Welcome to Apple Blossoms Early Learning
Hello and Welcome to Apple Blossoms Early Learning.
When choosing Early Learning we understand how important it is when deciding who to entrust your child to. Our aim is to provide the very best of what we feel are the most important things families need.
We have a very strong focus on nutrition – our resident naturopath has tailored high quality, nutrient rich food especially for growing young people.
Our education philosophy draws from the Reggio Emilia and Montessori approach in developing our own program for readying your child for school.
Environments, both inside and outside, are the engine rooms of your child’s learning. We have carefully designed these areas where children can explore and research their ideas – just through play.
Our Nutrition
We aim to instil in all children the importance of maintaining a lifelong respectful relationship with food with a particular focus on nutrition & sustainability. It is important children understand where food comes from and we use fresh produce from our own vegetable gardens wherever possible.
Our Environment
At Apple Blossoms, we strive to provide an environment where children, families, and staff feel at home. Our environment inspires creativity, it provides a place of wonder and excitement, and it allows children to develop at their own rate.
Learning & Education
At Apple Blossoms Early Learning we are passionate about the learning journey the children and Educators go on every day while they spend time in our environment. Our Curriculum is grounded in the Early Years Learning Framework and inspired by Reggio Emilia.
Our Locations
Narre Warren
10-16 Verdun Dr
Narre Warren VIC 3805
03 8794 9244
narrewarren@appleblossoms.com.au


The chef's always do an amazing job, and the activities and setup available for the kids is world class.
We'll be soon sending our second child there too, and I hope she'll get the same amazing experiences Connor has.
(I don't mean to make anybody feel excluded as all the staff are fantastic, but a special mention to people like Rani, Megan and Annika for making apple blossoms a supportive and fun environment)

A friend resigned recently and all the good things everyone is saying about the centre and educators is all well and good from a parent's point of view but unfortunately the centre is in dire need of many fresh and new resources (severely lacking in this area), a face lift (yes rooms are very run down/old and not pleasing to the eye) and a proper structure (kids are bored and not engaged enough in learning and activities). Only an educator would be able to truthfully tell you if a centre is run well or not.
Parent's will only see a snippet of their child's day and are sent updates but in reality this centre is one of the ones lacking in the Narre Warren area.
Some of the loyal educators still there are great and children enjoy them but if your child is attending for most of the day/a couple times a week you want to rethink signing up there.
The centre has recently just 'met' the national quality standards. It's unfortunate at where it's currently at but until it's had a major overhaul in the areas mentioned above, it's unfortunately only a glorified babysitting service where your children are not receiving the best in their learning and development.
It's a shame that current families attending Apple Blossoms Narre aren't able to see how much the centre lacks and to take the opportunity to move their child/ren to an early learning centre that has a clear learning program based around the children's interests that is implemented every week.
Look for a centre that 'exceeds' the national quality standards and goes above and beyond. Your child will get the best possible start in life and it will show.








I could see the great difference with my older two regarding social skills and verbal skills. He is also the most polite at this age as they learn manners at Apple Blossoms.
My son can be a fussy eater at home but he eats everything at childcare and it puts me at ease as i know he eats all his vegetables and a diverse, healthy range of food.
I knew about this centre from another mum and turns out a few mums that used to send their kids always think highly of the centre! I would highly recommend this centre. All the staff go above and beyond for the families.

Hands down the best early learning/childcare/ kinder you will find.
Kiddo attended for 3 years, never a single sunburn. Always picked up dry. These things matter because speaking to other mums their kids attending other centres were constantly coming home sun burnt and wet. You can really tell the staff care, I paid attention to how they were towards other kids even during moments of stress and I always saw staff going above and beyond. I would not hesitate to put another child here even a very young one. Their food policy is fantastic and its what originally influenced me to place my child here despite it not being my closest centre. The menu is very well thought out with different type of protein daily, plenty of vegetables and vegetarian meal. The snacks are also very nutritious. We came for the food but stayed because of the teachers!
All the staff are fantastic. Big standouts were Nichola, Megan, Somie! They are very good at their jobs and always go the extra mile.
The biggest stand out for us was the kinder teacher Melanie.. I hope the management at Apple Blossoms know that its the teachers that ultimately make or break the centre. This teacher gets so much silent positive feedback that I think needs to be loud enough for the leadership/management team at Apple Blossoms to read about. I can honestly say had Melanie moved on to another centre, we would have followed her despite being happy with the centres policies and staff. Many other parents I have spoken to have agreed with me and would do the same. I really hope she is as valued at work as she is by the parents and kids. I hope this review is passed on to the management team.

