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Benowa Early Learning Centre

Updated 2026-09-08 · 4,371 reviewed · 189 listed · Scored from 24 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(24) 68 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Kindergarten & Preschool ProgramsLong Day CareBefore & After School Care
Benowa Early Learning Centre
Location
Southport
Services
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Long Day Care, Before & After School Care
Reviews
24
Best for
Families seeking varied learning activities and warm initial experiences; less suitable for those prioritising staff continuity.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-09-08. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-08-01.

What do customers say?

Benowa Early Learning Centre divides reviewers sharply: 75% rate it five stars, praising warm staff, activities, and meals; 21% give one or two stars, citing heavy staff turnover, unsafe understaffing in afternoons (sometimes one educator supervising), and feeling unheard. Families who stay speak of a loving community; those who leave often cite exhaustion over constant staff changes or safety concerns.

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

Praised for
  • caring, warm staff (past and present)
  • varied activities: gardening, yoga, gymnastics
  • healthy, well-regarded meals
  • clean, welcoming environment
  • management responsiveness and communication
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Best for: Families seeking varied learning activities and warm initial experiences; less suitable for those prioritising staff continuity.

What stands out?

  • included enrichment activities (yoga, gardening, gymnastics, music)
  • home-cooked meals by named kitchen staff
  • multi-generational family history at the centre
  • responsive management team

Worth knowing

  • Named staff praised: Miss Lala, Miss Saki, Miss Brook, Miss Bec, Miss Stacie, Miss Ruby, Miss Jennie, Miss Kirsty, Miss Julianni (kitchen)
  • Afternoon staffing concern: reviews cite single educator supervising toddler rooms from 4pm
  • Enrichment included in fees: yoga, gardening, gymnastics; extra activities (soccer) available for additional cost
  • Vacation care offered after kindergarten graduation

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.78 average across the 150 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 47% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 62
Review volume 61
Review recency 97
Review sentiment 49
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
18
4
0
3
1
2
0
1
5

Frequently asked questions

What activities are included in the fees?
Yoga, gardening, gymnastics, and music lessons are included. Extra activities like soccer cost additional fees.
Is there after-school or vacation care?
Yes, they offer vacation care for children finishing kindergarten.
Who prepares the meals?
Meals are cooked in-house; Miss Julianni is the named kitchen staff. The centre follows healthy, balanced, seasonal menus.

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Last updated 2026-09-08