First Steps Learning Academy Marrickville

We’ve been coming to this centre 2 days/week since our baby was around 7 months old (March 2025), and we’ve had such a positive experience! Our little one is often happy during both drop-off and pick-up, and it’s clear she’s built lovely relationships with the educators. Rachelle, the centre manager, is incredibly proactive and supportive. She’s always hands-on, helping with the children and making a real effort to involve parents in centre events. We really appreciate how engaged she is. The educators are warm, caring, and clearly support evidence-based developmental milestones, which we notice both through the daily updates and during drop-off chats when we’re running a bit late! We highly recommend this centre to any parents looking for a nurturing, well-run daycare.

Our daughter has been attending this center for nearly a year, and we couldn't be more impressed. The team of educators and leadership staff (Rach and Belle) are exceptional at what they do. We've witnessed remarkable growth in our daughter's language development and social skills, which we believe is a direct result of the high standards upheld by the educators. Their dedication and expertise truly make a difference!

Lee's Learning was a one of a kind daycare but Rachelle and the team have done a great job of resettling after change. It's great to have continuity of permanent staff and familiar faces. Our kids are incredibly happy here and hopefully First Steps continue to support endeavours to maintain a welcome environment for kids, parents and staff.

The five stars reviews here were for the previous owner - Lee's Learning Centre. It was very good before the change of ownership. After they changed to First Steps Marrickville in Feb 2024, quite a few of the experienced educators left and it didn't feel the same any more. We ended up moving our son to another service and he's much happier now.