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Parkwood Early Childhood | Child Care & Kindergarten in Arundel, Queensland

Updated 2026-08-08 · 4,449 reviewed · 195 listed · Scored from 46 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(46) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Parkwood Early Childhood | Child Care & Kindergarten in Arundel, Queensland
Services
Before & After School Care, Long Day Care, Family Day Care
Reviews
46

What recent reviews say

Parents consistently report that educators at Parkwood Early Childhood invest personally in each child's growth, with the centre becoming a trusted second home. Staff members by name (Karen, Taylor, Sarah, Mandy, Anna, Kane) receive specific praise for supporting children through major transitions, handling special needs with particular care, and maintaining strong daily communication with families about activities and progress.

Praised for
  • caring and patient educators
  • nurturing and welcoming environment
  • excellent family communication
  • staff go above and beyond
  • clean and well-organized facility
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Best for: Parents needing reliable care and educators who actively support child development and family wellbeing.

Strengths

  • Named educators praised for patience and personal investment
  • Strong track record supporting children with special needs
  • Detailed daily communication with families
  • Flexible enrollment and responsive management

Worth knowing

  • Staff members named in reviews: Karen (manager), Taylor, Sarah, Mandy, Anna, Kane
  • Reviews mention support for children with autism spectrum disorder and special needs
  • Multiple reviewers note flexible last-minute booking options
  • Centre cited as supporting children through major transitions (prep reentry, separation anxiety, postnatal depression support)

What reviews say by service

Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Educators create nurturing environment where children settle in quickly and look forward to attending daily.
Long Day Care
Parents report feeling confident leaving children in staff care for extended hours, with clean facility and engaged educators.
Before & After School Care
Before and after school care praised for fun, affordable activities tailored to children's needs including ASD support.
Occasional & Casual Care
Staff noted as flexible and accommodating for last-minute casual bookings.
Special Needs & Inclusion Support
Multiple parents with children on the autism spectrum and those with special needs report staff going above and beyond with individualised support and care.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.8 average across the 116 before & after school care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 76% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 85
Review volume 73
Review recency 79
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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3
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2
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2

Common questions

Do you offer flexible or last-minute bookings?
Yes. Multiple parents mention staff are extremely accommodating when they need to book children in at short notice.
How do you support children with special needs?
Staff are trained in special needs care and go above and beyond. Parents report the centre tailors activities and support to individual children, including those with autism spectrum disorder.

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Last updated 2026-08-08