Goodstart Rockhampton

Nurturing care and inclusive programs from nursery to kindergarten.

Beautiful, unique church setting for inspiring early learning.

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245-253 Campbell Street, ROCKHAMPTON, 4700, QLD

6:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
Open every weekday of the year, except public holidays

Nursery, Toddler, Kindergarten

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Welcome to Goodstart Rockhampton!

We're a nurturing early learning centre built on the lands of the Darumbal people.

Discover our spacious long day care centre within a unique, renovated church. Our community-focused programs and experienced team allow children to thrive from nursery to kindergarten.

We believe in building strong, lasting relationships with families, working together to foster children’s love for learning in a fun and engaging way.

You'll find us on Fitzroy Street next to Officeworks. We're in a convenient residential pocket near local schools, shops, transport routes and community facilities. Stop by for a tour and let us show you around.

What makes our centre special:

Longstanding staff with a deep understanding of each child's needs
Teacher-led kindergarten program based on the Early Years Framework
Spacious rooms and a unique setting in a renovated church
Strong parent relationships with families returning year after year
Government-approved kindergarten program integrated with long day care
A warm, welcoming environment that supports social and emotional development
Inclusive and bilingual setting, serving a diverse range of families
Regular incursions like play therapy and dental visits

At Goodstart Rockhampton, we believe relationships are the foundation of early learning, including social, emotional, and academic growth.

Our educators focus on building confidence, empathy, and self-awareness through meaningful interactions and shared experiences.

We also emphasise play-based learning, guided by Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, which fosters collaboration and conversation.

Our qualified early childhood teacher leads a tailored kindergarten program, setting children up with confidence and skills for their next big step.

Families appreciate our clean, well-designed environments that make learning enjoyable and engaging.

Whether you're looking for a supportive early learning environment or a school-ready kindergarten program, we are here to help your child grow and succeed.

Book a tour today and see how our community-driven space and dedicated educators create a supportive environment for every child's learning journey.

Learn more about Goodstart Rockhampton

At Goodstart Rockhampton, 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: 
1. Holistic Development: Supporting cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth through engaging and developmentally appropriate activities. 
2. Family and Community Engagement: Building strong partnerships with families and the community to create a supportive network for each child. 
3. Inclusive Environment: Celebrating diversity and ensuring that all children feel valued, respected, and included. 
4. Lifelong Learning: Instilling a love of learning by encouraging exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking. 
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 Rockhampton 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:  
- Discounts on multiple days  
- All day sessions  
- Discounted shorter sessions  
- Fee assistance programs for families that need support
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.

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Hi everyone! My name is Stacey, and I am the Centre Director here at Goodstart Early Learning in Rockhampton!

I began with Goodstart Rockhampton in 2006 as the Kindergarten Early Childhood Teacher and I moved into the Centre Director at the beginning of 2024. I believe that a child’s family are their first educators, and I’m a firm believer that building and maintaining a positive relationship between children, educators, families, and the wider community is a vital part of our role.

Structured Kindergarten Program

At Rockhampton, 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.