A selection of testimonials from our Centres...
Lollipops Broadway, Palmerston North
My son started at Broadway Lollipops Educare when it first opened. I have been extremely impressed with the level of care he has received and the excellent resources the centre has. When we arrive each morning we are greeted with smiles – it is a happy place to be and seems like a big family. I enjoy taking my son in each morning and chatting with the teachers and staff. I feel confident that my son is loved and the staff always seems so enthusiastic and full of energy.
Thanks!
Rachel
Lollipops Lynnmall, Auckland
Our 4 ½ year old son Max has been going to Lollipops Lynnmall since he was 6 months old, and our youngest child Casey, who is now 14 months old, has been there since he was 7 weeks old. We were really comfortable leaving little Casey in their care at such a young age, as the team at Lollipops had done a wonderful job looking after Max, and had become almost like extended family to us. The ladies at Lollipops very obviously care deeply about each and every one of the children in their care, and make a special effort to make sure each child feels safe and loved. Every day my children get to play and learn in a wonderful environment with fully qualified early-childhood teachers, they are fed a healthy, balanced diet, and are cuddled and cared for by people who genuinely love them - I couldn't’t ask for anything more.
Sarah Simpson
Lollipops Lynnmall
My daughter Della has been going to Lollipops Lynnmall since she was 3months old as I had to return to work part time, I was originally referred there by a good friend and had visited with her to pick up her son so I immediately felt it was the best place for my little girl.
Della has been at Lollipops now for 15months and I do not have a negative word I could say about the place or the staff, it is like a second home and family for Della and as a single mum it is great to know she is well looked after and I can feel 100% confident knowing she is in a safe, fun and friendly environment and is learning every day.
I highly recommend Lollipops to anyone looking for somewhere not just to for their child to go but to grow...
Toni
Lollipops Addington, Christchurch
The amount of care, love and support that is provided to both our son and our family.
Rachel Maxwell
Lollipops Blighs Road, Christchurch
My daughter who is 14 months old, has only just started at Blighs Road Lollipops Educare and so far, the experience has been incredibly positive. Although she is at the height of her 'clinging to Mum' phase, she has already forged a bond with her primary caregiver, Deb. She now interacts happily with these new people in her life and enjoys the organised activities of painting, messy play and music time. Her face lights up every time we arrive at Lollipops (that's not to say she doesn't still cry when Mummy leaves for a couple of minutes) and has embraced new developmental steps that she had previously been unwilling to try (standing, using a sippy cup).
I can't say enough about the carers in the Under Two's room. They are easy to communicate with regarding changes in routine, expectations and development. They are genuinely caring, nurturing people who obviously enjoy their work and the children they care for. I feel at ease knowing that my daughter is being taken care of by them each day.
Overall, I love the mix of professionalism, courtesy and care that Blighs Rd Lollipops Educare has. I can't recommend their centre enough and look forward to a long and happy relationship with them in the future.
Madeline
Lollipops Blighs Road, Christchurch
My grand-daughter attends Lollipops Educare Blighs Road full-time. She loves going to preschool and has developed wonderful relationships with her teachers and friends. I am amazed at what she is learning and love hearing her talk about what she has been doing there and seeing what she has created. It is a lovely environment for her and she will be well prepared for school next year.
Dianne (Poppy's Nana)
Lollipops Patten Street
As a new parent returning to work, I was apprehensive about leaving my baby in full time childcare. I turns out I needn't have been. All the staff welcomed us with open arms. My daughter receives the same kindness, care and respect as if she were on the their own. I have tremendous peace of mind knowing she is well taken care of by knowledgeable, well trained teachers that truly want the best for her. The centres security, colourful inviting atmosphere, educational resources and nutritional meals, ensure I have made the right decision in choosing Lollipops Educare for the early childhood education of my daughter.
Rebecca Moss
Lollipops Mt Maunganui
Dear Shelley,Toni and Anna
This is difficult to write because I don’t know how to express in words how grateful I am for the love and care you have given to Maioha during her time at Lollipops. I must admit I was quite apprehensive about Maioha attending a mainstream daycare at such a young age and an age so crucial to her development.
In my experience with my other children, previous daycares had not met their needs both in terms of their culture and the way they socialise and form attachments. Often there would only be one teacher that would attempt to engage and form a bond with my children – it seemed that at mainstream daycares my children were lonely.
However, it has definitely been a different experience for Maioha at Lollipops daycare and whilst I am generally only there to pick her up and drop her off I could instantly see the kindness, interest and happiness that you each displayed towards Maioha and her wellbeing.
I am happy that Maioha has spent time engaged in stimulating activities, has developed her language and sound skills and has had a stable consistent routine, but to me all those things are secondary to what is most important to me and what you have all provided for Maioha – the nurturing, fostering and celebrating of Maioha’s te taha tinana (physical), te taha heinengaro (emotional), te taha wairua (spiritual) and te taha whanau (family/ancestry).
So thank you from the bottom of our hearts. May our paths cross again one day.
He mihi aroha, he mihi maioha tenei kiakoutou katoa
Arohanui Marama and Stu
