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Willow Early Learning Centre Mudgeeraba

Updated 2026-08-01 · 1,990 reviewed · 145 listed · Scored from 67 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(67) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Willow Early Learning Centre Mudgeeraba
Service
Long Day Care
Reviews
67

What recent reviews say

Families consistently praise Willow for its experienced educators, warm atmosphere, and strong leadership under managers Gill and Ebony. Children thrive with varied learning activities and nutritious food; parents report feeling confident about drop-offs. One older complaint raised unmet special needs support and safety concerns, but no recent reviews echo these issues.

Praised for
  • experienced, stable staff
  • warm, caring educators
  • nutritious meals and snacks
  • engaging activities and learning
  • community and family feeling
  • responsive management
  • clean, welcoming facility
Watch-outs
  • lack of support for special needs
  • child safety concerns
  • inadequate behaviour management
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Best for: Families seeking experienced, stable care with strong community feel and extracurricular options.
Think twice if: Parents of children with significant additional support needs should discuss how the centre manages individual learning plans.

Strengths

  • Stable, experienced educator team
  • Warm family atmosphere with strong management
  • Nutritious, varied meals included
  • Extracurricular activities on-site

Worth knowing

  • Managers Gill and Ebony consistently named as exceptional
  • Educators Ms Kaitlyn, Jen, Cherie, Ebony, Amber and Susan noted for warmth and professionalism
  • Tennis and ballet classes offered on-site
  • Centre manager Susan de Kok has led the centre for 8 years
  • Animals kept in the centre

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care
Educators praised for responsiveness, learning-focused approach, and consistent care over multiple years.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.72 average across the 126 long day care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 85
Review volume 80
Review recency 87
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you provide meals?
Yes. Reviewers consistently mention varied and nutritious food provided throughout the day.
Are there extracurricular activities?
Yes. Tennis and ballet classes are offered on-site for children in attendance.
Are the same educators available long-term?
Yes. Families report having competent educators year on year, with management by Gill and Ebony consistently leading the centre.
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Last updated 2026-08-01