Goodstart Early Learning Stafford Heights

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Goodstart Early Learning Stafford Heights Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Stafford Heights Centre highlights
- Care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, with a dedicated Kindergarten program.
- Natural, garden-filled playgrounds fostering a peaceful learning environment.
- Strong focus on community engagement and parent involvement.
Goodstart Stafford Heights is located in a quiet, family-friendly area in North Brisbane, close to schools and public transport, making it easily accessible. Our centre provides quality care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years and proudly supports families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Our natural environment features playgrounds surrounded by gardens and trees, fostering a calm and stimulating atmosphere for children. Most of our educators are diploma-qualified or studying towards their qualifications, and we have a dedicated Early Childhood Teacher running the Kindergarten program five days a week.
We implement the Early Years Learning Framework, focusing on child-centred learning programs tailored to each child’s interests and needs. We encourage strong communication between families, children, and educators, ensuring routines are followed and each child's background and preferences are respected.
We value our community and love involving local families and members in our centre, enriching the children's learning experiences.
We invite you to visit us and meet our fantastic team!
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Goodstart Early Learning Stafford Heights Service features
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Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Kindergarten/Preschool Programs
Our high-quality, play based preschool curriculum is delivered by Bachelor qualified Early Childhood Teachers. Our teachers tailor their programs to ensure all children develop the confidence and social and emotional skills needed for a smooth transition to school. Through play, our Early Childhood Teachers facilitate children’s learning of important language, literacy, numeracy and creative skills.
Benefits of Goodstart Kindergarten/Preschool programs:
- Our programs are planned and led by qualified and experienced Early Childhood Teachers, in accordance with the Early Years Learning Framework
- Our programs have the tick of approval, meaning they meet (and exceed) Government guidelines around learning in the year before school
- Strong connections with local schools support our extensive transition to school programs
- We offer greater flexibility and convenience for busy families with longer opening hours, five days a week, 52 weeks of the year.
- We offer 9-hour, 10-hour and all-day sessions.
- Nutritious meals are provided throughout the day, so there’s no need to pack lunch boxes.
Curriculum and programs
Curriculum and programs
The educators at Goodstart Early Learning follow an evidence-based curriculum that aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework. Informed by world-leading research, practices and techniques, the curriculum encourages the children’s natural curiosity and engages them in their learning journey.
As the children move through the different rooms in the centre, the curriculum evolves with them. The educators set goals for the children and celebrate as they reach their milestones. At every stage, the educators are tailoring the curriculum and goals to each child’s individual needs.
The curriculum involves different types of learning experiences and styles. From child-led learning to sessions guided by educators, the children participate in small and large group sessions as well as individual play. Most importantly, the children learn through play, developing social skills, confidence and independence in addition to more formal academic skills.
Play is the order of the day of Goodstart Early Learning and the programs at the centre are grounded in a play-based approach. The educators embed teaching and learning into play experiences, helping the children to make sense of the world around them. This is how the children learn about how things work and develop important foundational relationships and skills.
The primarily child-directed, play-based curriculum ensures that the children are engaged in their learning. They are encouraged to take the lead, developing their negotiation, risk taking, problem solving and social skills. The educators observe the children and help to challenge them by extending their learning and interests.
The educators recognise that every child is unique and that they bring their own needs, interests and strengths with them each day. The program is designed to be flexible to cater to these differing needs, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive at Goodstart.
Parent communication and involvement
Parent communication and involvement
Goodstart Early Learning uses the StoryPark app to connect with parents throughout the day. The educators upload photos and stories to the secure app, which parents can access anytime and anywhere to track their child’s progress.
The approach at the centre is very much based around partnership between families and educators. The educators work with the parents and carers to build strong relationships. They develop trust so the children can feel safe and secure while at the centre. Parents are also encouraged to share their insights and feedback with educators to add depth to the relationship.
The educators observe the children every day and tailor the program around their observations. They share these with parents, so they can feel connected to their child’s progress and also provide feedback that will further enhance their child’s learning experience.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Goodstart Early Learning employs qualified and skilled educators who are dedicated to making a difference to the children in their care. The centre employs people who are empathetic and compassionate, with a nurturing disposition and a passion for care. Working collaboratively as a team, the educators display qualities such as positivity, kindness and, most importantly, a desire to help every child thrive.
The educators hold relevant qualifications, including the Kindergarten and Preschool Program teachers who are university qualified. The educators are lifelong learners, participating in regular and ongoing professional development to enhance their skills. They are encouraged to upskill, learning about the latest research and thinking in the sector. They can then bring this knowledge back to the centre to share with their colleagues for the benefit of the children.
Nida Mehvish
Hi! My name is Nida Mehvish and I’m the Centre Director at Goodstart Stafford Heights.
I have been a part of the centre for five years now and with the organisation for six. During this time, I have worked in various roles from being an Assistant Educator to Centre Director.
I have a 10-year-old son and a three-year-old German Shepherd. They light up my life!
Having no extended family in Brisbane, I understand the importance of trust and feeling a sense of belonging. It's part of the reason why we at Goodstart Stafford Heights strive to provide children with a safe, nurturing and loving 'home, away from home'.
Relationships mean a lot to us, and this is reflected in the trusting and respectful bonds the team have with all families.
We would love for you to come to tour our centre and meet with the amazingly diverse team!

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191 Appleby Rd (Cnr Ringrose Street)Stafford Heights, QLD, 4053

Centre Reviews
We have been very happy with the Stafford Heights Goodstart daycare Centre. They regularly have range of different activities set up for the... We have been very happy with the Stafford Heights Goodstart daycare Centre. They regularly have range of different activities set up for the kids each day and always include a variety of cultural events. We have loved hearing stories from the kids of the visitors to the daycare Centre including bees and music. Read more
We have been going to this center for 2.5 years and we absolutely love it! We toured a few centres before deciding on... We have been going to this center for 2.5 years and we absolutely love it! We toured a few centres before deciding on which center to send our daughter to and this one was the stand out by far! All of the staff are amazing and the director Miss Nida keeps everything running so smoothly! Our 2nd daughter starts in a couple of weeks too and we know she is going to be just as cared for as our oldest daughter. Read more
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Great environment for kids with exciting activities and things to learn about. Wonderful caring staff and an excellent communication. Great environment for kids with exciting activities and things to learn about. Wonderful caring staff and an excellent communication.