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Sunkids Mermaid Waters

Updated 2026-09-08 · 4,371 reviewed · 189 listed · Scored from 14 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(14) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Before & After School CareKindergarten & Preschool ProgramsLong Day Care
Sunkids Mermaid Waters
Location
Mermaid Waters
Services
Before & After School Care, Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Long Day Care
Reviews
14
Best for
Families needing full-day care with confidence in emotional support and staff consistency.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-09-08. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-09-08.

What do customers say?

Five-star reviews across the board reflect families' consistent experience: staff create a genuinely warm, nurturing setting where children thrive and settle quickly. Emma and the teaching team earn specific mention for their attentiveness and empathy, while the clean, thoughtfully laid-out spaces and on-site nutrition support give parents visible confidence their child is both safe and engaged each day.

Praised for
  • warm, welcoming staff
  • clean, well-designed spaces
  • children's development and learning
  • strong parent communication
  • safe, nurturing environment
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Best for: Families needing full-day care with confidence in emotional support and staff consistency.

What stands out?

  • all-day care with structured activities and classes
  • on-site nutrition with dedicated cook
  • staff named for warmth and responsiveness

Worth knowing

  • Emma noted as centre face for welcoming and support
  • On-site cook manages nutrition services
  • Staff trained in First Aid, CPR, and Epi-pen
  • Themed outdoor play area and rest spaces mentioned
  • Centre opened in 2024

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.8 average across the 121 before & after school care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 27% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 89
Review volume 51
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
14
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0
3
0
2
0
1
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sunkids offer activities beyond childcare?
Yes. Their website lists yoga, meditation, sports classes, music and movement, and other extra-curricular activities on-site.
Is food provided, and how is it managed?
Yes. The centre has an on-site cook who prepares nutritious, well-balanced meals. Reviewers specifically praised the nutrition services.
How do staff handle children with additional needs?
One parent with a child who has additional needs highlighted the team's empathy and confidence-building approach, noting they made transitions smooth and felt genuinely supportive.
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Last updated 2026-09-08