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Story House Early Learning Pimpama

Updated 2026-09-08 · 4,371 reviewed · 189 listed · Scored from 64 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(64) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Kindergarten & Preschool ProgramsLong Day Care
Story House Early Learning Pimpama
Location
Pimpama
Services
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Long Day Care
Reviews
64
Best for
Families seeking outdoor, hands-on learning with caring staff and seeking seamless transitions to school.

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?

Most families report their children thrive here: educators are warm and attentive, settling feels supported, and kids eagerly return daily. The hands-on curriculum (animal care, gardening, cooking, water play) engages children noticeably. Two complaints surface: one parent described a child becoming withdrawn after staff reportedly shouted at her for crying; another had a difficult reception interaction. These stand apart from the broader pattern but merit attention.

Praised for
  • caring, nurturing educators
  • hands-on learning programs (gardening, cooking, animals, nature)
  • smooth transitions and settling support
  • children show visible progress and excitement
  • bright, welcoming facility
caring-educatorsengaging-activitiesclean-facilityexcellent-routine-updates
Best for: Families seeking outdoor, hands-on learning with caring staff and seeking seamless transitions to school.

What stands out?

  • Hands-on, nature-based curriculum
  • Caring, attentive educators
  • Clear visual progress in children's development
  • Welcoming, bright environment

Worth knowing

  • STEM curriculum and science partnership with Lab Kids
  • Active animal care program (chickens, lizard, mealworms)
  • Growing vegetables and herbs used in cooking lessons
  • Mini water theme park on-site
  • Food safety certifications
  • Great Place to Work certified (three times)
  • Daily updates to parents mentioned by reviewers

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.78 average across the 150 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 81
Review volume 79
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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2
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4

Frequently asked questions

What is the tuition?
Nursery, Toddler & Kindy care starts from $51.76 per week (before rebates or gap fees).
What activities do children do each day?
Hands-on programs include animal care (chickens, lizards, mealworms), gardening, cooking with home-grown herbs and vegetables, water play, nature learning, STEM activities, and arts.
Do you help children transition into prep?
Yes. Parents report children gain school readiness skills through the daily program. Staff provide settling support when children first join.
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Last updated 2026-09-08