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Live and work where you holiday as a Goodstart educator in Cairns
Sara Thao shares all about her life and thriving early learning career in Regional QLD.
Where early learning meets convenience, care, and community.
Located on Level 6 of Westfield Bondi Junction, our Exceeding-rated, purpose-built centre is a vibrant, secure environment that supports your child’s growth from nursery through preschool.
With a team of dedicated educators, strong school readiness programs, and a focus on inclusive, play-based learning, we create meaningful experiences for every child.
Take a tour today and discover why so many families choose us for their child’s early years.
Our centre is built around the needs of busy families, offering extended hours, discounted fee structures, and on-site parking to support your lifestyle.
But it’s the learning experiences inside our centre that truly set us apart. From multilingual staff to diverse Storytime sessions and hands-on arts, we celebrate each child’s identity and help them build the confidence to thrive.
Our warm, age-appropriate spaces – from a tranquil nursery sleep room to engaging outdoor forts and veggie gardens – are designed to spark creativity and connection.
With our Key Educator Approach, every child builds a trusted relationship with a dedicated educator, ensuring they feel safe, known, and supported from day one.
Want to see our learning in action? Book a tour and meet the team that makes our centre feel like a second home. Let us show you how we can support your child’s learning, wellbeing, and school readiness journey.
At Goodstart Bondi Junction – Oxford Street North, 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: 
Holistic Development: Supporting cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth through engaging and developmentally appropriate activities. 
Family and Community Engagement: Building strong partnerships with families and the community to create a supportive network for each child. 
Inclusive Environment: Celebrating diversity and ensuring that all children feel valued, respected, and included. 
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 Bondi Junction – Oxford Street North 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 preschool program, so children can be well on their way to excellent learning outcomes by the time they start reception. 
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. 
My name is Amber Zaidi, and I am a passionate and dedicated early childhood teacher with over 17 years of experience shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning. As a mother of teenagers, I understand firsthand the critical role that nurturing and advocacy play in supporting children’s growth, not just within the walls of a centre but also within the broader community. This personal insight drives my professional commitment to creating environments where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore their potential.
For more than a decade, I have served as a Centre Director, a role that has allowed me to refine my leadership skills and build inclusive, nurturing spaces where children, families, and educators thrive together. My approach to leadership is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of early education. Whether it's mentoring my team of educators or working closely with families, I strive to empower those around me, fostering partnerships that elevate the quality of care and education we provide.
At the heart of my teaching philosophy is the conviction that educators are instrumental in shaping not only a child’s cognitive and emotional development but also the strength and unity of families. I take immense pride in mentoring my team, offering guidance, support, and inspiration to help them reach their full potential as educators. By cultivating a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, I ensure that every child under our care receives the best possible start in life.
Beyond my professional responsibilities, I am deeply passionate about community advocacy and believe in championing the rights and needs of young learners. My work extends beyond the classroom as I actively seek opportunities to create lasting, positive change, advocating for policies and practices that prioritize the well-being and success of children.
Through my dedication, experience, and vision, I aim to leave an indelible impact on the lives of children, families, and communities, contributing to a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
At Bondi Junction - Oxford Street North, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a preschool program and long day care under the one roof. Our preschool 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 Bondi Junction - Oxford Street North, you and your child can enjoy the best of both worlds. Our centre offers a preschool program and long day care under the one roof. Our preschool teachers are University qualified and provide a play-based learning program that will support your child in learning the skills for school and life.
7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday
7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday