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Young Discoverers Highland Reserve

Updated 2026-08-08 · 4,516 reviewed · 192 listed · Scored from 24 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(24) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Long Day CareFamily Day Care
Young Discoverers Highland Reserve
Services
Long Day Care, Family Day Care
Reviews
24

What recent reviews say

Young Discoverers earns consistent praise for staff who genuinely invest in children's wellbeing and development. Parents report children are eager to attend, and the centre's small size, stable team, and director Alina's hands-on approach create a close-knit feel that supports families through early childhood transitions and special needs care.

Praised for
  • caring and attentive staff
  • children happy and thriving
  • welcoming family environment
  • strong leadership and support
  • well-organised and secure
Watch-outs
  • privacy concerns during feedback
  • parking etiquette reminders
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Best for: Parents seeking a family-oriented, smaller centre with staff continuity and strong special needs support.
Think twice if: Sensitive to how confidential feedback is delivered; check their communication protocols around child concerns in group settings.

Strengths

  • not-for-profit model with lower child ratios than corporate centres
  • stable, caring staff with low turnover
  • director Alina known for active parental support
  • strong special needs accommodation track record

Worth knowing

  • Director Alina named repeatedly as hands-on leader and parent support advocate
  • Preschool program taught by established teacher
  • Centre has handled special needs support 'brilliantly' per multiple parents
  • Not-for-profit status means smaller enrollment than corporate chain centres

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care
Children report being happy to attend; staff praised for care and attention from infants through preschool.
Family Day Care
Parents value the family-like atmosphere and small group feel compared to larger corporate centres.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.84 average across the 95 family day care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 48% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 75
Review volume 61
Review recency 59
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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2
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Common questions

Do they cater for children with additional needs?
Yes. Multiple parents report the centre has 'handled it brilliantly' and gone 'above and beyond' in supporting children with conditions or behavioural concerns.
Does the centre help prepare children for school?
Yes. Parents report their children were 'ready for school' and 'school-ready' through the established kindergarten and preschool programs.
Is parking available?
Yes, the centre has multiple parking spaces, though one parent reminded others to use designated spaces appropriately.

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Last updated 2026-08-08