Goodstart Early Learning Norfolk Village

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

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 💛

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 👇

💖Happy Mother's Day to all the Mum's, Mummy's, Nana's, Gran's, Grandma's and all the other amazing women who make a difference in the lives of us all. May you have the most wonderful day celebrating all that you do and may your day be filled with love and laughter.💖

We love having Jacquie at our centre, cutting the children’s hair. This week when she visited, four of our team members also got their hair cut! It’s 100% true, Jacquie does a great job for everyone! Haircuts make me Coconuts

I just wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you to all of my amazing clients 🤍 Your continued support and loyalty mean the world to me, and I’m so grateful to be trusted with your little ones’ haircuts.🥰

While many of you know me for my kids’ hairdressing, I’d love to remind everyone that I also offer mobile hairdressing services for the whole family ✂️ From trims to colors and restyles, I can take care of most aspects of hairdressing in the comfort of your own home.

I also provide on-site haircuts at childcare centres, making it easy and stress-free for busy families. If you’re a parent or know a centre that might be interested, I’d love to chat about bringing this service to you!

Thank you again for all your support — it truly means everything to my small business 💕

However you choose to spend this ANZAC weekend, please take a moment to remember that the price of our freedom was paid by so many who would love the opportunity to do the very same thing. Lest we forget. ❤️🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺❤️

Good morning and happy Saturday to all the mums out there - we hope you have an amazing day 😉

Today is the day …

Hey there, little smile champions! Get ready for a joyful week filled with fun discoveries, happy learning, and lots of sparkling grins. Our friendly dental team can’t wait to meet you! 😄✨

🏫 Our Dental Team Visits Tomorrow
📅 Monday, March 30, 2026

Goodstart EL Pialba
Children First E ED Gaythorne
Goodstart EL Norfolk Village Ormeau Goodstart Early Learning Norfolk Village
Goodstart EL Fortitude Goodstart Early Learning Fortitude Valley
Goodstart EL Belmont Goodstart Early Learning Belmont

💎 What’s in Store?
🦷 Smile Discovery Time
Fun demos, hands-on brushing practice, and simple tips to keep teeth strong and shining bright! 💪🌈

🎉 Happy Check-Up Moments
Gentle care, cheerful faces, and a comfy experience to help every child feel confident and proud of their smile. 😊

💖 A Note for Awesome Parents!
Don’t forget to complete your child’s online dental consent form so they can join the fun and keep those smiles glowing! 😁✨

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