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Goodstart Early Learning Pacific Pines

Updated 2026-09-08 · 4,371 reviewed · 189 listed · Scored from 51 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(51) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Kindergarten & Preschool ProgramsLong Day CareBefore & After School CareFamily Day CareSpecial Needs & Inclusion SupportOccasional & Casual Care
Goodstart Early Learning Pacific Pines
Location
Pacific Pines
Services
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Long Day Care, Before & After School Care
Reviews
51
Ranking
#34 in Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Best for
Families seeking stable, warm long-term care with experienced educators and daily communication.

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?

Staff earn consistent praise for warmth and genuine investment in children's growth; many families report years-long attendance and strong continuity, with educators often staying years in role. One older complaint raised concerns about outdoor supervision during illness and responsiveness to health instructions, though this represents a small fraction of overwhelmingly positive recent feedback.

Praised for
  • caring and warm educators
  • staff consistency and low turnover
  • daily updates via Storypark
  • children thrive and feel loved
  • qualified and attentive staff
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Best for: Families seeking stable, warm long-term care with experienced educators and daily communication.

What stands out?

  • Educators remain in role for years, creating stability
  • Daily updates sent to families via Storypark
  • Play-based learning tailored to each child
  • Long operating history in the Pacific Pines community

Worth knowing

  • Named staff praised: Kinjal, Disha, Grace, Jennifer (manager), Angie, Lauren
  • Centre director has worked with Goodstart for over 22 years
  • Staff often stay for multiple years; low turnover noted repeatedly
  • Daily Storypark updates to families
  • Double entrance with login/logout system for security
  • Accommodates dietary needs

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.78 average across the 150 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 80% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 90
Review volume 75
Review recency 94
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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50
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2
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1

Frequently asked questions

Do you send daily updates to parents?
Yes, updates are sent via Storypark so families can see what children did during the day.
How long do educators typically stay?
Many educators have worked there for years, creating consistency that families repeatedly mention as a key strength.
What programs do you offer beyond standard care?
Their website lists Happy Feet dance sessions, Future Champs active and healthy body programs, and school transition programs.
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Last updated 2026-09-08