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At Goodstart Early Learning Centre Douglas, we're all about laying the foundation for better lives through great early learning experience.

Our Centre is open from 6:00am till 6:00pm Monday to Friday. Located between the Townsville Hospital and JCU

01/09/2026

🌸 Happy Educators’ Day! 🌸
Wednesday, 2nd September 💛
There is something truly special about hearing the world through the eyes of our children. 🥰

In our Educators’ Day video, you’ll hear some of our beautiful Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten children share what they love most about their teachers — in their own sweet, honest and heartwarming words. 💕 Their little voices remind us just how much of an impact our educators have on their lives.

To our incredible educators, thank you. Thank you for your patience, your kindness, your encouragement and your endless care. Thank you for creating safe spaces where children feel loved, valued, confident and inspired to learn. Thank you for celebrating their little achievements, comforting them when they need it, listening to their stories and helping them grow into the wonderful little people they are becoming.

The work you do reaches far beyond the classroom. You create memories, build confidence, nurture curiosity and leave a lasting impression on little hearts. 🌱✨

Today, we celebrate YOU and all that you do.
Thank you for making a difference every single day. 💐

💛 Happy Educators’ Day to our amazing team — we appreciate you more than words can say! 💛

Please note: Parent/guardian consent has been obtained for all children featured in this video, permitting their inclusion in social media content.�

31/08/2026

💛 THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER — R U OK?DAY 💛

Let’s make our world a little brighter! 🌻💛
On Thursday 10 September, we’re wearing YELLOW to show our support for R U OK?Day and, more importantly, to remind each other that no one has to face the tough days alone.

👕 Wear a yellow T-shirt
🎗️ Add a yellow ribbon
💛 Choose something bright and colourful
🌈 Bring a little sunshine to someone’s day

Take a moment to ask someone:
“Are you really OK?”
Listen. Be there. Check in again.

Because sometimes a simple conversation can make a bigger difference than we realise.

💛 Wear yellow. Start a conversation. Show you care.
Ask R U OK? — any day.

23/08/2026

Hi families, good evening! 🌟

We have such a busy and exciting week ahead at Goodstart Early Learning Centre Douglas.

To kick off the week, tomorrow, Monday 24 August, we will be celebrating Book Week! 📚✨

This year’s theme is “Symphony of Stories”, and we would love to see the children come dressed as their favourite character from a book or story. We can’t wait to see all of the wonderful costumes and enjoy a fun-filled day celebrating our love of books, stories and imagination.

Then, on Thursday 27 August, we will be recognising Red Nose Day ❤️

Red Nose Day is such an important day, and we would love for the children to join us in showing their support by wearing a splash of red. This could be a red T-shirt, red pants, a red ribbon, red shoes, or even just a small red accessory.

We are looking forward to a wonderful week of celebration, learning and fun with all of our children and families! 💛

19/08/2026

🌼💛 DAFFODIL DAY – WEAR YELLOW! 💛🌼

Tomorrow – Thursday 20th August

Let’s brighten up the day for Daffodil Day! ☀️

We’re inviting everyone to add a little splash of YELLOW to their outfit! 🌼✨

30/07/2026

🌟 Celebrating 10 Incredible Years with Goodstart – Thank You, Miss Sarah! 🌟

Today, we are incredibly proud to celebrate a very special milestone as Miss Sarah marks 10 wonderful years with Goodstart Early Learning.

Over the past decade, Miss Sarah has made an extraordinary contribution to our centre and to the lives of so many children, families and fellow educators. Her dedication, kindness and genuine passion for early childhood education can be seen in everything she does.

Miss Sarah brings warmth, care and positivity into our centre each day. She has a beautiful ability to help children feel safe, valued and supported while encouraging them to explore, learn and grow with confidence. Through her nurturing relationships, thoughtful interactions and commitment to each child’s individual needs, she has created countless meaningful moments and lasting memories.

