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We're a newly renovated centre with 20 years in our unique community, featuring tailored outdoor spaces, and long-term, skilled educators. We focus on excellent communication with our families and personalised learning journeys for every child.
If you love our unique community and you want tailored learning for your children, our Family Services team can check availability at Goodstart Pimpama for you. Enter your details below, and we'll give you a call.
Goodstart Pimpama has been a proud part of our unique community for over 20 years. We cater for children from six weeks to preschool age.
We are located in a rural Gold Coast area directly opposite Ormeau state school, 700 meters from Ormeau train station and 900 meters off the M1. We have ample onsite parking available at the front of our services to make drop off and pick up stress free.
Our centre and playground are newly renovated. Our outside areas are shaded, age appropriate with slides, bush huts, sand pits and much more for the children to explore and build on their interests and strengths. We have 4 separate outdoor areas that all age appropriate and set up according to children’s interests, strengths and emerging skills.
We have long term, highly qualified educators and excellent educational programs. Our dedicated educators’ have been with us on average 4-5 years and we have a few over 10 years which offers great stability to our children and allows us to build long-lasting relationships with families. We are proud to have a team of qualified educators at our centre with all Educators either holding a Diploma of Children’s Services or Certificate III of Children’s Services.
At Goodstart Pimpama we believe communication is the key in ensuring continuity of care for children and families. Each child also has a personal learning journal that captures children’s interest, friendships and their learning journey throughout the year.
Please feel free to contact our Centre Director, to arrange a time to view our centre.
At Goodstart Pimpama we believe in fostering a love of learning from an early age. Our curriculum is designed to cater to each child's individual needs, promoting cognitive, social, and emotional development through play-based learning activities. 
Our team of experienced and dedicated educators is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for children. With a focus on building strong, positive relationships, we go out of our way to see your child feel valued and supported every day.
Safety is our top priority and we look after our centres. They're intentionally designed to make the best use of our early learning resources and our settings are enriching and engaging. From spacious outdoor play areas to well-appointed learning spaces, we'll have many things that meet your child's interests and individual needs. 
If your child attends childcare with us, they can stay with us until they start school. At Goodstart Pimpama we offer a government-assessed and approved kindergarten program. This curriculum is designed as a part of the Australian government's early years learning framework and it's delivered by bachelor-qualified early childhood teachers. This early education program applies across the country with school readiness in mind.
At Goodstart, we believe all children deserve the best possible start in life, and that includes access to high-quality early childhood education and care.
We offer:
Discounts on multiple days
All day sessions
Discounted shorter sessions
Discounts on combined Before School and After School Care (applicable centres only)
Fee assistance programs for families
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 Key Educator who takes them under their wing and really gets to know them. We keep families informed with regular updates on their child's progress and we welcome family involvement in our centre events and activities.  
See what makes Goodstart Pimpama the perfect choice for your family and book a tour to schedule a personalised centre visit.
Welcome to Goodstart Pimpama!
My name is Kate Willis, and I have the honour of leading our Homely and inclusive community here in Pimpama, on the land of the Yugambeh people. With 24 years of experience in early childhood education and care, I'm deeply passionate about creating an environment where every child can thrive and discover their unique potential.
I began my journey when I was 17 with only babysitting experience, which ignited my passion for early learning. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to complete my Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care along with developing a deeper understanding of child psychology and brain development.
I believe every child learns in their own way and that we need to focus on each child individually and adjust to them and their families. For me, it's all about play based learning, relationships with children and inclusivity.
Goodstart Pimpama is special because we have long term team staff and are recognised within our community for our inclusivity. Every day, I'm inspired by the smiles, laughter, and learning that happen within our walls.
As centre director, my door is always open to families. I'm here to ensure your child's experience with us is nurturing, educational, and fun. I believe in transparent communication and building partnerships with parents to support each child's journey.
I look forward to welcoming you and your family to Goodstart Pimpama. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, or better yet, book a tour to see firsthand the wonderful environment we've created for our children. Together, we can make these early years enriching and memorable.
Warm regards,
Kate Willis
At Pimpama, 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 Pimpama, 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
6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday