoli, which we honestly never thought we’d see! We are endlessly grateful to the entire team for the love, professionalism and consistency they bring every day. Choosing this centre has been one of the best decisions we’ve made as parents, and we cannot recommend it highly enough to any family looking for truly exceptional childcare and kindergarten. Thank you for being such a special part of Olivia’s early years ❤️