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Papilio Early Learning Currumbin Waters

Updated 2026-08-08 · 4,449 reviewed · 195 listed · Scored from 31 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(31) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Kindergarten & Preschool ProgramsSpecial Needs & Inclusion SupportLong Day Care
Papilio Early Learning Currumbin Waters
Services
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Special Needs & Inclusion Support, Long Day Care
Reviews
31

What recent reviews say

Papilio Currumbin Waters earns consistent praise for genuinely caring educators who build children's confidence and social skills; Kerry's leadership sets a family-centred tone. A small minority report billing confusion and outdated facilities, with complaints about unclear fee structures and full-day charges for partial attendance.

Praised for
  • warm, nurturing educators
  • strong child development outcomes
  • inclusive environment
  • staff expertise and passion
  • strong leadership under Kerry
Watch-outs
  • billing and payment disputes
  • facilities described as tired
  • lack of transparency on fees and policies
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Best for: Families seeking nurturing early education with strong developmental outcomes and small-centre feel.
Think twice if: Clarify fee structure upfront; some past families reported billing surprises and full-day charges for partial attendance.

Strengths

  • educators named Kerry and Lisa praised for skill and warmth
  • STEM and cooking classes integrated into curriculum
  • children show rapid gains in confidence and speech development

Worth knowing

  • Kerry (director) leads the centre and manages day-to-day operations
  • educators Lisa and Kerry named specifically for skill and warmth
  • STEAM/STEM program includes science experiments and art
  • cooking classes offered twice a week
  • children move from other centres report rapid improvements in confidence and speech within weeks

What reviews say by service

Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Government-approved program; reviewers praise children's learning gains and social confidence.
Long Day Care
Families report children love attending; educators treat each child with individual care.
Special Needs & Inclusion Support
Reviewers note the centre is inclusive; a placement student praised it as a very inclusive place for children.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.78 average across the 132 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 62% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 85
Review volume 65
Review recency 91
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does the centre run on weekends?
Yes, Papilio publishes opening hours for all 7 days of the week.
What age groups does Papilio accept?
Ages 6 weeks to 5 years, including babies, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten programs.
What special programs or activities does the centre offer?
Their website lists STEM education, First Nations education, cooking classes twice a week, and an Aussie Wildlife Champions program.
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Last updated 2026-08-08