Welcome to Goodstart Gladstone – Toolooa Street

Located on Goreng Goreng, Byelle, Gurang and Taribelang Bunda Country, Goodstart Gladstone – Toolooa Street offers a welcoming early learning environment where children feel safe, supported and inspired to learn. Conveniently positioned on the corner of Toolooa and Coon Streets, close to schools, shops and major local employers, our centre provides high-quality education and care for children from nursery through to kindergarten.

With a longstanding team, engaging learning programs and strong community connections, children are supported to build confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Book a tour to discover why so many local families choose our centre.

What makes our centre special:

One of the largest early learning centres in Gladstone – offering six spacious learning environments for children from nursery to kindergarten
Experienced, long-term educators – with many team members having been part of our centre for between five and 10 years
Strong kindergarten program – delivered by two Early Childhood Teachers who support children to become confident and capable learners
Three large outdoor playgrounds – featuring modern equipment and spaces designed for active play, exploration and discovery
Fresh, nutritious meals provided daily – catering for individual dietary, cultural and allergy requirements
Convenient location with ample off-street parking – making drop-off and pick-up simple for busy families
Strong community reputation – built through trusted relationships, quality care and meaningful family partnerships

At Goodstart Gladstone – Toolooa Street, children learn through play-based experiences guided by the Early Years Learning Framework and their individual interests, strengths and developmental needs. Educators create engaging learning environments that encourage children to explore, problem-solve and develop positive relationships with others.

Our experienced kindergarten teachers support children to build the skills, confidence and independence they need for a successful transition to school. Recent investments in new furniture, playground resources and centre upgrades continue to enhance children’s learning experiences across every age group.

Children also enjoy opportunities to connect with the wider community through visits from local Police, Fire and Ambulance services, helping them learn about the important people who support their community. These experiences encourage curiosity, confidence and real-world learning.

Families value our welcoming atmosphere, experienced educators and strong sense of community. Take a tour today to explore our learning spaces, meet our passionate team and see how we can support your child’s early learning journey. We look forward to welcoming your family to Goodstart Gladstone – Toolooa Street.

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My Name is Toni Girard, as the centre director, I would like to extend a warm welcome, to you and your family from Goodstart Toolooa Street Gladstone.

I am a qualified Centre Director, who holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Over the last 13 years, I have gained much insight, experience, and confidence in early childhood and development. That from my upskilling, I feel that I can confidently lead my team to strive for quality and success.

My driving force has always been meeting the children’s individual needs, supporting inclusion, and building strong connections with our families and little people. I, as a Director know that we only have a small snippet of these little people’s lives. But that small snippet that we captured in that small window, I know will be imprinted in their lifetime.

As Director, I have an open-door policy where I invite all families into our safe space. Where your input, ideas and beliefs are heard and valued. I will always strive to provide safe environments, support, and guidance for all families here at Goodstart Toolooa Street Gladstone.

I look forward to meeting you, and your family.

Structured Kindergarten Program

At Gladstone - Toolooa Street, 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.

Fees and inclusions

Out-of-pocket cost with With CCS subsidy:

$65.54 $51.11 $36.68 $22.25 /day out-of-pocket*

Out-of-pocket cost with With CCS subsidy:

$63 $49.08 $35.16 $21.24 /day out-of-pocket*

Calculate your CCS subsidy

With multi-child discounts and government funded Kindergarten/Preschool in some states, out-of-pocket costs could be even less than you think!

The above fees are effective from 6 July 2026 and are based on a 10 hour session, for attendance between 2 and 4 days per week. 5 day bookings receive a generous discount per day. Note that different combinations of sessions times and number of days can increase or decrease the daily rate.

* Estimates are calculated based on CCS rates as of January 2026, for an activity level of 72 activity hours on a 10hr session and a 3 day booking.

Nappies
Storypark
Food provided
Qualified and dedicated early childhood carers and educators

Age appropriate toys, books and reading materials
Extra curricular activities
Age appropriate shaded playgrounds
Quiet, tranquil sleeping room in Nursery
Parking available
Sunscreen
Debit payment options
Reduced rate for multiple days per child per week
Active Child Program

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Structured Kindergarten Program

At Gladstone - Toolooa Street, 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.