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Longest trading · Updated October 2026

Queensland childcare centres, longest trading

As of October 2026, the three longest-trading childcare centres in Queensland on Staying Power are Uniting Early Learning Illoura (started in 1964; 4.9 from 18 Google reviews), Uniting Early Learning Jahjumbeen (started in 1964; 4.5 from 15 Google reviews) and C&K East Street Kindy (started in 1967; 5.0 from 14 Google reviews).

Childcare Centres compared
883
Google reviews
19,799
Median rating
4.8
Queensland childcare centres, longest trading: the top 50
#BusinessRatingGoogle reviewsStartedContact
1Uniting Early Learning Illoura321 Berserker St, Rockhampton QLD 47014.918 Google reviews1964

07 4994 4860uel.org.au

2Uniting Early Learning Jahjumbeen4.515 Google reviews1964

uel.org.au

3C&K East Street Kindy71 East St, Hervey Bay QLD 46555.014 Google reviews1967

07 4128 1452eaststreetkindy.com.au

4Caboolture Apex Kindergarten & Preschool16 Newman St, Caboolture QLD 45105.011 Google reviews1971

07 5495 1400candk.asn.au

5Campus Kindergarten4.822 Google reviews1971

campuskindergarten.org.au

6A Brighter Beginning ELC5.011 Google reviews1972

abrighterbeginningelc.com

7Bauer Street Community Children's Centre76 Bauer St, Gold Coast QLD 42154.929 Google reviews1976

07 5532 3467bauerst.qld.edu.au

8The Munro Centre4.930 Google reviews1981

07 3876 9916munrocentre.com

9Heaven Sent Help3170 Gold Coast Hwy, Surfers Paradise QLD 42174.963 Google reviews1983

0414 386 222heavensenthelp.com.au

10Winston Glades Early Education Centre5.025 Google reviews1991

07 3288 9655qccs.com.au

11Sparrow Early Learning Toral Lodge5.024 Google reviews1991

07 5445 5900sparrow.edu.au

12Ipswich Early Education Centre & Preschool1 Samford Rd, Brisbane QLD 43054.935 Google reviews1991

07 3282 9300qccs.com.au

13Caboolture Central Early Education Centre19-21 George St, Caboolture QLD 45104.823 Google reviews1991

07 5428 3831qccs.com.au

14Woodlands Early Education Centre1 Jarvis Rd, Brisbane QLD 41334.763 Google reviews1991

07 3081 2800qccs.com.au

15Bethania Early Education Centre & Preschool4.727 Google reviews1991

07 3805 1375qccs.com.au

16Bellmere Early Education Centre184 Bellmere Rd, Caboolture QLD 45104.427 Google reviews1991

07 5432 7700qccs.com.au

17Nannies Of NoosaBay Village, 18 Hastings St, Sunshine Coast QLD 45674.997 Google reviews1992

07 5447 1224nanniesofnoosa.com

18Goodstart Early Learning Pialba5.016 Google reviews1992

goodstart.org.au

19Playschool Kindergarten4.612 Google reviews1992

07 5534 8888playschoolkindergarten.com.au

20Small Steps Academy21-23 Robert Rd, Cairns QLD 48695.059 Google reviews1993

07 4222 3325smallsteps.au

21Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure Southport - Health & Knowledge Precinct22 Frazer St, Gold Coast QLD 42155.012 Google reviews1993

07 5551 6795sanctuarylearning.com.au

22Little World10 Hardy Rd, Cairns QLD 48684.818 Google reviews1993

07 4055 5512littleworld.com.au

23Childs World Early Learning Centre4.742 Google reviews1993

07 4045 4045childsworld.com.au

24Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure Redlynch48-52 Redlynch Intake Rd, Cairns QLD 48704.638 Google reviews1993

07 4243 3717sanctuarylearning.com.au

25Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure Buderim140 Jones Rd, Sunshine Coast QLD 45564.629 Google reviews1993

07 5322 5247sanctuarylearning.com.au

26Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure Ashmore5-9 Freda St, Gold Coast QLD 42144.538 Google reviews1993

07 5551 6730sanctuarylearning.com.au

27Beach Road Child Care CentreFraser Shores Shopping Plaza, 79 Boat Harbour Dr4.414 Google reviews1993

