West Ryde Neighbourhood Children's Centre

I had the pleasure to be part of West Ryde Neighborhood Childcare Center family, and I can't say enough positive things about it.... I had the pleasure to be part of West Ryde Neighborhood Childcare Center family, and I can't say enough positive things about it. The educators are incredibly caring, and they truly go above and beyond to ensure the well-being and development of each child. The environment is filled with love and warmth, making it a perfect place for kids to thrive. The center is the fantastic preschool study plan, which includes innovative approaches like using Elsa to help kids learn another language. This not only enhances their language skills but also broadens their horizons in a fun and engaging way. In addition, the center actively involve the children in activities like composting and gardening, teaching them the importance of caring for our planet from a young age. One important piece of advice for parents in the area is to get on the center's waiting list as soon as you find out you're expecting. It's a smaller, close-knit community with limited spots, and they prioritize existing families and their siblings, so securing a place can be competitive. In sum, West Ryde Neighborhood Childcare Center offers a nurturing and enriching environment for children, and it's a place where they can truly blossom. Read more

Wenjie Luo

Nov, 2023

Absolutely amazing centre. Have been sending my children here for many years now (3 children) and have not regretted the choice one bit.... Absolutely amazing centre. Have been sending my children here for many years now (3 children) and have not regretted the choice one bit. The director and educators are amazing, basically part of the family! The kids all absolutely have loved growing up with the centre. The education programmes in place are impressive - the centre is an adopter of prelit and early learning stem (ELSA) and it defintely pays dividends, really gets the children ready for school. Food wise - centre is simply amazing, a proper chef prepares the menu and meals for the children giving them the nutrition and engery they need (better than home!). The centre may look like it's in an enclosed building - hoever there is actually a sizable outdoor play area for all age groups - so the kids get daily time outdoors to enjoy the sun and have a run-around. Just to highlight how impressive this centre is, i'll give an example. Everyone knows that there are challenges with early childhood educators - hiring them and retaining them. All three of my children have had the same educators in the babies room (7 year gap). Simply unheard of. The team there have the same drive and energy and desire to deliver for families as when I first met them. Amazing. Love the centre, love the educators, I wouldn't think of sending my kids anywhere else. Just looking at some of the negative comments below - can understand the frustration - everyone wants to get into this centre and there are only so many spots. Simply put - once the spots are taken up they simply don't go. That's a testament to the centre, I think. Can't see why it's a negative for the centre if nobody wants to leave? I can't recall many of my children's peers leaving. A family in one of my childrens class in the past moved to Artarmon - they still kept coming down to West Ryde each and every day for drop-off and pickup with work in-between. Another family from my other child's room moved to Beecroft and they do the same. Food for thought. Read more

Marky H (Marky)

Oct, 2023