I have been a Goodstart parent for about 2 years and can honestly say that I couldn't be happier with the quality of education and care my daughter gets there. The staff always let me know about her day and all the fun she had! She always comes home with a smile on her face. Keep up the great work guys!

We have had two children that have gone through Goodstart McDowall, the staff have always made us feel supported and we’ve always had positive interactions and communication with all of the educators.

Our two daughters (now aged 2 and 4.5) have both attended this centre since they were babies and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. The educators are truly amazing. So very caring, attentive and genuinely invested in our girls development. Many of the educators have been with our children from Nursery all the way through to Kindergarten, which has made such a difference in building strong, trusting relationships. The centre itself is always friendly and welcoming and we feel incredibly grateful to have found a place where our children feel safe, supported and happy every day.

What a fantastic centre this is. We are beyond happy with the team, management, and the attention that our children get as they move through the centre as they grow up. We have watched many families come and go as their children move to big school and then all of a sudden you will see that they have had an addition to their family and once again Goodstart McDowell welcome the next sibling into their Nursery or Toddler Room. We love that nappies and meals are provided so that if our children don’t feel like dinner they have had a nutritious meal for lunch that is well balanced and yummy we are told. Make sure you take the time to have a look around the centre and meet the team.

We love Mcdowall Goodstart! Both of my children go and have done since they were in Nursery, and both love it! Their teachers are so wonderful and really take notice of their interests and they really care. Miss Jocelyn is the most warm and nurturing nursery teacher. All of the teachers will say hello and goodbye at the end of the day and engage with them, even if they aren’t in their class. This has made transitions from rooms so smooth. It was so tough deciding on a daycare/kindy but I’m so happy we made the decision to send them here as they are supported and cared for and also learn so many things through play based learning. We recommend the centre to all of our friends and it really feels like such a close and welcoming community!

We have been here since for 6 years with our 2 kids from nursery to kindergarten. We are very happy with the centre especially because of the wonderful educators . There are a few staff members that have been there the whole 6 years with us and a lot of them for the last 4 years. They genuinely care and are supportive to the children and families. We loved that as a smaller centre the kids and educators from all age groups do get to know each other. In the kindy program , we love that they offer swimming lessons and our kids were well prepared for school. I would recommend this centre especially if you are looking for a smaller , family environment.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Goodstart McDowall. The staff are absolutely wonderful, and the indoor and outdoor learning spaces are fantastic. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a daycare or kindy.

Leo was only eight months old when he started, and from the very beginning he was embraced with so much love and care. During a very difficult time in my life, the team became a source of comfort and stability—not just for Leo, but for me as well. I am deeply grateful for every educator who has supported us. Their kindness, patience, and genuine affection for my little boy mean more than words can express. I truly could not have asked for a better place for Leo. I wholeheartedly recommend Goodstart to any family looking for a nurturing, compassionate, and supportive environment for their child.

We had a really positive experience with Goodstart McDowall, even though our time there was short due to an unexpected move. From the very beginning, the team was incredibly welcoming and made us feel like part of their community. Our son settled in quickly thanks to the caring educators. It was clear that the staff genuinely care about the children and are passionate about what they do. We were really impressed by the communication, the activities, and how smoothly everything was run. Although we weren’t able to stay long, we’re so grateful for the support and kindness we received. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this centre to any family looking for a safe, friendly, and professional childcare experience!