Papilio Early Learning Meadowbank Reviews

I had the privilege of completing my placement at Papilio Early Learning Meadowbank under the mentorship of Farkhanda Qayoumi and Shaymi, and I am truly grateful for their support and guidance. Both educators are exceptional mentors—professional, caring, and deeply committed to early childhood education. I would like to especially thank Farkhanda, who supported me throughout the placement with her calm and patient approach. She knew exactly what needed to be done and guided me clearly on my duties and responsibilities at the centre. Her ability to build strong relationships with children and colleagues made her an inspiring role model. Shaymi was equally encouraging, always approachable and willing to share her knowledge and experience. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to Papilio Early Learning Meadowbank as a whole. It is a wonderful place to work and learn. The centre truly cares about the children’s wellbeing and learning, and this is reflected in the warm and engaging environment they provide every day. The directors, Julie Park and Ashley, were incredibly supportive and approachable, making my placement experience even more positive. Overall, it was an amazing experience, and I feel fortunate to have learned from such a dedicated and passionate team. Thank you all for making my time at the centre so valuable and memorable.

We have been so happy with Papilio Meadowbank! Our daughter has been in the toddler room for a year now, previously starting in the nursery and she absolutely loves it. The educators in the toddler room are so caring, patient, and dedicated, creating such a warm and nurturing environment. It’s been amazing to see how much she’s grown during her time here, from developing new skills to building friendships. The activities are always engaging, age-appropriate, and thoughtfully planned, and it’s clear the team puts so much effort into every detail.

My daughter has been attending Papilio Meadowbank for more than 2 years now. We love this childcare so much. The educators are professional, caring and dedicated, and they genuinely love the children.They provide not only great environment but also creative and various activities for kids to enhance their learning experiences. The management team goes above and beyond to ensures all parents and kids are well looked after. I would highly recommend Papilio Early Learning Meadowbank.

Best childcare ever I could found for my 5yrs and 3yrs. The educators are lovely. My kids love them. They learn lots of songs and things from various cultural backgrounds 👍👍👍👍 the environment is always nice and clean and is decorated with beautiful kids hand crafts and family photos. Both my kids love to go and play with their friends in Papillo. Will not go anywhere and have recommended to lots of mums☺️☺️

Fell in love with Papilio Meadowbank from the moment we stepped into the center of our first tour. The staffs and educators were genuinely happy and truly cared for the children. As a mother, your instinct just know! We’ve been with the center for 4 years now, we are beyond thrilled seeing my baby being taken care of, making friends with other kids even educators, the progress of her learnings. Highly recommend this center to all the parents and kids in the area, best daycare ever!

I am incredibly grateful for the amazing colleagues I work with here. The support and encouragement I receive from them make all the difference in my experience. Every day, I learn something new, and that’s because my colleagues are always willing to share their knowledge and expertise. Whether it’s learning new techniques, or simply offering a helping hand when things get busy, I always feel supported. I truly appreciate the positive and collaborative environment that makes this place so special. Thank you to everyone for being such as wonderful team. I’ve learned so much from each of you, and I look forward to continuing to grow alongside such talented and caring individuals. ❤️ Thank you for all the support!!

My daughter was nervous about the moving to a new centre but the educators quickly worked to get to know her and help her settle in. She is now thriving and always has happy memories to share from her day.

Our son has attended Papilio Meadowbank for almost 2 years and it is an outstanding early learning centre! The team are caring and knowledgeable educators who ensure he is happy, safe and thriving each and every day! The learning he is engaged in each day is amazing and this is documented in detail to us via the learning app. Our son has several severe allergies which are safely accommodated for with healthy fresh food cooked by the Chef. The management team go above and beyond with any request we make. We particularly like the centres focus on safety and children’s wellbeing. He absolutely loves all of his teachers and little friends. It is a home away from home!

I did my first practical placement here with very supportive teachers, director and lovely children. The children are very well taught, they have great personality and manner. Each room is organized and running effectively according to the plans, and the children are able to get a variety of activities and professional support.

I had an amazing experience during my placement at Papilio Early Learning Meadowbank.The staff is incredibly supportive and dedicated to providing a nurturing and engaging environment for the children. Throughout my time, I saw firsthand how much they value early childhood development, ensuring that each child’s individual needs are met. The collaborative atmosphere among the educators made my learning experience even more enriching. I felt welcomed and encouraged to contribute, which helped me grow as an early childhood educator. I highly recommend Papilio Early Learning Meadowbank for anyone looking for a caring, professional, and enriching place for their child's early learning journey!

I’ve had the privilege of completing my placement at this early childcare center, and I can confidently say it’s a fantastic environment for children to grow and learn. The staff are incredibly dedicated, nurturing, and professional, always putting the children’s needs first. The play-based approach they use aligns perfectly with child development theories, ensuring that each child is engaged and supported in their learning journey. The facilities are clean, safe, and equipped with a variety of activities that foster creativity and curiosity. I highly recommend this center to any family seeking a caring, educational, and fun environment for their little ones!

I highly recommend Papilio Early Learning Meadowbank! I am so impressed with the staff there because they are incredibly friendly, supportive, and truly go above and beyond to create a warm and positive environment for the children. It is obvious they are passionate about fostering each child's growth and learning in a nurturing way.

This was the first daycare our son went to, and despite all it's usual challenges he absolutely loved it. The location was so convenient for us, but what won us over were the wonderful education team and the lovely carers who he misses everyday. The staff go an extra mile and always make the kids feel loved, warm and happy. We have moved away from the area and had to change, but our son still says "Go back to old daycare". We miss you!

Initially, my experience with the nursery room was positive, but the center is very crowded and expensive. Unfortunately, the quality of service has declined. My daughter's transition to the toddler's room was a nightmare. The staff seemed overwhelmed and unkind, and my daughter would often come home with rashes and dusty clothes, really dusty nose, the educators don't care about give you a feedbacks about the child, they run away from you with an upset face. I can not count how many times I addressed my concerns and the last time was so embarrassed the Educator and Manager in a meeting were intimidating me when I explained my concerns and that I was looking for a solution. My daughter also seemed unhappy there, if you care about your child run away from this centre. I want to clarify that my feedback is not about the Affinity group. Papilio Artarmon is an amazing centre, as we are very happy with them.

I cannot recommend Papilio Early learning Meadowbank highly enough! This wonderful center is truly child-centered, focusing on the unique interests and individual development of each child. The educators are incredibly caring and dedicated, providing an environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to explore and learn. What sets this center apart is their deep respect for families. They actively incorporate family goals and maintain open communication, making parents feel like true partners in the child's education and growth. Every staff member goes above and beyond to ensure that both children and parents are supported and well-informed.

Our boys go to Papilio Meadowbank and we couldn’t have asked for better educators and carers. The educators in nursery are so caring and really tries to understand the kids routines to help them settle in the room. The activities that the educators in toddler room have been great in helping my son develop socially, physically and mentally. Really grateful for the tight knit crew of Papilio Meadowbank.

Unfortunately we had to pull our son from the 0-2 class after multiple bad experiences that didn’t get better despite the feedback. With the exception of Ms Gabby and Ms Zoe who are excellent and receptive to feedback, there are a few educators here who clearly don’t want to be there. Our son consistently had bad nappy rashes, the educators would rush to change a poo the moment I walk in for pick up after seeing me arrive, and the nail in the coffin was leaving him seated in his own poo and vomit, bawling his eyes out, until the 20 minutes it took from me receiving the phone call to pick him up and arriving.