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Goodstart Early Learning Labrador - Gordon Street

Updated 2026-08-08 · 4,449 reviewed · 195 listed · Scored from 28 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(28) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Goodstart Early Learning Labrador - Gordon Street
Services
Before & After School Care, Long Day Care, Family Day Care
Reviews
28

What recent reviews say

Overwhelming majority of parents praise the centre's warm, patient educators and steady focus on each child's development, with many noting their kids ask to stay longer and rush in each morning. However, one detailed report from three years ago describes repeated incidents of staff shouting harshly at children, rough physical handling, and extended periods of distressed crying, raising serious safeguarding concerns that warrant direct inquiry before enrolling.

Praised for
  • caring, attentive educators
  • strong child development support
  • excellent daily communication and photos
  • clean, well-organised facility
  • engaging activities and learning experiences
Watch-outs
  • staff shouting at children
  • reports of rough handling of toddlers
  • children left crying throughout the day
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Best for: Families seeking developmental support for children with speech delays, behavioural challenges, or additional learning needs.
Think twice if: One detailed three-year-old complaint describes staff shouting at children, rough handling of toddlers, and periods of distress; request current safeguarding records and incident logs before enrolling.

Strengths

  • strong developmental support for children with speech and behavioural needs
  • daily photo and story updates for parents
  • experienced staff with multi-year tenure
  • flexible late afternoon hours

Worth knowing

  • Director Caroline known for one-on-one family support in crisis moments
  • Staff member dismissed following reported conduct incident
  • Multi-year families (6+ years documented) report consistent positive experience
  • Daily stories and photos shared with parents

What reviews say by service

Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Educators described as patient, warm, and skilled at building bonds; children enthusiastic about activities and learning
Long Day Care
Families with children in toddler through kindergarten year report strong developmental progress and consistent staff care
Before & After School Care
Operating hours noted as generous, accommodating parents with late-afternoon work schedules

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.78 average across the 132 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 82
Review volume 63
Review recency 97
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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25
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3
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2
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1
2

Common questions

Do educators send daily updates?
Yes, reviewers mention daily stories and photos shared with parents as a regular highlight.
Can the centre support children with speech delays or developmental concerns?
Yes, multiple reviewers credit staff with strong developmental focus and working through individual child plans; one family reported marked improvement in speech and behaviour over time.
What are the current daily rates?
Toddler $158.29/day; Kindergarten $156.06/day, according to the centre's website.

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Last updated 2026-08-08