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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.
Goodstart Early Learning Child Care Centre Melton - Centenary Avenue is easily accessible via public transport, and close to a local primary school and Navan Park.
Consistency is key:
At Goodstart Melton – Centenary Avenue, we love collaboration, connection, and community. We build lasting connections with our families and local schools to ensure we offer the best support for children. Our wonderful educators and early childhood teachers have been with us for years, providing consistent care for our children.  
Play based learning:
Our play based, stimulating curriculum is based on the Early Years’ Learning Framework and our rooms – from Nursery to Kindergarten / Preschool – are all geared with this in mind. We also develop colourful, engaging programs accounting for each child’s individual interests, needs and strengths; and with each step we are ensuring the children are ready to take the big step into schooling.
Inspired by nature:
If you're looking for early learning that leans into our amazing natural world, you've found it!  
We prioritise extensive outdoor play, including a bush kinder program
Our indoor and outdoor activities are designed intentionally to provide a range of learning in the classroom and nature
Our vege patches and worm farms encourage a stronger understanding of the environment and sustainability
Our community is our classroom:
We believe in a holistic approach to early learning education, with regular excursions to the local schools, library and botanical gardens as well as incursions including sports buzz, Bollywood dancing, Healthy Harold and Drama Toolbox, all included when you join us.
We value transparent communication:
This is made simpler through our intuitive Storypark platform, which enables us to maintain consistent and clear communications with families. That means we are better placed to support a child in their learning journey, ensure parents have peace of mind, and time stamp the children’s developments, milestones and achievements.
Gourmet meals included:
Our on-site chef takes great pride in preparing fresh food daily. From breakfast to a late snack, every meal is created and served with care and consideration of nutrition, allergies, and individual palates.
 
Come in and see for yourself how we can help give your child the best start in life – and give you peace of mind! We would love the chance to show you around.
I have held this role since 2007 and I have been in the early learning and child care sector since 1992.
I have a Bachelor of Early Childhood and a Diploma of Children's Services and during my career I have had the opportunity to work with different age groups and across the variety of areas in the industry.
I have always believed that I needed to work with children, and I love working for an organisation that recognises the importance of the first five years. As educators we have the opportunity to influence and enlighten the children in our care, preparing them for life with a solid foundation. I am lucky to be surrounded by a team of educators who are passionate about what they do, and thoroughly committed to our centre and its families.
I look forward to working with you all and exploring how we can navigate through the early learning adventure.
At Melton - Centenary Avenue, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our early learning centre offers a Government-funded 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 Melton - Centenary Avenue, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our early learning centre offers a Government-funded 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