My child can be a fussy eater at times, and i would always asked them if he has eaten. On a few occasions he didnt eat all day. They said 'they offered but he refused to eat'. How can you let a child go knowing he hasnt eaten all day!
On a few occasions he has been hurt by another child. 1 child in particular. He was bitten and left with bruise for a few days and a scar on his back. The same child then scratched his face, and this incident we werent even notified about! Im so glad i had pulles him out pf there. I had a feeling things werent right a few months ago as my child was showing anxiety and not willing to let go when i went to drop him off. I should have gone with my gut feeling at the time to prevent such a torturous period.
I then also found out i was lied to about him eating. As i did get upset about him not eating, i would ask them daily about what he ate.for them it was a simple lie so i didnt confront them again




The educator are great , the facilities are nice and well.
This would be the most warm and inviting place I have ever seen. The educator are so friendly and professional and they are always simlling.

The staff are friendly and welcoming and made us feel at ease from day one. Couldn't be happier!


My toddler comes home happy and content from his fun filled days. The variation of indoor and outdoor activities are brilliant. From painting to baking they are constantly being stimulated. Not to mention the delicious food on offer, cooked and prepared on-site.
My baby is always cuddled and adores all the educators. I am kept in form with all her daily routines through a lovely app called story park.
I highly recommend this centre to anyone in the area. I will continue my children at this centre until they are ready for school.
The staff are so supportive to the parents and their concerns and anxieties of leaving their young ones. Always there to lend a ear and nothing is too much trouble.
What you waiting for... Get your treasures enrollled in the Apple Blossoms family

My youngest is in kinder and can't stop talking about the wonderful adventures she has each day.
The room is well planned out with lots of different activities and she is learning so much.
The teachers and leaders in the rooms are very caring and compassionate taking into consideration each child's needs for learning and growth.
The smell of food cooking each morning makes me jealous that I'm not eating here too.
Such a wonderful place to send your children and would recommend this centre to everyone.




The educators are so lovely. The food is nutritious and yum. The curriculum is detailed and varied.
Can’t recommend Apple Blossoms highly enough.










Highly recommend.







We also appreciate the regular updates and weekly reflections, which keep us informed about the activities and progress our daughter is making.
We highly recommend Apple Blossoms to all our friends—it's truly been an amazing experience for our family, and we love being a part of this community.

He looks forward to his days at Apple blossoms and has got a great circle of friends that he loves to see and play with.
We are so grateful for the supportive environment that they provide to families, they always involve us in all the decisions that are made for our son and keep us up to date with any changes. We especially love being able to watch his progress and see the daily check in’s to know he’s doing well throughout the day.
We know that each educator really cares for the kids and want to make sure that they have fun and feel encouraged to learn and play.
Thank you for all that you do for us.


My son has loved his time in the nursery, the educators are amazing, he loves the outdoor play space and the room is regularly changed to meet the changing needs of the children.
The food is incredible and they cater to dietary needs.
My son recently transitioned to the Toddler room and the team went out of their way to support him to help with the transition.
He talks about Apple Blossoms and the educators on his days off from childcare, it just shows what a positive impact they have had on him.
Highly recommend Apple Blossoms to other parents.

She recently transitioned to the toddler room, which features a spacious outdoor area integrated into the natural surroundings. This setup provides her with countless opportunities for imaginative play. The presence of rabbits and hens is a delightful addition, offering her a connection to nature despite living in the city.
The daycare's commitment to organic food is a significant advantage, as not many centres offer this. Most importantly, the educators at Apple Blossoms are exceptional. They are caring, understand each child as an individual, and form meaningful connections. The communication is outstanding, and the support from all staff members is remarkable. Even when my daughter is teary at drop-off, they know exactly how to comfort her and ensure she settles in well.
The staff is incredibly attentive, keeping me informed about any changes and discussing everything I need to know. My daughter has learned new baby signs and is supported in her love of colours and numbers, which is fantastic. Apple Blossoms Daycare excels in providing a nurturing, engaging, and supportive environment for my child, and I couldn't be more pleased with our experience.

