Open 7:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday
Guardian Childcare & Education Acacia Gardens
Frank M.
02:10 20 Dec 22
Celin T.
02:36 13 Dec 22
As a new mother, one is always apprehensive about sending your baby to any Daycare Centre. My son has not only loved this place, but has thrived into a confident boy. 4 years of his life has been spent in this place, the best way a child should. Now my daughter has followed suit.
Jessica B.
01:25 05 Dec 22
Carly M.
01:19 11 Nov 22
Great friendly feel, warm and welcoming positive environment, excellent resources and great educators.
Jessica M.
02:12 10 Nov 22
Jenesia F.
08:09 08 Nov 22
Ari A.
03:43 07 Nov 22
The whole team go above and beyond in every aspect.
Kristy L.
01:51 31 Oct 22
Sofia H.
06:05 26 Oct 22
Such a great environment! The staff are friendly, caring, knowledgeable and professional!
KK Squared !
00:14 04 Oct 22
I couldn’t be happier leaving my child in such a high quality, nurturing and professional environment. Communication with the centre is prompt and reliable and I am kept informed and up to date with my child’s learnings, activities and development.
Mercedes
12:02 17 May 22
Very friendly knowledgeable educatorsBeautiful centre with very welcoming environmentsMy daughter loves it thereVery happy with our choice of centre 😊
Heidi R.
06:11 05 Dec 21
I moved my daughter to Guardian in 2018 as my son had started school. Best decision I ever made, the staff are friendly and made her feel safe and secure. Amanda and her team go above and beyond, still contacting us to see how my daughter is going at big school. The outdoor space is large and caters for every childs imagination. We made some beautiful friends and my daughter had an amazing group of little people to start her school life with in 2020. I have a group of amazing mums to continue their journey.
Rosemary E.
03:10 09 Nov 21
The team at Guardian Acacia Gardens are incredible. Always friendly and welcoming, they are caring and engaging with my kids. The Centre is always clean and calm when you walk in. The food is fresh and prepared daily with a menu that makes my mouth water! Communication is spot on, with the Director having found the perfect balance between hounding parents and informing us. My kids come home happy, content and with skills that still stun me (in a great way!) - they are really thriving at Guardian Acacia Gardens.
Rachel F.
02:38 02 Nov 21
Jessica R.
23:54 04 Oct 21
Amazing centre! Our daughter has only been going here for a short time but we have loved our time at Guardian! All of the staff are so friendly, warm, caring and professional. Great communication to the parents and detailed updates of her days there. We are sad that we are moving away and leaving Guardian.
Amy V.
11:43 12 Jul 21
I have had two children attend this day care from nursery through to preschool. Every staff member has always made us feel at home and part of a family. There is a strong community bond within the centre. Everyone is friendly and accommodating to our families needs. My children have loved day care. The centre is always clean and entertaining. My children have had great care, education and meals while developing at this daycare. I highly recommend this long day care centre.
Anna R.
04:51 08 Jul 21
My son has been here for over 2 years & we couldn't be any happier. I also have my 3yr old who has also started & settled in so well. They have fabulous educators & the learning curriculum sets them up for their early years of school.
Bec M.
06:34 30 Jun 21
I have nothing but positive feedback for Guardian Childcare centre. From the moment I walked into this centre I knew it was going to be better than the rest and to date I believe this to be true.Leaving your children with someone you don't know is a really hard decision however, I have grown to know and trust all the educators at Guardian and each and everyone is beyond amazing. They take the time to learn about the likes and dislikes of your child and they care about them like they are their own.I believe the learning curriculum is superior than other centres. My children are always doing fun and interesting actives and they enjoy the time they spend at day-care.Then their is Ms Charmaine that is an amazing cook.
Benjamin T.
05:08 05 Feb 21
My kids have been going here for the past 4 years and we've just finished in 2020.I just want to say that Playdays (the name I'll always love) is the most caring, fun & welcoming day care you'll ever visit or attend.Every staff member has looked after our kids with such love and care we'd never expected out of total strangers (not strangers anymore).Management (Amanda) is outstanding and you can tell they look after not only the kids but staff members. Sharman (the cook), its fantastic and she's always playing with the kids well loved.All staff members thank you for all the love and attention you've given our kids over the years. Mercedes, Emily, Amanda, Kelly, Elizabeth, Antoinette, Gemma, Lesley, Sunai, Katrina, and hopefully we didn't miss out any names =)
Amanda E.
20:25 08 Dec 20
My daughter has attended for the last 4 years (since 8mths old) and my son attended the year previous so we have been part of their family for 5 years.So many things to say about the wonderful educators at Guardian. The education and learning opportunities that the kids are presented with daily is outstanding as well as providing a beautifully clean and tidy environment for them. There is genuine care and love for our kids and all educators make an effort to get to know each of the children at the centre and support them. There is fantastic communication from Amanda and her staff about upcoming events and news to share. They really drive to engage parents into activities they are doing at daycare.We truly appreciate everything Amanda and her team do fostering the minds of our future generation and providing quality care. Makes it easy to feel confident in trusting the care of our child to them.
Laura
00:15 20 Oct 20
Guardian Acacia Gardens is an absolutely amazing centre and I am so thankful every day that my children were lucky enough to get a spot there. I have a little girl in the nursery room and a boy in the pre school room. I can’t speak highly enough of how loving, caring and friendly all the educators are. They know my children as well as I do and each time I drop them off I know they’re going to have an amazing day.The facilities and programs are outstanding and my children also love all the food they are provided with each day. It is so professionally run and the communication with families is brilliant 💗.
Gemma H.
12:47 29 Aug 20
Since my daughter first started in care at 6 months old in 2014 I have had nothing but wonderful interactions with her educators and she still misses them and asks to go and see them often even though she is in year 1 at school now. My son also began attending at 6 months old and he loved all his educators right away and is now enjoying learning all his skills needed for school in the preschool room. Such a great centre and wonderful dedicated staff who many have been at the centre since my eldest started in the nursery room.
Samitha F.
10:48 26 Aug 20
All the teachers are professional and helpful. My daughter loves to go to the daycare!
Maria T.
05:50 24 Aug 20
I only heard good things about Guardian Childcare (previously playdays) and was excited and nervous at the same time to enrol my daughter there.My worries and anxiety about daycare for my then 1yo was quickly put to bed, when I met the new centre manager and nursery educators. They genuinely care for the kids and you can see the kids are happy.I don't see any of the kids not wanting to be dropped off.I would highly recommend Guardian Acacia Gardens if you are looking for a safe and nurturing childcare. It is amazing and is exceeding the national standards in all areas.
Sinnwa H.
02:37 21 May 20
A fantastic Early learning Centre that both our children have attended over the last 4 years from nursery through to preschool rooms. We were initially drawn to the welcoming home like environment, lovely natured and supportive staff. The program has exceeded our expectations. They provide much more to us than simply a place to mind our children while we work. Our children have grown and thrived under their education and care. They have formed trusting bonds with their educators and valued relationships with their peers. Excellent communication, clean environment, interesting activities and nutritious as well as culturally diverse food on offer. We couldn't have asked for more. Thank you to all the staff at Guardian childcare & Education Acacia Gardens
Toni-Marie D.
09:48 02 Apr 20
A great centre that really takes the time to get to know every parent and every child. Highly recommend.
Kirsten D.
00:31 26 Mar 20
Guardian Acacia Gardens is a wonderful centre with caring, dedicated staff. Our daughter has attended there over the past 3.5 years and each room from Nursery to Preschool has been a positive and nurturing experience. I couldn't recommend this centre and the wonderful team of educators more!! The rooms are beautiful, fun and clean, and they have a great outdoor play area. We will miss them all very much!
Sangeeta N.
04:55 19 Feb 20
My daughter has been at Guardian Acacia garden for couple of months now,we are so happy and thankful for the management to gave us the opportunity to be the part of this wonderful service. she has already managed to expand on her vocabulary dramatically. The positive influence all staff have on my daughter is just amazing and very impressive as I can now see changes in her attitude regarding sharing with others and simple things like listening and following instructions. Every educator has a very special bond and relationship with my daughter and I would like to thank all staff for nurturing and looking after her as though she was their own. I would like to especially thank all teacher's for making my daughter so comfortable.I recommend this place to all the parents if you are looking for a safe, fun and educational environment for your little ones, then Guardian Acacia garden is exactly the place for that.
lisa C.
04:17 17 Feb 20
This is a brilliant child care service. A supportive and nurturing environment where your children develop both themselves and friendships with their peers. Additional needs for children are met without any hesitation. The educators are remarkably good in their positions, and form lovely bonds with the children. I wouldn't place my children in any other centre.
Emma S.
00:42 11 Feb 19
Over the past 4 years I have been a parent of this centre as I have sent all 3 of my daughters to Play Days Acacia Gardens. Over this time I have had the pleasure of getting to know all of the staff in each room and have received nothing but impeccable care for my children as well as fantastic communication skills displayed to both my husband. The staff at Play days have always been so welcoming, warm and gentle that drop off's have never been issue and my daughters really love going to day care and enjoy their daily activities which have been planned for them. Can't thank all the staff enough for all they have done for our family over the years
Phoebe T.
03:50 22 May 17
Naomi P.
08:23 28 Mar 17
- Leading programs where children aged six-weeks to six years learn and discover through play.
- Highly experienced Educators and degree-qualified Teachers support children to grow and thrive.
- Safe, secure environments that support children’s social and emotional development.
- A specialist two-year kindergarten program that prepares children for school, with the benefits of long day care.
Come and see the Centre for yourself, meet the team and have all your questions answered. Book a tour today.
Our centre has been recognised as ‘Exceeding’ the National Quality Standard. This is the highest rating you can receive from a regulatory authority assessment and we are proud to deliver an exceptional service to the children and families who attend our centre.
Hours
Mon to Fri 7:00 to 18:00
Address
3 Rosa Street
Acacia Gardens, NSW, 2763
Take a Look Around
Welcome to our Centre
Guardian Childcare & Education Acacia Gardens boasts an incredible outdoor area, including vegetable gardens, a water pump, mud pit, a street library, giant climbing net, and a range of age-specific play areas for children aged six weeks to six years.
Read MoreMeet our Centre Manager
Amanda
I believe the first years of children’s lives are the most crucial and this is the reason why I chose Early Childhood education and care as my profession, to be a part of their growth, learning and development and to inspire others to do the same.
Rhythm of The Day
With endless possibilities, there’s never a dull moment at Guardian and no two days are the same. Here’s what a day at Guardian might look like. Please note, this will vary depending on centre opening hours.
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Morning
Handover time with children, families and our friendly Educators. There’s a chance to share what’s important for the day and any news from home.
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Morning
An opportunity to play and discover with open-plan play in family groups and multi-age groupings.
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Morning
Planned experiences. This is where the Guardian difference comes to life. Alongside our Educators your child’s exploration leads to learnings in numeracy, literacy, language, critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, social skills, technology, creative arts and much more.
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Morning tea
An opportunity for children to come together for a healthy snack, often they help prepare their food alongside our carers and cook.
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Mid-morning
Individually tailored to your child’s needs and curiosity the planned experiences continue, this includes both indoor and outdoor programs.
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Lunch
Another nutritious meal expertly prepared by our cook. Families are invited to join the children for meals and excursions if they wish.
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Afternoon
If your child wants to, or needs to sleep, it’s time to rest and recharge. For children who don’t need to rest the planned experiences continue, in most cases outdoors.
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Afternoon tea
Another chance for the children to come together and re-fuel in small groups. There is also an opportunity to rest or play together and reflect on the day.
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Pick-up
As you arrive to pick up your child, there’s a chance to speak with our Educators and share news about the day. Our Storypark App also allows you to stay in touch 24/7 wherever you are.
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End of day
Your child is encouraged to grab a light snack as they leave the centre. We’re mindful of how routines vary, throughout the day if we notice your child looking tired food will be provided.
Helpful Information
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What we Provide
- Hats
- Sunscreen
- Four nutritionally balanced meals including: Lunch, Morning and Afternoon tea and a late Snack at the end of the day
- Nappies
- Bibs
- Bedding
What to Bring
- Soft toy or comfort blanket for nap time
- Spare change of clothing
- Water bottle
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Our team of Educators are committed and passionate about ensuring your child will be safe, nurtured and cared for every day. At Guardian, children are encouraged to engage in interest-led play that creates learning and meaningful experiences.
