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Rachel's Place Childcare Centre & Kindergarten - West End, Brisbane

Updated 2026-09-08 · 621 reviewed · 66 listed · Scored from 40 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(40) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Long Day CareLearning CenterKindergarten & PreschoolEarly Learning & Montessori
Rachel's Place Childcare Centre & Kindergarten - West End, Brisbane
Location
West End
Services
Long Day Care, Learning Center, Kindergarten & Preschool
Reviews
40
Best for
Families seeking attachment-focused, play-based learning with regular outdoor and nature immersion experiences.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-08). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-08.

What reviewers think

Staff create a secure, nurturing environment where children settle quickly and thrive through attachment-focused, play-based learning. The Forest Kindy program stands out; educators balance teaching life skills with protecting childhood magic, helping children build confidence and independence while staying emotionally supported throughout their journey to school.

Praised for
  • attachment-focused, play-based learning
  • caring, invested educators
  • Forest Kindy program
  • warm, nurturing community feel
  • child-led independence and confidence building
caring-educatorsqualified-staffclean-facilitiesgreat-outdoor-spaceengaging-curriculumsafety-focusedwelcoming-environment
Best for: Families seeking attachment-focused, play-based learning with regular outdoor and nature immersion experiences.

Strengths

  • Forest Kindy weekly nature immersion program
  • Attachment-focused, play-based curriculum
  • Educator continuity and genuine care
  • Community-focused, warm environment

Worth knowing

  • Forest Kindy (also called Bush Kindy) is weekly offsite nature-based program
  • Excursions to local library and community sites
  • Children learn practical skills like managing their own lunch before school transition
  • Mixed age groupings in play spaces
  • Owner Rachel is described as hands-on and present

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.64 average across the 60 long day care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 77% of the businesses in this directory.

How did this business earn its score?

How We Rank
Star rating 87
Review volume 70
Review recency 82
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
38
4
1
3
1
2
0
1
0

Contact

Address
111 Vulture St, West End QLD 4101
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-09-08

Opening hours

Monday
07:00-17:45
Tuesday
07:00-17:45
Wednesday
07:00-17:45
Thursday
07:00-17:45
Friday
07:00-17:45
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Childcare for toddlers 2-3 yearsJunior kindergarten 3-4 yearsKindergarten 4-5 yearsForest SchoolParenting support talksEducational programProfessional development courseCustom info sessions
Published prices
Childcare per day
$152 per day
Enrolment fee
$100 per child

Credentials claimed:Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Approved, Queensland kindergarten funding registered

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

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Questions people ask

What is Forest Kindy?
Weekly offsite program where children visit a forested area to explore, take risks, connect with nature, and build independence and resilience.
Does Rachel's Place accept Child Care Subsidy?
Yes, the centre is Child Care Subsidy (CCS) Approved and Queensland kindergarten funding registered.
What are the fees?
Childcare is $152 per day with a $100 enrolment fee per child, according to their website.

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Last updated 2026-09-08