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Goodstart Early Learning Labrador - Gordon Street

Updated 2026-09-08 · 4,371 reviewed · 189 listed · Scored from 29 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(29) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Goodstart Early Learning Labrador - Gordon Street
Location
Labrador
Services
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Family Day Care, Long Day Care
Reviews
29
Ranking
#49 in Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Best for
Families with toddlers and preschoolers seeking attentive care and developmental support, including those with speech delays or special needs.

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

What do customers say?

Nearly all families praise the educators for genuine warmth and attentiveness, with children eager to return daily. Staff send regular photos and updates, and the centre handles children with different developmental needs well, including speech delays and special needs support. One serious complaint from four months ago alleges inappropriate staff conduct and ongoing shouting, though the business has not published a response in the data provided.

Praised for
  • warm and caring educators
  • daily photos and communication
  • children settle well and build strong bonds
  • safe and clean environment
  • engaging activities and learning experiences
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Best for: Families with toddlers and preschoolers seeking attentive care and developmental support, including those with speech delays or special needs.

What stands out?

  • Daily photo and story updates to families
  • Strong support for children with developmental delays and special needs
  • Experienced, stable staff team
  • Emphasis on child-led learning and confidence building

Worth knowing

  • Director Caroline and director Karlene mentioned as responsive and supportive
  • Centre is clean and well-organised according to multiple reviewers
  • Staff provide written daily updates and photos
  • Bush Kindy excursions offered (from website)
  • Support for children with speech delays and special needs documented in reviews
  • One allegation of staff member fired for conduct (from one 1-star review, unverified)

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.78 average across the 150 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 57% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 81
Review volume 64
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
26
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
2

Frequently asked questions

Do staff send photos and updates?
Yes. Reviewers consistently report receiving daily photos and stories about their child's learning and activities.
How are children with speech delays or special needs supported?
The centre tailors learning plans to individual needs. One reviewer reported staff worked with them to develop a support plan for their son's speech delay; another praised comprehensive support for special needs.
What are the fees?
Their website lists toddler care at $158.29/day and kindergarten at $156.06/day.

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Last updated 2026-09-08