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Gumnuts on Hardys Rd - Early Learning & Kindy

Updated 2026-08-01 · 1,990 reviewed · 145 listed · Scored from 13 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(13) 69 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Kindergarten & Preschool ProgramsLong Day Care
Gumnuts on Hardys Rd - Early Learning & Kindy
Services
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Long Day Care
Reviews
13

What recent reviews say

Gumnuts is loved by most families for its caring educators and the secure relationships children build. Parents consistently praise communication, progress updates, and the home-like atmosphere that makes children feel valued. However, two recent reviews detail distressing experiences: a family with a 2-year-old received abrupt enrolment termination without prior meetings or support planning, creating crisis during pregnancy and job transition. An older review flagged inconsistent care in the toddler room from some staff members.

Praised for
  • warm, caring educators
  • strong parent communication
  • children build secure relationships
  • welcoming, respectful environment
  • accommodating with work schedules
Watch-outs
  • sudden enrolment termination without warning
  • no behaviour support plan offered
  • inconsistent staff care in toddler room
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Best for: Families seeking warm, relationship-focused care and regular parent communication about child progress.
Think twice if: Parents concerned about support for behavioural challenges or transitions; recent reviews raise concerns about abrupt enrolment decisions without advance planning.

Strengths

  • caring, approachable staff
  • strong educator-child relationships
  • frequent parent communication
  • accommodates flexible work schedules

Worth knowing

  • Director Juliana named for welcoming approach and support during transition
  • Educators Andrea and Fernanda specifically praised for settling-in support
  • Staff Barb and Jaz noted as strong in one older review
  • Centre accommodates changing work rosters
  • One toddler room review (9 years ago) flagged inconsistent care from some carers; accreditation report noted relationship-building needing work at that time

What reviews say by service

Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Educators create warm, secure learning experiences; parents note progress in social skills and development.
Long Day Care
Caring approach and flexible scheduling praised; however, two recent reviews detail severe concern over abrupt enrolment termination for a 2-year-old with no prior support plan.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.77 average across the 89 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 38% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 70
Review volume 50
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 53
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Is Gumnuts open 7 days a week?
Yes. The business publishes opening hours for all 7 days.
How do staff handle the transition when a child starts?
Recent reviews indicate educators like Andrea and Fernanda provide supportive settling-in. One parent reported their initially upset son settled within a couple of weeks with director Juliana's help.
Do educators communicate regularly with parents?
Yes. Multiple parents report staff keep them regularly informed about their child's progress and development milestones.

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Last updated 2026-08-01