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GCIT Children's Centre

Updated 2026-09-08 · 4,371 reviewed · 189 listed · Scored from 17 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(17) 64 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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GCIT Children's Centre
Location
Ashmore
Services
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Family Day Care, Long Day Care
Reviews
17
Best for
Families seeking long-term, stable care with home-like atmosphere and home-cooked food.

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

What do customers say?

Families consistently praise GCIT's caring staff, home-cooked meals, and calm environment where children stay engaged over years. One complaint flagged inconsistent feeding and food safety in the older kids area, outweighed heavily by long-term parent loyalty and visible child growth.

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

Praised for
  • caring and attentive staff
  • nutritious home-cooked meals
  • calm nurturing environment
  • children excited to attend
  • strong continuity of staff
caring-educatorsqualified-staffclean-facilitynutritious-mealsengaging-activitiesresponsive-managementflexible-hours
Best for: Families seeking long-term, stable care with home-like atmosphere and home-cooked food.

What stands out?

  • Family-run feel with staff tenure
  • Home-cooked meals praised
  • Flexible multi-age grouping
  • Separate nap spaces for infants

Worth knowing

  • Director named Tanya
  • Separate infant sleep room with joined outdoor space
  • Non-profit status claimed (via website)
  • Chef prepares meals on-site and accommodates dietary needs
  • Staff tenure described as stable and long-standing

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.8 average across the 121 before & after school care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 31% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 85
Review volume 55
Review recency 9
Review sentiment 60
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
16
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
1

Frequently asked questions

Does GCIT have separate sleep areas for infants?
Yes; their website shows they have a separate cot room for naps, with a joined outdoor yard for younger children to play together.
Are meals prepared on-site?
Yes; a chef cooks meals on-site and can accommodate special dietary needs, per reviews.
How long has GCIT been operating?
Their website states they have been operating since 1996.
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Last updated 2026-09-08