Goodstart Early Learning Wishart

Strong relationships are the foundation for confident, curious learners 💛

Goodstart’s key educator approach ensures every child is known, supported and feels safe - through consistent, nurturing connections with educators and meaningful partnerships with families. These bonds help build wellbeing, resilience and a true sense of belonging from day one.

Discover how this approach supports your child’s learning journey: https://brnw.ch/2

We’re proud to share that 100% of our team has successfully completed the National Child Protection Training ahead of the 31 August deadline.

Child safety is at the heart of everything we do, and this achievement reflects our team’s unwavering commitment to providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.

A huge thank you to our incredible educators for their dedication, professionalism, and ongoing commitment to keeping children safe. We are so proud of everything you do each and every day. 💙

Did you know we invested $65.5M into our social purpose last year, a 14% increase on the year before? 👏 At Goodstart, we're proud of the impact we have on children, families and communities. As a not‑for‑profit, every dollar we earn is reinvested to improve outcomes – from high‑quality learning and educator development to extra support for children who need it most.
Because when we put children first, the impact goes further 💛

🌟 Looking for childcare for your 2–3 year old in the 4122 area? 🌟At Goodstart Early Learning Wishart, we currently have limited vacancies available in our Toddler room!

💛 Our caring educators provide a warm, nurturing environment where children can:
✨ Build confidence and independence
✨ Develop friendships through play
✨ Explore hands-on learning experiences every day
✨ Grow their language, social and emotional skills
✨ Enjoy nutritious meals and beautiful outdoor play spaces

We know choosing the right early learning centre is a big decision, which is why we'd love to show you around and answer any questions you have.

📍 Conveniently located for families in Wishart, Mansfield, Upper Mount Gravatt, Eight Mile Plains, MacGregor, Robertson and surrounding 4122 suburbs.

📞 Book a tour today https://www.goodstart.org.au/find-a-centre/all-centres/qld/wishart?action=tour and see why so many local families choose Goodstart Wishart for their child's early learning journey.

💬 Give us a call to secure your place before vacancies fill.
(07) 3849 6111

🌟 Welcome to the Team, our new centre casual Sunny! 🌟

Please join us in giving a warm Goodstart Wishart welcome to Sunny! 💙🧡

Sunny brings with her a wonderful background in early childhood and the arts.

Her passion for supporting children extends beyond Australia. Sunny volunteered at an orphanage in South Korea for two years, where she discovered just how important it is for every child to feel safe, loved and supported.

🎨 Sunny loves inspiring children through:
✨ Creative experiences
✨ Learning through play
✨ Meaningful relationships
✨ Building confidence, kindness and a strong sense of belonging

We are so excited to have Sunny join our Goodstart Wishart family and know she will bring creativity, warmth and care to our learning environments.

Please join us in welcoming Sunny to the team! 💙🧡

The research is clear 📚 reading aloud is one of the most powerful things we can do for our children.

When we read with a child, we’re doing far more than sharing a story. We’re building the foundations for language, confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Decades of research shows that children who are read to regularly:

💛 Build stronger language skills
Hearing rich varied language in books exposes children to far more words than everyday conversation alone. This growing vocabulary helps them understand, communicate and make sense of the world.

💛 Develop early literacy skills long before they learn to read
Through stories, children learn how books work – that print carries meaning, that pages turn left to right, and that stories have a beginning, middle and end. These early understandings make learning to read feel familiar and exciting.

💛 Strengthen phonological awareness
Rhymes, rhythms and playful sounds help children hear the building blocks of language.

💛 Grow their comprehension and thinking skills
Talking together about a story, predicting what might happen, wondering how a character feels, and connecting events to real life helps children develop memory, problem-solving, and higher-order thinking.

💛 Experience connection, comfort and joy
Shared reading fosters calmness, closeness, and moments of joint attention. These warm interactions support a child's sense of security and belonging.

Most importantly, children who experience positive, engaging reading moments from a young age are more likely to develop a genuine love of books - something that matters even more than early literacy skills alone.

Reading is simple, joyful, and sets children up for success in school and life.

Here is a list of some of our favourites below 👇

🎉 Celebrating 15 Years of Dedication 🎉

Today we proudly celebrate an incredible milestone, 15 years of service!

For the past 15 years, Amarjit has brought kindness, patience, knowledge, and passion to our centre every single day. Their dedication to supporting children, families, and fellow educators has made a lasting impact on our community, and we are so grateful for the care and commitment they continue to show.

Thank you, Amarjit, for the countless smiles, hugs, learning moments, and memories you have helped create. Your hard work and heart for early childhood education inspire us all.

Please join us in congratulating Amarjit on this amazing achievement! 💐👏💙

🖤💛❤️ Celebrating NAIDOC Week Through Play and Learning ❤️💛🖤

Through hands-on experiences, our children have been:
🔥 Creating a symbolic campfire for storytelling and yarning.
🎨 Exploring Aboriginal-inspired dot painting and artwork.
🔢 Building early numeracy skills by creating numbers using dot painting techniques.
🏳️ Learning about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags and what they represent.

We are proud to create opportunities that celebrate culture, connection and belonging every day.

❤️💛🖤 Happy NAIDOC Week! 🖤💛❤️

🌿❤️💛🖤 Celebrating NAIDOC Week ❤️💛🖤🌿

This week, our children have been embracing the spirit of NAIDOC Week through meaningful, hands-on experiences that celebrate and honour the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Through play, storytelling and art, we continue to learn together and celebrate the rich cultures that have shaped and continue to shape Australia.

Happy NAIDOC Week! ❤️💛🖤