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Goodstart Early Learning Carindale

Updated 2026-08-08 · 542 reviewed · 70 listed · Scored from 35 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(35) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Long Day CareKindergarten & PreschoolEarly Learning & MontessoriLearning Center
Goodstart Early Learning Carindale
Services
Long Day Care, Kindergarten & Preschool, Early Learning & Montessori
Reviews
35

What recent reviews say

Staff consistency and genuine relationships with children are what reviewers notice most. Nearly every parent mentions how educators remember their child's needs and personality, how little ones bond with teachers like Miss Kali, and how transitions to daycare become smooth rather than tearful. Learning feels purposeful here: parents see speech improvements, confidence growth, and STEM thinking woven into play. The smaller centre size means staff know families across all rooms, not just one classroom. Storypark updates go beyond daily snapshots to explain what children are learning and why, which gives parents real peace of mind.

Praised for
  • caring, consistent staff
  • strong educator-child bonds
  • thoughtful play-based learning
  • detailed parent communication
  • safe, nurturing environment
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Best for: families wanting low staff turnover and educators who truly know their child across the centre

Strengths

  • staff consistency and continuity
  • small centre size with whole-team familiarity
  • thoughtful, curriculum-aligned play-based learning
  • detailed Storypark parent updates

Worth knowing

  • Educator Miss Kali repeatedly named for building strong bonds, particularly with children managing anxiety or autism
  • centre manages special needs support (type 1 diabetes care noted)
  • staff mostly long-term tenure
  • Storypark updates explain STEM and developmental alignment to families
  • smaller size means all staff know all children, not just per-room educators

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care
parents consistently mention care quality, staff relationships, and smooth transitions for toddlers and young children
Kindergarten & Preschool
educators create purposeful, engaging play experiences; staff monitor developmental milestones closely
Early Learning & Montessori
curriculum-aligned learning woven into play; parents report visible growth in speech, confidence, STEM thinking
Nursery / Infant & Toddler Care
staff build strong bonds with infants and toddlers; special needs support (type 1 diabetes) managed safely

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.65 average across the 37 kindergarten & preschool businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 68% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 86
Review volume 68
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
34
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
1

Opening hours

Monday
06:30-18:30
Tuesday
06:30-18:30
Wednesday
06:30-18:30
Thursday
06:30-18:30
Friday
06:30-18:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Early learning and childcareKindergarten and PreschoolToddler careNurseryPlay-based learningStructured kindergarten programExtra curricular activities
Published prices
Toddler
$180.19/day
Kindergarten
$171.21/day
Toddler with CCS subsidy at 60%
$93.61/day out-of-pocket
Toddler with CCS subsidy at 70%
$79.18/day out-of-pocket
Toddler with CCS subsidy at 80%
$64.75/day out-of-pocket
Toddler with CCS subsidy at 90%
$50.32/day out-of-pocket

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common questions

Do educators stay long at this centre?
Yes. Reviewers repeatedly mention staff consistency and low turnover, with many educators employed for years. This means the same familiar faces greet children daily.
How does the centre communicate about my child's learning?
Their website states they provide play-based learning. Reviewers consistently praise Storypark updates that explain what children are learning and how play experiences build STEM and social-emotional skills.
What do the fees cover, and does the centre accept Child Care Subsidy?
Their website lists fees from $180.19/day for toddler care and $171.21/day for kindergarten. Out-of-pocket costs with CCS subsidy range from $50.32-$93.61/day depending on subsidy level.

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Last updated 2026-08-08