For our families, Miss Sarah has been a trusted and reassuring presence. She takes the time to listen, communicate and build genuine partnerships, helping families feel welcomed, respected and connected to their child’s learning journey. Her compassion and understanding have supported many families through important milestones, transitions and everyday moments.

Miss Sarah is also a deeply valued member of our educator team. She generously shares her knowledge, experience and encouragement with those around her. Whether she is offering guidance, lending a helping hand, sharing a laugh or quietly supporting someone through a challenging day, her contribution strengthens our entire centre community.

Ten years in early childhood education represents thousands of welcomes, comforting cuddles, learning experiences, conversations, celebrations and moments of encouragement. It represents the many children Miss Sarah has supported as they discovered who they are and what they are capable of. Her impact cannot simply be measured in years—it can be seen in the confidence of the children she has nurtured, the trust of the families she has supported and the admiration of the educators who have worked beside her.

Miss Sarah, thank you for the incredible dedication, joy and care you bring to our centre. Thank you for always placing children at the heart of what you do and for helping create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Congratulations on 10 remarkable years with Goodstart. This is an amazing achievement and one that deserves to be celebrated with great pride. We are so grateful to have you as part of our community and look forward to the many more wonderful memories, relationships and learning experiences still to come.

💛 Thank you, Miss Sarah, for ten years of making a meaningful difference. We appreciate you more than words can express! 💛

27/07/2026

👖 Jeans for Genes Day is here! 💙

On Thursday the 6th of August we're celebrating Jeans for Genes Day, and we invite all children and educators to show their support by wearing their favourite denim. Whether it's jeans, a denim jacket, a skirt, shorts, or even a blue bow or accessory, every little bit helps us come together for this special day.

We can't wait to see everyone's denim-inspired outfits and celebrate together. Thank you for helping us support such an important cause! 💙

01/07/2026

Free School Holiday Guide 🌞

01/07/2026

✨ A couple of weeks full of celebrations, smiles and incredible achievements ✨

We have had so much to celebrate recently at Goodstart Douglas, with the beautiful Miss Mel celebrating her birthday, the wonderful Miss Jasmin celebrating her birthday, and an extra special milestone — Miss Jasmin reaching 5 amazing years with Goodstart. 💛

These moments are such a lovely reminder of the incredible people who make our centre feel so warm, caring and connected each day. Miss Mel and Miss Jasmin bring so much kindness, joy and dedication to our children, families and team, and we are so lucky to celebrate them.

Miss Jasmin, congratulations on 5 wonderful years of making a difference. Your commitment, love and care have touched so many little lives, and we are so grateful for everything you bring to our Goodstart family.

Happy Birthday Miss Mel and Miss Jasmin, and congratulations again Miss Jasmin on this beautiful milestone. Here’s to celebrating our amazing team and all the special moments we share together. 🌸✨

20/06/2026

🕶️ National Sunglasses Day – Friday 26th June 🕶️

This Friday, we are inviting all children and educators at Goodstart Early Learning Centre Douglas to wear their favourite shades for National Sunglasses Day!

Whether they are bright, colourful, silly or stylish, we cannot wait to see everyone rocking their sunnies! 🌞

Please remember to pack your child’s favourite pair of sunglasses on Friday.

11/06/2026

🚒🔥 Thank a First Responder Day at Goodstart Douglas! 🔥🚒
Today our little learners stepped into the boots of brave firefighters as they worked together to put out a pretend bushfire in our outdoor learning space. Armed with spray bottles and plenty of enthusiasm, the children practised teamwork, communication and learned about the important role first responders play in keeping our community safe.
Hands-on experiences like these spark curiosity, build confidence and help children connect with the world around them—all while having lots of fun! ❤️👩‍🚒👨‍🚒
GrowingLittleLearners

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110 Angus Smith Drive
Townsville, QLD
4814

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+61747287211

Website

http://www.goodstart.org.au/centres/douglas

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