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Southport Junior Campus

Updated 2026-08-08 · 4,516 reviewed · 192 listed · Scored from 21 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(21) 80 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Southport Junior Campus
Services
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Long Day Care, Before & After School Care
Reviews
21

What recent reviews say

All 21 reviews are five-star. Parents consistently mention warm, attentive staff who personalise care for each child and make drop-offs stress-free. The facility is described as clean and spacious with engaging programs-soccer, dance, Spanish, community garden visits, library trips-and daily photo updates via app. Food is praised and fees reportedly cover meals and supplies.

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

Praised for
  • caring, attentive staff
  • clean, spacious facility
  • engaging activities and learning
  • personalised child care
  • strong parent communication
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Best for: Families seeking personalised, activity-rich early learning with engaged staff and transparent daily updates.

Strengths

  • All-inclusive fees covering meals and supplies
  • Daily parent communication and photo updates
  • Structured weekly programs (dance, soccer, Spanish)
  • Staff consistency and named educators

Worth knowing

  • Staff named across reviews: Kayla, Mary, Ella, Hollie, Nataly, Rosie, Mell, Sally, Emelia, Emma, Ayla, Sarah, Tegan, Taryn, Jess, Jo, Chloe
  • Daily app-based photo and activity updates sent around midday
  • Weekly sessions include soccer, dance, and Spanish
  • Fees include meals, nappies, and supplies-no extra charges
  • Children learn phonics and early reading skills

What reviews say by service

Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Strong praise for kindy class structure, learning outcomes, and teacher engagement in phonics and early literacy.
Long Day Care
Parents value all-inclusive fees, clean rooms, varied daily activities, and emotional support during transitions.
Before & After School Care
Limited evidence; not clearly addressed in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.78 average across the 131 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 40% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 91
Review volume 58
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
21
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Common questions

Does the centre send daily updates?
Yes; staff send photos and activity summaries via app, typically around midday.
What does the fees cover?
Their website states the price includes meals, nappies, and supplies-nothing extra to bring.
What days does the centre operate?
Open 7 days a week.
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Last updated 2026-08-08