Gold Coast Child Care Guide
Menu

Goodstart Early Learning Parkwood - Woodlands Way

Updated 2026-08-08 · 4,516 reviewed · 192 listed · Scored from 17 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(17) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Kindergarten & Preschool ProgramsLong Day CareFamily Day CareBefore & After School CareOccasional & Casual Care
Goodstart Early Learning Parkwood - Woodlands Way
Services
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Long Day Care, Family Day Care
Reviews
17

What recent reviews say

All 17 reviewers gave five stars. Parents consistently praise the educators for warmth and stability-many staff have remained for years-and highlight the centre's large outdoor spaces with natural gardens. Daily photo updates via Storypark and responsive communication keep families engaged in their child's progress from nursery through kindergarten.

Praised for
  • caring, welcoming educators with long tenure
  • strong communication via Storypark app and daily updates
  • spacious natural outdoor areas and play equipment
  • smooth transitions and responsive to child needs
caring-educatorsqualified-staffresponsive-managementclean-facilityengaging-activitiesflexible-hours
Best for: Families seeking stability and outdoor play, especially those transitioning from nursery through kindergarten.

Strengths

  • Long-serving, attentive educators
  • Spacious natural outdoor areas with gardens and play equipment
  • Daily photo and activity updates via Storypark
  • Smooth transitions between age groups

Worth knowing

  • Director Leanne mentioned by name for communication and responsiveness
  • Many educators have remained at the centre for multiple years
  • Outdoor playground recently upgraded with new gardens and equipment
  • Storypark app used for daily updates and midday photos
  • Centre relocated from Tonga Place to current Woodlands Way location and retained families

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care
Parents describe children happy and comfortable throughout the day; educators attentive and supportive.
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Strong relationships formed; children prepare well for pre-prep and advance with confidence.
Before & After School Care
Children described as loving coming each day and forming strong bonds with educators.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.78 average across the 131 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 32% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 90
Review volume 55
Review recency 95
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
17
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

Common questions

Does Goodstart Parkwood communicate with parents during the day?
Yes, they use the Storypark app to send photos and updates at lunch time and throughout the day.
What outdoor spaces does the centre have?
Spacious natural outdoor areas with gardens and recently upgraded play equipment; reviewers note it is larger and more natural than many other centres in the area.
Are staff members stable, or is there high turnover?
Multiple reviewers mention educators staying with the centre for years, and some families have followed staff to the new Woodlands Way location.

Similar child care agencies nearby

YMCA Arundel Outside School Hours Care
54 low data

YMCA Arundel Outside School Hours Care

5.0(1)✓ Google-verified

Only one Google review available, which is five stars. This makes a full picture of ongoing performance impossible to judge from customer feedback alone.

Before & After School CareFamily Day CareLong Day Care
Parkwood Early Childhood | Child Care & Kindergarten in Arundel, Queensland
83

Parkwood Early Childhood | Child Care & Kindergarten in Arundel, Queensland

4.8(46)✓ Google-verified

Parents consistently report that educators at Parkwood Early Childhood invest personally in each child's growth, with the centre becoming a trusted second home. Staff members by name (Karen, Taylor, Sarah, Mandy, Anna, Kane) receive specific praise for supporting children through major transitions, handling special needs with particular care, and maintaining strong daily communication with families about activities and progress.

Kindergarten & Preschool ProgramsLong Day CareFamily Day Care
The Peekaboo Program
63 low data

The Peekaboo Program

5.0(2)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Both reviewers, including an educator, praise sessions that break up the routine with music, movement, and sensory play. Children are consistently engaged; staff appreciate the space it creates in the day.

Long Day CareBefore & After School CareFamily Day Care

Own this business? Get featured

Own or market a business here? Ask about featured placement and advertising on this directory. Your message goes straight to the directory team.

Last updated 2026-08-08