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C&K Thornlands Childcare Centre

Updated 2026-09-08 · 291 reviewed · 19 listed · Scored from 22 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(22) 64 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Long Day CareFamily Day CareBefore & After School CareKindergarten & Preschool ProgramsNursery / Babies & Toddlers
C&K Thornlands Childcare Centre
Location
Thornlands
Services
Long Day Care, Family Day Care, Before & After School Care
Reviews
22
Ranking
#13 in Long Day Care
Best for
Families seeking spacious modern facilities and staff warmth, who value outdoor play experience.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-09-08. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-08-08.

What do customers say?

Many parents report genuinely warm transitions and engaged educators who form real connections with children. However, a significant minority describe serious gaps: sporadic parent updates, safety worries, and a yard too large for staff numbers to manage safely. The centre's built environment and meals impress, but consistency in duty of care divides experiences sharply.

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

Praised for
  • caring and attentive staff
  • smooth transition support
  • excellent outdoor play space
  • clean modern facilities
  • in-house catering
caring-educatorsexcellent-facilitiesclean-safe-environmentoutdoor-play-space
Best for: Families seeking spacious modern facilities and staff warmth, who value outdoor play experience.

What stands out?

  • large modern outdoor space
  • in-house catering with praised meals
  • warm staff greeting culture
  • transition support for settling in

Worth knowing

  • Named staff: Emma, Elisa (Nursery), Letitia (Manager)
  • In-house catering praised in multiple reviews
  • Large outdoor play area noted as a standout feature
  • Alleged incidents of bullying and safety concerns reported by dissatisfied parents
  • NQF Rating: Meeting (as claimed by centre)

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.74 average across the 19 long day care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 44% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Rank
Star rating 66
Review volume 59
Review recency 55
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
17
4
0
3
1
2
0
1
4

Frequently asked questions

What age groups does the centre take?
Early learning from 6 weeks to 5 years, organised into nursery, toddler, pre-kindy, and kindy rooms.
Are meals provided?
Yes; the centre has in-house kitchen staff and meals are repeatedly praised in reviews.
How often do parents get updates on their child?
Complaint reviews mention receiving only 2-3 updates per month, sometimes weeks out of date. Newer positive reviews do not detail frequency, so practices may differ by room or have changed.
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Last updated 2026-09-08