Premier Childcare & Natural Early Learning: Apple Blossoms Early Learning
Discover premium childcare and natural play at Apple Blossoms Early Learning. With a signature garden-to-table approach, our centres in Narre Warren, Shepparton, South Melbourne, and Mooroopna provide inspired environments where curiosity thrives. Visit us to see how we spark wonder in every child.
Why Our Childcare Centre is the Right Choice for Your Family
Choosing a childcare centre involves more than just finding a convenient location; it’s about finding a community that supports your child’s growth. At Apple Blossoms, we provide a holistic approach to early education across our centres in Narre Warren, Shepparton, South Melbourne, and Mooroopna. Our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity and foster a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that every child in our care feels safe, respected, and inspired.
Our childcare centre stands out through a dedicated focus on nutrition and premium education. With menus tailored by our resident naturopath and a curriculum inspired by Montessori and Reggio Emilia, we provide the perfect environment for school readiness. Give your child the benefit of nutrient-rich food and a world-class educational philosophy.
Our Childcare Nutrition
At our childcare centre, we instil a lifelong respect for food through nutrition and sustainability. We believe children should know where their meals come from. By using fresh produce from our own gardens, we provide a hands-on “garden-to-table” experience that connects every child with nature.
Our Environment
Discover a childcare centre where children, families, and staff feel at home. Apple Blossoms provides an environment that inspires creativity and a sense of wonder, allowing children to develop at their own rate through excitement and play. Join our vibrant community in Narre Warren, Shepparton, South Melbourne, or Mooroopna.
Our Learning & Education
Every day at our childcare centre is a new opportunity for discovery. We are dedicated to the unique learning journey of every child, supported by our passionate educators. By blending the Early Years Learning Framework with Reggio Emilia inspiration, we provide a premium educational foundation that prepares children for school and beyond.
Find an Apple Blossoms Childcare Centre Near You
We are proud to provide premium early learning and kindergarten services across Victoria. Whether you are looking for a childcare centre in Narre Warren, Shepparton, South Melbourne, or Mooroopna, Apple Blossoms offers a consistent, high-quality environment tailored to your local community. Each of our locations features our signature naturopath-led nutrition and Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum.
Childcare Centre Narre Warren
10-16 Verdun Dr
Narre Warren VIC 3805
03 8794 9244
narrewarren@appleblossoms.com.au
Renee O'Connell
4 months ago
We had a wonderful experience with Apple Blossoms, lovely staff, kind, caring and genuine environment and we would definitely recommend their care services to families.
Niloufar Yektamoghaddam
7 months ago
We recently joined the Apple and Blossom community, and it’s been amazing for us. We are more than happy with our choice of this centre, as the team is so caring, friendly, and warm. They put my husband and me at ease, knowing that our son feels comfortable and confident here. We switched from his previous childcare because he was not happy there and was always crying at drop-off. I can’t recommend this place enough for its happy and supportive atmosphere.
bahar harati
11 months ago
Can't say enough good things about this place. I looked at a lot of daycares in the cbd and southbank/south melbourne area before finding this jewel. Such a warm inviting place with a great outdoor area and kind and attentive educators. My son transitioned so well into daycare, above and beyond my expectations.
Olivia Joel
1 year ago
Absolutely love Apple Blossoms and feel so lucky we were able to start our son in the nursery at 9 months. I was a little nervous about this being a privately run centre but as soon as he started we knew we'd absolutely made the right choice. The staff (most of whom have been there for years) are warm, friendly and attentive and you can tell they genuinely love children. My son is so excited to see them every morning at drop-off. Their staffing model means that even when they need to use casual educators they are known to the children so there's consistency.
Our son loves all the food (most days he is eating better than we are!) and they are very proactive in keeping parents updated. Thank you to Natsumi, Jolina and the whole team.
Duri Gwak
1 year ago
It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to this wonderful childcare centre, Apple Blossoms. Thank you for looking after my daughter so lovingly since she was 8 months old. We’re moving out of the area, but if we ever return to South Melbourne, we would definitely send our baby here again! Highly recommend to any family looking for a caring and nurturing environment.
Johannes S Kunz
2 years ago
Our son has been enrolled in South Melbourne's Appleblossom since he was 6 month old, he has smoothly experienced and through the nursery, the toddler, and now the kinder room. It has been nothing but a delight to see him grow up in the Appleblossom community, they were always wonderfully engaging with him and the love they have given him always gave us the confidence to know that he's in good hands there. They were always very receptive of our needs and wishes and let him flourish. Thank you very much for taking so good care of him.
Hannah Johnson
2 years ago
We are so happy with our decision to choose Apple Blossoms South Melbourne as our childcare provider. The calm and loving nature of the centre has been the perfect environment for our son to settle in to daycare. The staff in the nursery have been nothing but a delight. They are extremely attentive to his needs and create a beautiful home away from home.
Lisa Taylor
2 years ago
We love Apple Blossoms and have had our child there since she was 9 months old. She loved it in the nursery room and built meaningful relationships with the carers there. She has since graduated to the older kids' rooms and is so proud to be a big kid now. We have always found it to be a safe and caring environment where every educator takes the time to get to know our daughter. We have watched our daughter build fantastic confidence at Apple Blossoms and we can't rate them high enough.
