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Little Gems Child Care & Early Learning Centre

Updated 2026-08-01 · 1,990 reviewed · 145 listed · Scored from 138 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(138) 93 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Long Day Care
Little Gems Child Care & Early Learning Centre
Service
Long Day Care
Reviews
138

What recent reviews say

Families consistently describe Little Gems as a warm, nurturing home away from home where their children thrive emotionally and developmentally. Staff know children individually across the centre, provide nutritious meals prepared onsite, use daily photo updates (Storypark), and create smooth transitions even for apprehensive parents-all while maintaining a clean, engaging space designed for play-based learning.

Praised for
  • caring and compassionate staff
  • child growth and confidence
  • clean, welcoming environment
  • strong family communication
  • consistency of educators
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Best for: Families seeking a nurturing, consistent centre where staff genuinely know their child as an individual.

Strengths

  • Staff know every child individually across the centre
  • Onsite chef prepares nutritious meals daily
  • Storypark photo updates keep families connected
  • Smooth transitions from home to centre care

Worth knowing

  • Named educators: Nicole (centre leadership), Miss Nikki, Miss Shell, Miss Tahnee praised by name
  • Onsite chef prepares daily meals
  • Uses Storypark for daily photo updates
  • Graduation ceremonies for kindy classes
  • Room names: Bumblebee, Dragonflies, Grasshoppers classes

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care
Families praise smooth transitions, child confidence growth, consistent educator relationships across multi-year journeys from infancy to school readiness.
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Kindergarten program highlighted for educational focus, graduation ceremonies, and teacher dedication; children graduate with new skills and self-belief.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.72 average across the 126 long day care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 97
Review volume 93
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
137
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
1

Common questions

Do staff members stay with the same child over time?
Yes. Reviewers consistently praise that educators know children individually and follow them through different room classes (Bumblebee, Dragonflies, Grasshoppers), which reviewers say helps staff understand each child's needs.
How do families stay updated on their child's day?
The centre uses Storypark, a photo-sharing app, so parents can see daily activities and routines throughout the day.
Are meals provided?
Yes. The centre has an onsite chef who prepares nutritious, balanced meals daily.
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Last updated 2026-08-01