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Derrick Ernst Neighbourhood Centre

Updated 2026-09-05 · 2,998 reviewed · 153 listed · Scored from 15 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(15) 59 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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Derrick Ernst Neighbourhood Centre
Location
Morley
Services
24-Hour / Emergency & Casual Care, Long Day Care Centres, Before & After School Care / OSHC
Reviews
15
Ranking
#13 in 24-Hour / Emergency & Casual Care
Best for
Working parents needing flexible hourly care with strong staff continuity.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-05). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-05.

What reviewers think

Most reviewers praise staff stability, caring approach, and varied activities. One older complaint about loud staff and dismissive management response stands out, though no recent echoes of this issue appear.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • caring staff with long tenure
  • engaging activities and programs
  • flexible and affordable pricing
  • good communication with parents
  • happy children at pickup
Watch-outs
  • staff shouting at children
  • poor response to complaints
caring-educatorsqualified-staffengaging-curriculumgood-valueresponsive-managementwarm-environment
Best for: Working parents needing flexible hourly care with strong staff continuity.
Think twice if: One dated complaint about staff shouting and poor complaint handling; no recent evidence of this, but worth asking directly.

Strengths

  • stable, caring long-term staff
  • flexible hourly childcare at $21.50/hour
  • engaging programs and activities
  • active parent communication

Worth knowing

  • Coordinator Ann mentioned for proactive parent communication
  • posted updates and flyers on Facebook
  • operates since 1985
  • community hub available for hire

What reviews say by service

Long Day Care Centres
Staff keep children happy and engaged with varied activities throughout the day.
Before & After School Care / OSHC
Flexible hourly care model suits working parents' schedules.
24-Hour / Emergency & Casual Care
Occasional and flexible care options available, though no specific emergency response detail in reviews.
Learning Center
Programs described as educational and fun; activities are engaging but limited detail on curriculum structure.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.69 average across the 111 before & after school care / oshc businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 43% of the businesses in this directory.

How did this business earn its score?

Our Rubric
Star rating 68
Review volume 52
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 60
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Questions people ask

What is the hourly rate?
Childcare costs $21.50 per hour before Child Subsidy is applied.
Does the centre do flexible care?
Yes. They offer flexible and occasional childcare for ages 0-6, which suits varying work schedules.
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Last updated 2026-09-05