Rosalie De Piazzi
2 years ago
Apple Blossoms South Melbourne is the absolute best place for my son - we moved from the west coast and after doing an extensive amount of research we fell in love with the love and care that Apple Blossoms had to give. Since, they have supported my 2 year old son to thrive in all aspects of life, while also ensuring he is having fun with his new found friends. We love Natsumi, Erin and Bethany and grateful for them everyday!
Emma Thompson
2 years ago
My son had a wonderful experience at Apple Blossoms in the baby room. He settled in so easily and formed a bond with the educators, who were so friendly and truly cared for him and gave him so much love. We would have loved to stay there, but had to move due to relocating. I highly recommend it, if you want a place that feels like family. We miss you Natsumi and team!
Natalie Docherty
2 years ago
Apple Blossoms is a wonderful center with a warm, tight-knit community feel. Our daughter has been attending since she was one year old, and she absolutely loves her time there. The educators are exceptional, providing a perfect balance of supportive learning, nurturing wellbeing, and fun activities.
We also appreciate the regular updates and weekly reflections, which keep us informed about the activities and progress our daughter is making.
We highly recommend Apple Blossoms to all our friends—it's truly been an amazing experience for our family, and we love being a part of this community.
Holly Gilligan
2 years ago
We’ve had an amazing experience at Apple Blossoms with our almost 2 year old. Our son has grown so much in confidence and learnt so much thanks to the educators and the education experience.
He looks forward to his days at Apple blossoms and has got a great circle of friends that he loves to see and play with.
We are so grateful for the supportive environment that they provide to families, they always involve us in all the decisions that are made for our son and keep us up to date with any changes. We especially love being able to watch his progress and see the daily check in’s to know he’s doing well throughout the day.
We know that each educator really cares for the kids and want to make sure that they have fun and feel encouraged to learn and play.
Thank you for all that you do for us.
Gina Chinnery
2 years ago
Apple Blossoms is a great centre. Out 1 year old daughter has an absolutely amazing time when she's there. It's evident that the staff in the nursery (baby) room are really dedicated to supporting learning, wellbeing and fun. The centre is also incredibly inclusive without being performative. Natsumi (centre manager) is onto everything and keeps us regularly updated on what's happening within the centre. We couldn't ask for more - highly recommend!
L Kam
2 years ago
We transferred our son from another local childcare provider and he has absolutely thrived at Apple Blossoms. There was a significant difference in the care offered and the genuine support from the educators.
My son has loved his time in the nursery, the educators are amazing, he loves the outdoor play space and the room is regularly changed to meet the changing needs of the children.
The food is incredible and they cater to dietary needs.
My son recently transitioned to the Toddler room and the team went out of their way to support him to help with the transition.
He talks about Apple Blossoms and the educators on his days off from childcare, it just shows what a positive impact they have had on him.
Highly recommend Apple Blossoms to other parents.
Rachel King
2 years ago
My daughter started in the nursery at Apple Blossoms Daycare at the beginning of the year, at 18 months old and our experience has been wonderful. Prior to this she was just at home with us. One of my favourite moments each day is watching her happily engage with activities and staff before she notices me at pick-up. The nursery offers an excellent mix of indoor and outdoor play, which she thoroughly enjoys.
She recently transitioned to the toddler room, which features a spacious outdoor area integrated into the natural surroundings. This setup provides her with countless opportunities for imaginative play. The presence of rabbits and hens is a delightful addition, offering her a connection to nature despite living in the city.
The daycare's commitment to organic food is a significant advantage, as not many centres offer this. Most importantly, the educators at Apple Blossoms are exceptional. They are caring, understand each child as an individual, and form meaningful connections. The communication is outstanding, and the support from all staff members is remarkable. Even when my daughter is teary at drop-off, they know exactly how to comfort her and ensure she settles in well.
The staff is incredibly attentive, keeping me informed about any changes and discussing everything I need to know. My daughter has learned new baby signs and is supported in her love of colours and numbers, which is fantastic. Apple Blossoms Daycare excels in providing a nurturing, engaging, and supportive environment for my child, and I couldn't be more pleased with our experience.
Brad J
2 years ago
Our Apple Blossoms experience has been positive.
The now centre Director Natsumi is amazing. From the get go she has gone over and above the call of duty to ensure the transition for our children has been smooth. It is evident that she cares (moreso than other centres we have have experienced).
Even when we have faced periods of challenging drop offs she has always been willing to make suggestions and / or provide tools to help the children cope with these difficult periods.
We are extremely grateful for that.
A shout out to the long-standing educators there and chef as well who do a fantastic job.
If you are looking for small Centre with some outdoor space as well as Centre Director who truly cares about your kids then Apple blossoms is the place for you.
Lisa Holohan
2 years ago
My daughter has been attending Apple Blossoms for 2 and a half years. She has gone from the nursery room, to the toddler room and now attends Kinder. We have had a great experience and she really enjoys going and all the fun activities. They have a wonderful large outdoor area, which was important to us. The centre director, Natsumi, is amazingly supportive and caring, often going above and beyond to help guide us through things like potty training and a new sibling. My daughter has made some lovely connections to the educators and we find them all to be very caring and the communication from them through the app to be thorough.
