Built on passion. Grown with love.
11 years ago, The Family Tree opened its first door with one belief - that early childhood education, done properly, changes lives.
When Tracey and Vanessa founded The Family Tree, they wanted something different, a place where children were genuinely known, cared for, and prepared for everything that came next. Not a business running children through a system. A community built around them.
What started as one centre has grown into four, not because of a business plan, but because families kept telling their friends. Because children kept thriving. Because the educators they hired were the right people, and they stayed.
There are two kinds of childcare centres.
We're the other kind.
Big corporate centres answer to shareholders - people who've invested money and expect a return. That means profit has to come first somewhere. And in childcare, that somewhere is usually staffing, resources, and the little things your child feels every single day.
Tracey and Vanessa. Two mums who show up, who care deeply about every child in their centres, and who don't answer to anyone but your family.
Two owners. That's it.
When there's no pressure to cut costs for
profit margins, you can actually invest in your educators and your children..
No shareholder pressure.
Small. Independent. Always.
Supporting The Family Tree means
supporting a family-run business owned by people who live in this community.
What we stand for
Community
More than a service, we a community of families growing together.
Expertise
Grounded in research. Delivered by people who never stop learning.
Warmth
Every child should feel safe, seen, and loved, every single day.
Belonging
From day one, your child belongs here. We make sure of it.
Three things we'll never compromise on
Permanent educators only
The same warm faces, every single day. Consistency is the foundation of everything.
Qualified ECT in every kindy room
Every kindy room led by a university-qualified early childhood teacher.
Above-ratio staffing
More educators means more attention and more time for the moments that matter.
Ready to see it for yourself?
We have an open door policy and we would love to welcome you at any time.