Petit Early Learning Journey
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    89%
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    67%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends
    Work/Life balance
    3.7(46 ratings)
    Career development
    3.7(46 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.5(46 ratings)
    Management
    3.8(46 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.8(46 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.8(46 ratings)
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    5.0
    Assistant Centre Director
    Mar 2023
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    A great, supportive and appreciative company
    The good thingsSuch a supportive, appreciative company who truly values each and every employee. I haven’t had a work/life balance for years and it is the best feeling to be able to have that back now. Petit is a company that re-instills hope for the Early Childhood Education sector, of how we can enjoy our job each and every day!
    The challengesNo challenges so far
    5.0
    Centre Director
    Mar 2023
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    A supportive workplace for work/life balance, professional growth and a sense of camaraderie.
    The good thingsAt Petit, I appreciate our supportive management and corporate office. There is a real commitment to work/life balance and I feel supported in realising my Centre's philosophy.
    The challengesI wish there were more Petit centres in the Melbourne area.
    5.0
    Educational Leader
    Mar 2023
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    A company that cares
    The good thingsSince beginning at the centre I can see Petit values their individual employees. You feel like you are recognised as an educator and acknowledged for the work you do. As an educational leader, they also have shown they value up skilling and professional development, and provide in depth opportunities for mentoring
    The challengesNo challenges so far
    5.0
    Educational Leader
    Feb 2023
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Supportive, friendly and focused on quality care and wellbeing
    The good thingsSupportive organisation and management team that work collaboratively
    The challengesRecent COVID restrictions and community struggles through flooding
    5.0
    Diploma Educator
    Feb 2023
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    I have enjoyed working for Petit Murwillumbah as I find the staff and management to be very supportive.
    The good thingsGreat support from management. Staff working as a team. Offer opportunities for training.
    The challengesComing from a city centre to a country centre has a different feel about the environment.
    5.0
    Educator
    Feb 2023
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    It has been a welcoming and encouraging experience since starting with Petit.
    The good things- Appropriate support for all staff and families from management - Good connection with the community - The learning environment holds lots of opportunity for learning and play - Good benefits for staff
    The challenges- Becoming comfortable in a large centre since being at a smaller centre
    5.0
    Centre Manager
    Feb 2023
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Best Early childcare provider I have worked for, supportive environment and management.
    The good thingsPetit has created a company where the children and the educators are at the forefront of everything they do. There are so many opportunities for professional development and career progression. Regardless of your position within the company, you are treated as a valuable member of the team and your voice is heard.
    The challengesThere are always going to be challenges in the ECEC Sector, however these are not company specific.
    5.0
    Early Childhood Teacher
    Feb 2023
    current employee
    Petit ELJ Murwillumbah is a beautiful centre and a very supportive environment
    The good thingsThis service is honestly the best service I have worked at in early childhood education and care. The educators are supported and this flows through to the care of the children. Children and families are the focus. Beautiful environment and well resourced.
    The challengesThere are no challenges that I face, only typical daily ones that pop up.
    5.0
    Lead Educator
    Jan 2023
    Acknowledged and committed to career progression
    The good thingsGreat supportive team who are always willing to help and acknowledge career progression.Beautiful children and families.
    The challengesNo challenges. It is a pleasure to work here.
    5.0
    Educator
    Jan 2023
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    this centre is amazing
    The good thingsI enjoyed everything
    The challengesthe paper work to start
    5.0
    People and Culture Manager
    Dec 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    I feel connected to every individual at Petit.
    The good thingsI have just finished visiting all our Centres and the energy and engagement with our team are amazing. Anyone interested in working in the childcare sector should pop into Petit for a tour. Once you meet the team, you won't want to leave. Wow, 4 hours of planning and programming time plus 2 hours of Ed Leader time per studio.
    The challengesResourcing levels in the sector can be a challenge, but I think the Petit Directors and Leadership team manage this well. They have closed rooms to ensure we always prioritise the quality of care.
    5.0
    Early Childhood Teacher
    Feb 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Petit Port Douglas - happy, supported, friendly place to be.
    The good thingsPetit Port Douglas is a wonderful place to work, strong, happy team and excellent, progressive Director happy to be flexible to meet team needs. Plenty of resources, beautiful environments for children, very happy children and families. Free professional development opportunities, plenty of support with documentation and sufficient planning time. Port Douglas is a happy place for all staff with strong leadership. Definitely a 5 star experience.
