Goodstart Early Learning Toowoomba - Spring Street

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.

14/08/2026

Generously gifted a lovely original artwork from one of our lovely Uni Students: Tabitha. Its not every day we are lucky enough to have such aspiring talents in our midst and always welcome an original from a local First Nations Teacher. The future of our children is in great hands :-) Thank you for your time, support and consideration of us Tabitha. ❤️

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

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 💛

28/07/2026

See what our families have to say about us... Enrol today for a Great Start!

27/07/2026

Tuesday 4 August is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day – make sure to save the date!

This year's theme is Living Our Truth, celebrating the journeys Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children take as they grow, guided by culture, community and connection to Country. Together, we can nurture their voices and dreams and
support a future where every child walks strong in their identity.
Join the celebration:
https://www.snaicc.org.au/ourwork/campaigns/childrens-day/registeryour-event/
SNAICC-National Voice for our Children

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons in photographs, film, audio recordings or printed material.

22/07/2026

We are very pleased to have our 2nd nomination for the 2026 Toowoomba Early Childhood Awards! This will be our 3rd year in attendance and hoping to have our brilliant educators recognised for the great difference they make every day.

16/07/2026

Wearing Pjama's and supporting a cause close to home... We invite our community to unite with us in helping Jana's Sister and Child.

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 👇

15/07/2026

Goodstart is truly outdoing itself this year and I can't say that enough. Im honoured to be part of an organisation that aligns so closely with my own values in understanding of its People. It is truly a joy to be taking part in the Empowered Leaders program this year and learning alongside other great leaders.

If you would like to join our team as a future leader, we would love to hear from ALL aspiring leaders in Early Childhood: untrained, cert 3, Diploma or ECT or current Leader! 🦸‍♀️🧑‍💻🧑‍🏫

We are looking to hire the right fit, not the right qualification 😉

If you want to take a leading role with Children and progress your career, please email us your resume today: [email protected]. ⬅️