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Early childhood teacher Kylie Ryan of Goodstart Kirwan Golf Links Drive shares her insights.
We're located on Wulgurukaba and Bindal country. Nestled on Burnda Street, just off Thuringowa Drive, our centre is close to shops and Kirwan Primary and High Schools. It offers high-quality care in a spacious, well-resourced setting.
We have eight rooms across three buildings, each with an age-appropriate playground, allowing children to play and learn in tailored outdoor environments from nursery to kindergarten.
Our warm, experienced team builds strong community connections and is always tour-ready – book here or feel free to drop in anytime.
Families value our strong communication, trusted educators, and vibrant community spirit.
Our bilingual educators, who come from First Nations and Sri Lankan backgrounds, help our multicultural families feel at home and enrich the experience of all children.
We support working families, including many teachers, medical staff, and Defence members, with flexible programs tailored to their needs.
Children thrive in our nurturing environment where consistency and connection are key.
With close ties to Kirwan Primary School, we help children transition smoothly into their next stage.
Book a tour, drop in anytime, or give us a call – we’d love to show you around and welcome your family.
At Goodstart Kirwan – Burnda 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 Goodstart Kirwan – Burnda 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. 
I hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and have a passion for nurturing young minds. With over 19 years of experience in the Early Childhood industry and 6 months as a director, I have had the privilege of working in both private and non-profit services, supporting children from birth to 12 years.
My Early Learning Values: I believe that every child's background and needs are unique, and I am dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all children can thrive.
What I Love About Our Community: Our community at Burnda St is truly special, I cherish the moments when children who once attended our centre return as parents to enrol their own, creating a beautiful cycle of growth and learning.
A Little More About Me: When I'm not at work, you'll find me spending quality time with my four adult children, their families, and my two beloved dogs
Why Your Child Should Spend the Day with Me (and the Amazing Team at Goodstart Kirwan Burnda Street): At Goodstart Kirwan – Burnda St, we strive to provide a safe, peaceful, and natural environment that engages children's five senses, curiosity, and intellectual engagement.
I look forward to welcoming you and your family.
To arrange a personalised tour, please call us on (07) 4773 5773 or click the 'Book a tour' button above. If our available times are not suitable, I am happy to assist in arranging an alternative time to suit your needs.
At Kirwan - Burnda 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 Kirwan - Burnda 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 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday