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Goodstart Early Learning Burleigh

Updated 2026-08-08 · 4,516 reviewed · 192 listed · Scored from 28 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(28) 80 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Goodstart Early Learning Burleigh
Services
Long Day Care, Before & After School Care, Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Reviews
28

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently report smooth settling-in and confident care across all age groups. Staff are named individually for their warmth and attention; the centre provides daily photo updates, planned excursions, and a mix of natural materials and structured activities that support development.

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

Praised for
  • caring and dedicated educators
  • smooth transitions
  • detailed daily updates via app and Storypark
  • welcoming staff and environment
  • quality learning resources and outdoor activities
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Best for: Parents seeking continuity and documented daily progress from infancy through preschool.
Think twice if: No concerns evident in available reviews.

Strengths

  • Staff named and praised individually for care and skill
  • Daily photo and activity updates via app (Storypark)
  • Excursions offered from nursery age onwards
  • Consistent experience across multiple Goodstart locations

Worth knowing

  • Director Tash mentioned for exceptional leadership across multiple reviews
  • Educators Hayley, Rochelle, Mariah, Kim, and Amanda specifically named for skill and care
  • Storypark and app used for daily progress updates
  • Excursions run even for nursery-age children
  • Centre open 7 days a week

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care
Parents report confident, smooth settling even from young ages; staff attentive and passionate about learning and development.
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Educators follow children's interests closely; structured activities and regular feedback praised; transitions between locations seamless.
Before & After School Care
Limited direct evidence; one review mentions school readiness and transition support.

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 57% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 89
Review volume 63
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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27
4
0
3
0
2
1
1
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Common questions

Do you provide daily updates about my child?
Yes. Staff use Storypark and an app to send detailed photos and information about your child's day, activities, and development.
Are excursions offered for babies?
Yes. Even nursery-age children participate in excursions, including short outings like trips around the car park.
What are the daily rates?
Their website lists $170.09/day for Nursery and Toddler care, and $162.79/day for Kindergarten.

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Goodstart Early Learning Burleigh Waters
84

Goodstart Early Learning Burleigh Waters

4.8(31)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Families consistently report their children thriving across all age groups, with educators who show genuine care and go above and beyond. The waterfront Burleigh Waters setting, supportive director Lee Stacey Green, and staff retention create a stable, community-feel centre where parents trust their children are in the best hands. The centre offers programs from 6 weeks through pre-school, with daily photo updates, movement-friendly support (wobble cushions noted), and nature-based activities like beach kindy. Multi-child families often enrol all siblings here after touring alternatives.

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Last updated 2026-08-08