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Imagine Childcare & Kindergarten Southport

Updated 2026-08-01 · 1,990 reviewed · 145 listed · Scored from 36 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(36) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Imagine Childcare & Kindergarten Southport
Services
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Long Day Care, Family Day Care
Reviews
36

What recent reviews say

Parents consistently describe staff who treat each child as an individual, observe carefully, and communicate openly about progress. The centre maintains high cleanliness standards, invests in learning spaces (STEM room, science room), and creates a welcoming atmosphere where kids thrive and families feel supported.

Praised for
  • caring, attentive educators
  • individualized child focus
  • clean, well-organized facility
  • engaging learning activities and spaces
  • strong parent communication
caring-educatorsqualified-staffclean-facilityengaging-activitiesresponsive-managementexcellent-routine-updates
Best for: Working parents who value detailed daily updates, children with diverse learning styles, families seeking a warm and inclusive community feel.
Think twice if: Fees are higher than some other childcare centres, as noted by reviewers.

Strengths

  • Director Sharon and senior team highly praised for approachability and problem-solving
  • Individualized observation and documentation of each child's development
  • Recent additions: STEM room, science room, redone playground
  • Strong daily communication and photo updates to families

Worth knowing

  • Centre Director Sharon and staff (Emma, Lucy, Kat, Swati, Noah, Dakota, Gina) named in multiple reviews
  • Science room and STEM learning space recently added
  • Playground recently renovated
  • Daily photo updates and progress reporting system in place
  • Special needs inclusion support specifically mentioned and praised
  • Multilingual families report strong language development support

What reviews say by service

Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Educators support diverse learning styles and create nurturing environment; children show confidence and skill development.
Long Day Care
Staff treat children like family; parents report peace of mind and strong developmental progress in confidence and social skills.
Special Needs & Inclusion Support
Staff go above and beyond for children with additional needs; documented observation and individualized support create inclusive, celebratory environment.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.77 average across the 89 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 74% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 89
Review volume 68
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you offer Queensland Government funding for Kindergarten?
Yes, Imagine offers a Queensland Government approved and funded Kindergarten Program.
What learning spaces and programs do you have?
The centre features a STEM room, science room, and offers programs including Nursery, Tiny Tots, Toddler, Junior Kindy, Pre-Kindy, Bush Kindy, Vacation Care, Sports Lessons, Music movement classes, Japanese lessons, and Cooking classes.
How do you keep parents updated?
Staff send regular photos and updates throughout the day and provide progress reports. Parents describe the communication as simple, informative, and consistent.

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Last updated 2026-08-01