FAQs

Finding the perfect child care centre is no easy feat. There’s a lot to consider, including location, price, waiting lists and the general ‘vibe’ of the centre. So how can you be confident you’ve made the right decision?

Here are some of our top tips:

• Ask about exactly what’s on offer at the centre. How will they support you when life gets busy? This could include the nutritious meals on offer, flexible or longer hours, or engaging specialised programs.

• Take a close look at the programs and learning opportunities. Children learn through play in the early years, and the educators at your centre will be able to explain how play develops a strong foundation for the ongoing learning journey.

• Look for a friendly team. By booking a tour and spending time with the team members at the centre, you can find out exactly who your child will be interacting with, and how they’ll be inspired throughout the day.

• Check the centre’s rating. The National Quality Standards (NQS) sets a national benchmark for education and child care services in Australia. If interested, why not go ahead and ask the centre manager what their NQS rating is, and what that rating means.

• Ask plenty of questions. The right centre will be able to answer all your questions and put your mind at ease, especially during the centre tour!

Above all, trust your gut to tell you when a centre is right!

Reggio Kindy offers the following:

• Nappies and wipes.

• Nutritious allergy-aware meals .

• Regular updates and photos on our all in one family app.

• Quality learning resources.

• Engaging specialised programs.

• Regular festivities for annual events, cultural celebrations, and special occasions.

• We welcome special guests and community members to the centre based on the children's interests.

• Plus more!

Reggio Kindy accepts child care applications for future enrolments, and we offer enrolment placements as they become available. Our team will add your child’s name on our waitlist if a centre is currently full in your child’s age group. We will then contact you as soon as places become available.

We also do monthly check-ins to review the availability, and you will receive a text message confirming if you’re still happy to remain on the waitlist each month. When spots do become vacant, we will give you a call to tell you the good news!

If you would like to get an update at any point, you’re welcome to reach out via email or by giving us a call.

All child care and early education centres abide by educator to child ratios as determined by the National Quality Framework (NQF).

Our centres provide nappies and wipes, so you will not need to remember to pack them!

Otherwise, for babies, be sure to include: nappy rash cream, dummies, bottles and teats, comfort toy or blanket, sun hat, three spare outfits, spare socks, a jumper and a plastic bag for wet clothes.

For toddlers and preschool or kindergarten aged children, start with: Spare underwear, water bottle or sippy cup, sun hat, closed-toe shoes, two spare outfits, spare socks, a jumper and a plastic bag for wet clothes.

Plus anything else your individual child may need, such as breast milk, a sleeping bag, dummies, medication.

Yes, the nursery room educator will be able to assist you with this during your orientation.