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Eden Academy Broadbeach Waters

Updated 2026-08-01 · 1,990 reviewed · 145 listed · Scored from 42 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(42) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Special Needs & Inclusion SupportKindergarten & Preschool ProgramsLong Day CareFamily Day CareBefore & After School Care
Eden Academy Broadbeach Waters
Services
Special Needs & Inclusion Support, Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Long Day Care
Reviews
42

What recent reviews say

Parents consistently report warm, attentive educators who know children by name and communicate clearly about daily moments and concerns. The centre prioritises fresh meals prepared on-site, maintains clean spaces, and staff adapt activities for children with additional needs. One family experienced significant concern when a serious physical incident was not reported promptly or transparently.

Praised for
  • caring and attentive staff
  • clean facilities
  • nutritious on-site meals
  • strong parent communication
  • special needs support
  • engaging activities and learning
Watch-outs
  • poor handling of physical incident
  • lack of incident reporting
  • delayed parent notification
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Best for: Families wanting strong parent communication, inclusive care for additional needs, and fresh nutritious meals.
Think twice if: Serious incident response and transparency are critical priorities; one family reported a physical incident was not formally reported or communicated promptly.

Strengths

  • On-site chef preparing fresh daily meals
  • Tailored support for children with additional needs
  • Named staff who build relationships across rooms
  • Daily photo and message updates to parents

Worth knowing

  • On-site chef prepares meals
  • Principal Olivia leads the centre
  • Staff Mel and Darlene mentioned for settling support in nursery 1
  • Daily photos and message updates sent to parents
  • Special events and parent breakfasts offered
  • Works closely with families on individual child strategies

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care
Staff adapt to settling challenges and maintain high engagement; children return happily daily.
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Learning is thoughtfully planned and stimulating; children consistently report wanting to attend.
Special Needs & Inclusion Support
Staff go above and beyond; one family praised extraordinary support for a daughter with medical needs through collaborative problem-solving.
Before & After School Care
Limited specific mention; grouped with broader day care praise.
Family Day Care
Limited specific mention; grouped with broader day care praise.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.74 average across the 14 special needs & inclusion support businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 77% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 89
Review volume 71
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 69
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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41
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3
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1

Common questions

Do you provide daily updates to parents?
Yes. Staff send photos and message updates to keep parents informed about their child's day, including notes on naps and activities.
What meals do you serve?
Fresh nutritious meals prepared daily by an on-site chef. The centre emphasises healthy eating.
Do you support children with medical or additional needs?
Yes. Staff work closely with families to adapt activities and strategies to ensure all children are included and supported.
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Last updated 2026-08-01