Everton Park Child Care & Development Centre

Joshua “Josh” Wheeldon

Nov, 2025

What was once a fantastic facility with great staff is now a complete shambles. The centre is run almost exclusively by casual agency... What was once a fantastic facility with great staff is now a complete shambles. The centre is run almost exclusively by casual agency staff with minimal interest in education or supervising the kids. All permanent and long term staff have left, new staff last only a few months before leaving because of the horrendous management and lack of support. We left the centre mid 2025. It has only gotten worse since. Avoid. Read more

Kate Crokidas

Nov, 2025

I would never recommend this centre to anyone. We were only there for 10 months and almost 30 staff resigned due to issues... I would never recommend this centre to anyone. We were only there for 10 months and almost 30 staff resigned due to issues with the owner and management. At the beginning they had some of the best educators in the industry but now there seems to be more inexperienced agency staff than actual centre staff. Never any consistency which children need. Massive safety and supervision issues which are normally the bare basics but the service can’t even manage this! During our time, we notified the Department at least 3 times due to this and still have seen no improvement. Issues are constantly swept under the rug and management takes no responsibility for how poorly the service operates. We are so thankful to no longer be attending the centre because in my opinion the centre needs to be shut down. This centre is now one of the worst centres I have ever been in and what they say they promote is far from what actually goes on there so I’m guessing that’s why they no longer have an exceeding rating too. Read the below low reviews because they are all true! Read more

Matilda I-N

May, 2025

Our son has been attending Everton Park Early Learning and Development Centre for over 18 months, and while there have been a few... Our son has been attending Everton Park Early Learning and Development Centre for over 18 months, and while there have been a few ups and downs, we remain confident in the team and the direction they are heading. He’s a high-energy, outdoorsy kid, and the centre has been a great fit for him, especially when it comes to encouraging outdoor, risky play in a safe and supportive way. He’s formed strong bonds with his teachers, and it’s clear they understand and care about him as an individual. Each educator brings something different, and he’s responded well to their warmth and consistency. There’s no denying the centre has gone through a period of change. Staff turnover has been noticeable, but in our experience, that is not unusual for early learning. What matters more is how the leadership responds, and here, they have made a real effort to stay transparent, open to feedback, and focused on doing right by the children and families. One thing that stands out is how actively they invite parent input. There is a genuine willingness to listen, talk things through, and adjust when needed. That openness, especially during challenging times, has helped maintain a sense of trust. It shows us the team genuinely wants to rebuild and return to the strong, community-focused centre that first drew us in. No place is perfect, but Everton Park ELD Centre is trying, and we’ve seen firsthand the care and intention behind their work. We are hopeful for what is ahead and grateful for the relationships our son has built there. Read more