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Early childhood teacher Kylie Ryan of Goodstart Kirwan Golf Links Drive shares her insights.
We’re your local warm and nurturing early learning centre, located on the lands of the Turrbal people.
With a dedicated and experienced team, our centre provides a supportive, engaging environment for your child’s growth and development from nursery to kindergarten.
Our service is conveniently located near Westfield Indooroopilly, local schools, and the Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Brisbane Office, making us a convenient choice for families.
We invite you to take a tour and see our offering: a community-focused atmosphere where children and parents feel valued and supported. We’d love to show you around.
At Goodstart Indooroopilly – Witton Road, we believe that all children deserve a strong educational foundation. Our experienced team ensures that each child receives individual attention in a welcoming, community-driven space.
The kindy-funded program provides high-quality early education, while our outdoor learning spaces are thoughtfully designed to cater to each age group.
Families love our community-focused environment and various programs, excursions, and incursions, which make every day at our centre a new adventure for their child.
Book a tour and see how our nurturing educators and tailored programs can create the best foundation for your child’s learning journey.
At Goodstart Indooroopilly - Witton Road, 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 Goodstart Indooroopilly - Witton Road centre, we're proud to inspire your child's love of learning with the support of our passionate and qualified Early Childhood Teacher. 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. 
I am thrilled to be joining this vibrant community and embarking on this journey with all of you.
My educational background includes a Master's in Computer Applications, a Bachelor's in Science with a Physics Major, and a Diploma in Early Childhood and Care. These qualifications have equipped me with a diverse skill set and a deep understanding of both technology and early childhood development. My vision for early childhood education is centered around creating a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered. I believe in the unique strengths and learning styles of each child, and it's our responsibility as educators to support and guide them on their individual learning journeys. Dedicated to continuous learning and professional development, I stay updated with the latest research and best practices in early childhood education.
Thank you for choosing Goodstart Indooroopilly Witton Road and allowing us to be a part of your child's journey in the early years. I am truly honored to be here and excited for the opportunity to positively impact the lives of our children and families.
At Indooroopilly - Witton Road, 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 Indooroopilly - Witton Road, 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.
6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday