We've loved Guardian Tempe - but most of all our daughter has loved Guardian Tempe!
Our daughter has been attending for a little over 3 years, since she was 2 years old. It took her 7 months to settle in at day care, but that was because she was very attached to me. The staff did everything they could to settle her. And she was only unsettled at drop off. As soon as I left she was happy, she participated in activities, she thrived and she was coming home happy.
Our daughter connected with an educator in her Toddler room, and that beautiful educator made sure she was always around to welcome our daughter and be with her to offer her stability and a familiar face each day she attended. I'm pleased to say that this beautiful educator is still with Guardian Tempe and has still been involved in my daughter's education and care in pre-school as well!
As a parent, this is one of the many things I noticed - staff turnover. There isn't a lot of staff turnover. Sure, you'll get some people leaving for various reasons, but generally speaking, the staff I met 3 years ago are still there! I still see beautiful, smiling faces each time I drop off my daughter. The new faces that have joined in the last 3 years are also still around - and are all fabulous.
Honestly each and every staff member I have had the delight to speak with has been amazing. They do a really hard job!! And yet we're always greeted with a smile, there are new activities each day for the kids, their creativity is abundant and their love and enthusiasm is apparent. I have walked in to the Centre many times over the years and have heard many cheers and laughter coming from the children - they've been learning something awesome with their teachers! What a great sound to walk in to!
Management is great also! ANY time I have wanted to discuss something with them, they have ALWAYS made time to chat with me. My emails are responded to promptly. Feedback is given to us at the end of each day. And our daughter is happy. So much so, that she pretends she is her teachers at home, with her toys.
Our daughter has thrived at Guardian Tempe. She has become so much more confident, she has developed great self-help skills, she plays so well with her friends there - she has genuinely developed a connection with other like minded children because their friendships are encouraged and fostered at this lovely day care and education facility.
Finally, I'd like to give a huge shout out to the amazing chef, who is onsite every day and cooks the most delicious smelling and nutritious food for the kids. The morning tea and afternoon tea platters look great! Clean, colourful, delicious food. And such a friendly and funny man! He engages so nicely with the children, in a funny and fun manner, but most of all he ensures he is delivering great food to them each and every day.
Our daughter is off to school soon and we will all miss coming to Guardian Tempe each day.
Thank you so much Tempe Team!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt and detailed review, Fay. It means a great deal to hear how supported your daughter and family have felt over the past three years, especially during her settling journey, and to know that the consistency, care, and genuine relationships built with the educators made such a positive difference to her confidence, happiness, and development. Your kind words about the stability of the team, the welcoming environment, the engaging learning experiences, open communication, and the care taken with daily routines and meals truly reflect what we strive to provide every family. We’re so grateful to have been part of your daughter’s early learning years and to have supported her growth, friendships, and love of learning, and we sincerely thank you for your trust and for being such a valued part of our community as she prepares for this exciting next chapter.
