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Little Gems Child Care & Early Learning Centre Nerang

Updated 2026-09-08 · 4,371 reviewed · 189 listed · Scored from 47 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(47) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Little Gems Child Care & Early Learning Centre Nerang
Location
Nerang
Services
Family Day Care, Before & After School Care, Long Day Care
Reviews
47
Best for
Families seeking close, relationship-focused care where staff know their child as an individual from infancy.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-09-08. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-08-01.

What do customers say?

Parents consistently report that their children thrive at Little Gems, with staff who know each child individually and treat them like family. Communication is regular and accessible (daily updates via app), the physical environment is spotless and engaging, and transitions from home are notably smooth even for children moving to care for the first time.

Praised for
  • caring, attentive educators
  • smooth transition support
  • clean, well-organized facilities
  • strong parent communication
  • family-oriented culture
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Best for: Families seeking close, relationship-focused care where staff know their child as an individual from infancy.

What stands out?

  • Educators build strong relationships with each child
  • Daily app-based updates with photos and learning notes
  • Smooth family transitions with dedicated support
  • Consistently clean and spacious learning environment

Worth knowing

  • Director Jayde actively supports children in rooms
  • Educators named include Miss Ell, Miss Faith, Miss Tahlia, and Miss Laura
  • Elle Martin praised for professional management
  • Storypark used for sharing learning updates
  • Small class sizes noted by parents
  • Large outdoor play areas with sensory experiences and tuff trays

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.82 average across the 91 family day care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 76% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 94
Review volume 73
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
47
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0
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0
2
0
1
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Frequently asked questions

Does Little Gems support children transitioning into care for the first time?
Yes. Parents report transitions are particularly smooth, with staff taking time to support the child and respect family differences. One parent noted their son settled faster at Little Gems than at any previous centre.
How are parents kept updated on their child's day?
Daily via the Storypark app, which includes photos, learning notes, and activity updates. Staff also provide verbal feedback at pickup.
What age groups does Little Gems serve?
Birth to 12 years, across long day care, family day care, and before and after school care.
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Last updated 2026-09-08