Pod Early School

Penelope Ivessa

3 months ago

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Where would be without our Pod family? Just finished our fifth year. Outstanding. My eldest still comes back to play in kindy and visit her teacher

Annon B

5 years ago

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We looked at 6 other centres in the area and 2 in the city, before deciding on a daycare. Pod has exceeded our expectations in all areas. This is a wonderful centre that feels more like a family than a child care. The educators are amazing! We love the relationship that our child has developed with them, and it is not just one educator but all of them that he loves and feels comfortable with. The educators are all warm and its so reassuring to see the kindness and patience they display with the kids. In addition the educators always take the time to stop and have a chat with parents. Lauren and Kate it still amazes me how you remember every student, parent and sibling (who don't even attend the daycare yet) names. You are always so welcoming, and genuine in all your interactions. We feel very lucky and fortunate to have found a daycare that we feel 100% comfortable with and this due to yourselves and all the staff. Thank you for making a safe and loving environment for our kids!

Sonya Spires

5 years ago

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We have been at Pod since it opened, transitioning from the Pre-Kindy to Kindy room this year and have only ever had positive exchanges with the educators, in particular Miss Aimee, Miss Jade and Miss Mel. Throughout this time our daughter has formed many strong, healthy friendships with her peers and has so much love and respect for her teachers. This year in particular I have been blown away by the effort and creativity shown by Miss Mel and Miss Jade extending on topics that the children are interested in, including the Beauty Salon, Space, Schools and Birthday Parties I look forward to receiving the daily communication via “Storypark” and am so grateful for the amount of details the educators provide in their posts, filling me in on my child’s day. I have also been really impressed by the activities the children have been working on in preparation for school next year including counting and writing formations and have no doubt that our daughter is School ready, due to her exposure to these learning opportunities. I love that as soon as we enter the Pod Carpark we are greeted by staff, and that when we enter the building every family is given a warm welcome each morning. I also love the cleanliness and professionalism of Pod, and the layout, having a designated area for Meals and the Art Studio. The food always smells delicious and I have enjoyed the addition of the Pod Kitchen Instagram Page this year. Another point of difference offered by Pod is the Nurch rewards program. We signed up this year, and have already received a number of gift vouchers for various stores since them. For me, it is the best centre in the Mt Gravatt area. Highly recommend!

Jade Mortlock

5 years ago

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We started at Pod this year in the Nursery and could not be happier! We toured many centres and Pod is head and shoulders above. The staff are so genuinely caring and affectionate towards the children - and it shows. The whole team have made the transition of starting care for our son so pleasant. I have always felt good about leaving him in the care of all of the staff. He is so happy when I am there to collect him and I can tell he has had a great day. The attention given to each of the children and their special interest is also really lovely to see. We are very proud to be part of the Pod family!

Kimbierly Walton

6 years ago

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My son has been attending Pod Early School since it opened in January last year. It was his first experience with daycare, so naturally I was apprehensive. In the beginning, we had a few weeks of a tricky adjustment period, which the caring staff were able to help both of us to navigate. Each week, our son became more and more excited to go to "school". With the support and encouragement of the wonderful educators, he has made some very meaningful connections with friends and staff. He has grown into an enthusiastic little person, who is now happy to interact with new friends in new situations. Now when we arrive, he jumps out of the car and runs to wave hello to Mr Ben in the kitchen and Miss Lauren and Miss Kate at the front reception, all of whom make for a very warm welcome. Thank you to all of the talented staff who genuinely care for each of our little people every day. You are absolute gems! Please know that you make such an impact and that is clear to see with through the changes that we witness at home.

kate Chigwidden

6 years ago

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Can not speak more highly of the wonderful educators that have cared for our son from the age of 10 months old (he is almost 2) when Pod first opened. He is such a happy boy when he’s there and has formed beautiful bonds with his educators and other children in his class. Beautiful facilities and plenty of outdoor shaded play areas. Kate and Lauren are always very warm and welcoming and extremely helpful with any queries that we’ve had. I would highly recommend Pod to anyone!

Rose Ioannou

6 years ago

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A beautifully constructed centre that has been thoughtfully designed with its children’s well-being and development in mind. The chef prepared meals for the children, the morning coffee service for the parents and the daily Storypark updates are just a few examples of how high the standards maintained by Pod Early School really are. My daughter has been attending Pod for just over a year now and during that time she has formed a beautiful bond with not only the educators and other children who attend here but also with the amazing management team who really do go above and beyond. We’re so lucky to have found Pod and to be a part of its little community.

Sally Gillam

6 years ago

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As first time parents we searched extensively for a day-care that we felt confident in. When we met with the staff at Pod and viewed the facilities our minds were at ease. Pod has become like an extended family. The staff are so professional, compassionate and considerate. They go above and beyond to ensure our little man's physical, social, emotional and developmental needs are held in the highest regard. We are very lucky to be a part of the Pod community and would recommend the centre to any family who seeks the best care for their child.

Emma Kelso

6 years ago

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Pod Early school has been nothing but amazing since my boys started there last year! The last 12 months they have grown so much and met lots of new friends. Lauren and Kate are absolutely supportive of families and have always been very approachable. Their kind, gentle nature is what makes the place so welcoming!!! Both ladies know every child’s name and always welcome you with a smile! The staff in the rooms are well educated individuals and the progress my two boys have made in the last year is outstanding! The program they have for babies through to kindy and beyond is wonderful. We are updated daily on what the kids do, constantly have new artwork etc being bought home! Every single staff member deserve praise for the work they do there!

Tom Fraser

6 years ago

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Our daughter loves going to Pod. She's made so many new friends there compared to her last kindy. Everyday she comes home with lots of stories about what they did in class. Her bag is always full of new artwork and projects. Thank you to all the staff who work there. You're doing a great job. We have absolutely no concerns about sending our daughter to school next year.