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Goodstart Early Learning Redland Bay

Updated 2026-08-08 · 294 reviewed · 22 listed · Scored from 30 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(30) 73 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Child Care Subsidy ApprovedNursery / Babies & ToddlersBefore & After School CareLong Day CareKindergarten & Preschool ProgramsInclusion & Special Needs SupportFamily Day Care
Goodstart Early Learning Redland Bay
Services
Child Care Subsidy Approved, Nursery / Babies & Toddlers, Before & After School Care
Reviews
30

What recent reviews say

Parents consistently report warm, caring staff who genuinely support children's development across nursery, toddler, and kindergarten rooms. The centre maintains clean facilities, offers structured learning tied to local school visits, and makes families feel valued. However, a minority raise concerns about screen time reliance, uneven staff professionalism, and past management decisions perceived as exclusionary.

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

Praised for
  • caring, nurturing educators
  • clean, well-maintained facilities
  • engaging learning experiences
  • strong parent communication
  • supportive environment for all children
Watch-outs
  • excessive screen time in kindergarten program
  • unprofessional staff conduct toward non-biological parents
  • staff turnover among genuine carers
  • management boundary issues
caring-educatorsclean-safe-environmentengaging-curriculumstrong-parent-communicationnurturing-environmentinclusive-environment
Best for: Families seeking consistent, warm care through multiple age rooms, especially those valuing structured school transition support.
Think twice if: Families with blended dynamics or concerns about screen use should enquire specifically about kindergarten daily practices and management's responsiveness to feedback.

Strengths

  • Educators remain long-term and know every child and family
  • Kindergarten program includes local school visits for transition readiness
  • Strong track record supporting neurodivergent children
  • Clean, well-resourced indoor and outdoor spaces

Worth knowing

  • Jodie named as director in multiple reviews
  • Educators remain long-term; staff know all children and parents across the centre
  • Kindergarten program includes visits to local primary school and nature reserve
  • 2015 State and National Awards for Physical Environments; 2016 State award for centre presentation
  • One parent with childcare experience noted centre exceeds high professional standards
  • Concerns raised about daily screen time and YouTube use labeled as 'ICT engagement'
  • Staff turnover reported for genuinely caring educators

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care
Parents praise warm care, cleanliness, and educators' attentiveness to individual needs across all age rooms.
Nursery / Babies & Toddlers
Families report comfort leaving babies in care, consistent updates, and educators' gentle, welcoming approach.
Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Strong praise for school transition support through local visits; concerns raised about daily screen time and ICT labeling.
Inclusion & Special Needs Support
Parent of neurodivergent child noted centre goes above and beyond with understanding and unwavering support.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.82 average across the 13 kindergarten & preschool programs businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 72
Review volume 65
Review recency 95
Review sentiment 57
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4

Common questions

Does the centre accept Child Care Subsidy?
Yes. Out-of-pocket costs range from $40.22 to $83.51 per day for Nursery/Toddler and $33.48 to $76.77 for Kindergarten, depending on subsidy level (60-90%).
How does the kindergarten program prepare children for school?
The centre runs visits to the local primary school and nature reserve to help children become familiar with school environments and adjust to different settings.
Are educators qualified and trained?
The centre states all educators are qualified in child care and education, and all certified in first aid, CPR, asthma, and anaphylaxis; kindergarten teachers are university qualified.
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Last updated 2026-08-08