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Moderated review signals
5.0
out of 5 · 2 approved signals
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Nicholls childcare profile
Nicholls Early Childhood Centre
Gold Creek Campus, Kelleway Avenue, Nicholls ACT 2913
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Parent rating
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5.0
out of 5 · 2 parent signals
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Exceeding NQS
NQS rating issued Sep 2023
NQS quality areas
- Educational program and practice
- Meeting NQS
- Children's health and safety
- Meeting NQS
- Physical environment
- Exceeding NQS
- Staffing arrangements
- Exceeding NQS
- Relationships with children
- Meeting NQS
- Collaborative partnerships with families and communities
- Exceeding NQS
- Governance and leadership
- Exceeding NQS
Source: ACECQA National Register - ACT approved services export. Official information is kept separate from community-submitted reviews.
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- Provider
- Community Services of Gungahlin Inc
- Service type
- Childcare centre
- Centre size
- Up to 90 children
- Maximum children allowed at one time, not current vacancies.
- Official quality
- Above the national standard
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Childcare centre
childcare type
Up to 90 children
centre size
Above the national standard
official quality
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5.0 / 5
Parent review signal
Anonymous parent
Reviewed by FirstNest
Amazing daycare. The centre is clean, organised and both my children love going. There is a very high staff to child ratio, a great outdoor play area for the children and helpful reception staff who are always there to lend a hand. Would recommend to anyone
educatorsoutdoor playcleanlinessworkload
5.0 / 5
Parent review signal
Anonymous parent
Reviewed by FirstNest
This centre looked after my little girl for almost two years and help with her transition into Pre-school next door at Gold Creek. Friendly staff with good communication even via email which helps when your a busy mum and dad. I have been very pleased with the care and development of my child here at this centre.
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