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Updated 2026-08-01 · 1,990 reviewed · 145 listed · Scored from 47 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(47) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Special Needs & Inclusion SupportKindergarten & Preschool ProgramsLong Day CareFamily Day CareBefore & After School CareOccasional & Casual Care
Community Kids Broadbeach Waters
Services
Special Needs & Inclusion Support, Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Long Day Care
Reviews
47

What recent reviews say

Nearly all families report their children thriving under educators who know each child individually, send daily updates, and create a genuinely warm second home. Staff including Mariana, Bernie, Amanda, and others earn repeated praise for dedication and care. One serious safety incident (accessible choking hazard after parent raised it directly) contradicts the otherwise consistent picture and raises questions about hazard management protocols.

Recent shift: One serious documented safety incident a year ago (hazardous choking-risk materials left accessible after manager had assured parent otherwise) is isolated and contradicted by 18 other five-star reviews, but raises a question mark about how systematically safety concerns are actioned.

Praised for
  • caring, dedicated educators
  • child development and progression
  • daily photos and activity updates
  • welcoming, nurturing environment
  • outdoor facilities and natural spaces
Watch-outs
  • safety concern with hazardous materials left accessible
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Best for: Families seeking long-term care with genuine relationship-building and detailed progress tracking from infancy through kindergarten.
Think twice if: Safety protocols warrant review; one documented hazard incident after parent warning suggests gaps in response to safety concerns.

Strengths

  • Daily photos and updates on child progress
  • Individually tailored activities and learning plans
  • Experienced, named educators (Mariana, Bernie, Amanda, Xueyan, Bernadette)
  • Large outdoor yard with trees and natural environment

Worth knowing

  • Named educators praised repeatedly: Mariana (manager, long-standing), Bernie/Bernadette, Amanda, Xueyan, Tash, Sana, Sherry, Alice, Hanna, Chika, Jo
  • Daily photo updates and activity reports standard
  • Bachelor-qualified teachers in kindergarten program
  • Individually tailored learning plans per child
  • Large outdoor yard described as 'natural' with trees and proximity to water
  • Little Big Sports sessions available
  • Multicultural environment emphasized
  • One safety incident: hammer and nail/tack set left accessible to younger children despite parent pre-visit warning, contradicting manager assurance

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care
Children thrive in care; staff known by name; daily updates and tailored activities praised consistently.
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Bachelor-qualified teachers, government-approved program, strong child development outcomes, engaged learning activities.
Family Day Care
Not clearly evidenced in reviews; centre appears to offer group-based care only.
Before & After School Care
Not clearly evidenced in reviews.
Occasional & Casual Care
Not clearly evidenced in reviews.
Special Needs & Inclusion Support
Reviews note 'inclusive practices' and individualised learning plans; responsiveness to children's varying needs and abilities mentioned.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.77 average across the 89 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 89
Review volume 73
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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45
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3
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2
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1
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Common questions

Do you send updates about my child during the day?
Yes. Reviewers consistently report receiving daily photos and activity updates via an app.
What outdoor space do you have?
A large yard with trees, undercover areas, natural environment, and proximity to water.
How experienced is your kindergarten team?
Bachelor-qualified teachers deliver the government-approved kindergarten program, with manager Mariana described as long-standing.
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Last updated 2026-08-01