What families say about ShellyTots

For many families, ShellyTots becomes much more than childcare. Here are some of their stories.

4.8 on Google, from 21 reviews(opens in a new tab)
Ally as a toddler at ShellyTots in 2009, wearing a yellow sun hat
Ally, 2009
Ally in 2021, smiling, now part of the ShellyTots team
Ally, 2021

“Truly a second home”

Ally joined ShellyTots as a little tot in 2009, walked to the centre hand in hand with her parents and grandparents. In late 2021 she came back as a school-based trainee, and she now helps create the same warm welcome for new families.

“I am beyond grateful to have a supportive and nurturing team that has guided me from my first sentences to the start of a new chapter in my story.”

Ally, ShellyTots child and educator

In their words

  • The Jie Yu family pulling happy faces together at a fair

    A circle of caring

    Our kids love everything about coming to ShellyTots, from the teachers to the friends they have made. They come home excited to share what they learned that day. We consider ShellyTots much more than just day-care. We consider the centre part of our family.

    The Jie Yu Family
  • The Goodman family taking a selfie at a mountain lookout

    We found a family

    We didn’t just find a school, we found a family.

    The Goodman Family
  • The Naar family, two parents and their two boys, smiling outdoors

    A home away from home

    ShellyTots is a home away from home, a place of warmth, love and nurturing.

    The Naar Family
  • From toddler room to preschool

    My daughter joined ShellyTots at 2 years old, and now she’s thriving in preschool there. She’s always eager and excited to go, which speaks volumes about the care she receives. ShellyTots feels like a second home.

    Michelle S., ShellyTots parent
  • Ready for big school

    My daughter attended ShellyTots in her preschool year and absolutely thrived from the nurturing, caring and personalised care she received. We were so glad we made the move to ShellyTots before she started Kindergarten, as she made friendships that followed her to primary school.

    Monique H., ShellyTots parent

On Google

From our Google reviews

  • My two daughters attend ShellyTots and absolutely love it. It truly feels like a home away from home. You know it’s the perfect place when your child begs to go on a Saturday!

    Caitlin V., Google review

  • After 5 years and three children passing through ShellyTots, I can confidently say this centre is exceptional. For a working parent, the greatest gift is the peace of mind that comes with a happy drop-off.

    Anna-Lisa R., Google review

  • Read all 21 reviews on Google(opens in a new tab)

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