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Great Beginnings Gilles Plains
from 58 Google reviews.
Most reviewed · Updated October 2026
The childcare centres of South Australia
As of October 2026, the three most reviewed childcare centres rated 4.0 or better in South Australia on Common Praise are Great Beginnings Gilles Plains (58 Google reviews at 4.5), Confident Kids Child Care & Early Learning Salisbury (56 Google reviews at 4.5) and Precious Cargo St Peters (55 Google reviews at 4.6).
- Childcare Centres compared
- 205
- Google reviews
- 2,921
- Median rating
- 4.9
The childcare centres of South Australia: the top 50
2
Confident Kids Child Care & Early Learning Salisbury
from 56 Google reviews.
158-162 Salisbury Hwy, Adelaide SA 5108
3
Precious Cargo St Peters
from 55 Google reviews.
4
Bright Steps Academy Elizabeth North
from 54 Google reviews.
5
Edge Early Learning Plympton
from 54 Google reviews.
6
Goodstart Early Learning Underdale
from 50 Google reviews.
7
Gatehouse Montessori Preschool & Early Learning Centre
from 49 Google reviews.
8
Confident Kids Childcare & Early Learning Croydon Park
from 48 Google reviews.
9
Goodstart Early Learning Gawler South
from 46 Google reviews.
10
Roseberry House Early Learning Centre Playford
from 45 Google reviews.
19 Fordingbridge Rd, Adelaide SA 5113
11
Green Leaves Early Learning Valley View
from 42 Google reviews.
12
Kindy Patch Salisbury Heights
from 40 Google reviews.
41 The Grove Way, Salisbury Heights SA 5109
13
Cool Frogs Early Childhood Education Christie Downs
from 39 Google reviews.
Boimba, 17 Elizabeth Rd, Adelaide SA 5164
14
Busy Bees at Noarlunga Downs
from 39 Google reviews.
15
Goodstart Early Learning Ingle Farm - Roopena Street
from 38 Google reviews.
16
Early Steps Childcare Centre
from 37 Google reviews.
346-348 Montague Rd, Adelaide SA 5093
17
St Peters Child Care Centre & Preschool
from 37 Google reviews.
42 Henry St, Adelaide SA 5069
18
Brightside Early Learning Centre
from 35 Google reviews.
144-146 Burton Rd, Adelaide SA 5108
19
Confident Kids Childcare & Early Learning Holden Hill
from 34 Google reviews.
20
City West Child Care Centre
from 33 Google reviews.
222-228 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA 5000
21
Little Zak's Academy Elizabeth Downs
from 33 Google reviews.
26 Hamblynn Rd, Adelaide SA 5113
22
Green Leaves Early Learning Newton
from 33 Google reviews.
23
Bright Steps Academy Murray Bridge
from 31 Google reviews.
24
Community Kids Murray Bridge Early Education Centre
from 31 Google reviews.
25
O'Briens Montessori Centre
from 31 Google reviews.
26
Montessori Manor
from 31 Google reviews.
27
Being Early Education - Hope Valley
from 30 Google reviews.
28
City Community Children's Centre
from 30 Google reviews.
104 Gilbert St, Adelaide SA 5000
29
Morphett Vale Early Learning Centre
from 30 Google reviews.
30
Goodstart Early Learning Onkaparinga Rise
from 30 Google reviews.
31
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Community Child Care Centre
from 30 Google reviews.
32
Green Leaves Early Learning Bowden
from 29 Google reviews.
33
Edge Early Learning Gawler East
from 29 Google reviews.
38 Hartley Walk, Gawler East SA 5118
34
Victor Harbor World of Learning
from 28 Google reviews.
17 Alexander Street, Victor Harbor SA 5211
35
Kozy Kids Glenside
from 28 Google reviews.
36
Kin Kin Early Education Murray Bridge
from 27 Google reviews.
228 Adelaide Rd, Murray Bridge SA 5253
37
Eden Academy Morphett Vale
from 27 Google reviews.
38
Goodstart Early Learning Elizabeth Vale
from 27 Google reviews.
39
Busy Bees at Gilles Plains
from 26 Google reviews.
40
Gowrie SA Children's Program and Professional Learning Program (Lady Gowrie Child Centre Incorporated)
from 26 Google reviews.
39A-43 Dew St
41
Stepping Stone Para Hills Childcare & Early Development Centre
from 26 Google reviews.
42
Guardian Childcare & Education Fullarton
from 24 Google reviews.
43
Nido Early School Cumberland Park
from 24 Google reviews.
44
Community Kids Mount Gambier Early Education Centre
from 23 Google reviews.
25-27 Wireless Rd, Mount Gambier SA 5290
45
Blue Skies Early Learning Centre
from 23 Google reviews.
46
Emali Early Learning Centre - Salisbury
from 23 Google reviews.
62 Winzor St, Adelaide SA 5108
47
Nido Early School Elizabeth Vale
from 23 Google reviews.
36 John Rice Ave, Adelaide SA 5112
48
Noarlunga Community Children's Centres
from 22 Google reviews.
49
Cool Frogs Early Childhood Education Willunga
from 21 Google reviews.
4 St Andrews Ter, Willunga SA 5172
50
Little Investigators Early Learning Centre
from 21 Google reviews.
Common Praise compared 205 childcare centres in South Australia, with 2,921 Google reviews between them. Of these, 186 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.9 from a median of 10 reviews.
Of the childcare centres compared, the most reviewed is Great Beginnings Gilles Plains, with 58 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.
Questions
- Which childcare centres in South Australia have the most Google reviews?
- As of October 2026, the three most reviewed childcare centres rated 4.0 or better in South Australia on Common Praise are Great Beginnings Gilles Plains (58 Google reviews at 4.5), Confident Kids Child Care & Early Learning Salisbury (56 Google reviews at 4.5) and Precious Cargo St Peters (55 Google reviews at 4.6).
- How does Common Praise rank childcare centres in South 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 South Australia did Common Praise compare?
- Common Praise compared 205 childcare centres in South Australia, with 2,921 Google reviews between them. Of these, 186 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.9 from a median of 10 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.