Most families report genuinely warm educators, secure settling-in support, and real growth in their children's confidence and social skills. Many specifically praise manager Kelly's responsiveness and the program diversity (beach kinder, mindfulness, cooking classes).
However, a significant minority describe serious safety breaches-unsupervised children near hazards, physical harm (hitting, pinching, eye injuries)-and allege staff dismissed or retaliated against families who raised concerns. Formal complaints to regulators have been made. The service offers what many love; prospective families must weigh the glowing majority experience against credible accounts of safeguarding failures and institutional dismissiveness.
Parents consistently describe staff who treat each child as an individual, observe carefully, and communicate openly about progress. The centre maintains high cleanliness standards, invests in learning spaces (STEM room, science room), and creates a welcoming atmosphere where kids thrive and families feel supported.
Most families describe educators who greet children by name, support individual needs including dietary and developmental challenges, and maintain clean spaces with engaging outdoor areas. One parent experienced serious safety lapses and poor communication around them, with dismissive management handling of their departure.
Little Scribblers creates a family-oriented setting where children and parents feel genuinely known and supported through settling in and daily learning. Staff build real relationships with each child and update families via KinderLoop, though one parent reported high illness rates and staffing concerns.
Last updated 2026-08-08