We recently withdrew our child from Perfect Start Capalaba after being with the centre for quite some time, and it was not a decision we made lightly.
There are positives. Some of the educators are genuinely caring, and our child formed a beautiful bond with one in particular. That relationship is the main reason we stayed as long as we did.
However, over the past 12 to 18 months, the overall experience declined significantly.
The constant turnover of staff and heavy reliance on agency educators meant there was little consistency. It often felt like we were dropping our child off to strangers, which made it difficult for both children and families to build trust and secure relationships.
Communication from management became increasingly poor, with delays, lack of transparency, and what felt like generic, non personalised responses. Concerns raised over a long period of time were acknowledged very late, and without any meaningful or sustained change.
There were also serious incidents that impacted our confidence in the centre. Our child was fed meat despite clear dietary instructions, and on another occasion his finger was slammed in a door that was known to be faulty, resulting in his nail falling off. While accidents can happen, this felt preventable and raised concerns around supervision and safety.
There were also ongoing issues with consistency of care, including basic requests not being followed through.
We stayed because of the educators and the sense of community that once existed, but that has changed. At this point, the trust we had in the centre has been significantly impacted.
This review is not a reflection of the individual educators, who we genuinely value, but rather the leadership, communication, and overall management of the centre.
I hope this feedback is taken seriously, because the families and educators there deserve better support and stability.
Response from the owner
22 Apr 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
We recognise how difficult this decision would have been after being part of our community for so long, and we truly appreciate the trust you placed in us. We’re also grateful for your kind words about our educators and the relationships they build with children.
We’re very sorry to hear that your experience declined over time. Your concerns about child safety, staffing consistency, communication, and follow-through are taken seriously. We know how important safety, stability and trust are for children and families, and we acknowledge the impact when this isn’t consistent.
We are currently working to strengthen leadership support, child safe practices, improve communication, and reduce reliance on agency staff to create more consistency for children and families.
Thank you again for your feedback, it is important and helps guide the improvements we are making. We wish your family all the very best moving forward.
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