07 4124 1919beachroadchildcare.com.au

28Aussie Adventures Child Care & Kindergarten4.729 Google reviews1994

07 3803 3155aussiechildcare.com.au

29Building Futures Montessori Child Care4.419 Google reviews1994

07 3630 5444buildingfutures.com.au

30Morayfield Early Childhood Centre58 Michael Ave, Caboolture QLD 45065.021 Google reviews1995

07 5432 4488qccs.com.au

31Community Kids Glenella Early Education Centre4.944 Google reviews1996

communitykids.com.au

32GCIT Children's CentreBenowa Rd &, 179 Heeb St4.818 Google reviews1996

07 5527 9311gcitchildrenscentre.com.au

33Goodstart Early Learning Baringa4.550 Google reviews1998

goodstart.org.au

34Goodstart Early Learning Kirwan - Golf Links Drive5.014 Google reviews1999

goodstart.org.au

35Goodstart Early Learning Tallai5.026 Google reviews2000

goodstart.org.au

36Goodstart Early Learning Gladstone - Beak Street1 Beak St, Gladstone QLD 46805.025 Google reviews2000

goodstart.org.au

37Bundaberg Early Learning Centre259 Branyan Dr, Bundaberg QLD 46704.932 Google reviews2000

earlylearningservices.com.au

38Goodstart Early Learning Coorparoo - Tiber Street4.923 Google reviews2000

goodstart.org.au

39Goodstart Early Learning Slacks Creek5A Deborah Ct, Brisbane QLD 41274.434 Google reviews2000

goodstart.org.au

40Toowoomba Childrens Contact Centre228 Ruthven St, North Toowoomba QLD 43504.232 Google reviews2000

07 4638 0035tccc.org.au

41Pelicans in the City - Centre Two4.734 Google reviews2001

pelicanschildcare.com

42Crestmead Early Education Centre2 Pine Grove Dr, Brisbane QLD 41324.657 Google reviews2002

07 3801 6800qccs.com.au

43Goodstart Early Learning Robina - Goldwater Avenue4.633 Google reviews2002

goodstart.org.au

44The Prince Charles Hospital Early Education CentreFarnell St, Brisbane QLD 40324.459 Google reviews2002

07 3511 8800qccs.com.au

45Jelly Bean Child Care Centre4.832 Google reviews2003

kal.net.au

46Avenues Early Learning Centre4.333 Google reviews2003

avenueschildcare.com.au

47Sunkids Stadium Village6 Promethean Way, Gold Coast QLD 42265.026 Google reviews2004

07 5631 9804sunkids.com.au

48Goodstart Early Learning Jones Hill38 Heilbronn Rd, Jones Hill QLD 45705.019 Google reviews2004

goodstart.org.au

49Sunkids Robina259 Scottsdale Dr, Gold Coast QLD 42265.019 Google reviews2004

07 5575 9200sunkids.com.au

50Sunkids Mermaid Waters5.014 Google reviews2004

07 3272 4420sunkids.com.au

Staying Power compared 883 childcare centres in Queensland, with 19,799 Google reviews between them. Of these, 116 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.8 from a median of 16 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 are ranked by the year they started, as their own website states it, earliest first. Only businesses rated 4.0 or better from at least 10 Google reviews are listed.

The year is the business's own statement and is not checked against a register, and age alone says nothing about quality.

The whole method and its rules

Questions

Which childcare centres in Queensland have been trading the longest?
As of October 2026, the three longest-trading childcare centres in Queensland on Staying Power are Uniting Early Learning Illoura (started in 1964; 4.9 from 18 Google reviews), Uniting Early Learning Jahjumbeen (started in 1964; 4.5 from 15 Google reviews) and C&K East Street Kindy (started in 1967; 5.0 from 14 Google reviews).
How does Staying Power rank childcare centres in Queensland?
Businesses are ranked by the year they started, as their own website states it, earliest first. Only businesses rated 4.0 or better from at least 10 Google reviews are listed. The year is the business's own statement and is not checked against a register, and age alone says nothing about quality.
How many childcare centres in Queensland did Staying Power compare?
Staying Power compared 883 childcare centres in Queensland, with 19,799 Google reviews between them. Of these, 116 meet this list's method. The median rating is 4.8 from a median of 16 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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