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The Young Ones Early Learning

Updated 2026-08-01 · 1,990 reviewed · 145 listed · Scored from 15 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(15) 61 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Kindergarten & Preschool ProgramsLong Day CareFamily Day Care
The Young Ones Early Learning
Services
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs, Long Day Care, Family Day Care
Reviews
15

What recent reviews say

Most families report deeply happy children and warm, supportive educators who encourage play and exploration outdoors. One visit highlighted serious inattention from staff, though 14 of 15 reviews praise the centre's natural environment, genuine care, and relaxed culture.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • caring, nurturing staff
  • nature-based outdoor play
  • homely, welcoming environment
  • play-based learning approach
Watch-outs
  • inattentive staff during visits
  • staff turnover over time
caring-educatorsengaging-activitiesclean-facilityconvenient-location
Best for: Families seeking play-based, nature-focused early learning with a warm, relaxed culture.
Think twice if: One parent reported staff inattentiveness during an initial visit and rapid unenrollment; book a visit to gauge responsiveness in person.

Strengths

  • extensive natural outdoor play area
  • nature-based learning philosophy
  • stable long-term relationships with families
  • homely atmosphere

Worth knowing

  • Outdoor area described as 'massive', 'leafy', with natural mud play
  • children staying 4+ years through to kindergarten graduation
  • management responds quickly to parent questions

What reviews say by service

Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Children progress through kindy program; educators support individual needs and learning-through-play.
Long Day Care
Families report long-term stability, nurturing care, and welcoming environment over years of attendance.
Family Day Care
Described as homely and family-based culture supporting relaxed, play-based development.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.77 average across the 89 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 43% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 81
Review volume 52
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 59
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
14
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
1

Common questions

What is the outdoor play area like?
Reviewers consistently praise a large, natural outdoor space with gardens and mud play, described as a rare find on the Gold Coast.
How long do children typically stay?
One long-term parent reports their daughter attended from 10 months through kindergarten graduation, with educators remaining supportive throughout changes in staff.
What is the learning approach?
The centre uses nature-based, play-based learning within a holistic education model, according to both the centre and parent reviews.
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Last updated 2026-08-01