Goodstart Early Learning Annandale - Yolanda Drive

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

Congratulations Miss Karina on successfully completing your Certificate 111 in Early Childhood Education and Care. We are very proud of you and how you've overcome challenges to now be a Qualified Educator. 🤩🥳💥

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 👇

🌟 We’re Hiring – Senior Educator! 🌟

Are you ready to take the next step in your early childhood career? We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior Educator (Room Leader) to join our amazing team 💚

This is your opportunity to:
✨ Lead your own room and inspire young minds
✨ Create meaningful, play-based learning experiences
✨ Work alongside a supportive and passionate team
✨ Make a real difference in children’s lives every single day

At Goodstart, you’ll enjoy:
✔️ Above award wages
✔️ 50% childcare discount
✔️ Ongoing professional development
✔️ A supportive and inclusive workplace

As a Senior Educator, you’ll lead a team of educators while delivering high-quality learning programs that support children’s growth, curiosity and development.

💼 Ready to apply? Click the link below:
👉 https://www.seek.com.au/job/91572037?type=promoted&ref=savedsearch =dfe6d873cf6587f46d0c218dfd41850bad4da6f7

Come join a team where your passion and purpose truly matter 🌱

Lead Educator Job in Annandale, Northern QLD - SEEK Make a true impact with Australia's largest not-for-profit provider

🌱 Gardening is so much more than just digging in the dirt!

Through gardening, children develop patience, responsibility, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of how things grow. From watering plants to exploring bugs and worms, every moment becomes a hands-on learning experience filled with curiosity and discovery. 🪴🐞

Gardening also supports children’s wellbeing by encouraging outdoor play, sensory exploration, fine motor development, and healthy conversations about where our food comes from. Most importantly, it gives children a sense of pride and achievement as they watch their hard work bloom! 🌼🍓🥕

We love creating opportunities for our little gardeners to connect with nature while learning through play. 💚

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day 🌸

Today we celebrate all the incredible mums, grandmothers, carers and special women who fill our children’s lives with love 💖

Thank you for your endless care, your patience, your strength, and all the little things you do each and every day that make such a big difference 🌷

At our centre, we feel so lucky to be part of your child’s journey and to see the love you pour into them every day 💕

Wishing you a day filled with appreciation, smiles, and maybe even a quiet cup of coffee (while it’s still hot!) ☕💐

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us 🌼

📢 Looking for an Extra Day? We Have Availability! 📢

We currently have limited vacancies across our rooms for the upcoming week 💚

✨ Available spots include:
👶 Nursery – limited days available
🧸 Toddler – some availability across the week
🌿 Three-Year-Old Kinder – spots available on selected days
🎓 Four-Year-Old Kinder – limited availability

Days are filling quickly, so if you’re needing an extra day or looking to increase your child’s booking, now is the perfect time to secure a spot!

📩 Chat to our friendly team or message us to check availability and book your days today.

We look forward to supporting your family’s needs 🌱

💚 Making a Difference Together 💚

We are so proud to share that our centre has made our first drop-off of donated goodies for Hope in a Suitcase at our local Gymbaroo 🙌

Thanks to the generosity of our amazing families and educators, we’ve been able to collect items that will help bring comfort, dignity and a sense of belonging to children entering care 💕

Every small donation makes a big impact — from clothing and toiletries to comforting items that children can call their own 🧸

✨ We’re not stopping here!
We are continuing to collect new items for this incredible cause and would love your support. If you’re able to contribute, please drop your donations into our collection box at the centre.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children who need it most 💚

📢 Centre Closure Reminder 📢

Just a friendly reminder that our centre will be closed on Monday 4th May for Labour Day 🌿

We hope all our families enjoy a well-deserved long weekend filled with rest, fun and quality time together 💚

We will reopen as normal on Tuesday 5th May and look forward to welcoming everyone back!

Thank you for your understanding ✨

May the 4th be with you!!!!! 😆