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Papilio Early Learning Currumbin Waters

Updated 2026-09-08 · 4,371 reviewed · 189 listed · Scored from 31 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(31) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Special Needs & Inclusion SupportLong Day CareKindergarten & Preschool Programs
Papilio Early Learning Currumbin Waters
Location
Currumbin Waters
Services
Special Needs & Inclusion Support, Long Day Care, Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Reviews
31
Ranking
#19 in Special Needs & Inclusion Support
Best for
Families seeking nurturing early education with strong developmental outcomes and small-centre feel.

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

What do customers 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 A small minority report billing confusion and outdated facilities, with complaints about unclear fee structures and full-day charges for partial attendance.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
caring-educatorsqualified-staffengaging-activitiesresponsive-managementconvenient-location
Best for: Families seeking nurturing early education with strong developmental outcomes and small-centre feel.

What stands out?

  • 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

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.78 average across the 150 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 62% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 85
Review volume 65
Review recency 86
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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29
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3
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2
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Frequently asked 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 2026-09-08