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Early childhood teacher Kylie Ryan of Goodstart Kirwan Golf Links Drive shares her insights.
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre North Mackay is an 86 place centre located in a commercial / residential area close to main roads, transport, shops and schools.
We cater for children from 0years to 5 years - including a strong Kindergarten room - and our educators ensure all children's needs and interests are met through our Early Years' Learning Framework curriculum. We have an Early Childhood Teacher in the kindergarten room who is currently studying and we are advertising for another teacher to take on the Pre-Kindergarten Room.
Both indoors and outdoor - the educator team provide engaging play-spaces where children learn through play. Our educators especially enjoy forming friendships with all of the children in their care and their families.
Colourful and stimulating surrounds ensure the children have the chance to grow and develop through play-based learning; and we are focused on ensuring the children are ready to take that all important step up to school.
Our Storypark platform enables us to stay in close contact with parents and families, ensuring open and clear communication. This also means we can tailor each program to the child’s individual needs, interests and strengths – as well as the strong level of cultural diversity in our centre.
Outside, we have age appropriate play spaces and equipment, all geared to enhance the children’s awareness of their surrounds and the greater environment, as well as their understanding of the importance of sustainability.
Our three playgrounds offer each of our age groups opportunities to build on their physical skills with sandpits, gardens, lots of grassed area to run and play, climbing and play equipment and lots of shade.
A major focus for our centre is to become an integral part of the community. We believe that by working with the broader community it can help us enrich the children’s learning experience. Through inviting visitors to the centre as well as organising external excursions and participation in community events we are able to deepen the relationship between the centre and the community. This then in turn teaches the children about being a contributing and active member of society.
Our families enjoy coming together for our centre events, including mother's day morning tea, father's day morning tea, grandparent's day and the centre Christmas party.
We would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and your family and learn how we can best support you on the journey of lifelong learning.
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.
At North Mackay, 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 North Mackay, 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 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday