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Goodstart Early Learning Mount Louisa Centre overview
Goodstart Early Learning Mount Louisa Centre highlights
- Award-winning safety and reconciliation initiatives.
- Tailored programs incorporating each child's interests and strengths.
- Engaging outdoor activities like gardening, art, and bike riding.
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Mount Louisa is conveniently located on Bayswater Road, close to Mount Louisa shops and RAAF Base Townsville. Our centre comprises two buildings, catering for children from birth to school age, with age-appropriate rooms filled with toys and books to support the development of social, intellectual, and physical skills.
Our team of early learning professionals is highly qualified or furthering their studies, providing your child with quality care and learning opportunities. We work closely with families to create educational goals and care routines, incorporating each child's strengths and interests into their daily program. Learning is supported through sensory, play-based experiences, following the Early Years Learning Framework.
Our Storypark platform, family nights, and newsletters keep parents informed and allow for personalised learning experiences. Outdoors, children can explore a bike track, tend to our veggie garden, and engage in cooking and art activities, all of which foster social, emotional, and physical growth.
At Mount Louisa, we value community and regularly participate in local events. We provide daily art and music experiences to inspire creativity, and our in-house cook ensures children receive nutritious meals.
Our centre has been recognised with two prestigious awards in 2023: the Safety Leadership award for prioritising safety, and the Advancing Reconciliation award for honouring the culture and contributions of First Nations people.
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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.
Zoey English
Hello there! I'm Zoey and I am the Centre Director at Goodstart Early Learning Mount Louisa.
I have worked in the childcare and early learning sector since 2004 and I have an Advanced Diploma in Childcare.
I have experience with all age groups and have a passion for child protection and safety. I love being apart of a welcoming team that prioritizes connection and relationships with children and families.
Here at Goodstart Early Learning Mount Louisa we believe in providing a foundation of lifelong learning and our goal is to ensure that you and your child are provided with quality care. We love what we do, and we look forward to meeting you and your family, drop in and say hello and meet our friendly team.

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Our daughter enjoys going to day care each day. Educators are friendly and helpful. Our daughter enjoys going to day care each day. Educators are friendly and helpful.
The staff at Good Start Early Learning Mount Louisa are amazing. I highly recommend the centre. Our child attends the centre and they love... The staff at Good Start Early Learning Mount Louisa are amazing. I highly recommend the centre. Our child attends the centre and they love their time there. Read more