    The challengesProfessionally, there are no challenges,only opportunities with this company.
    1.0
    Educator
    Feb 2022
    Stressful.
    The good thingsWell resourced centre with potential.
    The challengesOngoing staff issues unprofessional and, stressful environment.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Lead Educator
    Nov 2021
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    We have a really supportive team and management staff. We all work well together and help each other as much as possible. The programming is very manageable and I have easily been able to step up into a Lead role without too much stress. We have great leadship throughout the centre, allowing for new educators to step up and contribute to all aspects of the studios and program.
    The good thingsSupportive Team Great work/life balance Plenty of non-contact hours Enjoyable working conditions Boutique centre Great learning and development opportunities
    The challengesSmall team so shifts are varied We are thrifty with our resources
    1.0
    Lead Educator
    Nov 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Bad management, poorly run company.
    The good thingsNot many positives, well resourced centre.
    The challengesManagement was horrible, if there were issues they would not keep anything confidential or deal with the problems. Badly designed building considering it is purposed built.
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Lead Educator
    Apr 2021
    Not at all flexible working conditions. Had huge staff turnover due to change in centre management. Too much pressure to achieve unrealistic goals. No budget for resources
    The good thingsThe other educators and families make it a feel like a community
    The challengesNo support from management both in the centre and from area management. Also wont be able to grow professional.
    1.0
    Educator
    Mar 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Do not waste your time
    The good thingsThe facilities & certain co-workers.
    The challengesManagement, dealing with unfair and not nice behaviour from other staff and managers. Trying to get a consistent roster.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Educator
    Sep 2020
    former employee
    Terrible.
    The good thingsFamilies and children
    The challengesReally unprofessional team. Understaffed and not supported.
    5.0
    Room Leader
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    I felt that we were more then a team we were a little family.
    The good thingsThe team in Richmond that I worked with are amazing ☺️
    The challengesSetting personal goals
    1.0
    Educator
    Mar 2020
    I can’t stress enough how emotionally distressed this centre made me. For your own mental health and well-being I wouldn’t suggest working here.
    The good thingsA good amount of resources for children.
    The challengesThe most horrifying and unprofessional management I’ve ever come across.
    3 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Educator
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Learning experience I would not return despite the connections I made.
    The good thingsGood resources for the children and lovely environment, good staff at the centre.
    The challengesCoporate childcare, not personal or intimate
    5.0
    Educator
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Best to work with good staff!
    The good thingsGood staff Clean and hygienic environment Well qualified educators
    The challengesNo challenges as such !
    5.0
    Chef
    Mar 2020
    Healthy
    The good thingsGood environment ,friendly staff
    The challengesDealing with numbers
    2.0
    Educator
    Dec 2019
    Although it’s a nice place, I would not recommend working here
    The good thingsThe centre has a contemporary feel and is generally clean, with ample resources/facilities.
    The challengesUnorganised management, staff inconsistencies and unfairness in the workplace.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Educater
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    A lovely team of people and manager
    The good thingsTheir understanding and commitment to providing flexible working arrangements
    The challengesNo 'real' grass at the centre
    5.0
    Assistant Manager
    Oct 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Have always felt valued and part of an amazing team.
    The good thingsCommunity connections, professionalism, working as a team, supportive administration, professional development opportunities, friendly team members, excellent resources to work with,
    The challengesI feel there are no challenges within this service, have found this service to be an excellent environment to be a part of.
    5.0
    Centre Manager
    Oct 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Best company I’ve worked for!
    The good thingsFantastic team. Supportive Head Office and Management Team. Career Progression. Professional Development. Beautiful resources and Centre with great budgets.
    The challengesAbsolutely love the dedicated, professional company. I have not come across any challenges.
    1.0
    Lead Educator
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Horrible centre. Go else where.
    The good thingsThe families and children were amazing.
    The challengesThe staff was horrible to new staff members and treated them poorly. Management just sat and watched it happen.
    4 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Certificate III Educator
    Jun 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I enjoyed spending time with the children
    The good thingsgood experience in the baby room
    The challengesyou have no trust with staff members and always talking to parents about work conflict and they teach you nothing and expect you to clean up every mess
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Assistant
    May 2019
    Disappointing
    The good thingsSome of the staff were friendly
    The challengesCommunication amongst staff
    2 people found this helpful
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