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Shapes Early Learning Upper Mount Gravatt

Updated 2026-09-08 · 621 reviewed · 66 listed · Scored from 23 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(23) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Long Day CareEarly Learning & MontessoriLearning CenterKindergarten & Preschool
Location
Upper Mount Gravatt
Services
Long Day Care, Early Learning & Montessori, Learning Center
Reviews
23
Best for
Families seeking warm, communicative childcare with consistent staff and engaging early learning programs.

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

Families describe staff who genuinely know and care for their children, with manager Kayla earning specific praise for communication and responsiveness. Children arrive happy, grow in confidence and skills, and parents feel peaceful knowing their little ones are safe and engaged in thoughtful, creative activities daily.

The centre runs smoothly with lovely, spacious rooms, an open kitchen visible to families, and convenient parking. Educators named include Grace, Jade, Meredith, Emma, and Pitcha. One grandparent raised a concern about sunscreen application for young children outdoors. Families speak of diverse inclusion and a stable, professional team that feels like a family.

Praised for
  • warm, caring staff who know children well
  • strong management communication, especially Kayla
  • engaging, creative activities and varied programs
  • clean facilities with good outdoor space
  • on-site meal prep with high food standards
caring-educatorsqualified-staffclean-facilitiesgreat-outdoor-spacenutritious-mealsflexible-enrolmentsafety-focusedengaging-curriculumwelcoming-environment
Best for: Families seeking warm, communicative childcare with consistent staff and engaging early learning programs.

Strengths

  • Kayla's responsive, transparent management approach
  • thoughtfully designed learning activities with regular themed days
  • open kitchen design with professional food standards
  • stable, personable educator team that learns children's names

Worth knowing

  • Manager Kayla praised for responsiveness and transparency
  • Educators named: Grace, Jade, Meredith, Emma, Pitcha, Hannah, Roxy, Judy
  • On-site meal preparation with dedicated cook
  • Open kitchen design visible to families
  • Themed days and special experiences (eg. egg hatching)
  • LGBTI+ inclusive practices mentioned
  • Educators use attachment theory and sensory learning principles

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.64 average across the 60 long day care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 49% of the businesses in this directory.

How did this business earn its score?

How We Rank
Star rating 81
Review volume 60
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
22
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
1

Contact

Address
563 Newnham Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
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Last verified 2026-09-08

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
Childcare for infants and children 6 weeks to 6 yearsEarly learning program with discovery and creativityGovernment-approved kindergarten programOn-site meal preparation with dedicated service cook

Credentials claimed:Recognised Kindergarten provider, Queensland Government approved kindergarten program

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

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Questions people ask

Does Shapes have a kindergarten program?
Yes. Shapes is a Queensland Government-approved kindergarten provider with a dedicated kindy room.
What meals are provided?
On-site meal preparation is available. Their website states a dedicated service cook prepares meals at the centre.
Which areas does Shapes serve?
Their website lists Redbank Plains, Upper Mount Gravatt, Morayfield, and Bahrs Scrub as service areas.

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Last updated 2026-09-08