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Goodstart Gladstone - Toolooa Street
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Gladstone - Toolooa Street is located close to the city's CBD and within walking distance of local shops, schools and transport routes.
We have dedicated staff who provide a safe, friendly and stimulating learning environment for the children in their care, all of whom have current First Aid and CPR certificates and are continually learning new skills to further their knowledge within the childcare industry.
Our play based, stimulating curriculum is based on the Early Years’ Learning Framework and our rooms – from Nursery to Kindergarten / Preschool – are all geared with this in mind. We also develop colourful, engaging programs accounting for each child’s individual interests, needs and strengths; and with each step we are ensuring the children are ready to take the big step into schooling.
This is made simpler through our intuitive Storypark platform, which enables us to maintain consistent and clear communications with families. That means we are better placed to support a child in their learning journey, ensure parents have peace of mind, and time stamp the children’s developments, milestones and achievements.
Outside, our playground areas are a balance of natural and manmade elements and play surfaces – with sandpits, vege patches, garden beds and lots of shade and space across our three yards. We have carefully designed and planned spaces to encourage a stronger understanding of the environment and sustainability – while giving children the scope to explore, play and let their imaginations roam.
A major focus for our centre is how working with the broader community can help us enrich the children’s learning experience. Art and music experiences - as well as other extra-curricular activities - are provided on a daily basis which allow the children to freely express their creativity.
We look forward to meeting you and your family soon! Come in and meet the team, take a tour and see how we can work together to give your child the best possible start in life.
We have dedicated staff who provide a safe, friendly and stimulating learning environment for the children in their care, all of whom have current First Aid and CPR certificates and are continually learning new skills to further their knowledge within the childcare industry.
Our play based, stimulating curriculum is based on the Early Years’ Learning Framework and our rooms – from Nursery to Kindergarten / Preschool – are all geared with this in mind. We also develop colourful, engaging programs accounting for each child’s individual interests, needs and strengths; and with each step we are ensuring the children are ready to take the big step into schooling.
This is made simpler through our intuitive Storypark platform, which enables us to maintain consistent and clear communications with families. That means we are better placed to support a child in their learning journey, ensure parents have peace of mind, and time stamp the children’s developments, milestones and achievements.
Outside, our playground areas are a balance of natural and manmade elements and play surfaces – with sandpits, vege patches, garden beds and lots of shade and space across our three yards. We have carefully designed and planned spaces to encourage a stronger understanding of the environment and sustainability – while giving children the scope to explore, play and let their imaginations roam.
A major focus for our centre is how working with the broader community can help us enrich the children’s learning experience. Art and music experiences - as well as other extra-curricular activities - are provided on a daily basis which allow the children to freely express their creativity.
We look forward to meeting you and your family soon! Come in and meet the team, take a tour and see how we can work together to give your child the best possible start in life.
Toni Girard
Centre Director
My Name is Toni Girard, as the centre director, I would like to extend a warm welcome, to you and your family from Goodstart Toolooa Street Gladstone.
I am a qualified Centre Director, who holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Over the last 13 years, I have gained much insight, experience, and confidence in early childhood and development. That from my upskilling, I feel that I can confidently lead my team to strive for quality and success.
My driving force has always been meeting the children’s individual needs, supporting inclusion, and building strong connections with our families and little people. I, as a Director know that we only have a small snippet of these little people’s lives. But that small snippet that we captured in that small window, I know will be imprinted in their lifetime.
As Director, I have an open-door policy where I invite all families into our safe space. Where your input, ideas and beliefs are heard and valued. I will always strive to provide safe environments, support, and guidance for all families here at Goodstart Toolooa Street Gladstone.
I look forward to meeting you, and your family.
Structured Kindergarten Program
At Gladstone - Toolooa 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.
Structured Kindergarten Program
At Gladstone - Toolooa 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.
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