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Most reviewed · Updated October 2026

The childcare centres of Australia

As of October 2026, the three most reviewed childcare centres rated 4.0 or better in Australia on Common Praise are Bella's Wonderland (675 Google reviews at 4.5), Stride Early Learning Midland (186 Google reviews at 5.0) and Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre (185 Google reviews at 4.8).

Childcare Centres compared
4,574
Google reviews
95,648
Median rating
4.8

The childcare centres of Australia: the top 50

  4. 4

    Young Achievers Early Learning Centre

    5.0 from 172 Google reviews.

    23 Boundary Rd, Sydney NSW 2170

    02 9600 8333

  9. 9

    Woodlands Childcare & Education | Truganina

    4.8 from 154 Google reviews.

    341B Forsyth Rd, Melbourne VIC 3029

    03 8580 2406 woodlandelc.com

  10. 10

    Guardian Childcare Blackburn West

    4.8 from 148 Google reviews.

    guardian.edu.au

  13. 13

    Bluebird Early Education Clyde North

    4.9 from 145 Google reviews.

    bluebirdelc.com

  16. 16

    Little Scribblers | Childcare and Preschool Brookvale

    4.9 from 144 Google reviews.

    littlescribblers.com.au

  17. 17

    Papilio Early Learning Robina

    4.9 from 142 Google reviews.

    60 Investigator Dr, Gold Coast QLD 4226

    07 5580 8911 papilio.com.au

  20. 20

    Bluebird Early Education Waterford

    4.8 from 137 Google reviews.

    bluebirdelc.com

  21. 21

    Woodlands Childcare & Education | Roxburgh Park

    4.8 from 133 Google reviews.

    woodlandelc.com

  24. 24

    Little Scribblers

    5.0 from 130 Google reviews.

    0417 147 147

  25. 25

    Guppy's Early Learning Centre - Chermside West

    4.7 from 130 Google reviews.

    5 Maundrell Ter, Brisbane QLD 4032

    07 3861 4675 guppys.com.au

  27. 27

    Bluebird Early Education Roseville

    5.0 from 127 Google reviews.

    28 Barcoo St, Sydney NSW 2069

    bluebirdelc.com

  28. 28

    Bridge St Kids - Early Learning Centre Hurstville

    4.9 from 125 Google reviews.

    2-8 Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2220

    02 9585 0362 bridgestkids.com.au

  32. 32

    Reggio Emilia Parramatta Station

    4.2 from 121 Google reviews.

    reggioemilia.com.au

  33. 33

    Inspire Early Learning Journey Montessori Mount Waverley

    4.9 from 120 Google reviews.

    inspire.edu.au

  34. 34

    Papilio Early Learning Hornsby

    4.6 from 118 Google reviews.

    36-38 Northcote Rd, Sydney NSW 2077

    02 9476 6111 papilio.com.au

  35. 35

    Little Scribblers | Childcare and Preschool Caringbah

    4.8 from 117 Google reviews.

    littlescribblers.com.au

  36. 36

    Guardian Childcare Truganina

    4.7 from 117 Google reviews.

    guardian.edu.au

  37. 37

    Community Kids Berwick Early Education Centre

    4.9 from 114 Google reviews.

    9-11 Homestead Rd, Melbourne VIC 3806

    communitykids.com.au

  39. 39

    Guppy's Early Learning Centre - Frenchville

    4.8 from 114 Google reviews.

    guppys.com.au

  41. 41

    Little Zak's Academy Hornsby

    4.9 from 112 Google reviews.

    littlezaks.com.au

  42. 42

    Bluebird Early Education Berwick

    4.8 from 112 Google reviews.

    bluebirdelc.com

  43. 43

    Explorers Early Learning Tarneit

    4.9 from 111 Google reviews.

    80 Homebush Drive, Tarneit VIC 3029

    03 7020 9066 explorers.com.au

  44. 44

    Explorers Early Learning Williams Landing

    4.8 from 110 Google reviews.

    2 Fogarty Street, Williams Landing VIC 3027

    03 7020 1900 explorers.com.au

  48. 48

    Pyrmont - Thrive Early Learning Centre

    4.9 from 108 Google reviews.

    132 Bank St, Sydney NSW 2009

    02 8355 7777 thrive.edu.au

  49. 49

    Inspire Early Learning Journey Montessori Preston

    4.8 from 107 Google reviews.

    inspire.edu.au

Common Praise compared 4,574 childcare centres in Australia, with 95,648 Google reviews between them. Of these, 4,288 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.8 from a median of 14 reviews.

Of the childcare centres compared, the most reviewed is Bella's Wonderland, with 675 Google reviews at 4.5.

How this list is ranked

Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating.

Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.

The whole method and its rules

Questions

Which childcare centres in Australia have the most Google reviews?
As of October 2026, the three most reviewed childcare centres rated 4.0 or better in Australia on Common Praise are Bella's Wonderland (675 Google reviews at 4.5), Stride Early Learning Midland (186 Google reviews at 5.0) and Hoppers Crossing Montessori Centre (185 Google reviews at 4.8).
How does Common Praise rank childcare centres in Australia?
Businesses rated 4.0 or better are ranked by how many Google reviews they have. Ties go to the higher rating. Many reviews show a business is busy and well known, not that it is the right fit for your job.
How many childcare centres in Australia did Common Praise compare?
Common Praise compared 4,574 childcare centres in Australia, with 95,648 Google reviews between them. Of these, 4,288 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.8 from a median of 14 reviews.
Can a business pay to be listed or to rank higher?
No. Every business is ranked by the same published method, and no business can pay to be listed or to move up.

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