Goodstart Early Learning Walkerston

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

Goodstart Community Guidelines

Welcome to the Goodstart Walkerston 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

appropriate or not beneficial to the wider community. This includes but is not limited to posts that are:

• Abusive, defamatory, or obscene language
• Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading
• In violation of any intellectual property right of another
• In violation of any law or regulation
• Spam, link baiting or files containing viruses that could damage the operation of other people’s computers or mobile devices
• Promoting competing products, services, or brands
• Personal promotion
• Content that relates to confidential or proprietary business information
• Sexually explicit or contain nudity
• Of a stalking or harassing nature
• That are in poor taste

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

DISCLAIMER: In addition to the right you grant to Facebook, please be aware that by posting on our page you are granting Goodstart Early Learning royalty-free license to use this content as we see fit. This means that anything posted can be reproduced, published, broadcast and/or posted somewhere else.

A healthy lunchbox doesn’t have to be complicated! A great lunchbox can include a mix of fresh fruit and vegetables, who...
21/08/2026

A healthy lunchbox doesn’t have to be complicated! A great lunchbox can include a mix of fresh fruit and vegetables, wholegrains, protein and plenty of water to help little ones stay energised and ready to learn and play.

Here are 5 simple lunchbox ideas to try:

1. Fresh & Fruity – strawberries, blueberries, banana and a small tub of yoghurt.
2. Mini Sandwiches – wholegrain bread with chicken, cheese and salad.
3. Crunchy & Colourful – carrot and cucumber sticks, wholegrain crackers and hummus.
4. Protein Packed – boiled egg, wholegrain toast fingers, fruit and veggie sticks.
5. Healthy Homemade Treat – homemade banana oat muffins, fresh fruit and cheese cubes.

We’re excited to be heading along to Party in the Park! Come down, say hello and join us for a fun-filled morning with o...
20/08/2026

We’re excited to be heading along to Party in the Park! Come down, say hello and join us for a fun-filled morning with our community.

We can’t wait to see you!

Our children have been exploring and learning about Indigenous Australian animals, discovering where they live, what the...
14/08/2026

Our children have been exploring and learning about Indigenous Australian animals, discovering where they live, what they eat, and what makes each animal special.

Each room has chosen an animal that has sparked their interest and are now bringing their learning to life through their room creations.

Through art, creativity, research and meaningful conversations, the children are sharing what they have discovered and developing a deeper connection to the animals and the Country around them.

Nursery: Turtle
Toddler: Crocodile
Snr Toddler: Dugong
Pre-Kindy: Manta-ray
Kindy: Pigeon (aka Bevan)
Educators: Snake

Community appeal We are reaching out to our wonderful community to support local families and community members who may ...
14/08/2026

Community appeal
We are reaching out to our wonderful community to support local families and community members who may be experiencing hardship.

If you’re able to donate, we are collecting non-perishable items to help The Neighborhood Hub’s Anti-Poverty Community Appeal.

Items we are collecting include:
Canned goods
Meal kits
Toiletries
School lunch box items
Breakfast items

Items can be dropped off to Goodstart Walkerston – James Muscat Drive, Walkerston during business hours.

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

On Wednesday we had the pleasure of welcoming Kat, a First 5 Forever Project Officer from Mackay Regional Council to our...
06/08/2026

On Wednesday we had the pleasure of welcoming Kat, a First 5 Forever Project Officer from Mackay Regional Council to our Centre.

Kat generously donated copies of Berky the Bush Turkey and The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

These stories will be embedded into our curriculum through interactive story times, imaginative play, and conversations that extend children's learning.

Berky The Bush Turkey will help us explore our local environment, Australian wildlife, and our community, while The Very Hungry Caterpillar provides opportunities to learn about healthy eating, counting, sequencing, and the life cycle of a butterfly.

Thank you, Kat and the First 5 forever program, for supporting early literacy and helping us inspire a lifelong love of reading in our children.

Book of the Month: Grow by Riz Reyes This month, we’re exploring Grow by Riz Reyes, a beautiful book that encourages chi...
04/08/2026

Book of the Month: Grow by Riz Reyes

This month, we’re exploring Grow by Riz Reyes, a beautiful book that encourages children to discover the wonders of plants, nature, and caring for the environment.

To extend this learning, we’ve will be refreshing our own garden, creating a hands-on space where the children can plant, nurture, observe, and learn. Through gardening, children develop an understanding of where food comes from, the importance of caring for living things, and how patience and teamwork help things grow.

This past weekend, our educators were fortunate to take part in a Walk on Country with Aunty Mel.Through our Kindy Uplif...
03/08/2026

This past weekend, our educators were fortunate to take part in a Walk on Country with Aunty Mel.

Through our Kindy Uplift funding, we are investing in professional learning that strengthens our team’s knowledge of the local community, culture, and Country. Experiences like these provide valuable opportunities to listen, learn, and build genuine connections that will support and enrich our curriculum.

As educators, we are committed to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in meaningful and authentic ways. The knowledge and experiences gained during this Walk on Country will help us create learning opportunities that encourage children to develop a strong sense of belonging, respect for Country, and appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of our community.

A big thank you to Aunty Mel for sharing your time, wisdom, and stories with us. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue learning together.

Healthy Eating at DaycareAt our service, healthy eating is about so much more than what's on the plate - it's about crea...
31/07/2026

Healthy Eating at Daycare
At our service, healthy eating is about so much more than what's on the plate - it's about creating positive lifelong habits.
Every day, children are encouraged to:
Enjoy a variety of nutritious foods from all food groups.
Try new fruits and vegetables in a fun, supportive environment
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water
Build independence by serving themselves and learning about healthy food choices
Share mealtimes with friends, developing social skills, conversation, and good table manners.

We believe that mealtimes should be relaxed, enjoyable, and filled with opportunities to learn. By working together with families, we can help children develop a healthy relationship with food that will benefit them for years to come.

Address

5 James Muscat Drive
Walkerston, QLD
4751

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6pm
Friday 6:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+61749593113

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