Nido Early School Craigie

Nido Craigie is absolutely the best centre. I feel extremely lucky that I found this daycare for my 14-month-old daughter. I toured a total of 12 other centres in Edgewater, Heathridge, Woodvale, Joondalup, Kingsley, Mullaloo, Greenwood and Wanneroo. Nido Craigie is not only fantastic, but the others were concerning. Nido Craigie has beautiful, vibrant and engaging staff who love the children, play with them, and absolutely attend to them. I'm extremely lucky that Patricia is the room leader of my toddler's room. Patricia loves children and she is one of the most vibrant people I've ever met. She is endlessly positive, loving, and engaging with the babies and toddlers. The other educators are equally as dedicated, genuine, trustworthy, competent and empathetic. There are no toddlers who are aggressive in the slightest, and this is a testament to the educators' care, dedication, and attention towards the children. Within a day I need to pack about 4 spare changes of clothes, because they have so many fun activities! They even made fake mud from some kind of sugar free chocolate, which the babies absolutely loved. They change my toddler's nappy more frequently than I do! And the nappies are included. Everything is included. They serve generous and delicious meals throughout the day, and offer my toddler full cream cow's milk like I requested, which is also complementary. I fully support their dietary program, nurturing beginnings, which advocates giving young children nutrient dense foods. They serve expensive and nutrient dense foods like fruit, cheese and meat, and vegetables. My daughter loves it and doesn't even want to leave. The reception staff are smart, kind, and hard-working, and also super friendly with great senses of humour. The atmosphere is the best. It is a bit like a fishbowl where you can see everything from many points. There are a lot of internal and external windows, and it is a bright and happy place. You are welcomed to drop your child into their room and stay with them. The babies and toddler's rooms and outdoor areas are extremely generous and fun for the children, with heaps of shade and cool outdoor nature features, and a massive sandpit. It is in total contrast to the other centres, where the staff are disengaged from the children, and use an iPad as a babysitter. Among many other issues I noticed. Nido Craigie staff, I want you all to know how PROUD you should be of your hard work and dedication. You are doing the most wonderful job and my family is grateful for you. I included some photos of my daughter RIGHT after getting home from Nido Craigie, so you can see how joyful she feels after being part of such an engaging, warm community.

I cannot speak more highly of Nido Craigie. I was very nervous when sending my son to daycare so young (4mo) but the girls at Nido quickly put my mind at ease. They are all amazing with my son, he is always happy and smiling when I pick him up and the communication regarding how his day went is great. Management and admin staff are also lovely and made the orientation & start process so easy.