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Olive's Place Early Learning Centre

Updated 2026-08-01 · 1,990 reviewed · 145 listed · Scored from 19 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(19) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Long Day CareKindergarten & Preschool Programs
Olive's Place Early Learning Centre
Services
Long Day Care, Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Reviews
19

What recent reviews say

Parents consistently describe Olive's Place as a transformative, close-knit centre where children form strong attachments and genuinely want to attend. Michelle's hands-on leadership and the educators' genuine care set it apart from larger corporate facilities parents have experienced elsewhere.

Staff send daily photo updates via app and tailor activities to each child's interests. Small class sizes mean consistent educator relationships, and reviewers highlight the outdoor spaces, recent renovations, and affordable pricing alongside the emotional safety that makes settling children easy.

Praised for
  • warm, nurturing environment
  • caring, dedicated educators
  • Michelle's leadership and transformation
  • small, boutique-style community feel
  • children thrive and love attending
  • excellent parent communication and daily updates
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Best for: Families seeking a small, nurturing centre where children form strong attachments and parents receive constant updates.

Strengths

  • Small, boutique-style groups with consistent educator relationships
  • Director Michelle's hands-on leadership and centre transformation
  • Daily photo updates and strong parent communication
  • Children visibly thrilled to attend; smooth transitions from home

Worth knowing

  • Director Michelle named as hands-on leader who personally oversees transitions and curriculum
  • Staff members Danyel, Hannah, Shelley, Emily, Carishma, and Han praised by name
  • Memorable Moment Day activity (child's favourite things theme)
  • Recent renovations completed
  • StoryPark app used for daily updates and photos
  • Small class sizes with consistent same educators each week

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care
Children thrive in small groups; smooth transitions from home care with consistent educator relationships.
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Educators target play skills and development; parents report children hitting milestones and eager to learn daily.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.77 average across the 89 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 49% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 90
Review volume 56
Review recency 85
Review sentiment 82
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does Olive's Place send daily updates to parents?
Yes, staff send photos and updates via StoryPark app showing activities, play, sleep times, and learning throughout the day.
Are class sizes small?
Yes, reviewers describe the centre as small and boutique-style, with consistent same educators assigned to each class each week.
What age groups does Olive's Place take?
The centre serves infant care through kindergarten-preschool; one reviewer mentioned enroling a son at 15 months.

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Last updated 2026-08-01