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I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible care and love my son has received since starting at this centre in September 2025. As a mother of a child with ASD who is somewhat non-verbal, finding a place where your child is truly seen, understood, and celebrated is everything. He is the happiest he has ever been, and I truly believe this centre has become his second home. I want to express my deepest, most special gratitude to Sonali. From day one, the way she has cared for my son has been nothing short of extraordinary. He is so deeply attached to her, and as a mother, being able to rely on someone so completely is a gift. Sonali knows him on such a profound level and she notices even the smallest details of his habits. For instance, she recognized that he struggles to eat when it gets noisy, so she ensures he has his own special, quiet mealtime where she provides one-on-one attention. This allows him to feel relaxed and finish his meal in the calm environment he prefers. Her level of observation and genuine love for him is visible in everything she does. The educators here are masters at engagement. Despite my son having his own unique way of exploring the world, the team makes sure he is never left out. They adapt activities so he can participate alongside his peers, providing just the right amount of help to help him navigate his surroundings with confidence. I am also so impressed with how the centre keeps us updated via Storypark. The daily learning stories and photos are wonderful, but the individual monthly stories are truly beautiful and so thoughtfully written. I want to mention Tegan, Katherine, Mythili, Chutima, and Siri for the absolute love and care they pour into the children’s wellbeing every single day. A special shout-out to our beloved Chef Sandra, who is always so welcoming and makes the most delicious meals. She is fantastic at communicating with parents about feedback, which is so important as my son is a very picky eater. I was even touched when the Centre Manager, Tegan, went out of her way to order the specific yogurt pouches he loves. Tegan puts so much effort into arranging the rooms so beautifully to make the children feel good, and the way they celebrate all cultures, like the Eid celebration for families, shows how much they respect and value us. Thank you to the entire team for making my child feel so safe, loved, and included.