Brega van Vugt
3 years ago
Our daughter has been going to Apple Blossoms for the last year and we have had a really positive experience.
She has developed close relationships with the educators and centre director, Natsumi, who is excellent and very thorough. It is a very loving, caring environment, which we didn't feel as much when looking at other centres in the area. We like that it is a bit smaller so that all of the educators and children all get to know each other well. We have only good things to say about Apple Blossoms South Melbourne!
Gayathri Manokaran
3 years ago
Hands-down, the best childcare centre in South Melbourne! We have been sending our older boy here for about 2 years and our younger child just started about five months ago! I love that it is a smaller centre so it feels like home away from home. The educators are so caring, professional, patient, loving and kind. There is even a beautiful natural outdoor space, with its own resident bunny and occasionally chickens. Tina and Natsumi, the current centre manager are so helpful, kind and efficient! And the educators, Vanitha, Erin, Lauren, Tara ... just to name a few, they are brilliant. They make the extra effort not just to care for but to teach our kids and my youngest is currently learning colours, numbers and shapes from them! Morning drop-offs are a breeze thanks to the confidence and trust I have in the staff at this centre!
Marita Tillerås
3 years ago
Apple blossom is not just a daycare, it’s a family. My kids have been through all the rooms, from the nursery to kinder and I couldn’t be happier with the staff and the support we’re getting. We’ve tackled various challenges throughout the year and the staff are always very helpful and knowledgeable, not to mention very proactive. I’m definitely going to miss the AB team and environment once my kids are both school age.
Py 08
3 years ago
My 2 years old daughter just started going to apple blossom a month ago. But she seems to love this centre! She has been going to another childcare and she still refuses to go in sometimes. But with apple blossom, just she just joined but always smooth to settle and everytime she comes home she says I wanna go there again!
The biggest reason why I decided to send her to this place is their food. I care about my daughters diet a lot, they offer all suger/gluten/dairy free food, I’ve never seen any other places like that.
I can see educators do care about what’s best for kids, I really like the way they talk to kids.
Hope she can have more days to attend soon and make more friends ☺️
Ana A
3 years ago
This is a great kindergarten, with lovely and helping staff where our child and us parents feel welcomed and cared for. The outdoor space is great and offers various activities for children to spend time and explore. I highly recommend! ✨
Lexie Keller Sheard
3 years ago
This is an excellent childcare centre. I wouldn't consider sending my child to any other private centre in this area. Apple Blossoms works hard to include and care for each individual child. Natsumi the manager is exceptionally insightful and so responsive to parent concerns. The social-emotional learning curriculum is integrated at every stage of learning, from sensitive nappy changing to planned activities. My daughter has grown leaps and bounds in her language, friendships, and artistic endeavours since being at Apple Blossoms and, most importantly to us as parents, she is happy and loved. We are so grateful for how her educators have worked with us to meet her unique needs and now she is so happy to go and even sometimes asks to play there on her days off. We would recommend this centre to anyone. ☀️🌈❤️
kristel mae castaneda
4 years ago
My daughter enjoys and loves going to childcare. It was a difficult transition for first time parents like us but the educators in nursery and toddler and Tina (director) helped us a lot. We love how Tina posts a lot of announcements and reminders to Storypark. The educators are amazing and caring. They are also detailed with the routine reports and the highlight for us is the weekly activity reports. It is just so nice to read and get updated about our daughter's learnings and improvement. We really like this place. The learnings does not just focus on academics but also an incorporation of lots of play and emotions which is imperative to development.
Jordyne Haggie
4 years ago
Apple Blossoms Daycare is truly an amazing place for children. I am so glad I made the decision to move my children from their previous daycare center to Apple Blossoms. Every room, from the nursery to the toddler room and kinder room, is filled with caring and dedicated staff who consistently go above and beyond to ensure the best possible experience for the children. Tina at the front desk deserves a special mention for her exceptional service. Thank you, Apple Blossoms, for all that you do.
Katherine Bell
4 years ago
Our 2.5 year old son has attended Apple Blossoms for the last 18 months and we have truly had the best experience.
The team work so hard to ensure a wonderful environment for the children to learn, with fun engaging activities to do every single day. Our son loved coming into daycare. It was always a fun and welcoming
environment.
The communication from Tina the Centre Director is first class (even more impressive given the challenges of operating within the last couple of COVID years). She is warm, caring and leads the team beautifully. She knows every child’s name and takes true interest in their lives.
The outside area in both the nursery but particularly the toddler/kinder area is incredible and a real highlight for a city centre.
The Apple Blossoms team have been a true extension of our family and the only reason we are departing is due to a change in where we live.
I would highly recommend ABs to anyone looking for a caring, welcoming and well run Daycare centre in the South Melbourne region.
Julia Cameron
5 years ago
My 4 year old and 14 month old have both been at Apple Blossoms since they were both 8 months old. It has been like a second home to them. We've just moved out of the area and sadly we've had to move the kids to new daycare centers and I am grieving! The kids have received such wonderful, nurturing care during their time at Apple Blossoms. The program for the kinder kids are varied, thoughtful and exciting with a real focus on letting the kids develop their imagination and skills through play. The outdoor area is large and full of activities and trees. The nursery is a warm, calm space for babies to develop and my little one has loved her time there. The Centre provides excellent, regular updates though Storypark and I know a lot of effort goes into preparing the updates. The educators - Laura, Nick, Kirsty, Natsumi, Jasmine, Vanitha, Erin, Carrie, Isyanee - are all wonderful and they all helped both of our babies grow and flourish. Tina, the director, is professional, warm, loving and has instilled her very high standards throughout the Centre. I don't have a bad word to say about Apple Blossoms - and any negative reviews on Google would have been well before Tina's time and the arrival of the current staff, so you can disregard them. As soon as we are back in the area we will be straight back to Apple Blossoms.
Anna
7 years ago
My child had attended this place for almost a year and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. The only reason we didn't get out sooner is lack of childcare availability in the area.
Regular violation of the children-to-staff ratios - so many times I had to stay with my child, being late for work, because the nursery room had 15 kids and 3 carers. The centre used to have temporary agency staff during drop off, so the babies in the nursery didn't get a chance to get attached to their carers.
Over the 10 months that my child has been here we've seen 4 nursery room leaders, 5 (not a typo) centre directors and I've lost count how many new carers. When the carers resigned, we were often notified on their last day, if at all.
When my child was still learning to walk, one of the carers has left him to walk down a wooden staircase unassisted. This resulted in my child falling down, getting a concussion and grazing the skin off a half of his nose. As far as I was made aware, there was no change in policies or procedures as a result of this.
Most carers in the toddler room can barely speak English. They would call me during the day to say that my child fell down and hit his head and they had trouble explaining how it happened, having to ask other staff to continue the conversation. It was very hard to get a summary of how the day went during the pick up for this reason as well.
I have voiced my concerns several times to the centre directors, the area manager and one of the owners, but always received the same promises that they'd hire new staff very soon and it'll all change for the better. The reality is that unfortunately it only got gradually worse with time.
If you are considering this place, I suggest asking how many directors they had in the past year and how many carers had left.
Michelle Doyle
7 years ago
We have had our 14 month old son at Apple Blossom's for 5 weeks now and we couldn't be happier! The staff are always friendly and attentive to the parents and child's needs and requests. It has a beautiful natural feel and the food menu is very impressive and nutritious. Our little guy is developing quickly and we see him acquiring new skills everyday which we largely attribute to the care and encouragement he receives at Apple Blossoms. The outdoor area in the nursery is really lovely, with waterplay and a little sand pit and a sun/rain cover to protect the little one's from all types of weather. The outdoor area for older kids is absolutely lovely, with beautiful trees and waterplay and chooks! Our son will adore this when he is old enough. We felt very supported and confident with the orientation process. Whenever we call to check on our son it is never any trouble and the staff are always happy to give us the time. Thank you guys, great job!!! Michelle
Cathy Tan
7 years ago
My bub was enrolled in a different centre but was v disappointed at.many things I observed from my bub's first orientation in the last centre. I brought my bub for her first orientation here and she stayed for lunch and explored the nursery room for 3 hrs on her own. No dramas. She loved the space and the lil outdoor space with the sandpit especially. She was comfortable with the staff too. Staff are v caring and concerned for her and me. The director was amazing! Very hands on very concerned for families. This centre is willing to work with families and their needs. The most amazing natural outdoor space near the city. If you're living in an apartment in the city and are looking for a different centre which values nature, sustainability and nutrition, this centre is a great centre to have a look at. Definitely not your average centre. A must visit, if you're scouting for good centres to place your little one in compared to all the modern plastic, no outdoor centres.
Emma Kinrade
9 years ago
Not your "everyday" child care centre. If you are looking for somewhere that has a fantastic nutrition policy and amazing outdoor play spaces then this centre is for you! A must see
Nat Hautavanija
9 years ago
Our son who is now 2.5 years old has been joining Apple Blossoms in South Melbourne since May. We are very happy with the centre and all the staff. Most of the time he looks forward to school and doesn't want to go home when I pick him up. Sarah, Lynette and rest of the team are doing a great job in keeping children happy, healthy, and guiding social interactions among the children in the right direction. Staff are warm, attentive, and nature-loving people that you can see from activities they do with children. The centre has natural light-filled indoor rooms and a fabulous outdoor space that children actually get to use it everyday, even in winter.
Childcare Centre Mooroopna
21-23 Ann Street
Mooroopna VIC 3629
03 5825 3933
annst@appleblossoms.com.au
Hann S
6 months ago
I have had multiple kids attend this centre and we have had the most pleasant experiences - the team at Apple Blossoms Mooroopna is kind, caring and supportive of families and children's needs.
Adam Prior
8 months ago
Our first child for our baby daughter. Chrissie and the team are so friendly and welcoming. Made the transition so easy, which made it clear it was the right choice for us.
Chelsea Welch
8 months ago
Huge positive change with the new kinder teachers. My kids have come so far. Love the long hours it open. Huge help for families like us that travel.
Highly recommended
Genesis Tiokico
2 years ago
The new Manager Leanne, and staff are so friendly and approachable they helped me transition my 2 yr old son to being comfortable in the centre and develop skills and confidence in a new environment.
Alex Chapman
3 years ago
Best daycare I've ever sent any of my children to. Everyone is amazing and so welcoming. My son has become so confident and independent and absolutely loves going to Apple Blossoms!
Anne Loschiavo
7 years ago
All the staff at apple blossom mooroopna are very caring and helpful. I would recommend apple blossom as it is a very friendly environment and the staff are very kind.
Stacey Creati
7 years ago
Absolutely fantastic place, our daughter loves going. The staff are wonderful and more than happy to accommodate any needs we have. HIGHLY recommend!
Tammy Harwood
8 years ago
The workers are great with my kids. Always letting me know how their day was and what they did. Excellent with disability children as well. Even adjusted things for my son to join in
Julie Sulewski
8 years ago
Excellent feel when you walk in the door. Staff are excellent with the kids and are there for a friendly chat at the end of the day.
Highly recommend.
Childcare Centre Mooroopna
21-23 Ann Street
Mooroopna VIC 3629
03 5825 3933
annst@appleblossoms.com.au
Hann S
6 months ago
I have had multiple kids attend this centre and we have had the most pleasant experiences - the team at Apple Blossoms Mooroopna is kind, caring and supportive of families and children's needs.
Adam Prior
8 months ago
Our first child for our baby daughter. Chrissie and the team are so friendly and welcoming. Made the transition so easy, which made it clear it was the right choice for us.
Chelsea Welch
8 months ago
Huge positive change with the new kinder teachers. My kids have come so far. Love the long hours it open. Huge help for families like us that travel.
Highly recommended
Genesis Tiokico
2 years ago
The new Manager Leanne, and staff are so friendly and approachable they helped me transition my 2 yr old son to being comfortable in the centre and develop skills and confidence in a new environment.
Alex Chapman
3 years ago
Best daycare I've ever sent any of my children to. Everyone is amazing and so welcoming. My son has become so confident and independent and absolutely loves going to Apple Blossoms!
Anne Loschiavo
7 years ago
All the staff at apple blossom mooroopna are very caring and helpful. I would recommend apple blossom as it is a very friendly environment and the staff are very kind.
Stacey Creati
7 years ago
Absolutely fantastic place, our daughter loves going. The staff are wonderful and more than happy to accommodate any needs we have. HIGHLY recommend!
Tammy Harwood
8 years ago
The workers are great with my kids. Always letting me know how their day was and what they did. Excellent with disability children as well. Even adjusted things for my son to join in
Julie Sulewski
8 years ago
Excellent feel when you walk in the door. Staff are excellent with the kids and are there for a friendly chat at the end of the day.
Highly recommend.
Childcare Centre South Melbourne
219 Dorcas Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205
03 9699 5210
southmelb@appleblossoms.com.au
Renee O'Connell
4 months ago
We had a wonderful experience with Apple Blossoms, lovely staff, kind, caring and genuine environment and we would definitely recommend their care services to families.
Niloufar Yektamoghaddam
7 months ago
We recently joined the Apple and Blossom community, and it’s been amazing for us. We are more than happy with our choice of this centre, as the team is so caring, friendly, and warm. They put my husband and me at ease, knowing that our son feels comfortable and confident here. We switched from his previous childcare because he was not happy there and was always crying at drop-off. I can’t recommend this place enough for its happy and supportive atmosphere.
bahar harati
11 months ago
Can't say enough good things about this place. I looked at a lot of daycares in the cbd and southbank/south melbourne area before finding this jewel. Such a warm inviting place with a great outdoor area and kind and attentive educators. My son transitioned so well into daycare, above and beyond my expectations.
Olivia Joel
1 year ago
Absolutely love Apple Blossoms and feel so lucky we were able to start our son in the nursery at 9 months. I was a little nervous about this being a privately run centre but as soon as he started we knew we'd absolutely made the right choice. The staff (most of whom have been there for years) are warm, friendly and attentive and you can tell they genuinely love children. My son is so excited to see them every morning at drop-off. Their staffing model means that even when they need to use casual educators they are known to the children so there's consistency.
Our son loves all the food (most days he is eating better than we are!) and they are very proactive in keeping parents updated. Thank you to Natsumi, Jolina and the whole team.
Duri Gwak
1 year ago
It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to this wonderful childcare centre, Apple Blossoms. Thank you for looking after my daughter so lovingly since she was 8 months old. We’re moving out of the area, but if we ever return to South Melbourne, we would definitely send our baby here again! Highly recommend to any family looking for a caring and nurturing environment.
Johannes S Kunz
2 years ago
Our son has been enrolled in South Melbourne's Appleblossom since he was 6 month old, he has smoothly experienced and through the nursery, the toddler, and now the kinder room. It has been nothing but a delight to see him grow up in the Appleblossom community, they were always wonderfully engaging with him and the love they have given him always gave us the confidence to know that he's in good hands there. They were always very receptive of our needs and wishes and let him flourish. Thank you very much for taking so good care of him.
Hannah Johnson
2 years ago
We are so happy with our decision to choose Apple Blossoms South Melbourne as our childcare provider. The calm and loving nature of the centre has been the perfect environment for our son to settle in to daycare. The staff in the nursery have been nothing but a delight. They are extremely attentive to his needs and create a beautiful home away from home.
Lisa Taylor
2 years ago
We love Apple Blossoms and have had our child there since she was 9 months old. She loved it in the nursery room and built meaningful relationships with the carers there. She has since graduated to the older kids' rooms and is so proud to be a big kid now. We have always found it to be a safe and caring environment where every educator takes the time to get to know our daughter. We have watched our daughter build fantastic confidence at Apple Blossoms and we can't rate them high enough.
Rosalie De Piazzi
2 years ago
Apple Blossoms South Melbourne is the absolute best place for my son - we moved from the west coast and after doing an extensive amount of research we fell in love with the love and care that Apple Blossoms had to give. Since, they have supported my 2 year old son to thrive in all aspects of life, while also ensuring he is having fun with his new found friends. We love Natsumi, Erin and Bethany and grateful for them everyday!
Emma Thompson
2 years ago
My son had a wonderful experience at Apple Blossoms in the baby room. He settled in so easily and formed a bond with the educators, who were so friendly and truly cared for him and gave him so much love. We would have loved to stay there, but had to move due to relocating. I highly recommend it, if you want a place that feels like family. We miss you Natsumi and team!
Natalie Docherty
2 years ago
Apple Blossoms is a wonderful center with a warm, tight-knit community feel. Our daughter has been attending since she was one year old, and she absolutely loves her time there. The educators are exceptional, providing a perfect balance of supportive learning, nurturing wellbeing, and fun activities.
We also appreciate the regular updates and weekly reflections, which keep us informed about the activities and progress our daughter is making.
We highly recommend Apple Blossoms to all our friends—it's truly been an amazing experience for our family, and we love being a part of this community.
Holly Gilligan
2 years ago
We’ve had an amazing experience at Apple Blossoms with our almost 2 year old. Our son has grown so much in confidence and learnt so much thanks to the educators and the education experience.
He looks forward to his days at Apple blossoms and has got a great circle of friends that he loves to see and play with.
We are so grateful for the supportive environment that they provide to families, they always involve us in all the decisions that are made for our son and keep us up to date with any changes. We especially love being able to watch his progress and see the daily check in’s to know he’s doing well throughout the day.
We know that each educator really cares for the kids and want to make sure that they have fun and feel encouraged to learn and play.
Thank you for all that you do for us.
Gina Chinnery
2 years ago
Apple Blossoms is a great centre. Out 1 year old daughter has an absolutely amazing time when she's there. It's evident that the staff in the nursery (baby) room are really dedicated to supporting learning, wellbeing and fun. The centre is also incredibly inclusive without being performative. Natsumi (centre manager) is onto everything and keeps us regularly updated on what's happening within the centre. We couldn't ask for more - highly recommend!
L Kam
2 years ago
We transferred our son from another local childcare provider and he has absolutely thrived at Apple Blossoms. There was a significant difference in the care offered and the genuine support from the educators.
My son has loved his time in the nursery, the educators are amazing, he loves the outdoor play space and the room is regularly changed to meet the changing needs of the children.
The food is incredible and they cater to dietary needs.
My son recently transitioned to the Toddler room and the team went out of their way to support him to help with the transition.
He talks about Apple Blossoms and the educators on his days off from childcare, it just shows what a positive impact they have had on him.
Highly recommend Apple Blossoms to other parents.
Rachel King
2 years ago
My daughter started in the nursery at Apple Blossoms Daycare at the beginning of the year, at 18 months old and our experience has been wonderful. Prior to this she was just at home with us. One of my favourite moments each day is watching her happily engage with activities and staff before she notices me at pick-up. The nursery offers an excellent mix of indoor and outdoor play, which she thoroughly enjoys.
She recently transitioned to the toddler room, which features a spacious outdoor area integrated into the natural surroundings. This setup provides her with countless opportunities for imaginative play. The presence of rabbits and hens is a delightful addition, offering her a connection to nature despite living in the city.
The daycare's commitment to organic food is a significant advantage, as not many centres offer this. Most importantly, the educators at Apple Blossoms are exceptional. They are caring, understand each child as an individual, and form meaningful connections. The communication is outstanding, and the support from all staff members is remarkable. Even when my daughter is teary at drop-off, they know exactly how to comfort her and ensure she settles in well.
The staff is incredibly attentive, keeping me informed about any changes and discussing everything I need to know. My daughter has learned new baby signs and is supported in her love of colours and numbers, which is fantastic. Apple Blossoms Daycare excels in providing a nurturing, engaging, and supportive environment for my child, and I couldn't be more pleased with our experience.
Brad J
2 years ago
Our Apple Blossoms experience has been positive.
The now centre Director Natsumi is amazing. From the get go she has gone over and above the call of duty to ensure the transition for our children has been smooth. It is evident that she cares (moreso than other centres we have have experienced).
Even when we have faced periods of challenging drop offs she has always been willing to make suggestions and / or provide tools to help the children cope with these difficult periods.
We are extremely grateful for that.
A shout out to the long-standing educators there and chef as well who do a fantastic job.
If you are looking for small Centre with some outdoor space as well as Centre Director who truly cares about your kids then Apple blossoms is the place for you.
Lisa Holohan
2 years ago
My daughter has been attending Apple Blossoms for 2 and a half years. She has gone from the nursery room, to the toddler room and now attends Kinder. We have had a great experience and she really enjoys going and all the fun activities. They have a wonderful large outdoor area, which was important to us. The centre director, Natsumi, is amazingly supportive and caring, often going above and beyond to help guide us through things like potty training and a new sibling. My daughter has made some lovely connections to the educators and we find them all to be very caring and the communication from them through the app to be thorough.
Brega van Vugt
3 years ago
Our daughter has been going to Apple Blossoms for the last year and we have had a really positive experience.
She has developed close relationships with the educators and centre director, Natsumi, who is excellent and very thorough. It is a very loving, caring environment, which we didn't feel as much when looking at other centres in the area. We like that it is a bit smaller so that all of the educators and children all get to know each other well. We have only good things to say about Apple Blossoms South Melbourne!
Gayathri Manokaran
3 years ago
Hands-down, the best childcare centre in South Melbourne! We have been sending our older boy here for about 2 years and our younger child just started about five months ago! I love that it is a smaller centre so it feels like home away from home. The educators are so caring, professional, patient, loving and kind. There is even a beautiful natural outdoor space, with its own resident bunny and occasionally chickens. Tina and Natsumi, the current centre manager are so helpful, kind and efficient! And the educators, Vanitha, Erin, Lauren, Tara ... just to name a few, they are brilliant. They make the extra effort not just to care for but to teach our kids and my youngest is currently learning colours, numbers and shapes from them! Morning drop-offs are a breeze thanks to the confidence and trust I have in the staff at this centre!
Marita Tillerås
3 years ago
Apple blossom is not just a daycare, it’s a family. My kids have been through all the rooms, from the nursery to kinder and I couldn’t be happier with the staff and the support we’re getting. We’ve tackled various challenges throughout the year and the staff are always very helpful and knowledgeable, not to mention very proactive. I’m definitely going to miss the AB team and environment once my kids are both school age.
Py 08
3 years ago
My 2 years old daughter just started going to apple blossom a month ago. But she seems to love this centre! She has been going to another childcare and she still refuses to go in sometimes. But with apple blossom, just she just joined but always smooth to settle and everytime she comes home she says I wanna go there again!
The biggest reason why I decided to send her to this place is their food. I care about my daughters diet a lot, they offer all suger/gluten/dairy free food, I’ve never seen any other places like that.
I can see educators do care about what’s best for kids, I really like the way they talk to kids.
Hope she can have more days to attend soon and make more friends ☺️
Ana A
3 years ago
This is a great kindergarten, with lovely and helping staff where our child and us parents feel welcomed and cared for. The outdoor space is great and offers various activities for children to spend time and explore. I highly recommend! ✨
Lexie Keller Sheard
3 years ago
This is an excellent childcare centre. I wouldn't consider sending my child to any other private centre in this area. Apple Blossoms works hard to include and care for each individual child. Natsumi the manager is exceptionally insightful and so responsive to parent concerns. The social-emotional learning curriculum is integrated at every stage of learning, from sensitive nappy changing to planned activities. My daughter has grown leaps and bounds in her language, friendships, and artistic endeavours since being at Apple Blossoms and, most importantly to us as parents, she is happy and loved. We are so grateful for how her educators have worked with us to meet her unique needs and now she is so happy to go and even sometimes asks to play there on her days off. We would recommend this centre to anyone. ☀️🌈❤️
kristel mae castaneda
4 years ago
My daughter enjoys and loves going to childcare. It was a difficult transition for first time parents like us but the educators in nursery and toddler and Tina (director) helped us a lot. We love how Tina posts a lot of announcements and reminders to Storypark. The educators are amazing and caring. They are also detailed with the routine reports and the highlight for us is the weekly activity reports. It is just so nice to read and get updated about our daughter's learnings and improvement. We really like this place. The learnings does not just focus on academics but also an incorporation of lots of play and emotions which is imperative to development.
Jordyne Haggie
4 years ago
Apple Blossoms Daycare is truly an amazing place for children. I am so glad I made the decision to move my children from their previous daycare center to Apple Blossoms. Every room, from the nursery to the toddler room and kinder room, is filled with caring and dedicated staff who consistently go above and beyond to ensure the best possible experience for the children. Tina at the front desk deserves a special mention for her exceptional service. Thank you, Apple Blossoms, for all that you do.
Katherine Bell
4 years ago
Our 2.5 year old son has attended Apple Blossoms for the last 18 months and we have truly had the best experience.
The team work so hard to ensure a wonderful environment for the children to learn, with fun engaging activities to do every single day. Our son loved coming into daycare. It was always a fun and welcoming
environment.
The communication from Tina the Centre Director is first class (even more impressive given the challenges of operating within the last couple of COVID years). She is warm, caring and leads the team beautifully. She knows every child’s name and takes true interest in their lives.
The outside area in both the nursery but particularly the toddler/kinder area is incredible and a real highlight for a city centre.
The Apple Blossoms team have been a true extension of our family and the only reason we are departing is due to a change in where we live.
I would highly recommend ABs to anyone looking for a caring, welcoming and well run Daycare centre in the South Melbourne region.
