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Playschool Kindergarten

Updated 2026-08-08 · 4,516 reviewed · 192 listed · Scored from 12 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(12) 70 low data composite score See reviews on Google
Kindergarten & Preschool ProgramsLong Day Care
Playschool Kindergarten
Services
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Long Day Care
Reviews
12

What recent reviews say

Staff know children by name and build genuine relationships; leadership is flexible and keeps families informed through apps and emails. One old complaint flagged management's handling of feedback and recurring sick-day pickups, but recent reviews show sustained satisfaction.

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

Praised for
  • caring, attentive staff know each child
  • family-owned warmth and flexibility
  • strong early learning curriculum
  • staff-to-ratio exceeds requirements
Watch-outs
  • management responded poorly to complaints
  • strict sick-leave policies
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Best for: Families who value close staff-child relationships and consistent, caring educators.
Think twice if: Families with concerns about how management handles formal complaints or centre illness policies may want to clarify current procedures.

Strengths

  • Family-owned model with owner Kelli actively involved
  • Staff-to-child ratio exceeds legal minimums
  • Regular excursions and interest-led learning
  • Accredited as exceeding childcare centre

Worth knowing

  • Owner Kelli actively manages the centre and makes flexible scheduling decisions
  • Staff communicate via app and email
  • Centre accredited as exceeding standard
  • Staffing ratios stated to exceed legal requirements
  • Older children remain part of the 'kindy family' after school transition

What reviews say by service

Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Early learning curriculum praised; children build strong educator bonds and do not cry at drop-off.
Long Day Care
Children described as sad on days off; integration of interests and excursions highlighted as strong.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.78 average across the 131 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 24% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 80
Review volume 48
Review recency 75
Review sentiment 59
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How does the centre keep parents updated?
Staff use a communication app, email, and Facebook updates so families know what children are doing daily.
Do staff have time for individual children?
Yes; reviewers note staff know each child by name, support difficult drop-offs, and treat each child as an individual, not as part of a crowd.

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Last updated 2026-08-08