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Goodstart Early Learning Hope Island

Updated 2026-08-01 · 1,990 reviewed · 145 listed · Scored from 27 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(27) 75 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Kindergarten & Preschool ProgramsLong Day Care
Goodstart Early Learning Hope Island
Services
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Long Day Care
Reviews
27

What recent reviews say

Parents report consistent, genuine care from stable staff who help anxious children settle and thrive. Children learn through structured activities, get daily photo updates, and develop confidence in a warm, family-like setting.

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

Praised for
  • caring, attentive educators
  • daily updates via Storypark app
  • balanced indoor and outdoor activities
  • family atmosphere, staff continuity
  • smooth transitions for anxious children
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Best for: Families seeking a stable, nurturing centre with consistent staff for anxious or transitioning children.

Strengths

  • caring, long-serving educators
  • Storypark daily photo updates
  • balanced activity mix (sports, music, drama, gardening, cooking)
  • staff help anxious children settle

Worth knowing

  • Director Mandy praised as fantastic asset
  • Storypark app for daily photo updates and parent communication
  • multi-year staff retention noted across reviews
  • activities include painting, cooking, dress-ups, music, water play, sports, yoga, French, gardening

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care
Educators help anxious children settle; daily learning through balanced indoor and outdoor activities; parents feel children are in safe, caring hands.
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Children develop confidence, vocabulary, and social skills; staff equip them with skills needed for prep; structured activities support learning and creativity.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.77 average across the 89 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 91
Review volume 63
Review recency 60
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
26
4
1
3
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2
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1
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Common questions

Do you send photos of my child during the day?
Yes, through the Storypark app, which provides daily updates and photos of what your child has been doing.
What activities do children do at your centre?
Activities include painting, cooking, dress-ups, music, dancing, water play, gardening, yoga, Little Big Sports, Happy Feet Fitness, French language, and drama.
What are your daily rates?
Nursery & Toddler $160.54/day; Kindergarten $152.12/day (as listed on their website).

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Last updated 2026-08-01