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C&K Thornlands Childcare Centre

Updated 2026-08-08 · 294 reviewed · 22 listed · Scored from 23 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(23) 65 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Before & After School CareLong Day CareFamily Day Care
C&K Thornlands Childcare Centre
Services
Before & After School Care, Long Day Care, Family Day Care
Reviews
23

What recent reviews say

Most recent reviewers praise warm staff and smooth settling-in, though older feedback flags serious concerns about communication, supervision, and incident handling. The centre has modern facilities and meals, but past complaints about bullying, staff care, and director accountability remain unresolved in reviews.

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

Praised for
  • caring, attentive educators
  • smooth transitions for new children
  • modern facilities and outdoor play space
  • quality meals
  • welcoming environment
Watch-outs
  • poor parent communication and updates
  • inadequate supervision in large yard
  • bullying incidents not addressed
  • management and professionalism concerns
caring-educatorspoor-communicationexcellent-facilitiesnurturing-environmentoutdoor-play-spaceclean-safe-environment
Think twice if: Past reviews cite bullying, poor incident handling, and communication gaps; concerns about supervision in large yard persist despite newer positive feedback.

Strengths

  • modern, clean facilities with large playground
  • in-house kitchen with quality meals
  • warm, attentive educators (recent feedback)
  • government-approved kindergarten program

Worth knowing

  • Staff named Emma and Elisa noted as nursery educators
  • In-house chefs prepare meals
  • Manager Letitia mentioned in complaints about lack of follow-up
  • Large outdoor playground
  • Weekly stay and play sessions offered

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care
Recent reviewers report smooth settling and caring staff; older reviews cite poor communication and supervision concerns.
Before & After School Care
Limited direct evidence; lumped in with long day care complaints about communication.
Family Day Care
No specific review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.75 average across the 15 before & after school care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 57% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 67
Review volume 60
Review recency 60
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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18
4
0
3
1
2
0
1
4

Common questions

What are the daily fees?
Kindy and pre-kindy rooms are up to $147.30/day; nursery up to $154.90/day; toddler up to $152.75/day. Enrolment fee is $100 (per the business website).
Do they provide meals?
Yes; their website lists in-house meals. Recent reviewers praise the quality; one older review complained about food taste and smell.
What age groups do they take?
The business states they accept 6 weeks to 5 years, with separate infant/toddler, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten programs.
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Last updated 2026-08-08