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Sunkids Burleigh Waters

Updated 2026-08-08 · 4,516 reviewed · 192 listed · Scored from 37 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(37) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Long Day CareBefore & After School CareFamily Day CareOccasional & Casual CareKindergarten & Preschool ProgramsSpecial Needs & Inclusion Support
Sunkids Burleigh Waters
Services
Long Day Care, Before & After School Care, Family Day Care
Reviews
37

What recent reviews say

Families consistently report their children are happy and feel safe here, with staff who genuinely invest in each child's development. The centre maintains clean facilities, offers varied activities (yoga, sports, music), and most parents appreciate regular updates and a welcoming environment, though some flag concerns about billing clarity, illness transmission, and delayed injury incident reporting.

Praised for
  • caring, attentive educators
  • clean, well-maintained facility
  • engaging activities and programs
  • strong staff-family communication
Watch-outs
  • billing and administrative issues
  • illness spread among children
  • lack of incident communication
  • one dated complaint about educator quality
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Best for: Families seeking warm, activity-rich care with strong educator relationships and daily updates.
Think twice if: Billing processes need clarity, and illness management or incident communication may warrant direct questions before enrolling.

Strengths

  • Caring educators who know families by name
  • Clean, upgraded facilities
  • Activity programs (yoga, sports, music, art studio)
  • Strong daily communication and progress updates

Worth knowing

  • Educators named include Amanda, Daisy, Sam, Betty, and Jan
  • Art studio called Piazza Atelier
  • Chef-prepared meals provided
  • Their website claims Queensland Government-approved kindergarten, Blue Cards and First Aid for all educators, CPR and Epi-pen training
  • Operating over 14 years

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care
Families report children are consistently happy, safe, and making developmental progress in a nurturing environment.
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Strong praise for preschool room staff; parents note children feel welcome and thrive in a calm, engaging learning space.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.75 average across the 179 long day care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 67% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 77
Review volume 69
Review recency 97
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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32
4
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3
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2
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3

Common questions

Do you offer activities beyond standard childcare?
Yes. Their website lists yoga classes, sports programs, music and movement classes, incursions and visiting shows, and an on-site art studio (Piazza Atelier).
What meals are provided?
Chef-prepared meals described as nutritious, available daily.
Does the centre operate seven days a week?
Google lists seven days of opening hours; contact the centre directly for specific weekly schedules.

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Last updated 2026-08-08