Our Educators seek to optimise diverse learning opportunities and implement the Curriculum as framed by the Early Years Learning Framework.
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All Guardian Centres provide a Centre-to-Family communication platform so families can maintain contact with their children’s experiences through photos, stories and learning outcomes.
Our Centres use Storypark and each family is provided with a secure login to access on their computers, mobiles or apps.
More about Guardian Acacia Gardens expand_more
Guardian Childcare & Education Acacia Gardens is located in the quiet streets of Acacia Gardens, providing care for children from six weeks until they head off to primary school. We believe that by providing a warm, nurturing, safe and secure environment which supports children’s learning, we will contribute to a strong foundation for life-long learning.
Our children are involved in programs that are fun, exciting and engaging which follows their interests and supports their developmental strengths and capabilities. We encourage and motivate children to develop positive attitudes to learning through open ended play based learning experiences, incorporating their environment and building friendships.
Our team of experienced Educators are passionate and motivated to create inviting learning spaces and work collaboratively with families to provide the best for their children. At Playdays Acacia Gardens, we pride ourselves on offering only the best and encourage you to visit us to see for yourself the exceptional qualities we boast.
In addition to high quality care and education, we also provide:
- Preschool Program: We help prepare your child for Primary School with our leading curriculum delivered by Teachers with specialist early childhood university degrees.
- Partnership with Families: Your peace of mind is important to us, so we work with you and your child every step of the way.
- Community connections. Regular excursions to explore the local area, as well as a ‘home-away-from-home’ approach to care.
- Wellbeing and nutrition. Nutritionally balanced, seasonal meals and snacks prepared by a dedicated on-site chef, as well as regular cooking classes for the children.
- Real-world inspired environments. Our Centres inspire curiosity, foster creativity and support discovery with a variety of sensory-rich and sustainable spaces designed for early learning that encourage your child to think, question and do amazing things. All of the classrooms overlook the outdoor learning environment which is surrounded by trees, producing plenty of natural shade and it encourages curiosity and exploration.
Our close partnership with families allows us to offer a range of additional benefits to the learning and childcare experience for the children in our Acacia gardens childcare centre. We pride ourselves on the support we offer families and want to help make it a little easier to balance all those daily commitments, through initiatives such as:
- Designated drop off and pick up zones to assist with those busy mornings and afternoons.
- Casual care days where possible to help you manage the unpredictable nature of work life and home life.
- Assisting you with government subsidies and entitlements to help you make the most of the financial support which may be available.
- Our family communication app StoryPark to keep you informed throughout the day with photos, videos and updates about your child
- We hold parent and educator sessions to keep you informed of your child’s individual progress.
- Providing your child with unexpected benefits such as exposure to a range of cultures and languages via our diverse and multi-cultural educator mix.
If you’re thinking of enrolling at Guardian Acacia Gardens, we’d encourage you to book a tour today. During your tour you will have the opportunity to meet our Centre Manager, Educators and have a really good look around the Centre while the team answer any questions you may have.
Areas that this Centre services expand_more
Guardian Acacia Gardens services a number of local areas, including: Parklea, Stanhope Gardens, Glenwood, Kings Park, Quakers Hill and Marayong.
Frank M.
02:10 20 Dec 22
Celin T.
02:36 13 Dec 22
As a new mother, one is always apprehensive about sending your baby to any Daycare Centre. My son has not only loved this place, but has thrived into a confident boy. 4 years of his life has been spent in this place, the best way a child should. Now my daughter has followed suit.
Jessica B.
01:25 05 Dec 22
Carly M.
01:19 11 Nov 22
Great friendly feel, warm and welcoming positive environment, excellent resources and great educators.
Jessica M.
02:12 10 Nov 22
Jenesia F.
08:09 08 Nov 22
Ari A.
03:43 07 Nov 22
The whole team go above and beyond in every aspect.
Kristy L.
01:51 31 Oct 22
Sofia H.
06:05 26 Oct 22
Such a great environment! The staff are friendly, caring, knowledgeable and professional!
KK Squared !
