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Early childhood teacher Kylie Ryan of Goodstart Kirwan Golf Links Drive shares her insights.
We're your local early learning and long day care centre combining strong community values with high-quality education.
Our passionate educators come from diverse backgrounds and support children’s wellbeing, development, and preparation for school through consistent care and inclusive practices.
Families love our focus on accessibility, strong relationships, and fostering a homely environment. We’re committed to every child's potential, from nursery to kindergarten.
Why not take a tour of our centre where children feel safe, supported and ready to thrive? The friendly team would love to show you around.
At our Crestmead – Julie Street centre, the children are more than learners – they're part of a connected and caring community.
We focus on nurturing their curiosity, confidence and emotional wellbeing every step of the way.
Our long-standing team provides stability, helping families feel at ease from day one.
Whether you're looking for trusted nursery care, a welcoming toddler room, or a strong kindergarten program, we have a place for your family.
Book a tour today to meet our educators and explore our purpose-built learning spaces firsthand.
At Goodstart Crestmead – Julie Street, our philosophy centres around the belief that every child is a unique individual with their own interests and strengths. We embrace a play-based learning approach that nurtures curiosity and creativity, allowing children to explore their world in meaningful ways. 
We prioritise: 
Through our philosophy, we aim to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive and become confident, capable learners. 
Children need to feel safe and supported to learn and grow, so we promote key educator relationships between our educators and children. Your child will have at least one educator (their key educator) who takes them under their wing and really gets to know them. 
Our Key Educator relationships help children form secure attachments. Educators work closely with smaller groups and individual children to better understand each child. These relationships lead to improved outcomes for children as we foster more communication between families and educators. 
We inform families regularly about their child's progress and welcome family involvement in our centre events and activities.  
At our Crestmead – Julie Street centre, we're proud to inspire your child's love of learning with the support of our passionate and qualified early childhood experts. Teachers with bachelor's degrees run our kindergarten program, so children can be well on their way to excellent learning outcomes by the time they start school. 
At Goodstart, we believe all children deserve the best possible start in life, which includes access to high-quality early childhood education and care. We offer:  
We work closely with parents to ensure the individual needs, interests and strengths of children are considered, and our learning goals reflect them. Using Storypark, a wonderful communication platform, we stay in close touch with families and ensure you're well informed about your child's development and achievements. 
Click here to book your tour or call our Family Services team to find out more on 1800 222 543. 
Julie street good start is an amazing kindy. All the ladies in nursery are wonderful and have been so helpful and patient with me being a first time mum. Couldn't recommend a better kindy
I have been the Centre Director for over 5 years and in the industry for 11 years.
I hold a Diploma in early childhood education, and take great joy and satisfaction in overseeing the educational programs and care at Goodstart Julie Street.
My Early Learning values:
I strongly believe that the first five years are the most important years of a child’s journey. How lucky are we to be a part of this time?
What I love about our community:
The people! It’s lovely to see such strong relationships within our community.
A little more about me:
When I’m not in the centre, you’ll find me with my family and going on adventure with my little boy.
Why your child should spend the day with me and the amazing team at Goodstart Julie Steet:
At Goodstart Julie Street, we strive to provide a safe, peaceful, and natural environment that engages children's five senses, provoking wonder, curiosity, and intellectual engagement.
I look forward to welcoming you and your family and exploring how we can help to make a positive impact on your families and children’s time in care.
At Crestmead - Julie Street, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a kindergarten program and long day care under the one roof. Our kindergarten teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.
At Crestmead - Julie Street, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a kindergarten program and long day care under the one roof. Our kindergarten teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday