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Long Day Care
Little World for Discoverers
Long Day Care
- Service
- Long Day Care
- Reviews
- 32
What recent reviews say
Parents consistently praise the centre for staff who treat children like family and go the extra mile during settling in. The small, family-owned setting means educators know each child well, rooms stay spotless, and families receive regular photo updates. Swimming lessons, music, dance, and cooking programs run weekly, and staff accommodate individual needs like allergies and breastfeeding preferences without fuss.
Praised for
- warm, caring staff who build genuine bonds with children
- smooth, stress-free transition and settling-in process
- clean, well-maintained facility with regular updates and new equipment
- strong daily communication and photo updates via Storypark
- variety of enrichment activities including swimming, music, dance, and cooking
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Best for: First-time parents, children with allergies, younger babies (from 6 weeks), families seeking small-centre warmth over large chains.
Think twice if: None noted; all 32 reviews are five-star with no complaints mentioned.
Strengths
- Small, family-owned setting where staff know each child personally
- Generous play-and-stay settling-in periods before full days begin
- Weekly swimming lessons included in care
- Daily photo updates via Storypark for parent peace of mind
Worth knowing
- Staff named as standout: Miss Andrea (frequently mentioned for building strong bonds), Miss Liza, Miss Patty, Miss Emily, and Miss Carol (enrolments)
- Onsite meals prepared daily
- Weekly swimming lessons included
- Storypark used for daily photo updates
- Play-and-stay settling option offered to new families
- Regular family events (afternoon teas) held
- Rooms renovated and upgraded recently, with new nursery addition noted
- One room per age level (small-group model)
What reviews say by service
- Long Day Care
- Children from 6 weeks welcomed with gentle, supported settling-in; staff attentiveness to individual needs like allergies and breastfeeding; engaging daily activities hold children's excitement.
How it compares
- Rated 5 against a 4.76 average across the 181 long day care businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 64% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 93
Review volume 66
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- What age can my child start at Little World?
- Children from 6 weeks old. The centre also offers play-and-stay sessions to help younger children settle in before full days begin.
- Do you offer any extra activities?
- Yes. Weekly swimming lessons, music and dance sessions, cooking programs, and soccer sessions are part of care. Meals are cooked onsite daily.
- How do I stay updated on my child during the day?
- Staff send daily photos and updates via Storypark so parents can see what their child is doing.
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