00:14 04 Oct 22
I couldn’t be happier leaving my child in such a high quality, nurturing and professional environment. Communication with the centre is prompt and reliable and I am kept informed and up to date with my child’s learnings, activities and development.
Mercedes
12:02 17 May 22
Very friendly knowledgeable educatorsBeautiful centre with very welcoming environmentsMy daughter loves it thereVery happy with our choice of centre 😊
Heidi R.
06:11 05 Dec 21
I moved my daughter to Guardian in 2018 as my son had started school. Best decision I ever made, the staff are friendly and made her feel safe and secure. Amanda and her team go above and beyond, still contacting us to see how my daughter is going at big school. The outdoor space is large and caters for every childs imagination. We made some beautiful friends and my daughter had an amazing group of little people to start her school life with in 2020. I have a group of amazing mums to continue their journey.
Rosemary E.
03:10 09 Nov 21
The team at Guardian Acacia Gardens are incredible. Always friendly and welcoming, they are caring and engaging with my kids. The Centre is always clean and calm when you walk in. The food is fresh and prepared daily with a menu that makes my mouth water! Communication is spot on, with the Director having found the perfect balance between hounding parents and informing us. My kids come home happy, content and with skills that still stun me (in a great way!) - they are really thriving at Guardian Acacia Gardens.
Rachel F.
02:38 02 Nov 21
Jessica R.
23:54 04 Oct 21
Amazing centre! Our daughter has only been going here for a short time but we have loved our time at Guardian! All of the staff are so friendly, warm, caring and professional. Great communication to the parents and detailed updates of her days there. We are sad that we are moving away and leaving Guardian.
Amy V.
11:43 12 Jul 21
I have had two children attend this day care from nursery through to preschool. Every staff member has always made us feel at home and part of a family. There is a strong community bond within the centre. Everyone is friendly and accommodating to our families needs. My children have loved day care. The centre is always clean and entertaining. My children have had great care, education and meals while developing at this daycare. I highly recommend this long day care centre.
Anna R.
04:51 08 Jul 21
My son has been here for over 2 years & we couldn't be any happier. I also have my 3yr old who has also started & settled in so well. They have fabulous educators & the learning curriculum sets them up for their early years of school.
Bec M.
06:34 30 Jun 21
I have nothing but positive feedback for Guardian Childcare centre. From the moment I walked into this centre I knew it was going to be better than the rest and to date I believe this to be true.Leaving your children with someone you don't know is a really hard decision however, I have grown to know and trust all the educators at Guardian and each and everyone is beyond amazing. They take the time to learn about the likes and dislikes of your child and they care about them like they are their own.I believe the learning curriculum is superior than other centres. My children are always doing fun and interesting actives and they enjoy the time they spend at day-care.Then their is Ms Charmaine that is an amazing cook.
Benjamin T.
05:08 05 Feb 21
My kids have been going here for the past 4 years and we've just finished in 2020.I just want to say that Playdays (the name I'll always love) is the most caring, fun & welcoming day care you'll ever visit or attend.Every staff member has looked after our kids with such love and care we'd never expected out of total strangers (not strangers anymore).Management (Amanda) is outstanding and you can tell they look after not only the kids but staff members. Sharman (the cook), its fantastic and she's always playing with the kids well loved.All staff members thank you for all the love and attention you've given our kids over the years. Mercedes, Emily, Amanda, Kelly, Elizabeth, Antoinette, Gemma, Lesley, Sunai, Katrina, and hopefully we didn't miss out any names =)
Amanda E.
20:25 08 Dec 20
My daughter has attended for the last 4 years (since 8mths old) and my son attended the year previous so we have been part of their family for 5 years.So many things to say about the wonderful educators at Guardian. The education and learning opportunities that the kids are presented with daily is outstanding as well as providing a beautifully clean and tidy environment for them. There is genuine care and love for our kids and all educators make an effort to get to know each of the children at the centre and support them. There is fantastic communication from Amanda and her staff about upcoming events and news to share. They really drive to engage parents into activities they are doing at daycare.We truly appreciate everything Amanda and her team do fostering the minds of our future generation and providing quality care. Makes it easy to feel confident in trusting the care of our child to them.
