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Goodstart Early Learning Nerang - Alexander Drive

Updated 2026-08-01 · 1,990 reviewed · 145 listed · Scored from 26 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(26) 76 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Kindergarten & Preschool ProgramsLong Day Care
Goodstart Early Learning Nerang - Alexander Drive
Services
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Long Day Care
Reviews
26

What recent reviews say

Five-star reviews dominate here. Parents report children transform from reluctant to eager at drop-off within weeks, staff maintain low turnover so kids bond with familiar educators, and daily photo updates keep parents connected. A few mention toileting support, meals, and individualised routines.

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

Praised for
  • caring and consistent staff
  • strong daily communication via app and photos
  • children form lasting bonds with educators and peers
  • children visibly happy at drop-off and pick-up
  • flexible and responsive to individual needs
caring-educatorsqualified-staffclean-facilityengaging-activitiesresponsive-managementexcellent-routine-updates
Best for: Parents seeking a stable environment where children bond with the same educators and receive detailed daily communication.

Strengths

  • very low staff turnover
  • daily photo and activity updates via app
  • responsive to individual child routines and needs
  • children visibly happy and eager to attend

Worth knowing

  • Staff Shanna mentioned by one parent for five years of care coordination
  • low staff turnover highlighted across multiple reviews
  • app-based photo sharing and daily updates standard
  • supported toilet training and milestone tracking offered
  • meals and nappies provided

What reviews say by service

Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Children report loving kindy friendships and activities; parents see marked improvement in mood and learning.
Long Day Care
Multi-year enrollments common; parents praise staff warmth and willingness to accommodate ongoing needs.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.77 average across the 89 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 63% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 81
Review volume 62
Review recency 89
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
23
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
2

Common questions

Do you send updates about my child?
Yes. Staff send photos and activity updates via app. Parents also report daily personal updates at pickup and drop-off.
What age groups do you take?
Nursery, toddler, kindergarten, and preschool. Your website lists ages covered within each stream.
Do you help with toilet training?
Yes. The centre offers assisted toilet training as part of care, and parents say staff follow home routines to support the process.

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Last updated 2026-08-01