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Goodstart recognises excellence and impact at 2025 National Goodies awards
Goodstarters from across the nation gathered to celebrate best practice at the 2025 National Goodies awards this week.
Located on the corner of Ramsay and Alderley Street Toowoomba, our newest centre will provide local families with high quality early education and care from Nursery to Kindergarten.
The centre is purpose-built and architecturally designed, the centre will offer state-of-art facilities and resources for children of all ages.
At Goodstart Centenary Heights, we offer an exceptional early learning experience in a calm, nurturing, and beautifully curated environment.
Our approach is centred on each child as a capable and confident learner, supported through high-quality, play-based education that fosters curiosity, creativity, and emotional wellbeing.
Our highly qualified educators are dedicated to building meaningful relationships with children and families, ensuring every child feels secure, respected, and inspired to reach their full potential.
We value strong partnerships with families and take pride in providing personalised care that honours each child’s individuality, culture, and developmental journey.
With thoughtfully designed learning spaces, enriching programs, and a commitment to excellence,
Goodstart Centenary Heights provides a refined foundation for lifelong learning, confidence, and success.
We welcome you to book a tour at our centre to experience firsthand what we can offer to you and your family.
Book a tour now or call our centre to speak directly with our Centre Director, Amanda Collins. Like our Facebook page to keep updated on what's happening in our centre!


As a Director of Childcare, I see my role as both a leader and a mentor.
I strive to lead with empathy, fairness, and integrity, supporting educators to feel confident, valued and inspired in their work.
I believe that early childhood is a critical period in which children develop the foundations for lifelong learning, wellbeing, and relationships.
My role is to lead with integrity, compassion, and purpose, ensuring that every child is provided with a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where they feel valued, respected, and capable.
I believe children are competent, curious learners who thrive when they are supported through play-based, child-centred experiences. It is my responsibility to ensure our programs reflect best practices in early childhood education and promote each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
Strong, respectful relationships are at the heart of quality care. I value open communication and collaboration with families, recognising them as children’s first and most influential educators.
By fostering partnerships built on trust and transparency, we can work together to support each child’s individual needs, culture, and identity.
I am committed to leading and supporting educators through ongoing professional development, reflective practice, and positive mentorship.
I believe empowered, respected educators create high-quality learning environments and model the values we wish to instil in children.
Equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement guide my leadership.
I am committed to inclusive practice, continuous improvement, and reflective leadership.
I believe in creating a positive workplace culture where diversity is respected, voices are heard, and learning is ongoing for both children and adults.
I always want to create a culture where diversity is celebrated, voices are heard, and policies and practices are continually reviewed to ensure the highest standards of care, education, and safety.
Above all, my philosophy is grounded in the belief that every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

At Centenary Heights, 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 Centenary Heights, 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.

6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday

7:00am to 6:00pm

6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday

6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday