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Marie's Happy House Family Day Care

Updated 2026-08-08 · 4,449 reviewed · 195 listed · Scored from 8 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(8) 56 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Long Day CareFamily Day CareOccasional & Casual CareBefore & After School CareSpecial Needs & Inclusion Support
Marie's Happy House Family Day Care
Services
Long Day Care, Family Day Care, Occasional & Casual Care
Reviews
8

What recent reviews say

Marie's care stands out for consistent warmth and engagement; most families report children eagerly returning and thriving over months. After-school kids benefit from tailored activities, dietary flexibility, and genuine one-on-one attention in a small-group home setting.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • loving, attentive care
  • play-based learning and activities
  • regular parent updates and photos
  • home-like, welcoming atmosphere
  • dietary needs accommodation
Watch-outs
  • home-based care model skepticism
caring-educatorsqualified-staffengaging-activitiesexcellent-routine-updatesconvenient-location
Best for: Families wanting small-group, home-like care with attentive daily updates and dietary flexibility.
Think twice if: Preference for larger facility-based childcare over home-based models.

Strengths

  • Registered and exceeding standards
  • Daily photo updates and progress reports
  • Flexible dietary accommodation
  • Small, home-based environment

Worth knowing

  • Registered with Kids at Home Family Day Care Scheme (rated Exceeding)
  • 2023 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards nominations
  • Community outings and playgroup participation
  • Gluten-free meal accommodation documented
  • Daily photo updates sent to parents

What reviews say by service

Family Day Care
Children thrive in warm, home-like setting with play-based learning and regular parent contact.
Before & After School Care
After-school programs tailored to older children with diverse activities and dietary needs met.
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Play-based early learning guided by national framework with community outings praised.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.83 average across the 95 family day care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 16% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 79
Review volume 41
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 63
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does Marie's accommodate dietary needs?
Yes. One family noted successful gluten-free meal accommodation for their child.
What updates do parents receive?
Marie sends regular photos and progress updates on children's activities and development.
Is this care open 7 days a week?
Google lists opening hours for 7 days, though specific hours should be confirmed directly.
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Last updated 2026-08-08