Gowrie @ The Harbour

"Having lived across the ditch and being selective on where our kid goes, it was a challenge finding a good day care in hustle and bustle of Melbourne city. Signed our 4 year old up to Gowrie Victoria Harbor in February and lucky for us, two really exceptional managers Tracy and Kate joined the already amazing team soon after. Our experience with Tracy turned out to be exceptional. She has wealth of knowledge and experience and always puts parents and child’s long term benefits first, something really hard to find these days. She has spent a life time in development sector for children and after some discussion with her, we realized how professional, well-versed and deeply interested she is in our child’s future. I wish we dont have to move from the city and continue sending our current and any future children to same day care. Chiara, Saki, Lan, Kai and team at room Djirri Djirri are all exceptional people and really take keen interest in our child’s development and growth. Thank you Gowrie the Victoria Harbor!"

"Absolutely love Gowrie @ The Harbour. The staff are so attentive, caring and really focus on the individual child. Full of connection, community, and a really nurturing environment. Love the outdoor area, and the open door policy. My child has been supported to explore and build confidence in their skills. Hands down the best daycare Center… and I’ve toured a lot! We live in the inner west and travel into the city just for this place. Wouldn’t want her to be anywhere else."

"Gowrie Docklands is an amazing organization. The nurturing environment has provided our child the tools necessary to thrive and flourish into a daring and curious firecracker. The open space of the outdoor area being the nucleus of the centre allows the children to explore and form friendships. We couldn’t be more happy with the carers who are engaging and caring. A purposeful environment to provide children with the opportunity to realize their potential."

"My daughter has been attending this service for the best part of a year, and loves it so much I enrolled my son to do his Kinder year here. The outdoor area is incredible!! It has to be seen to be believed, considering there are gardens, rock pools, trees on Level 1 of a building! My daughter was only 11 months when she started and has absolutely blossomed and thrived - and keeps everyone on their toes, I'm sure. My son started this year and it's like he's been there his whole life. I can see just by looking at my children that the Service is worth every cent. The Educators genuinely 'know' who my children are, and their approach is so individualised. I love the child-led program, and more importantly - so do they. There isn't a high staff turnover either! The continuity of care is encouraging. If you want a service that cherishes who your child is, gives you a second home and a beautiful community, this is the place."

"Our experience has been wonderful. Our daughter is happy to go to daycare and see other children and staff. If we have ever had a problem, all we needed to do was to raise it and it was dealt with efficiently. Important considering our child is 'busy'. The outdoor areas are wonderful and provide opportunities for children to play, learn and discover. In addition to that, and perhaps most importantly Gowrie employees have actively encouraged our daughters independence and is/are instrumental in helping her 'early years' development. For our family, we feel a strong sense of connection to this service."