SAND CHILD CARE SERVICES 13 Mues Street, Keilor East, Victoria 3033

"Nira and the team have been amazing with their support and engagement with my child. The level of care and tailored approach to support all kids of different needs has been beneficial to our family and we can't recommend them enough."

"I booked our annual leave over Christmas and NY without checking our regular child care's reopening date in January. We then quickly had to find an alternative child care for our three children for a week when I found out our centre won't reopen until a week later after the date we're supposed to return to work. I called around the childcare centres in the area with no success (some were trying to help but had no capacity, some just said no to short-term enrollment). In the last minute, I found this family day care. I spoke to Nira who was very professional and she was able to take in our children for the week. She promptly organised the paperwork and we were able to send our children in on the same day. Our girls had an amazing experience at this childcare. They settled in straight away, came home happy and told us about all the adventure they had that day. They loved their educators, Nira and Punsala. They were very well looked after. The educators always ensured the girls had their meals and provided them with light snack too in the afternoon just before pick-up time. They never had any toilet accidents. Our girls are all toilet trained but our youngest two still need some help going to the toilet. The place is well organised, there are several corners where kids can either play by themselves with toys that interest them or play together with their peers. there's a backyard with plenty of space for kids to run around and have outdoor activities. There's a separate dining area too for kids to sit at the table and eat their meals. The educators sent us pictures throughout the day to keep us in the loop of our girls' activities during the day. We'll be using this family day care again to complement care we receive from our primary child care centre."

"I am so grateful to have found these people. There is clear care and passion for providing quality care which is rare to find these days. Nira, you are doing an amazing job. You are facilitating a culture for your educators that empowers them to change the lives of little people for the better. THANKYOU!!"

"I have been on a "hunt" (for lack of a better word) for a place where my first seed, can LEARN while still feeling safe and at home. You know what they say, children have the deepest sixth sense and spirit guides. My son would wail unending at every place we go on a orientation even though I follow all the rules of saying goodbye and all, twice I have even had to forgo the bond paid because I want to raise him different to be in tune with his spirit and intuition so I dnt coarse or insist. Nonetheless on day one orientation here, he gave a hug, reluctantly said bye and after I came to pick him up, he wouldn't leave, playing with the educator and all...I felt jealous but was a happy mum that I way patient enough for him to find his place, I didn't even mind the distance from home. Thanks you sands/Wathsie for capturing his heart as that is the beginning a meaningful learning I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!"