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Goodstart Early Learning North Mackay

Goodstart Early Learning North Mackay

19 Hamilton Street, North Mackay, QLD, 4740 view map
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3.0
(07) 4843 3716

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Long Day Care

Hours:

6:30am to 6:30pm

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19 Hamilton Street, North Mackay, QLD, 4740

3.0

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Amazing staff, absolutely beautiful ladies. Friendly, helpful, and kind. My child adores going every day and is excited to go back the next day to see her friends and teachers. Thank you so much for your amazing work. I really appreciate it and I know she's safe and well looked after and can be herself and have absolute fun with her friends, while I'm at work.

- Gabrielle Tynan

About Goodstart Early Learning North Mackay

Goodstart Early Learning North Mackay is an 86-place centre located in a convenient commercial/residential area close to main roads, shops, schools, and transport. We provide care for children aged 0 to 5 years, including a strong Kindergarten program led by an Early Childhood Teacher.

Our curriculum follows the Early Years Learning Framework, and we focus on play-based learning to nurture children’s development. Indoors and outdoors, we offer stimulating environments where children can explore and grow. Our team forms close bonds with the children and their families, ensuring individual needs and interests are met.

We use the Storypark platform to maintain open communication with parents and tailor learning experiences to each child's strengths. Our outdoor spaces include age-appropriate playgrounds, sandpits, grassy areas, and gardens, all designed to promote physical skills, environmental awareness, and sustainability.

We are deeply committed to being an active part of the community, engaging children in excursions and events that teach them about contributing to society. Families also enjoy our centre events, including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Christmas celebrations.

We invite you to visit our centre, meet our team, and see how we can support your child's early learning journey.

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Services Provided by Goodstart Early Learning North Mackay

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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Kindergarten/Preschool Programs

Our high-quality, play based preschool curriculum is delivered by Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teachers. Our teachers tailor their programs to ensure all children develop the confidence and social and emotional skills needed for a smooth transition to school. Through play, our Early Childhood Teachers facilitate children’s learning of important language, literacy, numeracy and creative skills.

Benefits of Goodstart Kindergarten/Preschool programs:

  • Our programs are planned and led by qualified and experienced Early Childhood Teachers, in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework
  • Our programs have the tick of approval, meaning they meet (and exceed) Government guidelines around learning in the year before school
  • Strong connections with local schools support our extensive transition to school programs
  • We offer greater flexibility and convenience for busy families with longer opening hours, five days a week, 52 weeks of the year.
  • We offer 9-hour, 10-hour and all-day sessions.
  • Nutritious meals are provided throughout the day, so there’s no need to pack lunch boxes.
Curriculum and programs

Curriculum and programs

The educators at Goodstart Early Learning follow an evidence-based curriculum that aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework. Informed by world-leading research, practices and techniques, the curriculum encourages the children’s natural curiosity and engages them in their learning journey.

As the children move through the different rooms in the centre, the curriculum evolves with them. The educators set goals for the children and celebrate as they reach their milestones. At every stage, the educators are tailoring the curriculum and goals to each child’s individual needs.

The curriculum involves different types of learning experiences and styles. From child-led learning to sessions guided by educators, the children participate in small and large group sessions as well as individual play. Most importantly, the children learn through play, developing social skills, confidence and independence in addition to more formal academic skills.

Parent communication and involvement

Parent communication and involvement

Goodstart Early Learning uses the StoryPark app to connect with parents throughout the day. The educators upload photos and stories to the secure app, which parents can access anytime and anywhere to track their child’s progress. 

The approach at the centre is very much based around partnership between families and educators. The educators work with the parents and carers to build strong relationships. They develop trust so the children can feel safe and secure while at the centre. Parents are also encouraged to share their insights and feedback with educators to add depth to the relationship.

The educators observe the children every day and tailor the program around their observations. They share these with parents, so they can feel connected to their child’s progress and also provide feedback that will further enhance their child’s learning experience. 

Meet the team

Meet the team

Goodstart Early Learning employs qualified and skilled educators who are dedicated to making a difference to the children in their care. The centre employs people who are empathetic and compassionate, with a nurturing disposition and a passion for care. Working collaboratively as a team, the educators display qualities such as positivity, kindness and, most importantly, a desire to help every child thrive.

The educators hold relevant qualifications, including the Kindergarten and Preschool Program teachers who are university qualified. The educators are lifelong learners, participating in regular and ongoing professional development to enhance their skills. They are encouraged to upskill, learning about the latest research and thinking in the sector. They can then bring this knowledge back to the centre to share with their colleagues for the benefit of the children.

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$139 /day

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$131 /day

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Goodstart Early Learning North Mackay Reviews (8)

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Gabrielle Tynan

Jul, 2024

Amazing staff, absolutely beautiful ladies. Friendly, helpful, and kind. My child adores going every day and is excited to go back the next day to see her friends and teachers. Thank you so much for your amazing work. I really appreciate it and I know she's safe and well looked after and can be herself and have absolute fun with her friends, while I'm at work.

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Tailor Pemberton

Nov, 2023

Rude staff

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Ngatokorua Pemberton

Nov, 2023

If you like being ignored please do come here. Called out multiple times very politely and all 3 staff pretended to not hear me while ALL the kids stopped and stared at me. So if you love that feeling of being ignored ✨Goodstart Early Learning NORTH MACKAY is the place for you ✨

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