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The Young Ones Early Learning

Updated 2026-09-08 · 4,371 reviewed · 189 listed · Scored from 15 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(15) 61 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Kindergarten & Preschool ProgramsFamily Day CareLong Day Care
The Young Ones Early Learning
Location
Mudgeeraba
Services
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Family Day Care, Long Day Care
Reviews
15
Best for
Families seeking play-based, nature-focused early learning with a warm, relaxed culture.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-09-08. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-08-01.

What do customers say?

Most families report deeply happy children and warm, supportive educators who encourage play and exploration outdoors. One visit highlighted serious inattention from staff, though 14 of 15 reviews praise the centre's natural environment, genuine care, and relaxed culture.

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

Praised for
  • caring, nurturing staff
  • nature-based outdoor play
  • homely, welcoming environment
  • play-based learning approach
caring-educatorsengaging-activitiesclean-facilityconvenient-location
Best for: Families seeking play-based, nature-focused early learning with a warm, relaxed culture.

What stands out?

  • extensive natural outdoor play area
  • nature-based learning philosophy
  • stable long-term relationships with families
  • homely atmosphere

Worth knowing

  • Outdoor area described as 'massive', 'leafy', with natural mud play
  • children staying 4+ years through to kindergarten graduation
  • management responds quickly to parent questions

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.78 average across the 150 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 28% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 82
Review volume 52
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 59
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
14
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
1

Frequently asked questions

What is the outdoor play area like?
Reviewers consistently praise a large, natural outdoor space with gardens and mud play, described as a rare find on the Gold Coast.
How long do children typically stay?
One long-term parent reports their daughter attended from 10 months through kindergarten graduation, with educators remaining supportive throughout changes in staff.
What is the learning approach?
The centre uses nature-based, play-based learning within a holistic education model, according to both the centre and parent reviews.
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Last updated 2026-09-08