The now centre Director Natsumi is amazing. From the get go she has gone over and above the call of duty to ensure the transition for our children has been smooth. It is evident that she cares (moreso than other centres we have have experienced).
Even when we have faced periods of challenging drop offs she has always been willing to make suggestions and / or provide tools to help the children cope with these difficult periods.
We are extremely grateful for that.
A shout out to the long-standing educators there and chef as well who do a fantastic job.
If you are looking for small Centre with some outdoor space as well as Centre Director who truly cares about your kids then Apple blossoms is the place for you.



She has developed close relationships with the educators and centre director, Natsumi, who is excellent and very thorough. It is a very loving, caring environment, which we didn't feel as much when looking at other centres in the area. We like that it is a bit smaller so that all of the educators and children all get to know each other well. We have only good things to say about Apple Blossoms South Melbourne!



The biggest reason why I decided to send her to this place is their food. I care about my daughters diet a lot, they offer all suger/gluten/dairy free food, I’ve never seen any other places like that.
I can see educators do care about what’s best for kids, I really like the way they talk to kids.
Hope she can have more days to attend soon and make more friends ☺️





The team work so hard to ensure a wonderful environment for the children to learn, with fun engaging activities to do every single day. Our son loved coming into daycare. It was always a fun and welcoming
environment.
The communication from Tina the Centre Director is first class (even more impressive given the challenges of operating within the last couple of COVID years). She is warm, caring and leads the team beautifully. She knows every child’s name and takes true interest in their lives.
The outside area in both the nursery but particularly the toddler/kinder area is incredible and a real highlight for a city centre.
The Apple Blossoms team have been a true extension of our family and the only reason we are departing is due to a change in where we live.
I would highly recommend ABs to anyone looking for a caring, welcoming and well run Daycare centre in the South Melbourne region.


Regular violation of the children-to-staff ratios - so many times I had to stay with my child, being late for work, because the nursery room had 15 kids and 3 carers. The centre used to have temporary agency staff during drop off, so the babies in the nursery didn't get a chance to get attached to their carers.
Over the 10 months that my child has been here we've seen 4 nursery room leaders, 5 (not a typo) centre directors and I've lost count how many new carers. When the carers resigned, we were often notified on their last day, if at all.
When my child was still learning to walk, one of the carers has left him to walk down a wooden staircase unassisted. This resulted in my child falling down, getting a concussion and grazing the skin off a half of his nose. As far as I was made aware, there was no change in policies or procedures as a result of this.
Most carers in the toddler room can barely speak English. They would call me during the day to say that my child fell down and hit his head and they had trouble explaining how it happened, having to ask other staff to continue the conversation. It was very hard to get a summary of how the day went during the pick up for this reason as well.
I have voiced my concerns several times to the centre directors, the area manager and one of the owners, but always received the same promises that they'd hire new staff very soon and it'll all change for the better. The reality is that unfortunately it only got gradually worse with time.
If you are considering this place, I suggest asking how many directors they had in the past year and how many carers had left.





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Our Service is committed to implementing and abiding by our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy based on Child Safe Standards in Victoria (2022), which accentuates our zero tolerance for child abuse and raising awareness about the importance of child safety in our Service and the community.
We are dedicated to protecting children from abuse and neglect and promote a child safe environment, maintaining children’s wellbeing. We adhere to our comprehensive Child Protection Policy, standing by our mandatory reporting responsibilities to protect children from physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse and neglect.
We work to ensure there is clear awareness between appropriate and inappropriate behaviour concerning adults and children.
We require clear precincts between children and employees, volunteers and the community to maintain children’s safety. We are dedicated to promoting cultural safety for Aboriginal children, cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
We value diversity and do not tolerate any discriminatory practices. We are committed to ongoing professional development for employees to maintain their ability to distinguish and respond to situations of abuse and neglect, ensuring employees are responsive to their responsibilities in keeping children safe.
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