Maryland Care & Early Education Centre

Couldn't imagine a better place for childcare! Our son is valued, they genuinely care, give a rundown at the end of the day. We had a different experience in another childcare where they didn't know who we or our child was, after attending a few times. Then we pulled out of there and now we are so HAPPY with this decision. Our son loves it there, the visits to the nearby reserve are a highlight.

My 3 year has been going to this centre since he was 6 months old and I could not fault the place. The staff are amazing and seem like they genuinely enjoy their jobs and the kids always seem happy. I love that they provide meals onsite with a mumma chef who thinks of creative meals for all taste buds. My boy has made long lasting friendships over the last few years and after hearing about some other centres I’m glad I made the right decision to send my 9 month old here also.

My son started at ‘his’ Centre when he was two years old. While very interested in life and outgoing at home, he is the first child and was extremely shy at school.The educators began with a goal to make him feel like he belonged at the centre. They always supported me with the uneasy drop offs and getting him engaged in his morning play.This year the educators have given him a leadership role in his class which has boosted his self esteem. He is growing in confidence daily due to the experiences that he is continually provided at the centre. He has made numerous friends and always talks about the games he plays, the books he reads and the songs he learns with all of his friends and teachers.The centre provides nappies, food and QUALITY education through play.Would not go anywhere else!…..Fast forward five years, and I have another two children attending the centre. Long standing staff continue the centre’s legacy of quality care and education. My eldest son continues his catch ups with educators while helping with drop off and pick ups and still talks about all of the fun he had at the centre with his little brother and sister.

We feel so lucky to have our daughter in Maryland Care and Early Education centre. The staff are all so friendly. The centre is quite small and has a family feel. Always very neat and tidy and well maintained. We spent quite a bit of time researching different daycares and we are stoked with our choice. Highly recommend Maryland Care and Early Education Centre.

We have our two children at MCEEC and we are SO HAPPY! The perks of a small, independent centre is that we know the educators and they know who we are when we walk in the door too. We had our boys in another larger local centre and they had no idea which kids were ours or who we are, which security wise is concerning. I have recommended MCEEC to any and all of our friends looking for care. Thank you to Natisse and the entire team of educators and staff for everything they do to nurture our growing boys!

We've had three children attend this centre over the past seven years and we highly recommend it. For that time a stable group of lovely educators have provided excellent early childhood education. The preschool program has been great for each of my children in the years before they started school, and the centre has a great relationship with the public school across the road, running library visits regularly and other visits throughout the year. MCEEC is a community based centre, with all funding returned to the centre, which was also important to us in making our childcare decision. I would not hesitate to send any child from 0-6 years here for an amazing childcare experience.

MCEEC was recommended to me for my son and I could not be happier that I made the choice to enrol him. The staff are all warm and nurturing and are so friendly and easy to talk to. My son has some additional needs and the director and staff have all been so incredibly proactive with communicating with myself and all of his supports. It is so heartwarming to see that even in ‘tough’ moments, staff are approaching things through a child focused approach and trying to understand the experience of my son. The centre’s focus on inclusion is amazing. My son feels so incredibly welcome and even waves to the centre and his friends on our days off. I’ve worked with a number of centres in my work in a related field, MCEEC has been by far the most impressive centre I’ve seen. And I’m so grateful to the director and staff for all their hard work and dedication, and for caring for my son so well.

Both our kids attend(ed) the centre over the last few years and we couldn't be happier.The staff greet/farewell to you every day and always give you an update on your childs experience for the day.The kids spend more time outside in the fresh air than they do inside which is important for their development.The centre is clean and welcoming and I would recommend it to anyone in the area.

MCEEC is an exceptional service. As a not-for-profit daycare it has a real family / community like feel. Regular social events and fundraising opportunities are held as well as working bees that make you feel included and apart of enriching the environment that your child is learning and developing in. The Director and Educators who have been in their roles long-term are all so incredible at what they do - they are welcoming, supportive and genuinely care about all the children. We feel extremely fortunate to have secured a place at this centre for my daughter who loves attending here and is absolutely thriving thanks to the nurturing she receives from all at MCEEC.

Both of my girls love going to daycare and always have so much fun both inside and out. We love that MCEEC is an all weather centre and that the outdoor play space is shared by all ages. The staff are kind and caring, and always have time to let you know about your child’s day. The daily slide show of photos is a great way to gain insight into what they’ve been up to each day too. Nothing has ever been too much trouble and staff are accommodating to each child’s individual needs.