(07) 4843 3716
(07) 4843 3716Address:
19 Hamilton Street, North Mackay, QLD, 4740
Care Type:
Long Day Care
Hours:
6:30am to 6:30pm
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0-1 years
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$139 /day
Your enquiry will be sent directly to the Goodstart Early Learning North Mackay.
Address:
19 Hamilton Street, North Mackay, QLD, 4740
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Goodstart Early Learning North Mackay is an 86-place centre located in a convenient commercial/residential area close to main roads, shops, schools, and transport. We provide care for children aged 0 to 5 years, including a strong Kindergarten program led by an Early Childhood Teacher.
Our curriculum follows the Early Years Learning Framework, and we focus on play-based learning to nurture children’s development. Indoors and outdoors, we offer stimulating environments where children can explore and grow. Our team forms close bonds with the children and their families, ensuring individual needs and interests are met.
We use the Storypark platform to maintain open communication with parents and tailor learning experiences to each child's strengths. Our outdoor spaces include age-appropriate playgrounds, sandpits, grassy areas, and gardens, all designed to promote physical skills, environmental awareness, and sustainability.
We are deeply committed to being an active part of the community, engaging children in excursions and events that teach them about contributing to society. Families also enjoy our centre events, including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Christmas celebrations.
We invite you to visit our centre, meet our team, and see how we can support your child's early learning journey.
Goodstart Early Learning North Mackay is an 86-place centre located in a convenient commercial/residential area close to main roads, shops, schools, and transport. We provide care for children aged 0 to 5 years, including a strong Kindergarten program led by an Early Childhood Teacher.
Our curriculum follows the Early Years Learning Framework, and we focus on play-based learning to nurture children’s development. Indoors and outdoors, we offer stimulating environments where children can explore and grow. Our team forms close bonds with the children and their families, ensuring individual needs and interests are met.
We use the Storypark platform to maintain open communication with parents and tailor learning experiences to each child's strengths. Our outdoor spaces include age-appropriate playgrounds, sandpits, grassy areas, and gardens, all designed to promote physical skills, environmental awareness, and sustainability.
We are deeply committed to being an active part of the community, engaging children in excursions and events that teach them about contributing to society. Families also enjoy our centre events, including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Christmas celebrations.
We invite you to visit our centre, meet our team, and see how we can support your child's early learning journey.
State Government Approved 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:
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.
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.
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.
Shey Powyer
Hi, I’m Shey and the Center Director of Goodstart North Mackay.
I have been in the childcare industry for 23 years. I have worked in multiple roles throughout my time and began my Center Director journey with Goodstart 5 years ago in Brisbane. I moved to Mackay towards the end of 2022 and have loved my time here.
I believe that building relationships with children is the most important part of our roles. When children feel safe, secure an supported they do their best learning and thrive. I like to make my center a home away from home where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
I look forward to meeting you and your family.
Want to see the centre first hand? Book a tour with Goodstart Early Learning North Mackay below.
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0-1 years
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1-2 years
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Pre-Kindy
2-3 years
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3-5 years
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Gabrielle Tynan
(Übersetzt von Google) Ein fantastisches Team, einfach wundervolle Frauen. Freundlich, hilfsbereit und liebenswürdig. Meine Tochter geht jeden Tag mit Begeisterung hin und freut sich schon riesig auf den nächsten Tag, um ihre Freunde und Erzieherinnen wiederzusehen. Vielen Dank für Ihre großartige Arbeit! Ich weiß das sehr zu schätzen und bin mir sicher, dass sie dort sicher und gut betreut ist und ganz sie selbst sein und mit ihren Freunden jede Menge Spaß haben kann, während ich arbeite. (Original) Amazing staff, absolutely beautiful ladies. Friendly, helpful, and kind. My child adores going every day and is excited to go back the next day to see her friends and teachers. Thank you so much for your amazing work. I really appreciate it and I know she's safe and well looked after and can be herself and have absolute fun with her friends, while I'm at work.
(Übersetzt von Google) Vielen Dank für Ihre freundlichen Worte, Gabrielle! Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Ihr Kind gerne in unsere Einrichtung kommt. Es ist wunderbar zu wissen, dass unser Team und unsere Umgebung einen so positiven Einfluss auf Ihre Familie hatten. Ihre Wertschätzung bedeutet uns sehr viel, und wir sind dankbar für das Vertrauen, das Sie uns bei der Betreuung Ihres Kindes entgegenbringen. Wir legen Wert darauf, eine sichere, fördernde und angenehme Umgebung zu schaffen, in der Kinder sich selbst entfalten können. Vielen Dank, dass Sie Teil unserer Gemeinschaft sind! (Original) Thank you so much for your kind words, Gabrielle! We're thrilled to hear that your child loves coming to our centre. It's wonderful to know that our team and environment have made such a positive impact on your family. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for the trust you place in us to look after your child. We’re dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can be themselves. Thank you for being a part of our community!
Tailor Pemberton
(Übersetzt von Google) Unfreundliches Personal (Original) Rude staff
Ngatokorua Pemberton
(Übersetzt von Google) Wenn Sie es mögen, ignoriert zu werden, dann kommen Sie hierher. Ich habe mehrmals sehr höflich gerufen, und alle drei Mitarbeiter taten so, als ob sie mich nicht hörten, während alle Kinder stehen blieben und mich anstarrten. Wenn Sie also dieses Gefühl lieben, ignoriert zu werden, dann ist Goodstart Early Learning North Mackay genau das Richtige für Sie! (Original) If you like being ignored please do come here. Called out multiple times very politely and all 3 staff pretended to not hear me while ALL the kids stopped and stared at me. So if you love that feeling of being ignored ✨Goodstart Early Learning NORTH MACKAY is the place for you ✨
(Übersetzt von Google) Wir schätzen Ihr Feedback und möchten uns dafür bedanken, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, uns Ihre Meinung mitzuteilen. Ihr Input ist uns wichtig und wir werden sicherstellen, dass Ihr Feedback an unser Management-Team zur weiteren Prüfung weitergeleitet wird. (Original) We value your feedback and would like to express our appreciation for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Your input is important to us, and we will ensure that your feedback is communicated to our management team for further consideration and review.
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