Ascolta Early Learning and Care Greenwood

We love Ascolta Greenwood and if I could give it a million starts I would, it is really such a fantastic fit for our family. My son was not at all happy about being left at daycare he would cry which broke my heart so what should have been 3 orientations turned into about 15 at least! He loved it once I stayed in the room but of course that was defeating the purpose, he would cry his heart out when I would leave the room to the point that I would go straight back in there and pick him up. The staff where amazingly patient with our transition. Their kindness and compassion was really unbelievable. Moving on to when he was happy to be left, well what can I say other than WOW, he has the best time! It took him a bit of time to come out of his shell and make friends, he would hang back and not involve himself in the activities etc but the staff just let him do his thing while getting him to engage without him even realising it! He loves his little friends that he has made, they have great fun and he is only just turned 2 and he can count up to 10 and his speech is now amazing! He can express himself very well now. I love the updates on the app and I love the photos that they share throughout the day. The food given to the kids is great, I reckon my boy eats way more there than he does at home! The staff are great, I have great respect for them all, they are friendly, happy, and engaging and they get to know the parents name's and they love the kids. The centre is new so it is fabulous, you can tell a lot of money was invested into the building and the business, all the toys are educational and in great condition. The Centre Director Emma is extremely experienced, organising special occasions for all big dates, like Mothers Day afternoon tea, Fathers Day etc. And at Christmas there was a big family afternoon party with food and activities and each child got a wrapped gift, it was so cute!!! There has been only small staff changes in the twelve months of us engaging with Ascolta Greenwood so to me that speaks volumes! Of course the cost is painful but that is the government fault in my opinion, parents are expected to work like they don't have kids while also expected to have kids like they don't work.