After a couple short stints at inferior childcare centres, I was able to put my son in the then newly-opened Thinking Kids. This place is amazing. Everything you want out of a childcare centre (well, except perhaps the hefty price tag)!
The staff are extremely accommodating, friendly and helpful. They really work with you on ensuring that your child is cared for in the unique way each child deserves.
The room carers are so excellent - they really engage the kids and play with them in meaningful learning/play activities. My child has truly bonded with the workers, and REALLY enjoys going to this centre.
He is always well looked-after, well fed and happy. That is not something I can say for other centres - as we parents know, it's hard to find a great childcare centre (with open places!) and I'm so lucky we did.
While the per diem fee is a bit more than other centres, it is worth it. It's definitely a case of 'you get what you pay for'. And in terms of cost, I would definitely rather pay more for far better care for my child.
Thinking Kids is also shiny, bright and clean, with beautiful wooden furniture and toys, and a brilliant outside area that stretches around the entire building. They also offer music and sports programs as weekly incursions.