Childcare Reviews Ultimo: What Believe Families Say

Childcare reviews Ultimo families read can reveal things a brochure cannot: whether children feel secure, whether educators know them, how families experience communication and what daily life at a centre is really like.

The reviews on this page come from real Believe Playschool family feedback. Rather than selecting only one type of praise, we have grouped recurring themes so parents can see what families repeatedly noticed about care, relationships, development, spaces, leadership and everyday convenience.

Parents searching for childcare often begin with location, fees and vacancies. However, those facts cannot show how a child experiences the people inside the centre. Childcare reviews Ultimo parents leave after months or years of care can add another layer of evidence.

A single review reflects one family’s experience. Therefore, we pay more attention to themes that appear across many independent reviews. In the Believe Playschool reviews supplied to us, families repeatedly describe warm educators, accessible owner-leadership, children becoming more confident, thoughtful developmental feedback, spacious play areas, cleanliness, support through everyday milestones and strong family relationships.

That does not mean reviews should replace a visit. Instead, they can help parents decide which questions to ask and which parts of a centre are worth observing for themselves.

The live review feed below displays current family feedback. Because it updates independently, parents can read recent reviews as well as the longer-term experiences highlighted throughout this page.

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4.9
Based on 50 reviews
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vian lo
6 months ago
I’m incredibly grateful to have found this childcare centre. The owner is exceptionally kind, caring, and truly passionate about looking after the children. You can genuinely feel the dedication and effort they put into creating a safe, nurturing, and happy environment for every child.

The staff are always friendly, welcoming, and attentive. My child feels comfortable, supported, and is always excited to attend, which gives me great peace of mind as a parent. It’s such a relief knowing that your child is not only well cared for, but also enjoying their time and developing in a positive setting.

I truly appreciate everything the team does each day. Their commitment and warmth make a real difference. I would highly recommend this centre to any parents who are looking for a trustworthy, caring, and affordable childcare option.
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Mega Bazarah
6 months ago
This is from Today 20.3.26
Wow what a journey it has been!
As both a mum and an ECEC educator, it's heartwarming to see a service that truly cares for its people. When staff feel supported and valued, it creates a calm, positive environment that children can sense.
Believe Playschool stands out for its thoughtful, quality resources that encourage learning and curiosity. The spaces are inviting, and it’s clear that meaningful experiences for children are a priority. It’s a nurturing environment where little ones can truly grow and thrive.
I also love that their food is catered to meet each child's dietary needs. Centres with on-site chefs often face pressure from management to stick to tight budgets, which can sometimes lead to compromises on the children's nutritional needs. The catered meals at Believe Playschool ensure that each child's individual requirements are met without these challenges.After touring many centres, I can confidently say Believe Playschool is a unicorn! Their cleanliness and eco-friendly, child-safe products make it an even more special place! We truly miss being a part of the Believe bubble!!

This was 6 years ago:
A beautiful centre!! Excited about the outdoor area because its well shaded, has gardening area! Beautiful view. The indoor is relaxed and very much focused to draw out the creativity of the children. Beccy's level of care and attention to details makes the place feel like home and safe environment for kids to learn and grow. Please visit and have a feel of the centre yourself! 🙂
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Melisa Gozal
6 months ago
I am very happy with this place. The owner is very friendly and efficient. The teacher is very friendly and gentle in taking care of my child. Thank you for looking after and guiding my child.
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Will Bland
6 months ago
Believe Playschool has been fantastic for our family. The staff have such a warm and professional manner, and it really shows in how happy our daughter is there. The location is super convenient for our daily routine, which makes drop-offs and pick-ups easy. We also love the variety of themes and sensory programmes that keep the kids engaged and learning. The feedback on our daughter’s development is clear and thoughtful, with great goals set along the way. The app updates are also excellent – especially for tracking meals and toilet training.

I highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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R L
6 months ago
Both of my children have attended Believe Playschool from a young age, and we’ve had such a wonderful experience.

