Goodstart Early Learning Gaven

Goodstart Early Learning Gaven We’re for children, not for profit. So we reinvest in early learning to create better lives.

We pride ourselves on our centre community feeling like one big family and creating a home away from home for you and your children! Goodstart Community Guidelines

Welcome to the Goodstart Gaven family! This page is a family-friendly community page where we can come together and share our interest in, and passion for, early childhood learning and care. While we are very excited to hear from you, please be aware that we reserve the right to moderate this page as we see fit and remove any posts or materials that we deem inappropriate or not beneficial to the wider community. This includes but is not limited to posts that are:

• Abusive, defamatory, or obscene language
• Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading
• In violation of any intellectual property right of another
• In violation of any law or regulation
• Spam, link baiting or files containing viruses that could damage the operation of other people’s computers or mobile devices
• Promoting competing products, services, or brands
• Personal promotion
• Content that relates to confidential or proprietary business information
• Sexually explicit or contain nudity
• Of a stalking or harassing nature
• That are in poor taste

Any reference or claim against staff or children will be removed to protect the privacy of those involved. Anyone who repeatedly posts material in violation of the above will not be allowed to further engage with Goodstart’s page. Any medical or child health questions should be directed to the appropriate healthcare professional in your state. Goodstart also actively monitors the site for complaints and feedback and may privately follow up with the individual to gain further information and/or comply with any legal or regulatory obligations. All posts must also adhere to the Facebook terms of use www.facebook.com/terms

DISCLAIMER: In addition to the right you grant to Facebook, please be aware that by posting on our page you are granting Goodstart Early Learning royalty-free license to use this content as we see fit. This means that anything posted can be reproduced, published, broadcast and/or posted somewhere else.

🌱💚 Growing, nurturing & watching our grass heads grow! 💚🌱Our Kindy children have loved creating their very own grass hea...
22/09/2026

🌱💚 Growing, nurturing & watching our grass heads grow! 💚🌱

Our Kindy children have loved creating their very own grass heads and watching them transform over the past few weeks! They’ve been busy nurturing, watering and caring for their little creations in the classroom, learning firsthand about growth, patience and responsibility. 🌱✨

Now it’s time for our grass heads to head home, where the children can continue to care for them and watch their “hair” grow! 🥰

And we have to give a special shout-out to Miss Emily, who is so proud of how her grass head has turned out! 😂💚 She certainly knows how to grow some impressive grass!

We can’t wait to see how everyone’s grass heads continue to grow at home! 🌱🏡

💛 R U OK? Day 💛Sometimes the simplest things can make the biggest difference- bite to eat, a cuppa and a genuine convers...
10/09/2026

💛 R U OK? Day 💛

Sometimes the simplest things can make the biggest difference- bite to eat, a cuppa and a genuine conversation. ☕️🥐💬

Our wonderful Wellbeing Champion, Miss Libby, took some time this morning to check in with our team, sharing some morning tea and creating a space for everyone to pause, connect and have a chat. 💛

Because looking after our educators is just as important as looking after the children and families we support every day.

A simple “Are you OK?” can open the door to a conversation that someone might really need. 🌻

10/09/2026

Sometimes checking in looks a little like this! 😂💛

This R U OK? Day, we’re reminded that a simple “Are you OK?” can make a big difference.

At Goodstart Gaven, supporting each other is so important to us. We’re proud to be a team that looks out for one another, creates space for honest conversations and supports our educators, children and families through the good days and the challenging ones. 🫶

Because sometimes you need someone to listen, someone to laugh with… or someone to roll around with! 🤸‍♀️

R U OK?

Whether your child is already attending early learning, getting ready to start, or you're still exploring your options, ...
09/09/2026

Whether your child is already attending early learning, getting ready to start, or you're still exploring your options, it's natural to have questions.

💭 Will my child feel safe and supported? 💭 How will they cope with new experiences and changes? 💭 What can I do to help them feel confident and settled?

Listen to Episode 1 of What I Wish I Knew... The Early Learning Guide podcast, with child development expert Dr Billy Garvey as he explains why transitions are such an important part of childhood and how strong, supportive relationships help children navigate change with confidence.

From starting early learning to moving rooms, making new friends or tackling other big milestones, transitions are a normal part of growing up. When children feel safe, supported and connected, they're more likely to embrace new experiences, build confidence and develop the resilience they need to thrive.

🎧 Tune in to hear Dr Billy's expert insights and explore more episodes of What I Wish I Knew... The Early Learning Guide podcast: https://brnw.ch/21x5zqV

💛 Because every child deserves to feel safe, supported and a true sense of belonging as they grow, learn and discover the world around them.

05/09/2026

💙 Happy Father’s Day! 💙

What a special day celebrating all the amazing dads, pops, grandads, stepdads, uncles and other special people who play such an important role in our children’s lives. 🥰

Thank you for joining us for our Father’s Day event and for sharing these beautiful moments with us. We hope you enjoyed the smiles, cuddles, laughs and precious memories made together! 💙

Wishing all of our wonderful Goodstart Gaven families a very Happy Father’s Day! 🧡

You are loved, appreciated and celebrated today and every day! ✨

Ever had one of those "What should I be doing with my child?" moments? You might already have the answer at home.Earlier...
26/08/2026

Ever had one of those "What should I be doing with my child?" moments? You might already have the answer at home.

Earlier this year, every Goodstart family received a What & When for Families guide for each child. If it's been tucked away in a drawer since then, now might be the perfect time to pull it back out.

The guide is packed with simple, play-based activities that support your child's learning and development at home. Best of all, it's written in your child's voice, with ideas tailored to their age and developmental stage.

From singing songs with babies and playing peek-a-boo, to "I Spy" games, storytelling and treasure hunts with older children, the activities are designed to fit naturally into everyday moments you already share together.

We know learning doesn't only happen in the classroom. Those small moments at home can help build big communication, language and literacy skills.

Take another look through your What & When for Families guide to explore age-appropriate activities and learning ideas you can try together.

💛 Sometimes the best learning resource is the one you already have at home.

20/08/2026

🐻🧺 We’re going on a SENSORY bear hunt! 🧺🐻

Our babies enjoyed exploring a sensory tray bear hunt! 👀👐 They investigated the different textures, colours and materials as they searched for the hidden bears. 🐻🤎

A simple sensory experience filled with opportunities to explore, discover and learn through their senses. ✨

Strong relationships are the foundation for confident, curious learners 💛Goodstart’s key educator approach ensures every...
12/08/2026

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

💙👖 Jeans for Genes Day 👖💙Today our little friends proudly wore their favourite denim to support Jeans for Genes Day! Fro...
06/08/2026

💙👖 Jeans for Genes Day 👖💙

Today our little friends proudly wore their favourite denim to support Jeans for Genes Day! From tiny toes to little boots, every pair of jeans represents hope for children and families affected by genetic conditions.

Together, we’re helping raise awareness and supporting life-changing research that gives children the opportunity to live healthier, happier lives.

Thank you to all our wonderful families for getting involved and making a difference- one pair of jeans at a time. 💙🧬

29/07/2026

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 💛

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2 Manra Way
Gold Coast, QLD
4211

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Monday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

0755617666

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