John Street Community Early Childhood Co-operative

Our eldest son (now 3) started at John Street last year in the long daycare program. We had previously been living overseas and felt extremely welcomed and at ease throughout our son's orientation and transition into longer days at the centre. There is a very high retention of staff meaning that faces are always familiar, and you are immediately made to feel part of the John Street community. There are community events (including a welcome picnic, solstice party, trivia night, and working bees) throughout the year where the children and parents/guardians can socialise, which really contributes to the community feel. Our eldest is now in the integrated kinder program and he is thriving. Most children in the daycare program transitioned to the kinder program, which has helped our son to establish friendships and strong bonds with his educators and peer group. The teachers in the kinder program, especially in the 4yo class, focus on school readiness, and provide regular updates to caregivers on the children's learning and development. We feel so lucky to be part of the John Street community and couldn't recommend it more.