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Guppy's Early Learning Centre - Thornlands

Updated 2026-09-08 · 291 reviewed · 19 listed · Scored from 73 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(73) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Long Day CareInclusion & Special Needs SupportKindergarten & Preschool ProgramsBefore & After School CareNursery / Babies & Toddlers
Guppy's Early Learning Centre - Thornlands
Location
Thornlands
Services
Long Day Care, Inclusion & Special Needs Support, Kindergarten & Preschool Programs
Reviews
73
Ranking
#1 in Long Day Care
Best for
Families seeking a close-knit centre where children are known as individuals and special needs are actively supported.

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?

Most families report their children thrive at Guppy's Thornlands, with staff remembering each child's name and building genuine relationships. Educators actively teach, communicate daily beyond apps, and create a warm, nurturing space where children consistently ask to stay and return eagerly. Older concerns about supervision and bullying surface in a small handful of reviews from over two years ago; current feedback shows strong support for special needs inclusion and a family-oriented approach that contrasts sharply with staff turnover at other centres.

Praised for
  • caring, attentive educators
  • safe, nurturing environment
  • children feel happy and loved
  • strong parent communication and involvement
  • personal approach, children treated as individuals
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Best for: Families seeking a close-knit centre where children are known as individuals and special needs are actively supported.

What stands out?

  • Staff know each child by name and build relationships over time
  • Government approved kindergarten program
  • Complimentary supplies and meals reduce family costs
  • Actively teaches and challenges children, not just supervises

Worth knowing

  • Staff named Megan highlighted for kindness with children
  • Centre has toddler room, kindy room, and outdoor play areas
  • Children report learning specific things daily and asking to stay longer
  • Accommodates family food preferences
  • Staff attend to hard days and emotional support, not just logistical handovers

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.74 average across the 19 long day care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 100% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Rank
Star rating 91
Review volume 81
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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70
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
2

Frequently asked questions

Do you provide meals and supplies?
Yes, their website states they provide complimentary nutritious meals, nappies, wipes, and sunscreen.
How do staff communicate with parents?
Reviewers note staff mention important daily happenings in person, not just via app or email, and take time to discuss each child's day.
Do you support children with autism and additional needs?
Yes, reviewers specifically praise staff support for autistic children, and the centre lists inclusion and special needs support among its services.

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Last updated 2026-09-08