Goodstart Early Learning Highfields

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

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Welcome to the Goodstart Highfields 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 in

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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

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📚✨ BOOK WEEK IS COMING! ✨📚Get ready to celebrate your favourite stories, characters and all things books! 📖💫Next week is...
20/08/2026

📚✨ BOOK WEEK IS COMING! ✨📚

Get ready to celebrate your favourite stories, characters and all things books! 📖💫

Next week is going to be full of fun, imagination and plenty of reading adventures!

We can’t wait to see everyone get involved! 💛

🐣 Our Pre-Kindy room has been extra fluffy lately! 🐣Miss Amanda has been bringing in baby chicks from home each day, and...
17/08/2026

🐣 Our Pre-Kindy room has been extra fluffy lately! 🐣

Miss Amanda has been bringing in baby chicks from home each day, and the children absolutely love meeting their new little visitors.

The children have had the wonderful opportunity to learn about the lifecycle of a chick – from an egg to these adorable, soft and fluffy little chicks.

We are so lucky at our centre to be able to share these precious experiences with our little learners. 💛

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

WE ARE HIRING!Join the team at Goodstart Early Learning Highfields!We’re looking for a passionate and caring Cert III qu...
10/08/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

Join the team at Goodstart Early Learning Highfields!
We’re looking for a passionate and caring Cert III qualified Educator to become part of our warm, supportive early learning community. If you love creating meaningful learning experiences, building strong relationships with children and families, and working within a positive team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• A genuine passion for working with children
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, reliable, and nurturing approach
• Current Blue Card/Working With Children Check

Why join Goodstart Highfields
• Above award wages
• 50% discount on childcare gap fees
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellbeing days included in personal leave
• Fitness Passport access
• Supportive and diverse team culture

If you’re ready to join a centre where you’ll feel valued and supported, apply now or send us a message to learn more! 💛

Follow the link below to apply today!
https://careers.goodstart.org.au/.../TOOWOOMBA.../1358657166

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 💛

Last month, the Goodstart Highfields team won a gift card from Goodstart to celebrate our team culture and the amazing w...
21/07/2026

Last month, the Goodstart Highfields team won a gift card from Goodstart to celebrate our team culture and the amazing work they do each and every day. After going back and forth on how we would like to spend this money, the team decided they would like the money to be spent on providing an incursion for the children in center.

Today we welcomed Old McDonald’s Travelling Farm to our centre! We were greeted with a variety of animals, from fluffy lambs, to chirping chickens, quacking ducks, baby goats, and even a miniature pig!

This interactive, hands-on experience gave the children the opportunity to meet, pat, and learn about a variety of friendly farm animals in a safe and supervised environment. The children were even given the opportunity to brush the animals, and hand-feed and bottle-feed the baby goats!

Hands-on animal encounters like these spark children’s curiosity, build confidence, encourage kindness and respect towards animals, create wonderful opportunities for learning through play, and support children’s understanding of the natural world.

Such a wonderful experience sharing our day with these farm animals, with excitement for our furry and feathered farm friends shared between children and educators alike!!! ✨

The research is clear 📚 reading aloud is one of the most powerful things we can do for our children. When we read with a...
15/07/2026

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 👇

✨ NAIDOC Week in Our Kindy Room ✨Last week our Kindy children celebrated NAIDOC Week through a range of meaningful, hand...
15/07/2026

✨ NAIDOC Week in Our Kindy Room ✨

Last week our Kindy children celebrated NAIDOC Week through a range of meaningful, hands-on experiences that encouraged learning, respect and connection.

The children enjoyed creating their own Rainbow Serpents by decorating wooden snakes with colourful rainbow materials. They learnt that the Rainbow Serpent is an important figure in many Indigenous cultures and Dreaming stories. While stories vary, the Rainbow Serpent is often known as a powerful creator who shaped the land, rivers and waterways, and reminds us of the importance of respecting and caring for our country.

We also gathered for an online story time with Adam Briggs, Our Home, Our Heartbeat, which celebrates the achievements, strength and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. The story introduced the children to inspiring First Nations role models from many different walks of life, reinforcing the idea that "you can't be what you can't see." Through these positive stories, the children learned that everyone can dream big, be proud of who they are, and make a meaningful contribution to their community. The story also inspired thoughtful conversations about respect, belonging, caring for Country, and acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the land.

The children were fascinated to discover Australian native herbs and spices, learning how Indigenous Australians have traditionally gathered, ground and used these natural resources for food and medicine over thousands of years. Lastly, the children were introduced to a rainstick and discovered its cultural significance and the beautiful sounds it creates.

Our Kindy children’s education throughout NAIDOC Week has provided a wonderful opportunity for them to learn, reflect and celebrate the rich cultures, histories and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. 🖤💛❤️

15/07/2026

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💛 A look inside our Nursery! 💛 Every corner of our Nursery Room has been thoughtfully designed to create a safe, calm, a...
09/07/2026

💛 A look inside our Nursery! 💛

Every corner of our Nursery Room has been thoughtfully designed to create a safe, calm, and nurturing environment where our littlest learners can play, explore, and thrive.

Our nursery features soft, cushioned mats to provide a safe and comfortable space for babies to crawl, explore, and take those exciting first steps with confidence. There's plenty of room for play, exploration, and discovery, along with a cosy little reading nook where children can enjoy stories and quiet moments.

There are also comfortable spaces for feeding with cosy couches and seating, allowing our educators to give bottles, enjoy cuddles, and provide one-on-one care in a calm, nurturing environment.

When it's time to rest, our cot room offers a peaceful sleep environment with air conditioning, blackout curtains, and a soothing sound machine to help little ones settle and enjoy a restful sleep.

From play and learning to feeding, cuddles, and restful sleep, our Nursery Room is a safe, welcoming space where every child is supported, comforted, and cared for.

Address

7 Gladswood Drive
Highfields, QLD
4352

Opening Hours

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

+61746968899

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