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Townsville teacher's tips on regional work and living
Early childhood teacher Kylie Ryan of Goodstart Kirwan Golf Links Drive shares her insights.
Set in a welcoming, suburban community on Yugambeh land, our centre offers high-quality early learning and care in a natural, spacious environment.
Conveniently located opposite Pacific Pines State School and close to the high school and Pacific Pines Central Park, we support children from nursery through toddlers and kindergarten.
Our experienced, long-term educators create nurturing relationships and deliver engaging programs around each child's strengths and interests.
Why not take a tour and see our centre firsthand? We'd love to show you how we can help your child thrive.
At our centre, every child benefits from personalised learning and a strong sense of belonging, setting them up for success in school and life.
Our community values the genuine relationships we build with families, the stability of our caring team, and the warm, home-like environment we provide.
Whether you're looking for nurturing nursery care, a vibrant toddler room, or a quality kindergarten program, we would love to welcome you.
Our play-based curricula are based on the Early Years Learning Framework, planned by passionate teachers with bachelor's degrees in early childhood.
Want to join our community? Book a tour and discover why so many local families choose us for their child's early learning journey. We can't wait to meet you!
At Goodstart Pacific Pines, 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 Pacific Pines 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 three and four-year-old 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 have been working in the childcare industry, including over 22 years with Goodstart Early Learning, and I love every aspect of my role. I firmly believe that Early Childhood is a critical and unique stage in a child's life. Every child deserves a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment, with opportunities for growth and development, regardless of race, gender, or background.
As a mother of two young children, I can truly empathize with families and see the children in my care from a parent's perspective. This has deepened my appreciation for the valuable input from each and every family at our centre.
I warmly invite you to visit our centre and meet our amazing team of educators. Feel free to stay, play, and explore our engaging learning environments. Choosing the right service for your family, where everyone feels comfortable, safe, and secure, is crucial. I hope we can become your home away from home.
As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. When a new family joins Goodstart Pacific Pines, we strive to be an integral part of that family’s village
At Pacific Pines, 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 Pacific Pines, 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