Julia Cameron
5 years ago
My 4 year old and 14 month old have both been at Apple Blossoms since they were both 8 months old. It has been like a second home to them. We've just moved out of the area and sadly we've had to move the kids to new daycare centers and I am grieving! The kids have received such wonderful, nurturing care during their time at Apple Blossoms. The program for the kinder kids are varied, thoughtful and exciting with a real focus on letting the kids develop their imagination and skills through play. The outdoor area is large and full of activities and trees. The nursery is a warm, calm space for babies to develop and my little one has loved her time there. The Centre provides excellent, regular updates though Storypark and I know a lot of effort goes into preparing the updates. The educators - Laura, Nick, Kirsty, Natsumi, Jasmine, Vanitha, Erin, Carrie, Isyanee - are all wonderful and they all helped both of our babies grow and flourish. Tina, the director, is professional, warm, loving and has instilled her very high standards throughout the Centre. I don't have a bad word to say about Apple Blossoms - and any negative reviews on Google would have been well before Tina's time and the arrival of the current staff, so you can disregard them. As soon as we are back in the area we will be straight back to Apple Blossoms.
Anna
7 years ago
My child had attended this place for almost a year and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. The only reason we didn't get out sooner is lack of childcare availability in the area.
Regular violation of the children-to-staff ratios - so many times I had to stay with my child, being late for work, because the nursery room had 15 kids and 3 carers. The centre used to have temporary agency staff during drop off, so the babies in the nursery didn't get a chance to get attached to their carers.
Over the 10 months that my child has been here we've seen 4 nursery room leaders, 5 (not a typo) centre directors and I've lost count how many new carers. When the carers resigned, we were often notified on their last day, if at all.
When my child was still learning to walk, one of the carers has left him to walk down a wooden staircase unassisted. This resulted in my child falling down, getting a concussion and grazing the skin off a half of his nose. As far as I was made aware, there was no change in policies or procedures as a result of this.
Most carers in the toddler room can barely speak English. They would call me during the day to say that my child fell down and hit his head and they had trouble explaining how it happened, having to ask other staff to continue the conversation. It was very hard to get a summary of how the day went during the pick up for this reason as well.
I have voiced my concerns several times to the centre directors, the area manager and one of the owners, but always received the same promises that they'd hire new staff very soon and it'll all change for the better. The reality is that unfortunately it only got gradually worse with time.
If you are considering this place, I suggest asking how many directors they had in the past year and how many carers had left.
Michelle Doyle
7 years ago
We have had our 14 month old son at Apple Blossom's for 5 weeks now and we couldn't be happier! The staff are always friendly and attentive to the parents and child's needs and requests. It has a beautiful natural feel and the food menu is very impressive and nutritious. Our little guy is developing quickly and we see him acquiring new skills everyday which we largely attribute to the care and encouragement he receives at Apple Blossoms. The outdoor area in the nursery is really lovely, with waterplay and a little sand pit and a sun/rain cover to protect the little one's from all types of weather. The outdoor area for older kids is absolutely lovely, with beautiful trees and waterplay and chooks! Our son will adore this when he is old enough. We felt very supported and confident with the orientation process. Whenever we call to check on our son it is never any trouble and the staff are always happy to give us the time. Thank you guys, great job!!! Michelle
Cathy Tan
7 years ago
My bub was enrolled in a different centre but was v disappointed at.many things I observed from my bub's first orientation in the last centre. I brought my bub for her first orientation here and she stayed for lunch and explored the nursery room for 3 hrs on her own. No dramas. She loved the space and the lil outdoor space with the sandpit especially. She was comfortable with the staff too. Staff are v caring and concerned for her and me. The director was amazing! Very hands on very concerned for families. This centre is willing to work with families and their needs. The most amazing natural outdoor space near the city. If you're living in an apartment in the city and are looking for a different centre which values nature, sustainability and nutrition, this centre is a great centre to have a look at. Definitely not your average centre. A must visit, if you're scouting for good centres to place your little one in compared to all the modern plastic, no outdoor centres.
Emma Kinrade
9 years ago
Not your "everyday" child care centre. If you are looking for somewhere that has a fantastic nutrition policy and amazing outdoor play spaces then this centre is for you! A must see
Nat Hautavanija
9 years ago
Our son who is now 2.5 years old has been joining Apple Blossoms in South Melbourne since May. We are very happy with the centre and all the staff. Most of the time he looks forward to school and doesn't want to go home when I pick him up. Sarah, Lynette and rest of the team are doing a great job in keeping children happy, healthy, and guiding social interactions among the children in the right direction. Staff are warm, attentive, and nature-loving people that you can see from activities they do with children. The centre has natural light-filled indoor rooms and a fabulous outdoor space that children actually get to use it everyday, even in winter.
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Our Commitment to Child Safety
At Apple Blossoms Early Learning, the safety and well-being of every child are our highest priorities. We strictly adhere to the Victorian Child Safe Standards (2022) and maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward child abuse.
We are dedicated to providing a secure, inclusive environment that promotes cultural safety for Aboriginal children, those from diverse backgrounds, and children with disabilities. Our educators are highly trained in mandatory reporting and professional boundaries, ensuring that every child is empowered, heard, and protected.
Read our full Statement of Commitment to Child Safety here.