Laura
00:15 20 Oct 20
Guardian Acacia Gardens is an absolutely amazing centre and I am so thankful every day that my children were lucky enough to get a spot there. I have a little girl in the nursery room and a boy in the pre school room. I can’t speak highly enough of how loving, caring and friendly all the educators are. They know my children as well as I do and each time I drop them off I know they’re going to have an amazing day.The facilities and programs are outstanding and my children also love all the food they are provided with each day. It is so professionally run and the communication with families is brilliant 💗.
Gemma H.
12:47 29 Aug 20
Since my daughter first started in care at 6 months old in 2014 I have had nothing but wonderful interactions with her educators and she still misses them and asks to go and see them often even though she is in year 1 at school now. My son also began attending at 6 months old and he loved all his educators right away and is now enjoying learning all his skills needed for school in the preschool room. Such a great centre and wonderful dedicated staff who many have been at the centre since my eldest started in the nursery room.
Samitha F.
10:48 26 Aug 20
All the teachers are professional and helpful. My daughter loves to go to the daycare!
Maria T.
05:50 24 Aug 20
I only heard good things about Guardian Childcare (previously playdays) and was excited and nervous at the same time to enrol my daughter there.My worries and anxiety about daycare for my then 1yo was quickly put to bed, when I met the new centre manager and nursery educators. They genuinely care for the kids and you can see the kids are happy.I don't see any of the kids not wanting to be dropped off.I would highly recommend Guardian Acacia Gardens if you are looking for a safe and nurturing childcare. It is amazing and is exceeding the national standards in all areas.
Sinnwa H.
02:37 21 May 20
A fantastic Early learning Centre that both our children have attended over the last 4 years from nursery through to preschool rooms. We were initially drawn to the welcoming home like environment, lovely natured and supportive staff. The program has exceeded our expectations. They provide much more to us than simply a place to mind our children while we work. Our children have grown and thrived under their education and care. They have formed trusting bonds with their educators and valued relationships with their peers. Excellent communication, clean environment, interesting activities and nutritious as well as culturally diverse food on offer. We couldn't have asked for more. Thank you to all the staff at Guardian childcare & Education Acacia Gardens
Toni-Marie D.
09:48 02 Apr 20
A great centre that really takes the time to get to know every parent and every child. Highly recommend.
Kirsten D.
00:31 26 Mar 20
Guardian Acacia Gardens is a wonderful centre with caring, dedicated staff. Our daughter has attended there over the past 3.5 years and each room from Nursery to Preschool has been a positive and nurturing experience. I couldn't recommend this centre and the wonderful team of educators more!! The rooms are beautiful, fun and clean, and they have a great outdoor play area. We will miss them all very much!
Sangeeta N.
04:55 19 Feb 20
My daughter has been at Guardian Acacia garden for couple of months now,we are so happy and thankful for the management to gave us the opportunity to be the part of this wonderful service. she has already managed to expand on her vocabulary dramatically. The positive influence all staff have on my daughter is just amazing and very impressive as I can now see changes in her attitude regarding sharing with others and simple things like listening and following instructions. Every educator has a very special bond and relationship with my daughter and I would like to thank all staff for nurturing and looking after her as though she was their own. I would like to especially thank all teacher's for making my daughter so comfortable.I recommend this place to all the parents if you are looking for a safe, fun and educational environment for your little ones, then Guardian Acacia garden is exactly the place for that.
lisa C.
04:17 17 Feb 20
This is a brilliant child care service. A supportive and nurturing environment where your children develop both themselves and friendships with their peers. Additional needs for children are met without any hesitation. The educators are remarkably good in their positions, and form lovely bonds with the children. I wouldn't place my children in any other centre.
Emma S.
00:42 11 Feb 19
Over the past 4 years I have been a parent of this centre as I have sent all 3 of my daughters to Play Days Acacia Gardens. Over this time I have had the pleasure of getting to know all of the staff in each room and have received nothing but impeccable care for my children as well as fantastic communication skills displayed to both my husband. The staff at Play days have always been so welcoming, warm and gentle that drop off's have never been issue and my daughters really love going to day care and enjoy their daily activities which have been planned for them. Can't thank all the staff enough for all they have done for our family over the years
Phoebe T.
03:50 22 May 17
Naomi P.
08:23 28 Mar 17
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