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Jaydn Hubalek
04:13 07 Dec 24
Cannot speak highly enough of Apple blossoms and the team. The educators are engaged, friendly, caring, and warm.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)
Dirk James
11:36 24 Sep 24
After seeing numerous posts about Apple Blossoms Narre, I want to say stay clear. This centre needs a major overhaul.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.
Keito Rehtwal
10:16 27 Mar 24
I have three children 17, 12 and 4, my eldest two went to multiple daycares due to work locations and apple blossom is by far the very best, my youngest has only gone to Apple blossom for 4 years and I won’t send him anywhere else, new area new work it doesn’t matter he’ll remain there until he starts school because he loves it so much and I trust all the staff, they are kind caring attentive and supportive to both of us. I’ll be sad to say goodbye next year when its time for prep.
Bethany Kazi
07:08 03 Mar 24
Amazing centre with wonderful staff who go above and beyond for my son. He loves daycare days so much!
nancy santangelo
22:23 29 Feb 24
Apple Blossoms is a great centre. All my children have enjoyed going there. Would highly recommend checking this centre out, staff are always welcoming and lovely.
Marie-Claire Poulsen
09:37 29 Feb 24
We could not be more thankful for the lovely staff at Apple Blossoms. Their care and the clear love they have for the children is second to none. When my son started childcare, everyone helped make his transition a smooth, positive and happy experience. Having never used childcare before, I was nervous to start and there were definitely some tears from mum! But we are so glad we made this decision and could not be happier. You have the most beautiful staff and should be so proud of the centre you run. Thank you!
Harlequins Joker (Kaylan Hancl)
09:23 12 Feb 24
Can’t recommend Apple Blossoms Narre Warren more highly. They made a hard transition for my toddler (from home only to daycare) so much easier & were very caring and attentive to her needs. She now has grown from an extremely shy little girl into a confident one who is excited to see her friends and carers 🙂
J E
05:41 12 Feb 24
Very satisfied with the quality of care that the educators and centre provides my children and myself, they are always willing to help where they can.
Diana Sudjono
08:16 31 Jan 24
The educators are amazing! My two older children never liked any daycare/childcare but my youngest loves Apple Blossom, it says a lot about the care the educators give to little ones and it gives me so much peace when I go to work. I know my son will be looked after with love. He is also looking forward to go to childcare in the morning. Children are very honest so seeing him excited going is a big plus for me!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.
andi ..
06:35 24 Dec 23
Well now that my child has left this place, I can leave an honest review. I have been waiting for a while to do this!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.
Shiwali Pawar
11:23 11 May 21
Very dissapointed with this child care. My child was neglected. You want to feel safe for your child when you leave them in others hands, however, this centre didnt even care.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
Kelsley Nathan
01:18 18 Mar 21
We had our kids at Apple Blossoms for about a year. Having since moved and used another centre I can now see how good we had it at Apple Blossoms! Our entire experience was amazing and I highly recommend them. We very much miss taking our kids there and wish there was an Apple Blossoms in Clyde North! Thanks so much guys 🙂
Jasmine Azad
12:22 16 Feb 20
Will highly recommend anyone who is looking for a place for their child where they are loved cared for and at the same time learning new amazing things each day through child’s interest based activities and play and not forgetting the delicious nutritional meals prepared on site the staffs are amazing caring and the whole centre setup is so welcoming couldn’t have imagined anything better for our boy who is in kinder now 😊😊
Avani Heriss
00:14 20 Sep 19
Very Satisfied with them. We were struggling to find a good child care who actually care for your child and especially Food as well. and one of my colleague Suggest me Apple Blossoms and I am happy to say that My 19 month old Daughter Loves her School. We surprised that even on the weekend she says "Go" and she stopped crying even when we drop her. I must say she feels very comfortable there and established a bonding with her educators. I never find these much friendly staff. They are the Best Child care we ever found My Daughter loves there and she eats well too and come home Very happy. Thank God I find this Child Care for my Lil daughter. 🙂 Thank you Girls!. She is in Baby-2 Room.
Joanne LIU
01:11 26 Jul 19
My little boy Alex who loves here very much! The educator are so good at looking after him. I am so happy we find the gold one in our first choice in childcare centre.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.
Beatriz Moya
00:55 18 Jul 19
We only recently enrolled our daughter at Apple Blossoms having come from another centre. The change in my daughter has been amazing! She is happy to be dropped off and always happy when i pick her up in the afternoon. I know she's had a great day as she is usually in no rush to leave! Not to mention all the activities the staff organise for the children to aid their development. I love getting the updates on what they've been up to during the day.The staff are friendly and welcoming and made us feel at ease from day one. Couldn't be happier!
