“I am so pleased that we chose Jack & Jill Educare for our daughter. When Megan started, she was 9 months old and not yet crawling and today she is an active and outgoing little girl of nearly 2. The activities that she participates in at Jack & Jill are great for her development, and they open up a world of opportunities for exploration and learning. Through being at the centre, Megan has learned to socialise and interact confidently with the children and staff and has formed a strong bond with many of them. Just three weeks ago, Megan’s little brother joined the Jack & Jill family, and we know that he will love his time there just as much as Megan.”

“Today marks the end of an era for our family. Over 6 years ago Eden joined you as a 7-month-old baby who couldn’t crawl. Two years later baby Brayden joined his big sister and they shared time together in your care. When Eden left Jack & Jill she had become a bright articulate inquisitive girl ready for more learning. Brayden came into his own after Eden went to school, no longer under the thumb of his big sister. Brayden too, has grown and is ready for the new challenge that school will bring. Thank you for helping us to raise two beautiful, caring, well-adjusted children. Over the years we have seen some staff come and go but the care and attention have remained constant.”

“As a parent, my experience of Jack & Jill Educare has been extremely positive, and I have enjoyed watching my baby grow into a confident, outgoing wee girl. This is due in part to the caring staff who work at Jack and Jill, as they have provided a welcoming family orientated atmosphere. They have also taken the time to get to know us as individuals, and in my opinion, brought out my daughter’s potential through fun play and activities. Now at almost 2, my daughter is starting to put sentences together, is learning her shapes and colours, and enjoys counting. But best of all, she has made many lasting friendships with the staff and children that attend; and it has been reassuring to know that someone caring will be there to give my daughter a reassuring hug when I am unable to.”

“Jack & Jills is a star in Wanganui. Recently Lily & Benji’s grandparents went to Wanganui to see some family. They took the profile books with them and a video of the children. Everyone was so impressed with what Lily could do when she sang her ABC, did the haka, and spoke a few words in Maori. They were also impressed with the profile books and had never seen anything like them. What a great record of their time at Jack & Jill; the skills gained and the milestones achieved. Thanks, teachers for the time you take to do these, they are truly worthwhile and great for showing off!”