Green Leaves Early Learning Belgian Gardens

As a family new to Townsville, we chose this beautiful city with our one-year-old son in mind. We diligently researched, compared, and visited the childcare centres we'd heard great things about or felt were worth looking into, and choosing Green Leaves in Belgian Gardens was, without a doubt, the best decision we could have made.<br><br>​Though our son has been happily socialising and enjoying playdates since he was three months old, I still couldn't help but feel incredibly anxious and overwhelmed about his first day at daycare, especially being amidst the chaos of a massive interstate move.<br><br>​However, as I went through the entire process—meeting the team, seeing the beautiful ethos on display, and witnessing how thriving and content the children were—that anxiety slowly melted away. A lovely member of the team greeted us and took total control of the orientation process. She was so organised and reassuring at a time when I was feeling quite overwhelmed with my massive moving to-do list, on top of navigating my own feelings about dropping my son off. I loved how simple they made it for me; all I needed to bring was a drinking cup and a spare change of clothes, and they provided absolutely everything else.<br><br>​The centre’s beautiful philosophy is visible everywhere, but more importantly, you can truly feel it in the energy of the staff. They treat the children as if they were their own. The facilities are immaculate, spacious, and filled with fresh air, boasting a magnificent, big garden that our son absolutely loves.<br>​The team's flexibility and genuine dedication to our son's individual routine and milestones blew me away. I had emailed my worries prior to him starting, and their thoughtful responses immediately put me at ease. They kept me updated throughout the day with wonderful photos on the app, allowing me to actually sit back and relax.<br>​<br>When my husband and I returned at 4:00 PM, we looked through the window to find our son sitting perfectly at the table, eating like a total gentleman alongside the other children—a testament to their wonderful structure and the positive peer environment. When we walked in, he didn't cry at all; he just gave us a cheeky smile, a big hug, and immediately went back to playing. Even after a long day, he didn't want to leave! By day two, he recognised the educators' faces within a minute, completely secure in their loving energy and showing us just how well he was doing there.<br>​<br>We also love that they have an on-site chef and a massive focus on nutrition, ensuring the children are fuelled with the best meals.<br>​With myself preparing to return to work now, I feel like I can peacefully do so knowing my son is going to be completely okay. Finding Green Leaves feels like we have found our own trusted community. They will do whatever it takes to make a family feel comfortable and supported. My worst-case scenarios couldn't have been further from reality; this experience was better than I ever could have imagined, and I am incredibly grateful. I am really looking forward to the future with Green Leaves.<br><br>​Huge compliments to the management and the wonderful team at Belgian Gardens. You are doing a fantastic job, and we are so incredibly grateful for you!