Felicity Dwyer
05:47 17 Jul 19
My 2 ½ year old daughters have been attending Apple Blossoms for only a few short months but are already so settled and confident which to me speaks so highly of this beautiful centre and the lovely staff! Everyone is so welcoming and as soon as we walked in the door for a tour I immediately felt calm and knew this was the centre for us!! Highly recommend to all 😊
Natalie Hudson
04:18 17 Jul 19
I have two children at Apple blossoms and it is hands down the most loving nurturing centre I have had the pleasure of using.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
Claire Little-Spence
21:44 16 Jul 19
Both my children have attended Apple blossoms. They love attending.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.
Cassie Norrish
21:11 15 Jul 19
Apple Blossoms has been the best experience for my 2 year old. In just a few short months he has become a strong out going little boy who loves going and loves the girls that work there! Staff like Nicole and Olga keep us up to date with how he goes and do everything they can to make him comfortable and happy! As parents We could not be happier!!!
Adam
04:18 12 Jul 19
Could not speak highly enough of this childcare centre. From the enthusiastic, genuine care our children receive. To the nutritional foods provided. Leaving both our children at a childcare centre full time was a decision that my partner and I did not take lightly. The friendly staff made the process so much easier with their knowledgeable answers to all our ridiculous questions and kind, nurturing demeanor with the kids (even when we sneak in and they think they aren't being watched).
Natalie Cipolla
08:42 10 Jul 19
I have two kids at Apple blossoms, one in the baby room and one in the toddler room. We have come from two centres before Apple blossoms. I just wish I’d found apple blossoms sooner instead of wasting my time at other centres! I honestly can’t rave enough about the girls in both rooms. They go above and beyond to make sure my kids feel loved and have fun. These two things were very important to my partner and I with childcare because our kids will be in full time care. The food is amazing and the centre is very clean. I show up at different times unannounced to pick up my kids and I always find them cuddling, smiling and playing with my son in the baby room and playing, reading, dancing or doing a different activity in the toddler room. They go to a lot of effort setting up lots of different activities every day to keep the kids from ever getting bored. 5 stars from us!! Will never take my kids anywhere else
Anna Berkelmans
08:10 08 Jul 19
Apple Blossom has caring staff and a clean, calm environment which caters to the kids senses wonderfully. Great, healthy food and positive mindset. My son has made great friends and enjoys the variety of activities on offer
Laura Carter
05:59 08 Jul 19
Our girls absolutely love this place and so do we! The educators are so lovely. The food is nutritious and yum. The curriculum is detailed and varied. Can’t recommend Apple Blossoms highly enough.
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How to Choose the Best Child Care Center for You!
The time has come: you’re ready to find a child care center. Whether you’re going back to work or just looking for more support during the day, it’s important to find the right partner. You don’t want to trust the most precious member of your family to just anyone. But what should you look for? You know you want a high quality center, but how do you know if you’ve found it?
We’ve got you covered. This simple, six-step checklist will help you find the right preschool program for your child. We hope to meet you and your family soon!
Step #1. Write your child care wish list
Before you tour , take some time to think about what your family wants and needs in a child care center. Maybe you’re thinking about Kindergarten-readiness. Or maybe social and emotional development is more of a priority. You can even leave space for your questions, concerns, and fears. This is a big moment for your family, and whatever you’re feeling is 100% valid.
During the tour, this list can help you stay focused on what’s most important. You can even use it as a conversation guide! Make sure the staff at the center can answer your questions, or point you to resources that can.
Step #2. Keep an eye out for safety
Pay attention and ask lots of questions about the center’s safety rules and practices. For example, how will they make sure your child is accounted for throughout the day? Do they have clear policies to make sure only approved adults can come in? What’s the plan if there’s an emergency in the area?
The best child care centers pay attention to every detail big and small. You should be confident that your child is in the best hands, no matter what happens.
Step #3. Get on their level—literally!
A high quality early education classroom is built from the ground up with children in mind. So put yourself in their shoes! When you look around the classroom, imagine how it would look from their perspective. Are there plenty of books and toys within easy reach? Is there art hanging at kid-height, not just adult eye-level?
At this age, your child’s mind is growing faster than it ever will in their whole life! Every second of learning counts. That’s why you want to look for classrooms full of games, toys, and things to explore.
Step #4. Look for teachers who love what they do
Great teachers love what they do, and have a natural ability to connect with every child in their care. Is your center hiring the best? You can find out by watching them in action. Are they ready to get their hands dirty with crayons and glue sticks? Can they jump from reading a story to the whole class to helping a child find their lovie in a single bound?
The best early childhood teachers are natural born leaders. At Apple Blossoms, we find them using a tool we developed just for us by Gallup. Finding the best teachers is the best way to make sure children love going to school every day!
Step #5. Look for the accreditation seal of approval
You can think of accreditation as a big gold star in the world of early childhood education. When a center is accredited, you know they are meeting the highest standard of care and education. Accredited centers are evaluated by a trusted outside agency in everything from health and safety to teacher.
Step #6. Go with your gut (and your heart!)
Did you feel listened to and understood? Was the center warm and welcoming? Did it feel like the right place for your child to grow and thrive? If you’re not sure, go back for a second visit! The right center will want you to have everything you need to make the right decision.