Papilio Early Learning Wakerley

We have been at Kindy Kapers for 2.5 years now and I cannot speak highly enough of the centre and their staff. Everyone is friendly and makes the effort to get to know you/your children. My daughter is greeted by name on arrival, regardless of who we meet at the door. Their tireless commitment to early childhood education and development is one of the reasons we are so happy we found KK. I truly feel they go above and beyond what one would expect of a childcare/early learning centre. Our daughter loves it so much she’s disappointed when it’s not a ‘daycare day’!

The educators at this centre are amazing! They always maintain the highest standard of educational program and practice as well as an aesthetically stimulating environment that complements the children's current learning. They apply their thorough knowledge of the national Early Childhood curriculum guidelines to their everyday routines to ensure best practice is always followed. I highly recommend this centre for children of any ages below school age.

We have been so happy with Kindy Kapers Wakerley. Both of our boys attended this service. We have valued the educators in all of the rooms they’ve been in. They put a lot of effort into detailed weekly educational plans and engage the children in interesting activities each day. Parents receive daily updates of learnings/activities through Storypark. We would highly recommend this service.

UPDATED: Sadly how things have changed in only 6 months. I have been such a strong advocate for Kindy Kapers in the past, however since Affinity (new parent company) have flexed their influence over this centre and changed its name, everything has gone completely down hill. With the exception of 2 educators, every staff member (including centre management) has felt the need to leave in the past 6 months. Parents are kept in the dark and representatives from the parent company are only paying lip service whilst not actually doing anything to address the situation. The children and their well-being is no longer of importance. It is terribly disheartening that it has got to this stage as the children are now the ones suffering, being separated from the educators and friends that they have formed strong bonds with.

ORIGINAL POST PRE AFFINITY: Kindy Kapers has been incredibly welcoming and accepting of our family since the moment we arrived. The team have gone out of their way to help meet our needs and accommodate any requests with professionalism and a friendly smile. We have every confidence in the educators who all go the extra mile with passion to provide a safe, stimulating, culturally diverse and thorough education experience.
Even throughout the uncertainty of COVID, Alana and the team have always strived to provide learning experiences above and beyond the call of duty both within the centre and on structured outings. We highly recommend Kindy Kapers.

Great centre and exceptional educators (including the office staff). Our little girl loves going to daycare each week. Her day is filled with wonderful educational and devopmental activies to keep her busy and learning.

There has been a lot of changes within the centre the last few months but the changes implemented are to the benefit of all kids and we a very happy with this daycare.

Both of my children have attended Kindy Kapers and I couldn't recommend Kindy Kapers high enough. All the staff are friendly, approachable and passion about providing a safe, nurturing educational environment for all children. Kindy Kapers provide child focused program that incorporates different cultures, sustainability, community and nature in a fun play based learning for children. I love getting my daily updates of my children's day on storypark. Fantastic childcare centre!

I am so happy we found Kindy Kapers Wakerly. After a couple of uncomfortable trials at other centres, when I walked into the Kindy 2 room it looked creative, inspiring and magical which for me I feel a classroom needs to be able to grab the attention of students. The director Alana personally gave the tour unlike other centres and promptly answered all questions and concerns I had about my son starting. The Kindy 2 teachers Marina and Yeshmina were very welcoming and happy to talk about any concerns or queries I had, and Scotty at the front desk was quick to respond with any enrollment or sign up questions I had. All of the staff, have been friendly and forthcoming with information and updates even without prompting including for example the teacher from the Kindy 1 room. Knowing about their history and time spent at the centre over the years was also great to be aware of. I was encouraged to call in to see how my son was settling and the lovely Kellie in kindy 2 room gave me a detailed update on his first and second days, her updates on story park are great and my son looks at these even on the days he does not attend so he knows whats been happening. By the weekend of his second day my son kept asking when he could go back to school, and again the following week. Hes had a great experience settling in and talks about his activities when he comes home. The story park app gives great updates on activities and meals and the menu is fantastic, rather than sticking to bland and boring the meals have variety and nutritional value.

There isn't much more I could ask for or expect from my sons first daycare/kindy experience and I highly recommend this centre. I'm relieved we persued different centres until we found the right fit. Alana and her team are doing a fantastic job.

Wonderful center, educators are all so caring and lovely. We have been apart of the KK Family for 5 years with both our children attending since 12 months of age. Highly recommend.