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Play and Learn Centre Thornlands

Updated 2026-08-08 · 294 reviewed · 22 listed · Scored from 10 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(10) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Long Day CareInclusion & Special Needs Support
Play and Learn Centre Thornlands
Services
Long Day Care, Inclusion & Special Needs Support
Reviews
10

What recent reviews say

Families consistently describe the centre as a nurturing second home with staff who build strong bonds with children. Enrolment is straightforward, updates flow naturally between educators and parents, and children progress visibly across all age groups from infants through pre-prep.

Praised for
  • friendly and welcoming staff
  • strong parent communication
  • child development and learning focus
  • caring educators
  • smooth enrolment process
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Best for: Families seeking responsive communication and play-based learning for infants through pre-prep.

Strengths

  • approachable and caring staff
  • responsive parent communication
  • play-based learning approach
  • quiet location near shopping

Worth knowing

  • Director Christine noted for supportive enrolment approach
  • Educator Crystal praised for building positive drop-off experience
  • Located away from main street noise but near shops
  • Operates since early opening phase

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care
Children thrive across all age groups with hands-on learning experiences and visible development.
Inclusion & Special Needs Support
No specific review evidence for inclusion or special needs support.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.78 average across the 21 long day care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 19% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 82
Review volume 45
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What age groups does Play and Learn Thornlands accept?
Infant care from 6 weeks through to pre-prep (4-5 years), with separate rooms for toddlers, junior kindy, senior kindy, and pre-prep.
How much does care cost?
Infants and toddlers (6 weeks-2 years) and junior kindy to kindy (2-4 years) are $157/day. Pre-prep (4-5 years) is $151/day.
Is there a kindergarten program?
Yes, they offer an approved kindergarten program following Queensland Curriculum guidelines for pre-prep aged children (4-5 years).
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Last updated 2026-08-08