Nido Early School Mandurah

Dear Nido Mandurah Team, I wanted to take a moment to formally acknowledge and thank the team at Nido Mandurah, with particular recognition to Sophie and Lauren. Over the past four years, my children have attended several childcare centres, and I can genuinely say that this is the first time I have ever felt so acknowledged, included, and thoroughly debriefed as a parent about my children’s days. The level of communication, warmth, and genuine care shown by Sophie and Lauren has been exceptional. As a father, I understand that childcare is a female-dominated profession and that it can sometimes feel intimidating for educators to approach fathers, especially when not all parent interactions are positive. However, Sophie and Lauren consistently go above and beyond. They actively seek me out every day at drop-off and pick-up, greeting me warmly and sharing detailed, meaningful updates about my boys without me needing to ask or probe, something I have unfortunately had to do repeatedly at other centres in the past. I would also like to make special mention of the incredible impact Sophie has had on my son. While his behaviours can still be a little spotty at times, the improvement we have seen has been remarkable. Sophie truly understands him, knows how to support and redirect him effectively, and has developed a strong, trusting bond with him. This is evident not only in my own observations, but also in my son's own enthusiasm and attachment to her and the environment she helps create. Mornings have transformed in our household. It is no longer a struggle to get my son into the car. Instead, he is rushing out the door, excited to get to “green school” as quickly as possible. That change alone speaks volumes about how safe, supported, and happy he feels in your care. Please pass on my sincere thanks to Sophie and Lauren for their professionalism, compassion, and dedication. Their efforts do not go unnoticed, and they have made a meaningful difference to our family’s experience with early childhood education. Keep up the fantastic work, you are setting a very high standard, and it is deeply appreciated.