Climbing Ladders Early Learning & Montessori Centre Parklea

My son attended climbing ladders, Stanhope Gardens for three years and we honestly cannot recommend it highly enough. Mrs.Rose, the centre director is... My son attended climbing ladders, Stanhope Gardens for three years and we honestly cannot recommend it highly enough. Mrs.Rose, the centre director is incredibly dedicated and kind and works really hard to plan all sorts of activities and incursions for the children. The children enjoy sports programs, visits from the dentist, visits from 'the science guy', live performances for Chinese new year, baking, gardening. you name it! Mrs.Rose even pulls out her guitar from time to time and goes around the classrooms playing and singing to the children which they absolutely love. The entire staff is incredibly kind, caring and professional. I always felt that my son was being watched by family who loved him by the way he was treated and how we as parents were treated. The teachers are so easy to communicate with, they kept us so well informed and regularly asked for our feedback. They hold parent information nights, regular cultural events and school readiness sessions. They strive to make the environment very inclusive and structured while still allowing children to explore their interests independently. They support a Montessori and other school curriculums through their learning program bye experienced educators. I felt like my child was incredibly well prepared for school and blossomed so much as a result of the amazing teachers here. One thing I loved about CL was the emphasis on independence they try to teach the children. They are loving and affectionate but also have expectations from the students (E.g. pack away toys after playing, wash hands before meals, learn to serve their plate of morning tea, put away backpacks and other belongings). That all translated to home where my son was eager to try to help me with tasks or bring his plate to the kitchen after dinner etc and really helped him learn to be responsible. Another aspect of this school that was a godsend for me was the magic they worked with potty training. Istill can't believe how fast they were able to get him toilet trained and in a way where he didn't feel anxiety. Like many other things, the teachers would consult us as parents to make sure our methods were aligned. It always felt like a partnership with them :) The owners are also very kind and present in the daily running of the centre. One of the things I appreciated is how well kept the facility is. The toys and equipment are really well taken care of, the rooms are always clean and in general the facilities are really well looked after. Last but definitely not least the food is really really nice. My son went from eating virtually no veg and being extremely picky to (after a patient transition supported by the teachers) trying almost anything and he always ate full servings of the food provided! The chef makes healthy and delicious lunches daily for morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and late tea and we are so grateful for her. I am really grateful for my son's time with climbing ladders. The teachers are like family and we are incredibly grateful for the love and learning they imparted onto my son. Just a wonderful centre! Read more

Rachel Wijenayake

Mar, 2025

We are happy to send our son to climbing ladders child care and Montessori. Initially we were hesitant about sending him to... We are happy to send our son to climbing ladders child care and Montessori. Initially we were hesitant about sending him to the daycare and eventually we had to ,due to our circumstance. On the first day after dropping him in his daycare we were very worried and couldn't say bye to him that's when the words of Miss rose gave us the confidence and satisfaction that he was in good hands. As days passed by, he has started enjoying going to his day care and the management , staff have really lived up to their reputation and the google reviews provided. Now he has wonderful and caring educators like nithya, anqi, swati , venkata and the rest to look after him. We don't really worry much about him as we know he is in safe hands. It's been only 4 months and could see good progress in our sons behavior and skills. The best thing about the educators are they take any small feedback or suggestions diligently and would rectify it. Our heartfelt thanks to Miss rose, nithya , anqi, swati and venkata for looking after our son. Read more

Antony John

Mar, 2025