Becci, Sonny and All the teachers are amazing and truly care about the children. They are always attentive and make sure the kids feel safe and happy.
It’s such a warm and nurturing environment, and I’m very grateful for all the love and care they give.
I highly recommend Believe Playschool to any parents looking for a caring place for their little ones.
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Jolanda
6 months ago
We’ve had a wonderful experience with Believe Playschool. My child attended from preschool through to kindy, and it has been such a positive and supportive environment.
Becci and Sonny are incredibly kind, caring, and always responsive. It’s clear how much they genuinely care about the children and families at the centre.
We’re very grateful for the care and dedication they provide and would happily recommend Believe Playschool to other families. This is really best centre we ever been and highly recommended!
I am so thankful to have found such a wonderful daycare in our local area. Enrolling my son in daycare at 12 months was a big decision, and one I did a lot of research for. Out of all the tours I did, Believe was the place that made me feel most confident it was the right fit for both me and my son. Becci and Sonny are so engaged, passionate and knowledgeable, and they have an incredible team of educators at Believe. My son’s transition into daycare was overall positive, and he has only continued to thrive now at 1.5 years old. He’s developed such sweet bonds with his friends and educators, and it means so much knowing he’s always in good hands. Would highly recommend Believe to anyone looking for childcare!
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Frenky Wijaya
6 months ago
We have had such a wonderful experience at Believe Playschool. From the very beginning, the team created a warm, caring, and supportive environment where our son felt safe and happy every day.

Over the years, we’ve seen incredible growth in his confidence, social skills, and independence. The educators are attentive, patient, and truly passionate about what they do. It has been so special watching our son learn, build friendships, and prepare for kindergarten in such a nurturing space.

Communication with families has always been clear and supportive, and we’ve always felt that our son was genuinely cared for, not just supervised.

We are very grateful to the entire team for being part of our son early journey. We highly recommend Believe Playschool to any family looking for a positive and caring start to their child’s education.
If I could give Believe Playschool 100 stars I would, because it truly deserves every single one. Being part of the Believe family has been one of the most positive and nurturing experiences for our family. All three of our children have attended, and each of them has absolutely thrived in the warm, supportive, and engaging environment.

Becci and Sonny are simply exceptional. Their passion, care, and genuine love for the children shine through in everything they do. They create a welcoming community where every child feels valued, safe, and encouraged to grow. The communication is fantastic, the educators are dedicated and kind, and the atmosphere feels like a home away from home.

We are so grateful for the beautiful memories our children have made and the strong foundations they have built at Believe. We couldn’t recommend Believe Playschool more highly to any family looking for somewhere truly special, and an extended family that will care for your little one as much as you do.
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Sidony Harris
6 months ago
If only I could fully encapsulate how wonderful Becci, Sonny and the whole Believe team are! They provide warmth and a sense of security not only to the children but to us the families.
We have had 3 children at Believe all beginning at about 13 months old, the educators were thoughtful and kind and very conscious of the huge responsibility it is to care for another persons child. We never had to worry or wonder how our children were coping. Every morning at arrival we were welcomed with warm outstretched arms, this was especially valuable to us after having our twins and when things were very busy at home, knowing our eldest was going to a familiar place where all the educators knew her and would care for her was so reassuring.
The centre itself is a great space, big open, lots of resources and well cared for equipment. The space is kept in really good and clean condition. The food is always nutritious and well received. There isn’t a high staff turnover and a lot of value is put on consistency and quality of care, never allowing external factors to influence the efforts made in providing quality care for the children.
But the most special part of Believe Playschool, is that it is a family environment, it isn’t a big chain run by faceless people more interested in profits. It is owned and operated by a lovely couple who put their heart and soul in to what they are providing and it is felt, in every part of the program and from the minute you arrive on site. You can see it in the happy faces of all the children and the wonderful educators.
We as a family could not recommend a better place, or better group of people to entrust our children with.
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Jesi Huang
7 months ago
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Becci and Sonny, and all the educators at Believe Playschool Ultimo for the wonderful care and support you have given to our Son and Daughter, Oswald and Garnet.

Oswald and Garnet has been attending since they were 3 Years Old until they are going to Kindy, and the care they received throughout these years has been truly amazing.

The educators are patient, loving, and genuinely invested in each child’s development. They create safe and nurturing space where children can grow in confidence, independence, and happiness.

Thank you for treating Oswald and Garnet with such care and respect, and for creating a positive and supporting learning environment for them everyday. We truly appreciate the dedication, kindness, and hard work of the entire team.

We are very grateful and highly recommended Believe Playschool Ultimo to any Family looking for a caring and high-quality Early Learning Centre.
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Serena Ung
4 years ago
My toddler (1 Year old) loves going to Believe Playschool. She loves all of her educators and I feel very confident and safe to know that she is being taken care of. The one thing that stood out for me when I was going for a tour, was that all of the educators were so friendly, professional and Becci (Principle) was super professional in person and responded very quickly via email. My daughters teachers, Miss Yuma, Miss Jess & Miss Henny are always kind and friendly towards all of the children and my daughter loves them! Also, I would like to add that they offered myself & my daughter 2hours of playdates to help with her to settle in before going to CC on her own. That was something I noticed that other Childcares didn't offer. And lastly, the app that we use to monitor our children's day, IS AMAZING! My friends kids go to another childcare and they don't even use something like this. Its so easy to use, you can communicate very easily and they take so many photos for us parents to see. That is one of the high lights because I love seeing her smile in all of the photos and having such a great time. Thank you Believe CC team!!
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Claire Dumez
5 years ago
Everyone is really friendly and professional. I cannot get better than this family to educate and take care of my little one. They are personalising the childcare depending on kids’ demands; recently they built “recycling bin” for kids, soon they will show kids the metamorphosis of the caterpillar ? in a butterfly ? . They are planting fruits and flowers on the rooftop.... love it! If I could be a child, it would be my favourite place to be.
We love the place, teachers are so kind and caring, always make sure knowing the details of taking care of my daughter. She has been going there ever since she was 8 months old and they always have a way to settle her naps, she also seems to be very happy every time we go there. The owner Becci cares about children truly and deeply, she is very attentive and responsive to the parents. I would consider myself as a cautious parent but I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place.
My daughter attended Believe Childcare and I have nothing but positive things to say. The carers are all very professional, caring and nice. My daughter adapted very well and developed significantly during her time there. The owner is fantastic and is always willing to go above and beyond for all issues. Truely a great place.
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Tasnim Khan
6 years ago
Really beautiful, huge and nice ambience for kids to be. The owner is a lovely and down to earth lady. Very sweet and responsive and patience. Will be glad n happy enrolling my kid in such a great playschool with lovely kids around. Thank you for such kind gesture. Love it!
Parent and educator partnership at Believe Playschool

The strongest recurring theme is not a particular activity or piece of equipment. It is how children and families experience the people caring for them.

Children Feel Safe, Known and Welcomed

vian lo: “My child feels comfortable, supported, and is always excited to attend.”

R L: “They are always attentive and make sure the kids feel safe and happy.”

Sidony Harris: “Every morning at arrival we were welcomed with warm outstretched arms.”

Together, these Believe Playschool reviews describe something parents often struggle to judge during a short tour: whether their child is genuinely recognised and emotionally secure. Consequently, our own priority is to make relationships visible in everyday practice, not simply describe the centre as “caring.”

Families also comment repeatedly on direct access to Becci and Sonny and the fact that the people responsible for the centre remain closely involved in daily life.

Heather Dinsdale: “You can immediately see the level of passion, organisation and care she brings to the centre.”

Mathias Caro: “Children truly come first. Every decision and interaction reflects genuine care for the kids.”

Uilleam Denver-Owens: “Their passion, care, and genuine love for the children shine through in everything they do.”

For parents comparing childcare reviews Ultimo services receive, leadership matters because management decisions affect educator support, communication, safety, consistency and the culture children experience each day.

Families often describe development over time rather than one-off achievements. In particular, reviews mention confidence, friendships, social skills, independence and preparation for kindergarten.

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Frenky Wijaya: “Over the years, we’ve seen incredible growth in his confidence, social skills, and independence.”

Jesi Huang: “They create safe and nurturing space where children can grow in confidence, independence, and happiness.”

wei hao feng: “All of educators are super helpful with our children needs and preparation for future big school transition.”

These observations align with what many families want from preschool childcare: not only academic preparation, but a child who can participate, communicate, manage growing independence and approach school with confidence.

Parenting does not arrive with a manual, and several reviews describe Believe supporting families through stages that can feel uncertain at home.

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Heather Dinsdale describes the team working closely with her family while her daughter progressed through the dairy ladder under specialist guidance. She also credits educators with taking a strong role in supporting toilet learning and sharing strategies the family could continue at home.

Will Bland highlights thoughtful developmental goals and app updates, including information about meals and toilet learning.

Jacqueline Symond writes that, as first-time parents, her family received “care, reassurance and genuine support” through the unknowns of early childhood.

Therefore, when parents read childcare reviews Ultimo families have written, it is worth looking beyond general praise and asking whether families describe specific examples of communication, guidance and individual support.

Space is another recurring point in the Believe Playschool reviews. Families regularly distinguish the centre’s large indoor play area from the smaller indoor environments they saw elsewhere.

Jacqueline Symond: “One of Believe’s standout features is the enormous indoor play area, in addition to the outdoor space.”

Mathias Caro: “The centre has unusually large play areas, including a huge indoor space where children can run and play even on rainy days.”

Heather Dinsdale also describes the balance of shade, ventilation and a large indoor/outdoor playground as an important factor when choosing care for her baby.

For inner-Sydney families, particularly those living in apartments, the amount of space available for daily movement can be an important part of comparing centres.

A number of long-term families describe Believe less as a transaction and more as an ongoing community relationship.

Sunniva Yu: “Over the past few years, this childcare centre has truly become like a second home for our child.”

Uilleam Denver-Owens: “Being part of the Believe family has been one of the most positive and nurturing experiences for our family.”

Sidony Harris: “The most special part of Believe Playschool, is that it is a family environment.”

Long-term reviews also mention educator consistency. That matters because stable relationships give children familiar people to return to as they move through different developmental stages.

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Practical details do not replace quality, but they can make a meaningful difference five days a week. Several families specifically mention Believe Playschool’s Ultimo location and free undercover parking.

Jacqueline Symond: “The undercover parking allows us to drive straight in and head upstairs without searching for a spot or battling the rain.”

Y M also highlights undercover parking and space to leave a pram as features that made drop-offs and pick-ups more convenient.

As a result, parents comparing childcare reviews Ultimo centres receive can consider both the child’s experience and the practical realities of getting to and from care each day.

Reviews are most useful when parents look for patterns rather than searching for one perfect testimonial. For example, repeated comments about educator warmth, communication, leadership, cleanliness or development are more informative than a single broad statement.

Look for Specific Examples

A detailed review that explains what happened gives you more to investigate on a tour. Therefore, note comments about settling, food, toileting, sleep, friendships, school readiness, safety or communication and ask the centre how those practices work.

Look Across Different Ages and Lengths of Enrolment

A centre may feel different to a family with a six-month-old than to one preparing a child for school. Reviews from families who stayed for several years can also reveal how relationships and practice hold up over time.

Then See the Centre for Yourself

Even strong Believe Playschool reviews cannot predict exactly how your child will respond. Consequently, we encourage families to visit, ask direct questions and observe real interactions before deciding.

Are the review excerpts on this page from real families?

Yes. The excerpts on this page come from the Believe Playschool Google review record supplied for this website project. We have kept each reviewer separate and have not created combined quotations.

Do reviews prove that every family will have the same experience?

No. Reviews describe individual experiences. However, recurring themes across many families can help parents identify what to ask about and observe.

Where can I see current reviews?

The live review feed near the top of this page displays current reviews. Because it updates separately, it may contain newer feedback than the selected excerpts below it.

Can I visit before deciding whether to enrol?

Yes. Families can book a tour. In addition, families with children aged two to four can register for the Free Childcare Experience and spend a real morning at Believe Playschool with their child.

The strongest childcare reviews Ultimo parents can read still cannot show exactly how your child will feel inside a centre. That is why we invite families to come in, observe the relationships and make their own judgement.

Families with children aged two to four can spend a real Wednesday or Thursday morning with us through the Free Childcare Experience. There is no pressure to enrol—just an opportunity to see the centre beyond a tour.