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Bauer Street Community Children's Centre

Updated 2026-08-08 · 4,516 reviewed · 192 listed · Scored from 29 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(29) 80 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Kindergarten & Preschool ProgramsFamily Day CareLong Day CareBefore & After School Care
Bauer Street Community Children's Centre
Services
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Family Day Care, Long Day Care
Reviews
29

What recent reviews say

Bauer Street has earned strong loyalty from families, who consistently praise the long-standing staff for genuine affection, daily updates, and a close-knit feel. The centre's non-profit model, renovated outdoor spaces, and fresh meals set it apart on the Gold Coast.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • warm, caring educators
  • staff stability and dedication
  • daily photo updates
  • home-like environment
  • well-organized and clean
  • nutritious fresh meals cooked on-site
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Best for: Families wanting stability and personal attention across infant to school-age care.

Strengths

  • Long-standing staff with deep family connections
  • Daily photo and email updates for parents
  • Fresh meals cooked on-site daily
  • Non-profit model keeps fees lower than competitors

Worth knowing

  • Named educators: Rebecca, Hayley, Eden
  • Staff members with over ten years tenure
  • Outside spaces renovated in past year
  • Food cooked fresh daily on-site
  • Daily email updates with photos

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care
Staff praised for going the extra mile; families trust them implicitly with infants and toddlers.
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Educators like Rebecca, Hayley and Eden create nurturing environment; children thrive academically and socially.
Before & After School Care
Boys transitioned smoothly through Junior Kindy to Preschool; long-term bonds with staff valued highly.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.78 average across the 131 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 59% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 89
Review volume 64
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 66
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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28
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3
0
2
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1
1

Common questions

Do you send photos and updates?
Yes, daily email updates and photos of your child's day are sent to parents.
Are meals provided?
Yes, fresh nutritious meals are cooked on-site daily.
Is the centre open weekends?
Yes, the centre publishes opening hours for all 7 days of the week.
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Last updated 2026-08-08